I need a durable, cuddly baby for my Alzheimer mom who wants a baby to carry and cuddle. Would this work for an adult to hold and carry and love?
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I believe it would. It's the size of a real baby and fits in newborn and 0-3 month clothing.
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Hi Launa! I have 8 of these babies, and I work with an elderly population...several with Alzheimers. I have one lady who has a babydoll, not this one, but this would be perfect. It is not a tiny, delicate baby. It has nice vinyl head and limbs and a well stuffed cloth body. I dress mine in actual baby clothes. They fit newborn sleepers very well and look absolutely darling. I truly feel your momma would love this baby. I wish you the very best.
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Absolutely. This doll is very lifelike. Looks and feels like a real baby when you hold it. I bought one for my niece when she was 9 months old and although she has many, many dolls, this is the one she still cuddles for naps, holds while eating and takes with her for car riding at age 2. We're never too old for dolls!!!
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The one I ordered had a very scary facial expression. I would suggest a soft doll (all over including face) a rag doll or Raggedy Ann type. You can google handmade baby dolls and find really sweet looking ones that are handmade. Etsy has some I know. My great-aunt had one that she adored and my mother got it on Etsy.
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Sorry to hear about your mother. I find the head to be very much too big and heavy for the soft and squishy body. But it's a nice size and easily carted around. It's approximately as long as a newborn but proportioned like an older baby. If your mother won't find that odd, then I think it would do well. Easy to make clothing for, too, but the fabric and foam body means it's not possible to bathe this doll.
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I think this would be perfect. Just so you know only the forearms,hands, calves and feet are "skin like". The body is white filled with the stuffing. One more thing, if you want to get an outfit for it other than the somewhat cheap one that comes with it, newborn sleepers fit great. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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Yes, they are wonderful! I work with adults with disabilities, and they don't have very fine motor skills, this is a great product. If you don't like it, you can always return it. Ours get used everyday. They are still in good shape after a year!
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I think she will love it... I got one for my niece and one for my son.... These car seats have like a small platform on the bottom that you can fold in and out... When you fold it out the seat reclines a little. I think your baby will be fine.
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I am still happy with most aspects of this stroller, however I don't think it was designed for a newborn nor would it be safe. Even If using a baby carrier. No way to secure it.
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Absolutely! Great for my Mother (89 yr old), 5' max, 120lbs. Works beautifully.
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My mother is 88 and weighs around 90 pounds. She uses it when we go out and she will have to walk a distance. I usually get it in and out of the car for her. She is able to sit down if she gets tired. I had bought one that was large but this one is smaller and easier for her to handle. I think your mother would probably find it helpful to have. By the way, I bought the bag to put on the front of it for her to put various items in so she wouldn't have to carry anything. Good luck! Let me know if you need any other info.
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Yes, these disposable bibs are designed to fit elderly and disabled adults. I use them with my disabled daughter who is 24. They are very long too and would swallow up a toddler. They do make disposable bibs for toddlers but these are not them.
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no, it will work just fine for any adult, its very comfortable, one of the nicest chairs i have ever owned. i take it everywhere with me.
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No, I wouldn't reckon this to adults as its way too small especially I don't think its safe for elderly.
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I am 5'2" and it is easy to pull up and fold but I am not so sure at how easy it would be for an 83 year old to lock it. But I don't know how her hands are. On the other hand this is a very light and portable walker and I love it. Would she be able to store it between a wall and the end of a couch perhaps where she may not need to lock it perhaps? Mine is in the car and it is quite late so tomorrow if it might work that way for you I could measure at certain points while folded to see if it would work under the handles while folded in places. The rounded bar swings away and is no problem. Just give a comment and I will check it out if you let me know what you need. I really love it in every way. It adjusts in height and mine is at the very bottom so if she is taller keep that in mind. It is an awesome color too
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I would be hesitant to answer a question as to whether this walker would be appropriate for an 80 lb 4'10" frail woman, as I am not a nurse or doctor. It would depend..not because I don't think it's a strong and good quality walker, but because I don't know the person using it. Is she able to use the brakes? Does she lean forward when she walks? Etc. etc. For many frail people, healthcare providers suggest a regular walker..with wheels in the front but not in the back..because they feel it provides more stability. With wheeled walkers, if someone is not strong enough or aware enough, a wheeled walker can propel them forward and have them lose their balance. I would talk to her doctor before you purchase.
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I haven't but I'm sure it would work just fine as the back is strong enough to support the mother's back and the arms would give her support to hold the baby comfortably.
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As a grandmother, I would say that you child is a little bit too young for this pillow. It is pretty fluffy, and I would be afraid that the baby might suffocate if it gets into the wrong position. Pillowcase does not come with the pillow. I ordered a pillowcase off of amazon.com that fit this pillow perfectly. It is the perfect size for a toddler to take to daycare for naps.
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YES! We bought it for our 1-year-old daughter and she LOVES to carry it around, play with the eyes and give it hugs.
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It's pretty small. Depending on the size of the baby, it could work. You have to assemble it.
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This would work great! It's seriously the most versatile carrier we have tried. I'm 5ft and my hubby is almost 6ft. We both use it fine. It's got a good wide bottom so it supports the baby properly instead of letting them dangle. Our son loves it and he's 15 months old and still has room to grow in it.
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No, backache is still a problem. The baby carrying "slot" is separated from the adult's body by an interior piece of fabric connected to the shoulderstraps, therefore replacing the weight that should be resting directly on the adult's body, with weight bearing on their hips, and replacing that portion of weight on the shoulders. By connecting the inner part of the carrier to the shoulder straps rather than the outer part of the carrier, the center of gravity for the child is much farther away from the adult's body, making the adult overadjust with their shoulders and back.