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Bacteria wise, I'd be more worried about the sink making the baby sick. That being said, both my babies were kitchen sink bathers. Clean the sink, wash the baby, clean the sink again... all while saving your knees/back. My younger daughter did have a bouncy seat type contraption for taking...

Zero reported cases of abuse... However, in Deaf schools, where student to teacher ratios are much, much lower, bullying is far less a problem. Yes, it's still there, but much more under control. I am far more worried about the bullying either of my children will endure in public schools...

They can/will harden and even crack... tubes too. They will discolor and may even deteriorate depending on what you use to clean them.

My daughter hasn't worn out a set of molds yet... just outgrown them. However, I do plan on replacing them yearly once they start lasting that long.

I have a Deaf daughter who will be boarding at the Deaf school if we can't move before she's starting 3rd grade. however, I'm not against your POV. I completely understand wanting to protect your kids. I just don't think denying a child the best possible education because of a hypothetical...

One of my ASL teachers was Deaf, the other was hearing. Also, my daughter's Deaf Mentor is Deaf. When she comes to visit it's strictly voices off ASL to the bone. Honestly, I find learning from a Deaf teacher much easier. Sure it's frustrating at the beginning, but I personally learn faster...

Let's say you're hit by a car, all alone, no one you know is with you. Your processor is knocked off and destroyed among the random bit of vehicle around you. Some extra helpful pedestrian calls 911 and then steals your purse/wallet before the EMTs get there (stranger things have happened)...

My husband is claustrophobic and gets regular MRIs for a neurological condition. Whenever he's due for a scan, his physician gives him a low dose of Xanax to take.

You are far braver and more trusting than I.

My daughter wears wristband in case we are separated simply to let anyone who might come upon her know that she does not speak. Her signing is still 'young' and not readily obvious to even her regular terp or teacher, never mind a stranger in a strange situation. With a wrist band, at least...

You can get custom made bracelets/pendants. The Medical ID Store has tons of customizable options. I have also seen bracelets that simply said "No MRI".

I agree... might as well shut down the churches, day cares, hospitals, nursing homes, community centers and pretty much every other public place as well. Heck, let's all just hole up at home and hide from the world because something bad might happen. Why let the fear of something that might...

Welcome! My first bit of advice - Early Intervention services. If you're in the States, these are available through your county's Human Services department. Don't wait for a doctor to tell you about it... call tomorrow. Sign. Even just a little bit to begin with. Milk is a great first sign...

I was referring to the discussion at the beginning of the thread talking about Deaf schools falling "3-4 grades behind" regular schools. sorry for the confusion.

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but before we go pointing fingers at Deaf schools for being 'behind' we need to consider the performance of the mainstream schools. How many typical students are behind? I'm willing to bet the numbers are not too far apart, the Deaf programs being lower...

If your hearing is getting worse, those hearing aids may not be strong enough for you. You really should get to an audiologist for a test to see where your hearing is. If you find that those hearing aids are appropriate for your loss you do NOT have to buy from the Audiologist. If you find...

I never meant to imply laziness on anyone's part. I'm sorry if it seemed that way. My opinion is simply in response to the video - a nonverbal, non-CI child attending a (bi-bi?) school where sign is used heavily, who obviously is not using speech effectively, whose parents refuse to sign...

I did not specify ASL in my previous post. ANY sign system is better than none when spoken language is not an option. While we chose, and prefer, ASL, I know it's not the only option available. Out of curiosity, what are the other options? If your otherwise typical deaf child can not speak...

The idea of NOT signing is so completely foreign to me. I can't imagine a parent would not want to do everything the can to communicate with their kid. I can't even fathom HOW you'd raise a child with no communication method. I have some family members who are extremely resistant to learn...

Mainstreaming scares the pants off of me. Always has. My biggest worry is that my daughter is the only Deaf, nonverbal child in her age group and the isolation that would go along with it. I think the environment at a school for the Deaf would be a thousand times healthier than being the...