Parents of babies with delayed development...?

Question

Hey, just wondering if you could answer me a few questions for my textiles project which will be for babies with delayed development. Thanks. PS Sorry this is the 2nd time I've posted this I accidentally puy the other one to vote.

1.Are you a parent: yes/no

2.Do/did any of your children have delayed development: yes/no

3.How old are they?

4.Do you feel it is important for your child to have stimulating toys: yes/no

5.Do/did you find it easy to buy stimulating toys: very/fairly/not very/not at all

6.Do you feel a new product which stimulates the senses is: necessary/a good idea/unnecessary

7.Which of the senses would you expect a toy to stimulate: sight/hearing/touch/smell/taste

8.Would you be concerned to see any of these on a baby's product: velcro/zip/buttons/beads/sequins/ribbon/... (please specify)

9.Which of these themes would be most appropriate: the alphabet/flowers/animals/shapes/the beach/other (please specify)

10.Is there anything else I should consider?

Answer 1

1. yes

2. no

3. 5yo, 3yo, and 7 mo.

4. Yes

5. very

6. a good idea

7. sight hearing touch, (they get smell and taste from food, milk).

8. any thing small enough to choke on like beads are not appropriate, some zips can be sharp.

9. they all sound good, although done many times find something original.

10.  Consider the age of the child the toy is aimed at.  

Very young require small, light objects to grip that are in bright contrasting colours like black and white checks or yellow and red spots (for better visibility) .

My 7mo is mostly interested in the white brand tag attached to each toy so I suggest lots of short ribbons.

Babies have a fascination with faces perhaps that could be your theme.

They also love paper, the sound of it, feel of it and get excited at the ripping sound.  Unfortunately its unsafe because bits of it end up in their mouths but if there is some product that has similar qualities that would be a good inclusion too.

Sometimes the good old saucepan and wooden spoon banged together like a drum is a favourite and balls are always popular.

Maybe you should observe some children/babies play they would be your best teacher on the matter.

Answer 2

1.  yes

2.  yes

3.  the children with delayed development are 8 and 3, i also have a 3rd child who's 2 but she's hitting all her development targets.

4.  yes

5.  fairly but not when your on a tight budget

6.  a good idea

7.  sight/hearing/touch/speech

8.  buttons/beads/sequins, you don't want anything that the child can oull off and swallow (also depending on the age range your looking to supply this toy to)

9.  alphabet/animals/shqapes/colours they are the most popular.

10.  you could try different sizes and the oposite of things like small/large  dark/light  loud/quiet etc

i hope this helps, good luck with your project

Answer 3

1. yes parent of two boys.

2. Yes both of my boys

3.my oldest is 6 and my youngest is four.

4.Yes.. I also work with them on things they need work with.

5.Fairly I think

6. Is good

7. All three. My youngest born with mild hearing loss.

8. I don't know..

9. All of them. They need to know abc numbers color shapes animals flowers.

10. If there a way to help your child is to work with them. I work with my children every day. Also play with them has well.