Story
I work with a nearly blind consumer who recently gave birth and is also raising an 18-month-old toddler and a 10-year-old daughter. She was an LPN before losing her vision and is an incredible mother. The family is in need of size 8 diapers or pull-ups for the toddler, as well as a portable toilet training seat with handles that can be easily removed for use outside the home. The newborn has enough diapers for now thanks to donations from out-of-state family. They are also in need of a toddler mattress for a bed frame she was able to get at a low cost. Though they’ve received many toys as donations, they lack toy storage or shelving, so the toys are still in bags, and if they get out of the bags it creates a fall hazard. Safe storage options like a toy box, shelves, dressers, or plastic drawer units would be very helpful in reducing risks, especially since she’s often carrying a child. I’ve helped set up baby gates to create a safe toddler area and added a pack-and-play in the living room for the newborn. However, their living room TV sits on an old metal stand with sharp corners and missing glass shelves, making it both a safety hazard and a waste of space. Any support—partial or full—would mean a great deal to this amazing family.