help with dressing aids!

[bednobs]

is there such a thing as a popper doer-upper for people who can't do poppers?
i have tried googling but keep coming up with drug sites!
ALL bloody baby clothes have poppers. harrumph

[anneasquith]

yes they do, how about putting velcro over the poppers ?

[rowanwitch]

trouble is it needs a lot of dexterity to use... its like a little folded plastic thing with depressions for either side of the popper..you pinch it together . pretty useless really however if you have someone good at sewing it might be possible to replace the poppers with buttons and loops Velcro is too hard for baby clothes

[daffy654]

Have you tried searches using the words 'press stud' instead of poppers?

How is baby doing by the way? :)

[divegirl]

I would second Annes idea. Do you have anyone who could sew on something like this.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk...at=See-All-Categories

Is baby home yet? And any-more pics....bit cheeky I know lol....

Lisa x

[anneasquith]

divegirl. well searched ! they look ideal id say :)

[divegirl]

Most of them are self adhesive but I wouldn't have thought that strong enough....and they'd never last a wash, mind you they're so cheap you could just keep replacing them!
A couple of stitches in each should do though Bednobs.

Lisa x

[albaqwerty]

I dread to think what would come up when searching for Press Studs :-D

I like your idea Lisa xx

[bednobs]

hello everyone thanks for answers. Phoebe is doing ok - she is now 4lb 5 oz (up from her birthweight of 3lb 1 oz)
She is still on oxygen but goes for short periods without it. She is in an open cot, rather than incubator and is maintaining her own temp. has gone to 4 hourly tube feeds but has sucked at the breast every day this week (although falls asleep easily and only takes a few mls herself)
they are saying we should start preparing for her coming home in the next few weeks (we still don't actually have anything at all baby related - no pram, no cot, no nappies, no bath, no changing table etc)
this is her singing elvis http://i26.photobucke...redford1/DSC00226.jpg
and this is her first cuddle with grandma
http://i26.photobucke...dford1/DSC01090-1.jpg

[LoftyLottie]

Those photos have seriously brought tears to my eyes bednobs, and that is not usual for me. She is so, so lovely and I am so happy for you.

[MissCommando]

Awwww, she looks like a little doll - absolutely beautiful. Fantastic news that you'll be able to bring her home in the next few weeks x

[ttfn]

She is truly beautiful and amazing, bednobs :)

[anneasquith]

isnt she just fabulous :) four and half pounds, now that is good, great you posted the pictures bednobs, happy spending for all those baby items :)

[divegirl]

O M G!!!!!!! She is just so beautiful and that's not a 'oh all new borns are lovely comment' she truly is a pretty girl. You must be so proud.

As for having nothing in the house....pffffttt all you need...nappies, bibs, babygros and an unending amount of love to give!
I'm so happy for you.

Lisa x

[wolf63]

I am not a baby person but for some reason I was thinking about you and baby bednobs last night. I wish all three of you all the best for the future.

[tinkerbell23]

She...is...a..wee...doll!!!! Actually i had dark hair like her and was 4lbs when i was born too and was in hosp for about 3/4 weeks......

Shes absolutley BEAUTIFUL Xxxxx

[PringlesQueen]

These may not be the answer, but there is a product called "Zippy Suits" which use a long zip instead of poppers.
Link to their website: http://www.zippysuit.com/