Dr. Don wants Ben to practice wearing his processor before it is activated. Mom and Dad need to practice putting it on over and over. We have tried several different options so far, but this kid is quick.
He can wear the entire processor on his ear like this:
Or we can take the battery pack off the back, attach a longer cord, and clip it to his body. This makes the portion that sits behind his ear shorter.
So far this, along with some tape, has worked best (staying on for the record of 30 seconds). Otherwise, each time he turns his head the bottom of the Behind The Ear brushes off on his shoulder. These things must have been designed for a kid with a neck. Hmmm...
We have some other options to try tomorrow. He is stubborn, but I think that may be something he inherited?
We have some other options to try tomorrow. He is stubborn, but I think that may be something he inherited?
2 comments:
I think this may be a 3 ring circus for awhile, but Ben will get used to it and you will figure out a way to make it stay on longer. When he gets activated next week, he may enjoy the sound so much that he will make the connection between wearing the processor (and hearing) and not wearing it (and not hearing). You are very patient and he is still a baby, but it will eventually work. Ben is lucky to have positive resources and wonderful people looking out for him. Love, Grandma
I agree with you, Jennifer - you two have the cutest baby there ever was!! That smile of his is simply priceless........ya done good!
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