For those of you in need, I finally discovered a great company that sells the onesies bigger…up to age 12 I believe!! They are called CBObaby and go up to age 12!!! Link is at the bottom of this post hopefully it works!
I needed some for my 5 year old who not only puts his hands down his pants when he is needing a change, but will undress all the time and if he has soiled his nappy, will then try to “clean” it off by rubbing his bum, and dirty hands everywhere!!! To say we have been through a few rugs and carpet cleaners would be an understatement for the amount of cleaning I have had to do the passed year!!
Unfortunately, about 6-9 months after my stubborn non-verbal, ASD kiddo decided to finally use the toilet at 4.5, he suddenly decided to stop! I bought the extenders for the onesies but was only able to find a 4t for him at largest, and he’s about the size of a big 6 year old. The extenders were OK in a pinch and moment of desperation to give myself another moment longer to catch him before the mess, but they did not always work, the buttons were different sizes and would not latch. Also, it made it pretty easy for him to get it unhooked and gain access to his dirty diapers.
Another plus is the at these onesies are good quality, thick and yet cool, super soft cotton. They are definitely pricier than say Gerber onesies, but well worth the extra amount! Thankfully it is winter so the extra layer is helpful for the chill in the air as well. I have barely had to clean up after him since I found these and he is even starting to mand for getting his diaper changed rather than trying to run away and hide. Baby steps.
In case anyone is interested, I also found it useful that they offer the onesies in long sleeves, regular necks or scoop necks, as well as other colors.
OK, that is all for now! Hopefully will be blogging more consistently as the holidays have finally ended for us!!!
Link:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01DMVWHHC/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_uPKtCbZ842PW2
Author: Vic.E.
I am a Mom. I am a Caregiver. I am an Advocate. I get paid in unconditional love, in progress and by the amazing support of my very hard-working husband who is the greatest Dad to our two boys.
Our first child came in 2011. He was orange haired and big, 9.5lbs…yikes! He was a butter ball. Just perfect and delicious! His eyes came out green like Momma’s and his skin tone white with freckles like Dad’s. He will be taller than both of us, over 6’ according to the trajectory of his health chart! He has his great grandfathers build. He is smart, has an amazing memory, is super creative, and is sensitive, so empathetic. He is my first born and just perfect. He is also diagnosed with Autism-mild, ADHD, Anxiety, dyslexia, possible dysgraphia and possible other things…really, just all things to help him get the supports he needs to thrive in life. At his core, he is who he is. Full of silly laughter, big smiles, a warm heart, intense loyalty, a strong justice gene, and a fundamental belief in the good.
My second and last child, was born in 2013. The boys are a year and a half apart. He was born looking like an old man. Poor kid was induced early, for fear of another large infant and my ignorance I had a say. He had the umbilical chord wrapped around him and was blue as can be. He recovered fine though, no need for oxygen or anything. But he was checked on a lot to be sure. His skin would be tan like mine, but he won’t go outside much in the daylight. His eyes are closer to Dad’s and his Gran’s (my husband’s mom)…hazel green/dark blue. He has moles rather than freckles, but other than the should be darker skin and moles, he looks just like his Dad. A little mini-me of my husband. Same sandy dark blond hair, same darker eyes, same features. His body is more like my husbands as well. However, he is due to grow over 6’ and will most likely be taller than his big brother! He had a level 4 tongue tie. Something I thought would stretch and break on it’s own. I was a naturalist momma. Keep those sharp objects away from my babies!!! He was able to nurse just fine, and we got to take him home. He was diagnosed first, his symptoms were classic…development fine and then massive regression. He was around a year old when we noticed. The doctor at my other son’s check up saw it, and referred us to an “evaluation” which I did not understand at the time. Anyhow. He is Severe-Autism, ADHD, non-verbal. Although, 10 years on, I don’t like that term for him. He chats all the time, mostly scripts, mostly needs and wants. Rarely anything novel comes out, but when it does it is brief, but magical!!! He progresses every day.
My life went from social to isolation pretty quick. Other’s noticed the differences with our kids, my youngest was unsafe to take out for years. So, here are our stories. Jumbled up, in reflection, looking forward, retrospective. I try to write about our progress, our hopes and show the raw side of living a life in a house of neurodivergence. You are not alone, we are many. It’s time we showed ourselves to the world and stopped hiding our kiddos away. They deserve to be celebrated, included, loved.
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