Parenting, Parents with Disabilities

Technique Quadriplegic Mom Uses to Carry Baby

Meg Johnson is a mother who shares videos of herself accomplishing every day tasks to motivate others and to show a glimpse into her life as a quadriplegic with limited hand function. She says that one of the questions she is always asked is “How do you carry your baby with no hands?” Meg uses the following technique:

Screenshot of Meg laying baby on lap

First, Meg lays her daughter on her lap. She says her daughter’s safety is her first priority while she is rolling with her in her lap. One hand is always on her daughter as Meg maneuvers her chair around the house.

 

screen shot of meg using wall to propel her wheelchair with one arm on baby in her lap

Meg stays close to the wall while pushing to use it for support when propelling herself down the hallways of her house.

Meg constantly talks to her daughter during the process to keep her happy!

Check out Meg’s full video!

Curated By: Whitney Bailey

Source: Meg Johnson