Valentines Day!

Have you been on the Rett Girl Facebook page lately? If so then you'll remember that just a couple weeks ago we won a $500 donation from the Valentine Aardvark!

The story goes like this, the Valentine Aardvark is an Aardvark with special powers that visits children on Valentines Eve, bringing special gifts and treats to only those kids that have made special Valentines pouches for him to fill.

It is this special "pouch" idea that we revisit last years Valentines post about Say it with Symbols. Click on the link and then head to the Giving Greetings Site where you can click on Cards and then Valentine Symbols Note Cards.



Here you can find LOTS of great ideas for your Rett Girl. Order Special Valentines or if you already have Boardmaker then make some of your own. Use this site to order fantastic communication aids or to inspire you to create some of your own. Maybe have your Rett Girl put special valentines into the "pouches" of their family members or bring them to school for their classmates.

Have Fun and Happy Valentines Day!

RettGirl. We've Got that!

Good Day RettGirls!

Over the last week or so while viewing other Rett Syndrome Support Boards or while on Facebook I kept noticing a trend. Is it possible people really don't know about RettGirl?

Over and over I watched as people asked advice on what to get their daughter for the holiday. We've got that! Find a wonderful list and links to lists past by clicking on our Holiday Gift Ideas button on our Homepage.

Just moved to a major metropolitan area and are at a loss about where to find a Doctor or Clinic near you? Chances are we have that. Just click on Doctors/Therapists at the top of our Homepage.

It doesn't stop there - we have one click access to EVERYTHING Rett. Don't see what you need? Send us your question or info you would like to see! We want to keep everything organized and searchable so more families can learn from our Rett community.

We have tips from parents just like you.

We have product reviews on:

Feeding

Communication

Clothing/Shoes

Sensory

Positioning

Mobility

Media

Sleep

Toys

Travel/Camps

The list goes on and on.

Do you need ideas for apps for an iPAD? We have a button just for that where you will find
apps, accessories and more.

Would you like to see videos of our girls thriving and achieving? We have that!

What about a place just for school stuff where everything you need is all in one place?

Websites

Care Notes

Example IEP's?

From Constipation to Communication, we have all that and then some at RettGirl.org!

Come visit us today and share with your friends, coworkers, and staff!

Have a great week everyone!

Terri V~For RettGirl

Britax Traveller Plus EL

Hello RettGirls!

This week at RettGirl we are featuring the Britax Traveller Plus EL car seat. You can find this incredible car seat in our Product Reviews under Positioning.

We have had this car seat in our van for about a year now and we are so glad we do! We had originally tried to purchase a different one at twice the price when the order taker on the phone had me take a look at this one online. She mentioned the comfort, durability and headrest over and over. I was sold, and it arrived within 2 weeks.

We call it "Abby's Lazy Boy." It is so soft and cushiony. With the headrest or wings, as they call them, we have not had one incident of head flopping. The only bad thing I can say about it is I am pulling a sleeping child out it every time we go to take her out of the van. That is not always a bad thing though. Sometimes when nothing else works to get her to sleep...into the van she goes. A drive or 2 around the block usually does the trick.

Is this car seat just what you've been looking for? Do you have one and want to share your review with us?

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From the company website:

Britax Traveller Plus – a forward-facing car seat specifically designed for children with special needs.

The Britax Traveller Plus car seat model meets USA standards (FMVSS 213) for safe and secured travel for your child in a vehicle.

•Forward-facing car seat for children 22 – 105 lbs. (10 – 47.6 kg)

•Appropriate for children with mild to severe disabilities

•“Thigh Depth" should be equal to or greater than the “Seat Depth" (within + or – 1 inch) to promote a proper seating position

The Britax Traveller Plus includes the following standard features:

•Height-adjustable Headrest

•Removable & Washable Fabric Cover

•5-Point Harness (extended lengths of 3" on the belt and the crotch strap)

•Foam Abductor

•Tether Strap – used with ALL configurations

•LATCH Strap – used for children between 22 and 48 lbs (10 kg & 21.7 kg)

•Recline Bar – installs the car seat at a 26° angle for children that need assistance maintaining head control

•Pad Kit to adjust the amount of support for your child

•Buckle Guard


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Need I say more? I haven't met a family that has one that doesn't absolutely rave about it!

Hope you all are have a wonderful week! Stay safe!

http://rettgirl.org/2011/08/britax-traveller-plus-el/


Terri V~For RettGirl