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Date Posted: 08:01:29 08/24/03 Sun
Hi Carolyn,
At this age, unless the one is significantly behind, I would not worry about it too much. Multiples tend to be developmentally behind their peers until at least age two, given that they are almost always born pre-maturely. Most of them catch up by about age two.
I am also a triplet nanny, and I had one who was behind developmentally until the other two started to walk. She is the smallest, but she is mighty! When the others got up and left her behind, you could actually see the will and determination set in on her face. She learned to walk in 5 days after that. She could hardly stay upright, let alone walk, but walk she did! As Joyce already told you, if she is having issues that you feel are significant, I would talk to her doctor. There are early intervention programs at the hospitals that she may qualify to be part of. You can also contact your local triplet group. To find them, go to www.tripletconnection.com and look it up. If there is no local group, contact the tripletconnection directly and I am sure that they can help. There is also MOST (mothers of supertwins) that is online that may have information for you. As far as approaching the parents, gather your info first, then sit down with them after the babies are all in bed, and share your concerns honestly and openly. Make sure you say things in a way that in no way implies that any of this is somehow their fault. If you need anything, e-mail me: tripletnanny@msn.com
Tonya
0>Hi Carolyn,
>You should be able to get good developmental
>information from the children's pediatrician. The
>doctor can also help you with information about what
>to do to help the triplet that is falling behind
>developmentally, and refer you to specialists.
>I definitely think you should gather some information
>and some suggestions for solutions, and then discuss
>this with the parents. Your concern and caring for
>their children as individuals will come through when
>you present the specific things you have noted.
>Working with the one especially could be a difficult
>goal for you to achieve while you daily care for all
>three, so outside help with therapists may be a good
>idea.
>All children develop at their own pace; with triplets
>you will always be comparing them with each other,
>instead of taking them one by one on their own
>cognizance.
>Joyce Farmer
>
>
>>I am a nanny for 11m old triplets. One of the girls is
>>behind developmentaly and not sure how to approch
>>parents with this. Also wondering on list or helpful
>>ideas how to tell where she should be for her age. If
>>any one has any ideas please email me at
>>cnanny44@hotmail.com
>>
>>Carolyn
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