Gadgeta for coping with new baby

Jessielou22

Hi,
I am 31, have had RA for 15 years and have a 10 week old baby. I am currently off most of my medication and experiencing a flare up, particularly in my wrists, hands and knees. I have gadgets to use in the kitchen to help with my weak hands. Does anyone know of anything to help with lifting or carrying my baby? I have looked into carriers but just don't know where to start. Has anyone in a similar situation found anything useful?
I also can't get down on the floor to play with my baby and am starting to get neck and back pain from leaning over him on his play mat. Any tips?

Al

Hi and welcome,

It's great to meet you, you have come to the right place for information and conversation with others like you living one or more forms of arthritis

There are many here more than happy to share their experience as you share yours.

This link is for general information regarding any type of arthritis

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if you have a specific question please post in the Living with Arthritis discussion or for general chat in the Chit Chat discussion. Just join in wherever you feel comfortable

Al