National Parent to Parent Support and Information System: 1-80 These organizations offer helpful information: Personal Empowerment Network chatroom (keyword: PEN)ĭisabilities forum, general disabilities discussion, Down Syndromeĭown Syndrome newsgroup: (other resources are linked to this Web page) These locations on the World Wide Web may help you: Babies with Down syndrome: a new parents' guide. A parent's guide to Down syndrome: toward a brighter future. Do a final wipe down rinse with water and let dry. Follow the directions on the back of the box (make sure to use gloves). Then you will use the TSP cleaner to wipe down the door. First off, sand down any areas that are chipped with your fine sand paper. Communication skills in children with Down syndrome: a guide for parents. You will want to prep you door properly so the paint will adhere properly. Here are some books about babies with Down syndrome: Where can I find out more about Down syndrome? It's also common for these children to be late in teething. Yes Ill do anything in this godalmighty world If you just let me follow you down. They are more likely to have thyroid problems, hearing loss, seizures, and bone and joint problems. Baby let me follow you down, baby let me follow you down Well Ill do anything in this godalmighty world If you just let me follow you down. Surgery can help these problems, too.Ĭhildren with Down syndrome may have colds, ear infections and sinus infections more often than other children. Some babies have eye problems, like cataracts (cloudy lenses) or crossed eyes. Once they are fixed, they usually cause no further harm. Some babies with Down syndrome have problems swallowing, or they may have blockages in their stomach or intestines (bowels). Surgery can fix the heart problems of Down syndrome. An ultrasound exam of your baby's heart will show if there's a problem. There's a chance that your baby may have some kind of heart defect-a little less than half of these babies have a heart problem. Physical therapy can help with these problems. This makes it harder for them to learn to roll over, to sit up and to walk. Most babies with Down syndrome don't have good muscle tone. In the case of Down syndrome, a developing embryo gets an additional copy of one chromosome chromosome 21. When a baby is conceived, it typically receives 23 chromosomes from its mother and 23 from its father for a total of 46 chromosomes. What are the health problems that might affect my baby? Down syndrome is caused by a cell division that happens as an embryo is forming.