When Kevin was born in 1983, the first thing people noticed about him was his remarkable size. At approximately seven kilograms, he was far larger than the average newborn, and his unusual arrival immediately became a memorable event for everyone around him. Nurses were surprised, relatives had plenty of questions, and photographs of the newborn…
Many products designed for newborns were made with an average-sized baby in mind. Clothing could be difficult to find, ordinary diapers did not always fit comfortably, and some nursery equipment required additional consideration.
Finding Parenting Resources
What might have been a simple shopping trip for another family sometimes became an unexpected problem.
Yet his parents tried not to allow those challenges to dominate their household.
Finding Toddler Gear
At home, Kevin was not treated like a curiosity.
He was treated like a baby.
He still needed to be fed, comforted, bathed, and put to sleep.
