From the beginning, they understood that Kevin’s unusual birth might become something people remembered about him. What they didn’t want was for it to become the only thing people ever saw.
An Unusual Beginning
Kevin’s arrival presented his parents with a number of practical challenges.
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. He still woke his parents during the night. He still needed affection and attention.
