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Hello fellow OTs. I’m a newer grad OT and I don’t have a lot of experience yet as I’m an acute care OT and I need some ideas. My sister in law had a stroke when she was 15 and is completely hemiplegic, she only has about 90 degrees of flexion at her shoulder and is unable to gross grasp. She has a newborn and is really struggling to change diapers and it’s starting to wear on her mental health. I suggested changing the baby on the ground so she can use her LEs for leverage. Does anyone else have any ideas? I was thinking about maybe a universal cuff with some kind of pole attached to the end so she can hold the diaper down.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!