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Friday, November 11, 2011

How to make an adapted board book

I adapted this book for the little guy you met on Wednesday. He enjoys looking at books, but doesn't quite have the fine motor control to turn the pages of a board book by himself. The self-stick rubber pads provide enough spacing between pages that he is now able to turn the pages of the book. This is a very simple adaptation that anyone can do.

 You will need:
  • board book
  • self-stick rubber pads - from a craft or framing supply store (I found these at Michael's. You can also find them on Amazon)













 Stick one rubber pad to the bottom corner of each page:




 And now you have an adapted book!














9 comments:

  1. TonyaNovember 11, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I like it

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  2. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog*November 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    aww, what a great idea!

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  3. barbaraNovember 13, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    thanks for this nice and easy adaptation. Please consider selling my book using the Amazon program-The Recycling Occupational Therapist :-)

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  4. AbbyNovember 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks everyone! I had fun adapting this book.

    Barb, I have your book on my wish list, I just haven't gotten around to buying it yet. I like to read books before I recommend them for others, but I have heard a lot of wonderful comments about your book!

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  5. alljoininNovember 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    cool never seen these dot things i've used fabric things that you stick on bottom of chair legs etc. but i prefer these (won't get dirty) I will be hunting

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  6. AbbyNovember 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    The rubber pads are typically used on the back of picture frames, so you can generally find them in the framing section of a craft store. Good luck!

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  7. CountryFunMaineNovember 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks for the share. Did using the small felt dots as had on hand. Now even the baby can easily work the pages.

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  8. Flávia LealApril 18, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Hi I really liked your blog! It is amazing! I also would like to know how did you add the Pinterest follow me botton on your page, as I am also have a blog and I would love to add this botton as well.

    Thank you so much!

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    1. AbbyApril 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks, Flavia! I'm glad you enjoy my blog. I love getting comments like that!

      To add the Pinterest button, on the Pinterest website, just go to the "about" tab, then click on "Pin It Button" and scroll down to the "follow button for websites". I hope that helps!

      ~Abby

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