Now we just need to find Caroline's family!
I am doubling-up the cuteness by posting about two super-cute toddlers who wait for families.
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| Caroline Easton is 2 years old, and Caroline is 16 months old. Both children have a condition known as Epidermolysis Bullosa, commonly known as EB. Children with EB have been nicknamed "Butterfly Children", because of how delicate their skin is. Pressure or friction on most areas of their skin quickly causes blisters and sloughing of the skin. |
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| Easton Bandaging of the affected areas helps to minimize damage, and decreases the risk of infection. |
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| Caroline |
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| Easton Children with EB have normal cognitive abilities. As long as precautions are taken, EB kids can do anything their peers can! |
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| Easton! There is currently no cure for EB, although there are studies being done with bone marrow transplants. Treatment for EB children includes wound care, bandaging and careful monitoring of their surroundings. |
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| Caroline! EB kids can be hugged (gently!), kissed and played with! They can play outdoors, go to theme parks and even go swimming!! |
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| Easton |
If you would like to learn more about Easton & Caroline, email me at amynurse2000@yahoo.com. For more information on EB, visit these sites:
More about these 2 and another boy with EB on my friend Caroline's blog: http://waitingchildren.blogspot.com/2012/02/three-eb-babies-waiting-for-families.html
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline!!