I am committed to helping my community have access to the things we want and need. Accessibility is important to me, and if anyone needs it for free, please contact me. It is important to pay marginalized people for their creative work, and these small sales help support my queer family by covering a small part of the cost of providing packers for free. The presence that a packer has when worn is the most important part for most folks of addressing dysphoria. Learn how to protect them with our handy household safety checklists. The resulting design is functional, comfortable, visually appropriate, and most importantly, feels good to wear. Young kids love to explore their homes, but are unaware of the potential dangers. I sent them out to trans people to road test, and wore them myself. I designed, tested and refined the Lil’ Bug with a group of friends and wonderful, experienced crochet testers. I went on a mission to make a quality, comfortable packer that could be available to anyone in any shape, color, or size, and that they could make themselves. I’m honored to have been a small part of their gender journey. Be prepared and anticipate injury risks Is your baby too young to lift their head Can your child open a door on their own Can your child move a chair or. The very first Bitty Bug packers I made were for 10 and 6 year old boys. After hearing from a mother who didn’t know what else to do than just cry with her son, unsure how to ease his dysphoria with no options available for children, I decided to add the youth size to my pattern. Immediately I had 2 parents ask me if I could please make something like this for their young trans sons. I tried the free patterns I could find, and posted some photos in a large LGBTQ+ sewing group. I started to think making my own pattern might be necessary. The crochet options I found were oversized and comical, not designed to look good or be comfortable under clothing. Another option is to give your child a 'yes space' in the home: a. This approach ensures you wont be scrambling to cover the outlets once you have a crawler or walker, but it may be too early for others. Some parents like to toddler-proof during pregnancy or while the baby is still a newborn. They have to be powdered and cared for carefully, and even then only last about 6 months with daily wear. This can prevent injuries to unsteady new walkers. ![]() ![]() They come in limited sizes and colors, and unless worn with a strap, they weigh down clothing and don’t stay put. Silicone packers are expensive, heavy, and can get hot, sticky and uncomfortable. In October 2019 I was looking for a pattern to make a soft packer for myself, after being frustrated by the cost and discomfort of silicone options. Tested by the trans and non-binary community.Designed by a member of the trans community.Sized, shaped and stuffed to be anatomically proximal.Includes 4 sizes: Adult S, L and XL, and the Bitty Bug for youths. This pattern is for a soft packer for use by trans and non-binary folks, or as an anatomical model.
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