Autism Sick Week! Wish We'd Started Sick Sleeves Sooner

* Ezra had a rough last week with a cold. He has wiped his nose so much he has a sore on his cheek, but see how Sick Sleeves (Patent Pending)😉 saves the day...
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[@skyeblue5669]

My 2 yr old Grandson is the same way..He also has Autism and is none verbal.. Doctor gave my daughter a cream with antibiotics in it to help heal my Grandson cheek.. Be STRONG Mija..♥️

[@7Aheadfamily]

That is a good idea. Thank you for sharing

[@emilygenerallee9071]

It’s pretty painful to see Ezra with a painful sore on his left cheek. 🤕

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! Trying to get that fixed ❤️

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Agreed

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@jkka1477]

Same for me

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@MsTachke]

I really think this is a good solution. I really love the way you take so good care of your children this is so nice.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Sick sleeves is Brilliant!!!! Totally a Shark Tank Worthy Idea!!! Don’t like that Ezra is in pain. Hope my little brother feels better. You got this!!! Runny Noses: Mucus relief medicine for temporary relief, Vicks vapor rub, humidifier, hot tubs or place with steam, shower or maybe a warm bowl of soup. (One with steam) In Ezra’s case, best idea would be a place that is warm/has steam.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Agreed! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️.

[@joahniepr]

I think he wanted to go outside. That's why he got his shoes. And nice with the sleeves. I've been sick since Monday last week and a runny nose is no fun. I think there are clothes with soft texture but they are mostly for winter.

[@7Aheadfamily]

You are right! He did want to go outside. :) Hope you get feeling better as well!

[@adeleelgood6948]

Poor little sausage! I think that sort of material might be called "velour", at least here in U.K. Wish him better soonest!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

Run him a medicinal bath, induce him to soak for half hour; he will then be sleepy and rest. Mom's Sewing skills are awesome asset.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@user-wo6py8yf4d]

I been sick before like 2 week I am prayer for him for feel better soon

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@Christian_Martinez_yt]

I hope ezra feels better

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️ us to

[@Malbsf7034]

Pure ezra I hope he feels better soon

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you

[@heidiknitter-murray7473]

LOVE YOR IDEA FOR HIS SHIRT. AWESOME KIDS.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks! ❤️

[@heidiknitter-murray7473]

@@7Aheadfamily Your welcome.

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@wantflappywing1355]

Hair cut looks so good. Have you considered letting him listen to music through headphones while he gets his hair cut, it could calm him.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah, not a bad idea. We also got some new headphones that would probably work a lot better for that. Will do a video on that soon as well.

[@wantflappywing1355]

@@7Aheadfamily Cant WAIT

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@yem2go]

I use coconut oil during my children’s cold it’s very fast absorption , it’s help the skin heal faster too.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing ❤️. Will have to try some of that.

[@tommy4205]

Hugs buddy it take few days love the. Airing of you guys

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you!

[@tommy4205]

@@7Aheadfamily np

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@Young_r700]

Feel better soon my friend ❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you. :)

[@cherylparkinson6136]

Aww mummy what a fantastic idea ❤ Ezra will soon feel better & the sleeves give me ideas for my grandson when he has a runny rose , Ezra is beautiful ❤well done daddy too xxxx

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much ! 😊

[@oliverlevi2079]

Feel better Ezra ❤❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

He is getting there

[@jaidengames26]

Hope Ezra heals just make sure he doesn’t overheat.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️. Yeah, it’s pretty chilly here. 😊

[@minidobrebrothers2]

What I do for Runy nose is I have a over the counter medicine and. It is called dimtap grape flavors and it helps with caught Runy nose and sneeze

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes. We use those too. Thanks for sharing

[@minidobrebrothers2]

Sorry for the grammar I'm only 10 What I meant by caught is was supposed to be caugh So sorry about that

[@7Aheadfamily]

No worries😊❤️

[@Java-D]

Poor Ezra 😢 The sleeves were a great idea! My son still has a couple of his old muslin baby swaddle blankets. He wipes his nose on them anytime he has a cold or allergies. They’re very soft too.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Nice! Thank you ❤️

[@Java-D]

@@7Aheadfamily Ezra was doing amazing at feeding himself too!!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@galileasalamanca3129]

Hola 👋 Ezra esperamos y te mejores, Holli está pomada es una excelente para ayudar a sicatrizar su mejilla la pomada se llama CORONA Ointment se puede encontrar en cualquier tienda departamental.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! I remember my grandma always using that. Thanks for the reminder ❤️

[@galileasalamanca3129]

@@7Aheadfamily ❤️❤️❤️

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@zakadams762]

Poor boy, mom had a good idea

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@GoldenSun1986]

We use wet tissues for runny noses! Squeeze them a little bit to drain most of the moisture and then we can actually clean the nose! Works wonders. We tried regular tissues and it was always a fight. No fight at all with wet tissues. The ones we have are like water wipes, but with almond oil. Keeps the skin around the nose happy for as long as possible. 🎉 Love those sick sleeves. Will try that next time!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for the good idea. We have plenty of wipes that we could use as well.

[@skyeblue5669]

♥️ love your channel..Thanks for sharing your journey..

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks for watching!❤️ glad to have you here

[@catharineedgar9011]

Fun idea with the sleeves! We use a saline nasal spray, boogie wipes, and Matty’s chest rub for runny noses. My son hates the nose-sucker thing haha.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing! Those are some great Ideas. :)

[@nathanfortier7478]

I do the same as Ezra, I can't blow my nose (too hard on me with my sensory issues). I've found out that wiping it on a shirt or a piece of fabric wipes it better then using my wrist. (That could explain why he wipes his nose less with a long sleeve shirt on.) So, I always used my shirts when I was younger. Now, I try to wipe my nose with tissues since I'm older but, I still use my shirt from time to time so I always make sure to wash whatever shirt I wore while being sick (I won't change my shirt while I'm sick so, I might be wearing the same shirt for a couple of days since I don't want to wipe my nose on different shirts) as soon as I get better and change out of it.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. I didn’t realize that maybe the reason Ezra’ doesn’t blow. His nose is because of sensory issues.

[@queenthelma3710]

Awesome guys for finding a way to help him !! 🎉❤ He seemd very happy at the end 😊 Hope he has a speedy recovery 🤞

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you! He is improving

[@queenthelma3710]

So happy to hear 😊 Blessings to the family 🙏🏼

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@user-pn8nl8qw4r]

I've done that before when I was sick.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s awesome! Glad we’re not the only ones. 😊

[@AnnGoslinn]

Great idea!

[@7Aheadfamily]

Glad you think so!

[@aliciaknowles1148]

😢 makes me sad worry about Ezra got hurt God bless him big hugs hates to see lil kids got hurt

[@7Aheadfamily]

He got better after a couple weeks. Thanks for your comment and concern. It is so hard to see him sick and sad. 😞

[@aliciaknowles1148]

@7Aheadfamily sure thing Sorry no plm I glad he is fine good

[@7Aheadfamily]

❤️💜❤️

[@tamaraanderson7260]

Good idea with the shirt. I hope he’s better soon!

[@7Aheadfamily]

I hope so too❤️❤️❤️

[@nattyznook]

My kids are prone to ear infections from all the congestion and runny noses. Something that helps keep it from turning into that by drying up all the snot and would probably help Ezera too if he’ll take some is allergy medicine like Zyrtec. My Pediatrician suggested it for us and it’s been one of the best suggestions. I go straight for the Zyrtec now along with whatever else they might need when sick like cough syrup or Motrin and it really makes a difference.

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@user-eg8ht4im6x]

What a good idea hope it helps, his poor little face. Hope he’s better soon.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@BODUKE3201]

Don’t know if i have had it happen like Ezra but i have had it happen around my nose and along the upper lip.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yeah it’s not fun ❤️

[@ScottHuynh-ct3gf]

Oh no! That red mark looks bad!I hope he gets better❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@zakadams762]

The material spreads and smears snot, the coarse fiber absorbed and brushed more. I wonder if there is a middle ground material

[@zakadams762]

Shamwows are soft and absorbent

[@zakadams762]

Yarn is probably not durable enough but it would be soft enough and absorbent.

[@zakadams762]

So like maybe you could do velcro for patches of shamwow and you can wash the patches individually and change them out

[@zakadams762]

If you used velcro it would have to be soft incase the kid pulled it off, it would be too scratchy

[@7Aheadfamily]

Now there is $1 million idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@thomasschoeck9080]

My sister and I both wiped our noses in the same way that Ezra does here when we were younger and had runny noses. From my own recollections I remember that the reason that I wiped my nose less when wearing shirts made of material like this is that it’s more absorbent. Therefore less wiping is needed. On the subject of the material being more absorbent there are several other uses of this material that you might consider for Ezra. 1. For long car rides (e.g. to relatives houses) you could consider using material like this to make some cloth diapers for Ezra if he has not finished toilet training before you visit relatives next time. This should wick much of the moisture away from his skin while still allowing him to feel wet (A disposable might be too dry to help with training in situations like this. He might wet without realizing it at the time.). Along with some plastic pants in his size this might work fairly well. 2. For shorter car rides where he would not be diapered you could put some absorbent material like this underneath him (and something plastic under that) and if you use enough of the material it should hopefully be able to hold up well enough to any accidents that he might have. My mother typically used folded bath towels or old sweatshirts for situations like this (even as late as when I was four, five or six years old) but this idea should also work. As long as his seat belt still fits properly it should (I hope) still be safe to do this. 3. You could make Ezra some pairs of pants out of the material. This could be useful for outdoor projects or other outdoor activities (like the fence building project that I mentioned in some earlier posts) Other outdoor projects include helping to plant a small tree or bush or helping to build a birdhouse (for example). In these situations Ezra can focus on a project like this with either you or your husband (for example) without having to be overly concerned about making it to the toilet. Obviously take him to the toilet if he indicates by signing (or some other method) that he wants to use it. Otherwise, should a wetting accident occur (considering the outdoor setting) it will be no big deal. The material should do a good job of wicking most of the moisture away from his skin while allowing him to both see and feel that his bladder has voided. If the other kind of accident happens this is where having extra pants made of the same absorbent material that he can change into can be helpful. In the long run this can help him to learn some new skills while also becoming more aware of what his body is doing (which should help with his toilet training in the long run). From what I recall this helped me when I was younger over the course of (I think) about a year or so. These are all of the suggestions that I have for now.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Amazing thoughts, suggestions, and Memories as always. ❤️ Thank you!

[@alanbuechler]

Poor Ezra, I hope he gets better soon :D

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes! He is getting better, but I hope he gets all the way better soon!

[@blakeexaviar9370]

I have autism and I'm hypersensitive to heat, being sick, injuries like broken bones, and loud repetitive noises, but I'm hyposensitive to pain that I inflict upon myself, even if it causes the same or even worse pain than something i didn't intentionally do.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing. That must be very difficult to deal with.We hope that you can stay safe and take good care of yourself. ❤️

[@blakeexaviar9370]

@@7Aheadfamily I'm learning about impulse control, cause I do and say things impulsively even if I really don't want to do or say it.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Keep us posted with your progress ❤️

[@blakeexaviar9370]

@@7Aheadfamily I have a feeling that's why Ezra runs away, and why he throws his cups even when he doesn't want to do it. Impulsive thoughts seem to take over all other thoughts until you act up on them. It's similar to the urge to stim. The urge gets stronger and stronger until you act upon them, even when you don't want to do it.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Wow, that makes a lot of sense. Thank you so much for sharing! I think that you are right.

[@gracelacson1592]

I also have a son who has non verbal Autism. It is hard to understand what and how they feel. He does have the same skin irritation from runny nose. I would usually put an oitment on it. Here in Australia we use the Lucas Papaw Ointment. It settles the skin. Hope Ezra will get better.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️. We will have to look up that ointment and get some shipped in. 😊

[@malicemew]

Put some Neosporin Pain relief ointment woth the blue label, my autistic brother injures himself often it heals injuries right away, even bruises.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Good to know. We’ll do that

[@ralph4720]

We use alot of Vicks vapor rub

[@7Aheadfamily]

Good idea. My parents did that all the time too.

[@catiehays3361]

Oh my, he's had 2 do that alot 2 get a open sore from it. Can't you give cold meds 2 help with the runny nose? They sell suction machines for that in Target & Walmart both & they aren't crazy expensive either or just used the old handheld snot suckered they use on babies, someone's gotta hold him down 2 do it effectively but just like any kid he'll live & it's better 4 him once it's done..

[@7Aheadfamily]

That’s true, I forgot about using those! Thanks for the reminder ❤️

[@catiehays3361]

Put alot of Vaseline or aquifer on his cheeks as well..

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes, we’ve been doing a lot of that. 😊

[@emilygenerallee9071]

Runny noses typically happen during sickness and cold weather. 🤧

[@7Aheadfamily]

Right 😊

[@ericlee6495]

Hey 👋 7 ahead family where we can meet you 😊❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

We will eventually do a meet and greet one of these days, but you can join us live this Saturday at 12:00 MST. :)

[@ericlee6495]

@@7Aheadfamily okay I will try

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@amacooper9702]

So glad to see little Ezra looking a little more lively, the difference while he's been poorly has definitely been noticeable. I feel for the poor little guy blocked and runny noses are a nightmare, as gross as it is because I hate the roughness of most material on my nose I tend to do the grossest thing ever and like snort it back up , like I will suddenly sniff really really hard and it goes down the back of my throat which is also unpleasant and often leads me to choke or gag but ive done it since young and more a subconscious thing that I don't realise I'm doing till I've done it...but I hate blowing my nose all material is just too tough on my nose and I'm yet to find something that dosent make my nose sore and red and cause more of a problem later down the line 😅 I don't know if that's a good suggestion but that's genuinely how I deal with it, love these sleeve ideas maybe will try it next time I have a cold.... though my partner says it probably makes me sicker for longer because I'm keeping all the stuff my body wants out inside by snorting it back into my lungs but dunno if that's true, to be fair whenever I get sick it's always for a longer time than he is even with the same illness so there could be some truth to that. Sorry I know that's gross. 😅 Hope you won't need the sleeves for long and he is back to feeling tip top soon.

[@7Aheadfamily]

Thank you for sharing ❤️. Yes, Adam always hocks Loogies, and that is gross. 😊 I’ll tell him he needs to swallow them like you. 😊

[@amacooper9702]

@@7Aheadfamily omg no I hate that, my partner does that to 🤣 that throat clearing sound as they do it makes my inside curl 🤣 I can't stand people spitting or shooting snot on the floor literally makes my skin crawl. That's actually partially the reason it became a habit to swallow it instead XD

[@7Aheadfamily]

Love that ❤️. I will tell Adam he has to swallow from now on. 😜

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

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[@7Aheadfamily]

We have done that before. 😀 Thank you for the reminder. :)

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

@@7Aheadfamily My Pleasure!

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

Would Take it on moi IF he had that power to so do...@@7Aheadfamily

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[@gailburns6024]

Good job, Mom!

[@7Aheadfamily]

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[@darkchipz3016]

I hate runny nose a lot, it's pretty annoying and uncomfortable, haven't find out how to solve the problem yet though

[@7Aheadfamily]

So true. They are very annoying, especially when they last a long time.

[@LifeWithShawn2024]

7 Ahead - Will Ezra Be Nonverbal For The Rest Of His Days Through Teen / Adulthood & What Will His School Life Look Like In Middle & High School ?

[@7Aheadfamily]

Those are great questions! Time will tell ❤️

[@LifeWithShawn2024]

@@7Aheadfamily Will you guys do any special holiday videos since ( Halloween , Thanksgiving , Christmas & New Years Are Coming Up ) ?

[@7Aheadfamily]

You know it. :)

[@Imogencoleman1]

Hi

[@7Aheadfamily]

Hi😊

[@zakadams762]

Idk if this is a million dollar idea but maybe 😅

[@7Aheadfamily]

😂🤣 right 😊

[@Imogencoleman1]

That is nasty sore on his cheek

[@7Aheadfamily]

I know. It’s so sad

[@Discord_worker]

Aww was he ok ❤❤

[@7Aheadfamily]

Yes!❤️ He's ok now😊