[blparent] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: baby stroller question

Fri Aug 28 20:26:41 UTC 2009

Hi,

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean exactly.  the version I have is 
for very young babies, and the other version is for them when they get older 
and move to a forward facing carseat.
hth

Tammy
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From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
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> Does this new version offer support for when a baby is able to sit up on 
> their own?
> Have you noticed any other changes?
> Thanks
> A&K
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> to you."
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
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> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:41 AM
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>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Yes I do have the new version of the stroller.  It looks just like an 
>> infant carrier only the handle comes out the back of it and the wheels 
>> come out the bottom.  It does provide the head and neck support a young 
>> baby needs.
>>
>> Tammy
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:15 PM
>> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: baby stroller question
>>
>>
>>> Tammy,
>>> Do you have one of these new versions of the Sit&Stroll?
>>> In looking at the description on the web site, all I see is a lower
>>> maximux weight limit.
>>> Does this model truly provide the head and neck support lacking in the
>>> older infants' model?
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On Behalf Of Tammy, Paul and Colyn
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:53 AM
>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: baby stroller question
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> www.strolex.com
>>> is a company in Canada which is a seller of the sit and stroll, both the
>>> one that Dena talks about and the one that is  suitable for infants up
>>> to 22 pounds.  They ship world wide and they are a very good company to
>>> deal with.
>>> I am just about to order the bigger model of the sit and stroll.  It's a
>>> little more money to guy two separate units but I think you'll be glad
>>> you did if that's the way ou choose to go.
>>>
>>> Tammy
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 10:35 PM
>>> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] baby stroller question
>>>
>>>
>>>> Jenn.
>>>>
>>>> You cannot push a stroller in front of you with a guide dog. It is
>>>> absolutely not safe. Your stroller (and thus your baby) would hit
>>>> everything
>>>> before you or the dog could determine what was in front of you. E.g.,
>>> a
>>>> flight of stairs.
>>>>
>>>> The stroller that many of us have is the Peg Perego Venezia. It has a
>>>> reversible handle and four swiveling wheels. It is wonderful to pull,
>>> and
>>>> turns on a dime. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued, and I'm not
>>> sure
>>>> if Peg Perego has made a replacement for it.
>>>>
>>>> Another popular product with many blind parents is the Sit 'n Stroll,
>>> by
>>>> TriplePlay Products. It is a carseat and stroller in one. It is
>>> wonderful
>>>> for portability, but it is not nearly as stable or nice to pull as the
>>>> Venezia, and it is not suitable for infants under about 6 months of
>>> age,
>>>> because it does not recline. It also has no storage to speak of.
>>>>
>>>> A third option is to get a carseat frame (Graco makes one). The frame
>>> has
>>>> stroller wheels and a basket, and your child's Graco infant seat
>>> clicks
>>>> into
>>>> it. I used this with my daughter for the first several months. It is
>>> very
>>>> light (about 12 pounds). The down-sides are that not all the wheels
>>>> swivel,
>>>> and you have to have the carseat base with you when you're out and
>>> about.
>>>>
>>>> Finally, some people choose to wear their babies in a front or back
>>>> carrier,
>>>> and just bring the carseat for the first while. There are many
>>> carriers
>>>> available. A great website to learn about baby-wearing is:
>>>> www.thebabywearer.com
>>>>
>>>> My best advice is to go and try as many baby-wearing devices and
>>> strollers
>>>> as you can before making a final decision. I would also contact your
>>>> school.
>>>> I am a GDB grad, and a trainer actually came to my house to teach my
>>> dog
>>>> and
>>>> I how to work safely with a stroller before my daughter was born. I
>>> would
>>>> also keep in mind the sort of terrain you typically encounter when
>>>> traveling. The Venezia is extremely stable. I've off-roaded with it up
>>> and
>>>> down small hills, and it's never come close to tipping. The Sit 'n
>>> Stroll,
>>>> on the other hand, is two pieces of gear in one, but is much easier to
>>>
>>>> tip.
>>>> Everything has it's up and down-sides. No solution is perfect. You
>>> just
>>>> have
>>>> to find the one that works best for you. Unfortunately, sometimes that
>>>
>>>> means
>>>> having more tools than a sighted parent in your possession.
>>>>
>>>> Hope some of this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Dena
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Jennifer Bose" <jen10514 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:57 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] baby stroller question
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hello, parents.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm a new member and mom-to-be. I have only had a taste of parenting,
>>>>> since my husband and I do get to have his daughter live with us for a
>>>>> few weeks, but the parenting world is overall pretty new to me. I'm
>>>>> getting ready for a new baby due in October and I'm anxious about
>>>>> getting what I need for the baby. I'm also excited and enjoying the
>>>>> process. The one thing I'd like to ask at this point is whether any
>>> of
>>>>> you know of a stroller with swivel wheels. I've heard they exist but
>>>>> don't know much about them. I have a wonderful guide dog I work with
>>>>> and would like to find a stroller that could be either pushed in
>>> front
>>>>> or pulled behind me. Has any of you used one? Do they even exist? Let
>>>>> me know what you think of them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks very much.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jen
>>>>>
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