[blparent] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: baby strollerquestion

Anjelina anjelinac26 at gmail.com
Fri Aug 28 23:21:30 UTC 2009 

Ok, thanks for explaining I was confused. I didn't realize there were two 
different models.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
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strollerquestion


> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 12:28 PM
> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: baby stroller 
> question
>
>
>> 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
>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is 
>> up to you."
>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:41 AM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: baby stroller question
>>
>>
>>> 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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