[blparent] taking a baby some where

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

One word of caution about umbrella strollers.  OK, maybe two words.  First,
in order to sit in them babies really need a lot of head and upper body
control.  This usually happens around 6 months of age.  Second, I've found
umbrella strollers are often hard or impossible to pull behind you.  There
are light weight strollers that have a solid bar across the top which are
much easier to pull.  Umbrella strollers usually have two curved handles
which make them hard to pull.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Nikki Fugett-Dobens
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:51 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] taking a baby some where

I wondered this same thing before I had my daughter.  Of course, for the car

or what ever mode of transportation you use, you'll need an infant car seat.

You can also use a front to back carrier to carry your baby around in.  She 
can either be facing you, or on your back.  Mostly, it depends on her size. 
Once she's bigger, she usually goes on your back.
There is also the option of the umbrella stroler.  It is a much more light 
weight stroler, and you can carry it on and off a bus.  It really depends 
what works best for you, and it can be difficult in the beginning.  The 
infant front to back carrier really is a great idea.  It not only is 
convenient, but it really helps with bonding, and is convenient for nursing 
if needed.  I hope this helps.
    Nikki
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "vanessa hernandez" <violethernandez20 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: [blparent] taking a baby some where


> -- 
> vanessa Hernandez
>
> How do you take a baby some where when it is a difficult process to
> use a carrier?
>
> Is there options on how to carrie your baby places safly?
> Please don't say like sided people do because I have been blind all of my 
> life.
>
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