[blparent] [Bulk] Re: Items you couldn't live without

[Tammy, Paul and Colyn]

Hi,

Regarding the sit n stroll...I really liked the product concept, but when I 
looked at it I thought the baby sat too upright, so  I didn't like the 
design. Also, I  am Canadian, so  I was unable to use it due to Transport 
Canada's safety laws.  But I did a little research and founhd a company 
called strollex corperation, who make a model called the sin n stroll2. 
This product is similar to the original, but is made for babies from birth 
to 22 pounds. I bought it when Remus was 3 months old and I really do love 
it.  It sits in a car rear facing and is reclined just like a regular 
carseat. You just use the seat belt and put it through a couple of slots on 
the seat and it is very well made.  All you do to convert it from stroller 
to car seat is push a button on the top of the seat and push or pull the 
handle.  It's relatively easy to pull, and my baby loves being in it.

hth

Tammy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 5:51 AM
Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without


> there's lots of great info in Leanne's post. I'll put a couple of comments 
> in with her message so I don't forget anything...
> the frame that goes with the Graco SafeSeat is really great. it's quite 
> inexpensive compared to a stroller, and is also very light. it's not 
> fabulous to pull, but very few strollers are.
> I think the sit 'n stroll actually does say that it's best for children 6 
> months plus, and if it doesn't, I would totally agree with Leanne that it 
> is not suitable for a younger baby without the ability to sit up.
>
> I liked having a pplaypen as well. it was somewhere safe to put Elise when 
> I needed to get something done, or when I wanted her out of the reach of 
> the dogs. it's also nice to use as a crib when traveling. unfortunately, 
> once they get mobile, they really hate being in them...
>
> as I said before, our swing kept me sane. however, Elise was like Leanne's 
> kids - she hated the bouncy seat. the Infant to Toddler Rocker she 
> mentioned is great. I only found out about it after Elise had outgrown the 
> bouncy seat and swing, and I wish I had known about it sooner. Elise likes 
> hers, but only when she's tired. I'm hoping she'll start climbing into it 
> herself now that she's more mobile. it's low to the ground, and you can 
> lock it so it doesn't rock.
>
> the chimes Leanne mentioned are a huge hit here, too. Elise still likes 
> the way they sound. they are by Tiny Love.
>
> Elise has never used teethers or soothers of any kind. I have several, and 
> they are totally unused.
> regarding clothes, you may hear people talk about how a baby can go 
> through four outfits a day, and think that sounds ridiculous (I did), but 
> it can actually be true. especially if you have a reflux baby like I did, 
> you can end up changing your baby continually. as I said before, the 
> fansy, matching outfits are nice for occasions, but you really want 
> inexpensive sleepers and onesies. you can get packs of 6 onesies for $12 
> at target. they do the trick, as your baby will outgrow things in a matter 
> of weeks at first, and, believe me when I tell you that there will be 
> times when a mess is so disgusting that you'll decide to pitch the onesie 
> rather than trying to deal with it.
>
> Dena
>
>
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