[blparent] [Bulk] car seats

Tue Oct 20 13:04:08 UTC 2009

Sure, I can e-mail yu off list.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Dena Wainwright
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:09 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] car seats

Hi.
The Graco seat can be bought separately from the frame. It comes with a 
base. You can also buy extra bases for the seat if you have multiple cars to

put it in.
regarding baby-wearing, it might be easier for you to email offlist so we 
can chat. I have several carriers, and would have to write a novel to 
explain them all. I can be reached at
dena at envogueaccess.com
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] car seats

> Hi Dena.  Yes, your information helped a lot.  And yes, I'm also 
> interested
> in finding out about the packs to wear my baby in.  Can you get the Draco
> car seat separately or do you have to buy it with the frame?  I was just
> wondering.  I'm really liking this list a lot so far. My husband suggested

> I
> get back on it and I'm so glad I did.
> Leslie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Dena Wainwright
> Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 5:21 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] car seats
>
> not that the two sit 'n strolls (infant and larger sized) aren't a 
> workable
> solution, but it's one I personally don't think I would do. the sit 'n
> stroll is pretty pricy at between $225 and $250, which seems like a lot to
> shell out for a product that will last approximately 6 months. the sit 'n
> stroll for larger infants is a more reasonable buy, as, even though it is
> the same price, it will last significantly longer (we've been using ours 
> for
>
> 6 months, and we will be able to use it until our daughter doesn't really
> want to use a stroller anymore).
>
> for your very young baby, why not get a Graco carseat for $80 and the 
> frame
> it fits into for $50? that's about half the price you'd pay for a sit 'n
> stroll, and, frankly, it's about as "easy" (or not) to pull.
>
> the sit 'n stroll definitely has its place. it's a great product for 
> travel,
>
> as it only requires you to bring one piece of gear, rather than lugging a
> stroller and a carseat around with you. however, it isn't fantastic to 
> pull,
>
> and I'm not sure I'd want to use it as my full-time stroller. what you 
> want
> to look for in a stroller is a reversible handle and 4 swiveling wheels. 
> the
>
> handle allows you to adjust the stroller so that baby is facing you 
> instead
> of facing away from you. this is nice, because it gives you more 
> information
>
> about what the baby is doing, and who might be trying to mess with him or
> her. the wheels make it easier to maneuver in tight spaces. the stroller
> that many of us have is a peg perego venezia. unfortunately, that model 
> has
> been discontinued, so I'm not sure what is currently available that fits 
> the
>
> bill. you really do need a stroller that is easy to pull and turn, and,
> although the sit 'n stroll has many advantages, it certainly isn't either 
> of
>
> those things.
>
> another option you might consider is wearing your baby instead of pulling
> him or her in a stroller. if you'd like more information on doing this, 
> just
>
> let the list know. many of us wear our babies. also, another great baby
> wearing resource is
> www.thebabywearer.com
>
> hope some of this helps.
>
> Dena
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] car seats
>
>
>> Hi Tammy.  I have a question about the sit n stroll. Does it either have 
>> a
>> reversible handle or were you able to make little and big turns easily
>> while
>> pulling it and using your cane?  Last week, my husband and I went to a
>> store
>> called Bye-Bye Baby and I was testing out strollers while using my cane. 
>> I
>> found that with just a regular stroller, I could make big turns easily 
>> but
>> was having trouble with little turns.  I also found I had a hard time
>> keeping it straight.  My friend who's a blind mom and who lives in the
>> area
>> has used a  stroller with a reversible handle and she was able to make 
>> big
>> and little turns as well as keep it straight.  Let me know your thoughts.
>> Leslie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Tammy, Paul and Colyn
>> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:29 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] car seats
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> The sit n stroll would be my recommendation.  It meets all your criteria
>> and
>>
>> can be easily converted to a stroller. If you can afford it, I'd get the
>> little one for when the baby's first born, and the big one at about 6
>> months
>>
>> when the baby's 22 pounds. .  The web address to order it is,
>> www.strolex.com
>>
>> hth
>>
>> Tammy
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:39 AM
>> Subject: [Bulk] [blparent] car seats
>>
>>
>>> Hi all. I'm expecting my first child in March and was wondering if 
>>> anyone
>>> could tell me what types of car seats you have used in the past.  I'm
>>> looking for something that can be taken off the base and has a place to
>>> put
>>> a seatbelt through so I can use it in cabs or public transportation.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Leslie
>>>
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