[blparent] [Bulk] car seats

Elizabeth Cooks elizabethcooks at comcast.net
Thu Oct 22 15:20:43 UTC 2009 

For that mater, you don't even need to use the base.  Just put the seat belt 
through the slots on the side and buckle it in.  Bases are for more 
permanent situations.  we don't even use ours anymore.  It became too much 
of a hassle.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:09 AM
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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