[blparent] jogging strollers vs reversible handle strollers

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

I have never used a jogging stroller, but you need to consider what age the
baby can use a stroller and how often you will be using one.  I loved our
travel system because the baby can be in the stroller right away in the
infant seat attachment; Austin rode in the stroller for the first time when
he was a few days old.  I would assume, though I'm not absolutely positive
about this, that a jogging stroller or lighter weight stroller is for babies
who have better head control and can sit well by themselves.  This means you
wouldn't be able to use the stroller with the baby for a few months.  You
may actually want to consider getting both strollers, or registering for
both and hoping you have friends and relatives who might want to chip in on
such large gifts!  This, like so many things, all comes down to personal
preference, how often you plan to use the stroller, etc.  Also, your sighted
husband might find he enjoys using the baby carrier as much as you do and
may decide to wear the baby a lot.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 11:47 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] jogging strollers vs reversible handle strollers

Hi everyone,
As we prepare for our little one, I am doing extensive research on
strollers. I have a question which I"m hoping some of you may have some
input on. I originally researched the graco alano flipit travel system and
liked it. The reversible handle seemed great for pulling behind me. As I
thought about it though, I am not always a fan of pulling something behind
me, even a small computer bag that I use for work. A friend of mine, who is
also blind, suggested that I try a jogging stroller, i.e. a stroller which
has three wheels instead of four. This way, you can walk slightly in front
of it, use a cane, and put one hand on the stroller to guide it next to you.
I went and looked at the City Mini stroller by Baby Jogger. It's so easy to
fold, is lightweight and is narrow. I love all these features. I was just
wondering if any of you have owned a jogger-type stroller, or rather, a
stroller with three wheels. The City Mini stroller is not actually a jogging
stroller, just a three-wheeled stroller. Have any of you used this type of
stroller and if so, do you find it easy to use with a cane? Anything else I
should know that I haven't thought of? I"m just torn between this one and
the reversible handle stroller, which is much bigger, heavier, and my
husband doesn't really like the look of it. :)

On a side note, I do realize that I will not be using the stroller as much
as my sighted husband, as I do plan to use baby carriers as much as
possible. But I do want to have an option to use a stroller if I Think it
may be more appropriate.
Thanks everyone.
Ronit


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