[blparent] jogging strollers vs reversible handle strollers

[Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni]

Hi Melissa,
Thanks for your comments. Actually this particular stroller does accommodate for infants, it has a fully reclinable seat, but that's a good thought. That was one of the things that we wanted, a stroller that could accommodate an infant, since we don't alwayhs plan to put the car seat in the stroller. 
Thanks so much.
Ronit

On Dec 17, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Melissa Ann Riccobono wrote:

> 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
> 
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> 
> 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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