[blparent] jogging strollers vs reversible handle strollers

Fri Dec 17 20:52:15 UTC 2010

Veronica, yes, it is made for tiny infants up to older babies. There isa very safe harness and the option of putting in an infant seat if needed/wanted, although we may not do that all the time. IT is rated veyr highly in terms of safety for tiny infants.

Deena, yes, I have tried out the stroller walking around with it with my cane and with weight ihnside. I can do it and I believe I can do it safely, using my cane to clear the front nad side of the stroller. My hand is not actually on the handle of hte stroller, somewhere else on the stroller, like the canopy, for example. But yes, it is important to think about how it would maneuver when turned around if I needed to do that. It actually was a lot easier than i originally imagined before I Saw the stroller. So that's why I"m trying ot find out if anyone has used one. Antoehr blind mother swears by them, se might be one of the only ones. Thanks for your feedback.
Ronit

On Dec 17, 2010, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Smith wrote:

> A reclining seat is a good idea, but is it made for a tiny baby?  Can the
> baby carrier attach to it or when the seat reclines, is there a way to
> secure your little one in their without there being a choking hazard.  V
> 
> -----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 10:51 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] jogging strollers vs reversible handle strollers
> 
> 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
>> 
>> -----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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