[blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?

[Leanne Merren]

Hi Miranda,
The sit 'n stroll isn't hard to turn once you get used to it.  It also only 
weighs 18 lbs, and I can convert it with my 2 year old daughter sitting in 
it.  I'm only 5 ft tall and 115 lbs myself.  Now if you have a bad back or 
some other problem that would make it more difficult, then it might not be 
your best option, but then carrying a car seat everywhere really wouldn't be 
much better in that case.  For taking the bus, I carry my child in a baby 
carrier strapped to me.  I don't take a stroller on the bus, because by law 
you have to break it down every time anyway.
My church gave me a shower when I had Kaelyn.  They've also done it for 
families who adopt, so maybe your church will do that for you.  Children are 
expensive, and they require a lot of stuff.  Some are just conveniences, but 
things like a car seat are essential, and when you're blind and don't drive, 
you have to go with what is going to meet your needs.  That sometimes means 
spending more than you would otherwise.
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?


> Hi Dena,
> I've read in the list archives that the Sit N Stroll is cumbersome, and 
> can be hard to turn.
> I am also curious of the weight limit?
> As far as the $250.00 price tag, if I pay for a Graco infant carrier, a 
> stroller and then after one year buy another carseat wouldn't I be 
> spending $250.00 or more anyway?
> Wow, I'm so greatful we're planning ahead of time, and you all are being 
> so patient and helpful! We appreciate your support so very much!
> Thanks again everyone for all the help, and have a great weekend!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dena Wainwright <dena at envogueaccess.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:43 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
> why not get a sit 'n stroll?
> Dema
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Parents" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:51 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
>
>> Hi,
>> We're looking at carseats, and we love the option of the Graco Infant
>> Snugglerider for children less than a year old.
>> However, for children 1 or older, we're looking for a carseat that fits
>> kids up to 50-65 lbs, is front and rear facing and can be placed in a
>> stroller We don't have a car, so we need one that can be used without a
>> base. Also, one that's not so heavy or tall that you can't get it in and
>> out of taxis or public transit
>> We're trying to buy as few carseats as we can, so we're not forking out
>> cash for a few months at a time.
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>> Thanks in advance, and have a great weekend!
>>
>> In Christ, Miranda
>>
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