[blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
Elizabeth Cooks
elizabethcooks at comcast.net
Sun Feb 21 14:58:43 UTC 2010
Lol. What od you mean "dangling by his crotch"? I'll check this out.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
> Hi,
>
> The ergo baby carrier allows you to carry him on your front
> , back and hip. I like it a lot because you don't have to worry about
> lots of buckles and there's an actual seat for the baby not just a place
> for his feet to go so he's dangling by his crotch.
>
> www.ergobaby.com
> Is the site where you can find them and all the accessorieso to go with
> the carrier.
>
> hth
>
> Tammy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>
>
>> That's what I would prefer to do, but i think Joshua's going to exceed
>> the 20 pound weight limit that is normal for front carriers. Are there
>> others that exced that limit? i used to know of one, the Snuggly, but i
>> can't find it anymore.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:36 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
>>
>>
>>> 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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