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

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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