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

Sun Feb 21 18:07:47 UTC 2010

Hi,

You've seen those carriers like the snuggly carriers right?  You slide the 
baby down inside and put his feet out the holes?  Well essencially the only 
thing stopping him from falling right through is the center part that goes 
from front to back, similar to a pair of pants.  This is why I say he's 
hanging or dangling by his crotch.  A lot of research had been done and 
suggests that carriers similar to the snuggley shouldn't be used because 
they can compress the spine causing damage.

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 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?

> 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>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
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>> 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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