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

[Leanne Merren]

The Beco Butterfly II can hold up to 40 lbs I believe.  My daughter is 
almost 30 lbs and she still uses it all the time, and we both love it.
Leanne
----- 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>
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> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carseats for children 1 year-old or older?
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>> 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?
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>>
>>> 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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