[blparent] New parent questions

[Brandy W]

If you get the graco 32 then usually by the time a child is 32 lbs they
don't use the stroller and able to walk most shorter distances. I like it
because the stroller frame is so light and steers nicely when pulled. I
can't stand getting stuck somewhere and having to find a place for the car
seat if I'm wearing the baby or putting them in a shopping cart. This solves
that problem for me.
 


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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Dena Wainwright
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:38 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] New parent questions

I have a sit 'n stroll, and, although it is kind of a crappy stroller, it is
extremely convenient for traveling. I have used mine on various trips with
my daughter, and it is so nice to only have one piece of gear to lug around.

the graco stroller sounds great, but that would still give you the problem
of needing the carseat besides.
D

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brandy W" <branlw at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] New parent questions


>I found the sit and stroll to be difficult to pull backwards as it tended 
>to
> tip. I also didn't like look like a outcast pulling my child completely
> backwards from the way it was supposed to be pushed. I've been taking care
> of babies for about 17 years so don't mean to sound like I know it all. 
> I've
> just tried a lot and keep trying as I learn about new things. Boy do I 
> love
> that graco has made a reversible handled stroller. I'm looking into that 
> one
> for sure!
>
> "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you
> learn, the more places you'll go." -- Dr. Seuss
> Brandy Wojcik
> Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team Leader
> www.playtoachieve.com
> Phone: 512) 689-5045
> Ask me about:
> *How you can do what I do and earn money sharing educational toys with the
> ones you love,
> *How to earn free Discovery Toys products while having fun with friends,
> Order a gift basket for any age
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anjelina
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:41 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] New parent questions
>
> Congratulations to you and your husband on LBH. :) 1. I know a lot of 
> blind
> parents highly recommend the sit 'n' Stroll. It's a stroller that can
> convert into a carseat. I've never used one but it's a neat concept. I 
> used
> an infant carseat with a base that could easily be installed in any car.
> http://www.babyearth.com/tripleplay-products-sit-stroll-midnight-blue.html
> Has info about the sit 'n' stroll
> Babywearing is one of the best carrying methods I was introduced to when 
> my
> daughter was an infant. We rarely have used a stroller. I enjoyed using a
> wrap which was easy to take her in and out and easily allowed her to 
> nurse.
> Even at 24 lbs I'm able to comfortably wear her for long periods in an
> Ergo-type carrier.
> 2. I didn't buy an elaborate set of baby monitors with the visual 
> displays.
> 3. www.beulahreimerlegacy.com
> is a great resource for Braille books, and they are only $5 per book.
> 4. What To Expect When You're Expecting was a helpful book. It's available
> on BARD and Web-Braille.
> www.babycenter.com is another great wealth of information. You can join
> birth boards according to your due date, and you can sign up for weekly
> e-mail updates of what typically happens as your baby grows.
> www.thebabywearer.com
> has lots of information and forums about babywearing and attachment
> parenting.
> Welcome to one of the most rewarding journeys ever.
>
> Anjelina
> Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
> Albert Einstein
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hartle, Mary Jo" <mhartle at nfb.org>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Louise Walch" <louisewalch at gmail.com>; "Cheralyn Braithwaite Creer"
> <mentoring at nfbutah.org>; "Cheralyn Creer" <nyc81002 at yahoo.com>; "Hartle,
> Jesse" <JHartle at nfb.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:20 AM
> Subject: [blparent] New parent questions
>
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>    My husband and I are new to this listserv, but thought it might be
>> a great resource for us as parents-to-be.  some of you may know us,
>> Jesse and Mary Jo (Thorpe) Hartle.  We have been members of the NFB
>> for several years, but this is a whole new role for us as blind people.
>> Fortunately, because of the philosophy we've learned in the
>> organization, and great role models like some of you on this list, we
>> know we can be great parents even though we're blind.  But...there are
>> a few questions that are starting to pop into our minds as we prepare
>> for the arrival of LBH (Little Baby Hartle).  Any advice on the
>> following you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> 1. We've been looking at strollers and car seats and carriers (oh my)
>> and wondering which on the market are the best for a blind parent.  We
>> know we want a stroller that we can pull behind us easily and which
>> will allow the baby to face us rather than face out.  We also are
>> looking for something that can double as a carrier and car seat combo
>> which is easy to get on and off buses and trains and such.  Any of you
>> have recommendations for us? Brands?  Etc.? Another item we think
>> would be very helpful to us are those snuggly things so we can carry
>> the baby in front of us or on our back while using a cane.  Any
>> recommendations of good brands or styles for this?
>>
>> 2.  We are considering getting a set of baby monitors.  We've not
>> looked too closely at these yet, but I'm anticipating there might be
>> some accessibility issues as it sounds like many of them have some
>> kind of visual display on them now for you to set the controls, etc.
>> any suggestions on a good brand for these that are accessible, or can
>> be easily modified?
>>
>> 3.  Are there any other great Braille-print book outlets besides
>> Seedlings, NBP, APH, Share Braille.org, and the Braille Institute we
>> should know about?  Any Other ways to get free or really inexpensive
>> print-Braille storybooks?  WE know too how to make our own, and are
>> very familiar with most of the mainstream Braille book sources, but
>> want to see if any of you have other less known ideas.
>>
>> 4. Are there any accessible bottle thermometers out there, or do any
>> of you have other techniques for gauging the temperature of a bottle?
>> I know this isn't quite a blindness issue, but if we use a
>> thermometer, it becomes one. :)Any thoughts?
>>
>> 5.  Any good books, websites, or other resources in general that you
>> as blind people have found helpful to you as a parent which we should
>> know about?
>>
>> Thanks so much and we look forward to any suggestions you can send our
>> way and to future postings on this list.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Mary Jo T. Hartle
>>
>>
>>
>> Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC
>>
>> Director of Education
>>
>> Jernigan Institute
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>> 200 East Wells Street
>> Baltimore, MD 21230
>> Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
>> Email: mhartle at nfb.org
>> Fax: (410) 659-5129
>> Visit www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/>
>>
>>
>>
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