[blparent] Blind walking with strollers

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Wow Jo Elizabeth, you must have strong arms!  I have pulled a stroller and
wagon (not at the same time smile) while working a dog and using a cane.  I
did not strap either to me; I just pulled them behind me, and try to keep it
as close to me as possible.  The sidewalks are very narrow out here.  I
don't know if this was mentioned but there are several "baby wearing"
options out there as well.  I carry my daughter in a Snugglee on my front
now, and will switch to carrying her in a backpack designed for babies and
toddlers when she's around 6 months old.  I did this also with my son, and
was able to carry him in the backpack until he was a little over 2.  By that
time he was getting heavy, wanted to walk a lot anyway, and we got his wagon
so he could get in and out easily but still have something to ride in for
longer trips, when we needed to hurry, or for trips to the grocery store;
the wagon is handy for bringing back groceries!  Trips to the store were
times I used the stroller the most; I put groceries in the basket
underneath.  I am lucky enough to have a variety of options available to me
and feel comfortable switching back and forth.  
I hope this helps.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 11:29 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Blind walking with strollers

I've posted an article once or twice about pulling a stroller while working 
a guide dog, but I would guess you could use a cane as well.  Should I post 
the article again?  It should be in the archives.  To tell the truth, I 
never tested how well the technique would work because I found it easier to 
just carry my daughter in my free arm till she got big enough to walk and 
hold my hand.

Jo Elizabeth

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From: "sharon howerton" <shrnhow at att.net>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 8:32 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Blind walking with strollers

> Where are you located?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Graham Mehl" <gmehl at verizon.net>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 8:56 PM
> Subject: [blparent] Blind walking with strollers
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have sort of blind parenting question.
>>
>> There are many a times that I will want to take my daughter out in the
>> stroller, but I am blind. How does a person blind push their little one
>> around in a stroller if they need to have a cane in front of them while
>> walking.
>>
>> I heard something about the parent straps themselves to the stroller and 
>> the
>> stroller is now behind them and can use your cane in front of you. There 
>> an
>> official name or product that is this strap. How would I go about finding
>> one? Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Graham
>>
>>
>>
>> "I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar 
>> paths I
>> will guide them;  I will turn the darkness into light before them and 
>> make
>> the rough places smooth.  These are the things I will do; I will not 
>> forsake
>> them." -- Isaiah 42:16
>>
>>
>>
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