[blparent] my dilemma and why i need suggestions on commuting

Sat Aug 13 14:01:59 UTC 2011

My baby naps in both the snugglies I have. In fact he gets super excited when he sees we're going somewhere.

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On Aug 12, 2011, at 12:15 PM, "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us> wrote:

> Also, especially on trains where there is space, I've had Austin and Oriana
> in a backpack and taken the pack off my back and held it very securely on
> the floor by my feet with the kickstand out.  This has been especially
> helpful when I had a sleeping baby; I didn't have to take him or her out of
> the pack yet he or she was off my back and I could be a little more relaxed.
> Certainly this won't work if the train is extremely crowded and you have to
> stand, or if it's a really bumpy ride and you're worried about having the
> pack be as secure as you'd like it.  Also, about the comfort of sleeping in
> a backpack...  I've found with the kids I've been around, mine included,
> that what looks really uncomfortable for me does not seem to bother the baby
> at all.  This includes sleeping in the backpack, sleeping in the car seat
> sometimes, or even that occasional nap in the highchair.  If there is one
> thing being a parent has taught me it is let sleep babies sleep whenever
> possible, where ever they happen to fall asleep.  Perhaps your baby will not
> like sleeping in the backpack, which is completely different, but certainly
> I know many a baby who has napped in a backpack very deeply.
> Just some thoughts.
> Melissa
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chad Allen
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:03 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] my dilemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
> 
> It's Phil and Ted's backpack. I'm not sure of the name but that's the brand.
> It's their top of the line which has the sun and rain fly. 
> 
> Harrison sleeps but it's not comfortable for long periods of time. The truth
> is that everything has its advantages and disadvantages. One size never fits
> all. For me, the backpack is great but if Harrison is sleeping, I simply
> wait or get to where I need to go and then hold him while he rests. 
> 
> If he is alert, he loves, loves, loves being in the back pack. He is above
> everyone and gets to check out the world top side from daddy's back. 
> 
> Also, everything I need for Harrison is mostly ready to grab at will.
> Obviously, if I need to change him or put on the rain fly, I need to
> dismount the kid from my back but I really do go everywhere with him in the
> pack. I've even traveled by plane with him in the back and nothing else. 
> 
> It's awesome for us. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 9:31 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
> 
> Chad,
> 
> Are you talking about the Kelty? If so, which one? I looked into it
> after Erin suggested it. I'm going to see if I can find one to check
> out and possibly order.
> 
> My other question is about napping. Erik tends to nap to and from the
> city. Is it impossible or just kind of awkard for Harrison to sleep in
> the back pack?
> 
> Thanks,
> LM
> 
> 
> On 8/11/11, Chad Allen <chad at chadallenmagic.com> wrote:
>> I use a back pack for Harrison. It's got a kick stand so you can take it
> off
>> for feeding or rest without taking out the child. It has a sun shade and a
>> rain fly. It's got plenty of pockets and it allows your hands to be free
> for
>> the cane and anything else you may need.
>> 
>> It's somewhat weighty but kids get heavy no matter what you do. The
>> kickstand causes the most weight but it's the feature I use most often. We
>> love it!
>> 
>> I take him hiking or anywhere else we wish to go in it. The only issue is
>> when Harrison wants to nap. He does rest at times but he's sitting
> straight
>> up. His body just sort of flops down in it so we stop, take a break and
>> eventually keep moving.
>> 
>> So when we walk and he's sleepy before we leave the house, we take out the
>> stroller.
>> 
>> I use the stroller rarely but sometimes it's our best option.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
>> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 5:01 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> So, the carriier is very comfortable. The aches and pains come from the
>> rough environment and my legs or ankles just giving out on me. When I
>> encounter a valley sized crack in the sidewalk I trip but catch myself
> very
>> quickly and the result of that is sore and knotted leg muscles.
>> 
>> The straps on the Butterfly carrier, which is the one I have, are
> fantastic,
>> 
>> just not comfy enough when I have a tension headache that reaches my neck
>> and shoulders.
>> 
>> So, I'm shopping around for ideas and solutions.
>> 
>> 
>> ---- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jennith Lucas" <nethy.ann at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:24 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
>> 
>> 
>>> LM,
>>> 
>>> I don't commute with Gideon, but we do a lot of walking and wearing.
>>> It sounds to me like your carrier might not be fitting properly. Could
>>> this be possible? We've started wearing our Gideon on the back, at 8
>>> months, 25 pounds, and 28 inches, but I still am able to wear him on
>>> the front comfortably for long periods of time.
>>> 
>>> Your description of how you're feeling sounds EXACTLY how I've felt
>>> when I get a carry that's not quite right. It hurts for days, even if
>>> I take a break from carrying.
>>> 
>>> I can't speak to your exact carrier, but I'm pretty certain it's
>>> similar to mine, just buckles where mine has ties.
>>> 
>>> My other thought would be maybe you could just use the sling, making
>>> sure to switch shoulders. He sounds like a good size for the ring
>>> sling, though that's not a permanent solution, as I know from
>>> experience. (Gideon is just too big for the my ring sling; however,
>>> when I wore a friend's little boy who is 18 lbs it was wonderful and
>>> easy.)
>>> 
>>> I have no suggestions as to stroller, as we haven't bought one since
>>> we stopped using his infant seat/stroller frame set up. However, if
>>> you do think a different carrier would help, I recommend checking out
>>> thebabywearer.com. You have to register for the forum, but people are
>>> very helpful and knowledgeable.
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps! It sounds like a rough time for both you guys! Get
>>> lots of rest!!
>>> 
>>> Jennith
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
>>> <lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> I'd love to hear what other parents are doing who work and commute with
>>>> their kids.
>>>> 
>>>> Erik and I commute into the city and back for approximately 4 hours a
>>>> day. It's putting a lot of wear on my body though--especially as he gets
>>>> heavier. He's five and a half months old and about 19 pounds. He's also
>>>> pretty long at somewhere over 26 inches--and, ahhh, he's do for one of
>>>> those major growth spurts since six months is around the corner. Yikes!
>>>> 
>>>> Anyways, I use a Beco Butterfly carrier and I love it. Anyone know if
>>>> there is a suggested height limit for front carriers? I carry him in the
>>>> front because I sit for about 45 minutes each way and the whole process
>>>> of switching him from back to front would be really
>>>> combersome--especially during crowded commuting hours. plus, he's a
> major
>> 
>>>> drooler and I can't have him drooling all down the back of my work
>>>> clothes every day.
>>>> 
>>>> As he gets heavier, I find myself tripping more or stumbling more on the
>>>> terrible streets of San Francisco. The sidewalks are awful, and I twist
>>>> my ankles frequently on the cracks and objects lying in wait.
>>>> 
>>>> I've got a City Mini stroller, but the elavators in the BART systems
>>>> often break down and they are pretty gross and dirty to begin with. I've
>>>> got an umbrella stroller I'm consdidering using along with a ring sling.
>>>> So, I have a super light weight stroller to use when I walk and a
> carrier
>> 
>>>> to pop him in and out of while on the train. But, using an umbrella
>>>> stroller and a cane is a bit challenging. I gfigured out how to hold my
>>>> cane and one of the handles in my hand, but ouch whenever the tip gets
> in
>> 
>>>> a crack!
>>>> 
>>>> Any suggestions for how I can keep my body bfrom breaking? I'm home
> today
>> 
>>>> from work because my shoulder has just had enough and is protesting
>>>> greatly. Also, I get so many headaches that originate in my nexk and
>>>> shoulders and when I wear him, it makes things hurt worse.
>>>> 
>>>> So, I know I sound like a crybaby, ha ha, but I'm open for some ideas
>>>> from those who are living it too.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> LM
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