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

Mon Aug 15 06:05:44 UTC 2011

LM,
I'm behind so forgive me if you already answered this...  Did you try 
wearing the baby on your back in the Beco?  I kept Kaelyn in front most of 
the time, but found that when I did switch her to my back it was even more 
comfortable.  She also slept great on my back in the Beco.  Both backpacks I 
used with my older 2 kids did not allow them to sleep at all without 
practically falling over and they just kept jumping and waking up.  I ended 
up using the stroller a lot with them so they could nap.  But once I got the 
Beco I hardly ever used the stroller again.  The backpacks were also much 
less comfortable in my opinion.  Definitely try one out before you order it. 
They might make them better now than they did a few years ago.
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisamaria Martinez" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:31 PM
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
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> blparent mailing list
>>>> blparent at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> blparent:
>>>>
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/nethy.ann%40gmail.
>> com
>>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> blparent mailing list
>>> blparent at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> blparent:
>>>
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/lmartinez217%40gma
>> il.com
>>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> blparent mailing list
>> blparent at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> blparent:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/chad%40chadallenma
>> gic.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> blparent mailing list
>> blparent at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> blparent:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/lmartinez217%40gmail.com
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> blparent mailing list
> blparent at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> blparent:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/leemer02%40gmail.com