[blparent] Ways to haul child when traveling

[Peggy]

They make a basic backpack without any compartments that's not that bulky. 
I had one for my older son and took him everywhere in it.  Unfortunately the 
one I ordered for my little one now has a big compartment for carrying items 
and it is quite bulky, I still like it but it's not as small and easy as my 
first one was.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Chad Allen
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 2:00 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Ways to haul child when traveling

I understand what you are saying with regard to the bulk of some backpacks
but I purchased a Will and Ted pack and love it. It has a kick stand so I
can take the pack off and it will stand without taking the child out, it has
compartments for everything, it has a canopy for rain and sun, and my son
loves it!

It will require some back strength but once you are used to it, man does
this pack do the job.

Let me know if you want more information.

Best,

Chad


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Amanda Winkler
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:02 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Ways to haul child when traveling

Currently I have been carrying my daughter in a front facing backpack but
she is starting to become too heavy for it and now we need an alternative
way to get around with her when we go out.  Both her dad and I are totally
blind and travel on buses and walk long distances, so a standard stroller is
out of the question.  The strollers that we have seen have stationary back
wheels and the front ones can swivel so when you pull it behind you the
stroller fishtails all over the place and we don't like the fact she will be
facing away from us.  We need something that can be easily taken on the
buses without being too much of a hassle.  Unfortunately most of the
backpacks for hikers are too big and bulky for bus travel.  Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated.



Amanda
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