[blparent] New Here With Questions

Tue Mar 29 15:44:38 UTC 2011

I also have a graco and it said on the box that it can be used with or
without the base.

MElissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leanne Merren
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:32 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions

Some car seats do require that you use a base for buckling them in. 
However, there are some that come with places on the seat itself to buckle 
the seat belt through.  These seats don't require a base.  The seat still 
buckles in just fine without it, and I always check it to be sure it doesn't

move more than an inch back and forth or side to side.  The base included 
with these seats are there to make it more convenient to place the seat in 
the car, because you can just snap it in and go.  So you will want to do 
your research before purchasing infant seats.  I wrote to Graco when I 
bought a seat for my youngest, and they wrote me back saying that the 
SafeSeat could be safely buckled in without the base and had been tested 
without it.
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions

> Bran,
> I didn't know that fact about bases. I was always told that if the car 
> seat required a base it was best to purchase an additional base or use the

> original one. If you don't use a base, what more than the seatbelt will 
> keep the car seat stable?
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Brandy W
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:37 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions
>
> I just do 2 and a half scoops for 5 ounces, and most 5 ounce bottles
> actually hold 5-6 ounces depending on the brand. You don't need a blender,
> but can actually just shake it really well or use anything slender to mix 
> in
> the bottle. No you don't need a base. Just use the slots on the top sides 
> of
> the car seat to thread the seatbelt over the baby while the baby is rear
> facing. A base is just extra weight and not any safer.
>
> Bran
>
>
>
> "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most
> accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
> ~Charles W. Eliot,
>
> Brandy Wojcik  Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team leader
> (512) 689-5045
> www.playtoachieve.com
> Follow me on Face Book at
> http://www.facebook.com/PlayToAchieve.DiscoveryToys
>
> Do you want to: *earn extra income?
> *get toys for free?
> *get sale updates on our award winning products that have never been
> recalled?
> Just ask!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:20 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions
>
> I'd just buckle the seat in via the belt. You can do this, and a base is
> just one more thing you'd need to carry with you.
> As for measuring formula, are you wanting to know how to measure the 
> number
> of ounces or the scoops? I ask because I used the powdered kind and the
> ratio of powder to water was what mattered, not so much the ounces. You 
> also
> need to make sure that the powder and water are mixed uniformly. My 
> solution
> was to mix it in a blender. I took the same size container and mimixed. I
> think the ratio was one part powder to two parts water. The size of the
> device doesn't matter, it's the ratio that does. Then I'd blend it all in
> the blender like you'd do with a milk shake.
> Babies won't overeat, nor will they let themselves starve. You'll know by
> their behavior and diaper output if they are getting what they need.
> If it's easier for you, just fill the four ounce bottles. Then when he's
> ready for the sixounce jobs, he'll let you know.
> If you get any push back from the doctor or grandma or whoever remind them
> that moms that nurse don't get ametric on number of ounces consumed 
> either.
>
> If you still want a metric (I did for quite some time, though I now 
> realize
> it was wasted energy) try using the Playtex bottles. There are notches in
> them. I found these bottles to be more of a pain, but you may disagree.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of janel
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 5:02 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] New Here With Questions
>
> Hello Listers:
> I am so glad to come across this site!
> I am a first time mother of a seven week old boy and am adjusting pretty
> well to motherhood.
> When I return to work in a few weeks, I will be traveling by taxi cab and
> wanted to know if I should buy an additional base for the car seat. I
> already have one that is in my mother's car since she does most of the
> driving for me.
>
> I also had questions about measuring formula. My baby takes 4 ounces, and
> all of the bottles that I have are either 4 ounces of 9 ounces. He will be
> graduating to five ounces and I wanted to know how to measure out five
> ounces.
> Look forward to your responses.
> Thanks
> Janel
> _______________________________________________
> 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/rebecca.pickrell%4
> 0tasc.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/branlw%40sbcglobal
> .net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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/anjelinac26%40gmai
l.com
>
>
> Anjelina
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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.c
om 

_______________________________________________
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/keys.melissa%40gma
il.com