[blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
Brandy W
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Tue Apr 24 17:30:28 UTC 2012
I've used both the Beco and the Ergo and find them to be very similar. I've
carried a 40 lb child on my back for 2 and a half hours and wasn't
uncomfortable. I don't like the Bjorn style at all. They hurt, and aren't
good for the baby. I've used the sling, but after 15 or so lbs I find it to
also not be comfortable, but for little ones I think it works fine for
around the house or the quick run into the store. As for the comments about
the 100 lb limit on some jogging strollers that is because people actually
use them to jog with their children who aren't ready to run and jog too. I
have a friend who runs marathons with her daughter who is 6 and about 50
lbs, and then she has the water and food for both of them. Jogging strollers
tend to be very very bulky and don't fold down well, and don't always fit
will through isals and doorways. I like the City mini for the reasons others
have mentioned.
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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:52 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
And anyone who is interested, I did a ton of research on carriers and am
still trying to decide if I want a second carrier. I know Jennith knows a
lot about carriers as well, and I am sure she, as well as I would be happy
to answer questions. I personally use the beco butterfly and I loved it
until my son started getting a little heavier and now I am in search of a
better carrier for heavier toddlers. But there's more out there than the
bjorn or ergo carriers. Those carriers are not built for comfort in my
opinion.
Ronit
On Apr 24, 2012, at 9:42 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
> Or to use a better example since we have cloth diapering fans on
the list, you don't go toa department store and buy cloth diapers.
> Same process and research is involved with carriers.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Jennith Lucas
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:14 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
>
> Yes definitely on the baby wearing group. Trying different ones-even
> ones you can't buy at a local store-can be soo helpful.
> On Apr 24, 2012 12:08 PM, "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <
> REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com> wrote:
>
>> Bridget if you go the carrier route, you want to find moms who
>> do this moms who will let you try out carriers to see which ones are
>> comfortable for you to wear, and for you to get kid in and out of.
>> This is tricky because carriers aren't as common as strollers.
>> Check out local baby-wearing groups and attachment parenting groups.
>> You don't have to subscribe to all the warm fuzzy stuff to bennifit
>> from their tools and techniques.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Erin Rumer
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:01 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
>>
>> Bridget, I use a carrier most of the time when I'm alone with my 30+
>> pound toddler and while I can get a little sore after long treks, the
>> benefits out-weigh the cons for me personally. I've noticed that
>> carrying my son all of these months has helped him a ton with staying
>> happy longer and being patient when we're in lines or waiting for a
>> bus or trolley because we can interact more face to face and I can
>> play with his arms and legs, playfully drum on his body, kiss his
>> face right in front of me and bounce him around and rock him.
>> Another huge pro for me is that carrying my son more has built up a
>> tremendous amount of muscle and helped a ton in keeping the pounds
>> off. I call it my gym time! GRIN
>>
>> Sometimes for longer distances I'll bring something for my son to
>> ride in and then I'll have the carrier along with me for the times
>> when I'm standing still or for when he's just done sitting. In
>> addition to all of this I'll bring my son's toddler harness around
>> and let him have some freedom on-leash so he can at least move his
>> legs and walk around a bit. I'm a firm believer that the more tools
>> one has in the tool box, the easier it makes life.
>>
>> Erin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:43 AM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
>>
>> I won't mind a carrier for certain situations, but I don't like them
>> for all-the-time use. In the beginning they can be great, but as the
>> child grows, I find them restrictive for baby and the extra weight
>> too much for me to carry around so much. Both sisters and
>> sister-in-law tried carriers, and I tried along with them, and we
>> just didn't like them for us, though tons of people certainly use and
>> love carriers; this was just our experience.
>>
>> I'm use to a stroller, and many nowadays fold up quite easily and
>> nicely, and you don't have to remove items in storeage basket when
>> folded up, at least the ones we are looking at. One option can be to
>> use carrier and keep stroller folded up until at location when you
>> can then place them into a stroller if not wanting to use the carrier all
the time.
>>
>> I do want a carrier for certain situations, but for me personally, I
>> prefer the stroller when out-and-about.
>>
>> Out of curiosity, those who do, or have, used carriers, does the
>> extra weight get to you? This was my first thought the first time I
>> tried a carrier. I'm pretty active and fit, but have a slimmer frame
>> and found if I kept a baby in a carrier too long, it was uncomfortable
and burdensome.
>> Again, this is just my experience and not saying it means a carrier
>> therefore is not the way to go for others, or that you will not
>> adjust to using a carrier, but I just found it fine when at home but
>> burdensome when using out-and-about.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Read my blog at:
>> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>>
>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>>
>> Message: 15
>> Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:52:26 -0400
>> From: "Tammy" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
>> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Best strollers
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>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> It sounds like you might be better off skipping the stroller and
>> getting a baby carrier like the ergo or similar. You wouldn't have
>> to worry about
>>
>> pulling anything or wheels of any kind that way. I have a graco
>> flip-it and it was great while Ashlyn was little but now I prefer to
>> use the backpack and so does she. I don't have to worry about
>> folding it on the bus or anything, and she's always near me. Ours
>> has a canapy so if I don't want people invading my space and touching
>> and talking to her I just put it on and she has some privacy for
>> sleeping. It might be a good option for you, but of course, the
>> advantage of a stroller is that you don't have to carry the baby
>> around with you all the time. I never used a jogging stroller but
>> the ones I've seen seem pretty bulky and I don't think I'd want to
>> take them on the bus. Most busses want you to fold strollers up
>> which is a pain even for smaller strollers and smaller babies. When
>> the stroller is bigger, and the baby gets bigger it's more of a pain.
>> The sit n stroll wasn't too bad because the wheels just fold into the
>> base of the carseat but the wheels are pretty small so won't do on
>> any terain bumpier than sidewalk. My best advice is to get a jogging
>> stroller for the trails and find a used or cheap stroller for the
>> busses and city travel. I'd really think about getting a baby
>> carrier though if I were you. You might like it better then having a
>> stroller at all.
>>
>> hth
>>
>> Tammy
>>
>>
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