[blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers

Tue Apr 24 19:55:33 UTC 2012

I have a Kinderpack.

website here: http://www.kindercarry.com/

I love that it comes in different sizes: you can find the strap size that fits you best, and the seat size that fits your baby best. In design, it's similar to the Ergo or Beco, but I find it's roomier and far more comfortable. It's easier to put on, it's easy to store, and I can wear it for many hours without a problem. Mine has solarveil in the center panel which is a mesh-like material that makes it very cool for the summer and has UV protection. It also has a hood that you stuff inside. We're just moving out of the standard size into the toddler size. I'm very short, but my husband is more average. Our carrier has a strap adjuster that makes it so it works for both of us. It's just a well designed carrier that works. :)

On Apr 24, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Tammy wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> just curious what carrier do you have and what are you favourite things about it?
> 
> Tammy
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Jennith Lucas
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:16 AM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Best strollers- carriers vs. strollers
> 
> Bridgit,
> 
> I'm a big believer in carriers and I use one exclusively with my 30+ lb
> son. After trying numerous carriers, I've come to the conclusion that much
> like strollers, there isn't really one brand or model that will work for
> everyone and there are a LOT of choices out there. Of course it isn't for
> everyone but for me, a carrier is much less burdensome than a stroller. It
> gives me the freedom to go wherever I want without worrying about folding
> or steps.
> 
> My son who is an active walker loves his carrier. I wouldn't call it
> restrictive. He is at the level of conversation which he loves. He can move
> his legs and arms. And I can hold hands with my husband if I want and never
> worry about guiding the stroller. I have found a carrier I love that is
> comfortable and causes no pain.
> 
> Definitely to each his own! Whatever works for individual parents is great.
> just my perspective on how a carrier works for me.
> On Apr 24, 2012 10:43 AM, "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> 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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