[blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a walkwithanewborn

[Brandy W]

As far as I have seen the graco brand all has the seat built guides. Yes the
snap and go is the frame that you can hook the seat onto. I live in a tiny
town also, but when we go into town I have to haul it all on the bus as our
little buses require carseats if it is a van or smaller. If I could leave
seats in the car I'd do exactly what you describe, but so many can't. Maybe
when Mr. Right finds me and I'm not just caring for other people's  kids all
day I'll have that option. Boy that will be nice!



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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Baldwin
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a
walkwithanewborn

Something like the Graco Nautilus then.
 
I still wouldn't go for the SnugRide 35. I am a big guy, and even carrying a
18 pound baby in our SnugRide 22 was a pain.

If I was to do extended rear facing now I would still go with the SnugRide
22 for about 6-8 months, then use a Britax marathon 70 until the child was
at least 2 years of age rear facing, then flip the seat around and have them
harnessed until they reached about 70 pounds.

But then again, I live in small town fly over country, and can walk any
where I need to go in town, so I do not need to worry about public
transportation. Which means not needing to worry about dealing with car
seats when I travel. They get installed in our van, and used when we leave
town.

If I needed to use public, I would look for a infant car seat that had seat
belt guides in it. Not all do anymore. Our SnugRide 22 did, but it is 2
years old now, not sure if they do or not anymore. That way there is no need
to carry the base around with you. Then I would find a stroller frame to
snap the seat in to. I would go with the stroller frame over a full stroller
or travel system because they are much lighter and fold up smaller. Might
cost more in the long run though.

Then go with one of those sit and stroll type things.

It is still best to go to several stores and check out the stuff in person
if possible. But even stores like babies r Us are stocking less and wanting
you to purchase it online. So unless you live in a big city, it might be
hard to find different options to look at.

Michael
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----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Brandy W
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 7:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a
walkwithanewborn

I move to a high back booster that has a harness that is removed when the
kid reaches the magic weight. Sorry I didn't make that clear.



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a spark." 
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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Baldwin
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 8:15 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a walk
withanewborn

I use the Radio Flier Family Deluxe wagon, it has two seats and the rear
folds in different positions. My Snugride 22 fit in the back fine without
falling out at all. Or I use a baby carrier, my favorite is the Mei Tai type
carriers. IMO the most flexible and user friendly.
Carrier would be best in the winter, you can get an over sized coat, and
cover you and the baby up and keep him warm, again, just my opinion, and it
worked for me.

On a side note, I would not go with the Snugride 35 from Graco. The kids out
grow it at 35 pounds and 32 inches tall. To be in a booster seat the kids
need to be 40 and 40 and 4 years of age in the majority of states, so make
sure to check your state laws. So you would still most likely need to buy
another seat in between the Snugride 35 and the booster. Besides carrying 45
pounds around isn't fun 35 of the kid and about 10 for the carrier. If your
kid grows tall they will out grow it length wise before weight anyways. They
out grow it when the top of their head is 1 inch from the top of the car
seat shell. NO matter what the manufacturers says it will hold up to.

I would go with a smaller car seat like the Snugride 30, which is 30 pounds
and 30 inches, a little smaller, and a little lighter, and about $20
cheaper. By the time the kid out grows it they should be very capable of
sitting upright in a wagon or stroller, if you do not want to wear them.

Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tatyana
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a walk
withanewborn

Bran,
thank you very much for the recommendations.
Tatyana.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brandy W" <ballstobooks at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a walk witha
newborn


> Most of us prefer to where children in baby carriers. Many like the 
> Ergo's and the Beco carriers. Strollers that seem to work well are the 
> Graco Snap and Go because you can attach your child's infant car seat 
> to it and it becomes a stroller eliminating the need for a place to 
> put the carseat when you arrive. It can also easily be pulled behind 
> you. I recommend the Graco
> 35 for the infant carrier because when he outgrows that carseat he is 
> able to have a high back booster carseat. Another stroller is the 
> Graco Flip which the handle can flip to be pulled behind you. Others 
> pull by trays, or the sun shade of the stroller. A carrier for when 
> your child is older is the Kelty backpack. It has wheels for when you 
> want to set it down, and holds kids as old as 4 or 5 if your back can 
> handle it.
>
> Hope that helps some.
>
> Bran
>
>
>
>
> "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled 
> out is a spark."
> - Victor Hugo
>
> 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
>
> Read my new blog at www.playtoachieveballstobooks.wordpress.com
>
> Looking forward to helping you with your educational toy needs!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tatyana
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:51 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: [blparent] strollers recommendations and going for a walk 
> with a newborn
>
> Hello all,
> My little boy due is in three months and I think we need to start 
> thinking about baby stuff. If not getting it right now,  at least  to 
> learn everything about  it and keep in mind what we want when the due 
> date is closer.I would like to ask  you for your recommendations on
strollers.
> Looks
> like I would need to pool it behind me? Are any particular brands or 
> models for that purpose are the best?
> What front baby carriers do you recommend? What features in strollers 
> and carriers I'd need to look for so it would be good for a baby and 
> his blind mom??  I've seen on the list someone mentioned some wagons, 
> what
is that?
> And in general, what stuff I would need to consider besides strollers 
> for going for a walk with a baby? I mean, I just don't know if 
> anything is available on the market  that would work better  than a 
> stroller for a blind parent. Or may be some tricks and tips exist that 
> I don't know. And my baby will be born in November, so he's going to 
> be a winter boy and enjoy  his first walks in the Winter.
>
> Sorry for  many questions, I'm clueless and hope very much  to hear 
> your advises and opinions.
>
> Tatyana.
>
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