[blparent] strollers

Wed Jan 11 03:48:24 UTC 2012

I have to admit, that Erik does try to capture my cane in between his feet. He thinks it's a game. But only sometimes. He is rather fascinated with my cane both in and out of the stroller. We bought him a small cane that is his own size that he can play with; however he thinks the bigger canes are cooler.

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On Jan 10, 2012, at 6:52 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:

> See if I had tried something like that, I'm positive Gab would of reached up
> and grabbed the cane.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:59 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I use two different strollers and I've used a variety of carriers.
> 
> When Erik was smaller, lighter and less fidgety I put him in the moby wrap.
> I know many of you out there dislike it for its complexity but I know there
> is at least one mamma out there who knows how awesome it is to wrap your
> little one snug around you. And in reality, it isn't so hard to put on.
> Obviously though it isn't for everyone.
> 
> I tried an Ergo but thought it didn't fit someone my height very well.
> I couldn't get the back strap low enough to feel comfortable.
> 
> I fell in love with the Beco Butterfly and used it to commute back and forth
> to daycare and work with Erik for 2 or 3 months. By the time he got to be
> about 21 pounds I had to come up with another solution. I get lots of
> headaches and the weight on my shoulders wasn't helping.
> 
> I've tried the Kelty once or twice, but not for any long periods of times.
> Erik really liked being up high and seemed to be way less fidgety in that
> backpack. Also, the straps seemed to put very little weight on my shoulders.
> 
> If we have a second kid I'm going to try and get the Kelty and use it if I
> can.
> 
> As for strollers, which is the actual topic of this post, I've used two and
> love both for different reasons. I am a cane user and I really think that
> any blind parent can find a stroller/cane combo or stroller/dog combo that
> works for them. It really comes down to how comfortable you are traveling
> yourself.
> 
> I adore the City Mini Baby Jogger. I think jogging strollers are easier to
> use because they turn so easily. They are also much easier to control with
> one hand. I don't push from behind, but I do put the sunshade cover down and
> place my hand on top of it and simply walk right next to the stroller. That
> way, we're side by side. It is harder to do this in a crowd or a narrow area
> so if the sunshade is down I can walk ahead of the stroller and place my
> fingers, palm up, under the lip of the sunshade and pull. The only thing is
> I get my heels banged into frequently with the front wheel of the stroller.
> 
> I also use the McClairen Volo. I use this stroller everyday to take the
> little dude to daycare. We go up and down elevators and escalators with this
> stroller. It is like a fancier and better quality umbrella stroller--very
> popular in Britain I hear. I do stand behind the stroller and push. I use my
> cane over the stroller. I purchased a longer cane so that I could find
> things before the stroller did. This technique does require my cane in my
> hand as well as the stroller handle. However, the handle curves upward and
> slightly in so I tend to rest my wrist or lower forearm on top of the handle
> and use my cane.
> When I need to push uphill I simply rest the very end of the cane handle in
> my palm, or sometimes my fingers, and push with the cane and stroller handle
> in my hand.
> 
> I know all of this sounds complicated but it is one of those things you just
> have to get out there and get comfortable with on your own.
> And who knows, you might come up with something totally different.
> 
> all I know is that there isn't one answer. And in fact, I really encourage
> everyone to have two ways of schlepping your kid around.I mean, if you carry
> your kid how do you deal with the kid at the dentist? The OBGYN? And if you
> use a stroller, how do you pack the stroller and the kid when you board a
> shuttle or a bus?
> 
> Just some thoughts to put out there.
> 
> LM
> 
> 
> On 1/10/12, Veronica Smith <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:
>> Where did you get your backpack?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>> On Behalf Of Peggy
>> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:25 AM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers
>> 
>> I use a guide dog not a cane put I would think both would be equally 
>> hard to
>> 
>> do, you're trying to keep yourself straight, the stroller straight, it 
>> was a
>> 
>> pain, so although my son's about 30 pounds now, I'll stick with the 
>> backpack.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 9:17 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers
>> 
>> That is funny, I suggested a backpack as well.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>> On Behalf Of Peggy
>> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 7:22 AM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] strollers
>> 
>> A conventional stroller is almost impossible to use, they are harder 
>> to use for sighted people as well.  I heard about getting a jogging 
>> stroller and found one for a reasonable price on Craig's list but even 
>> that isn't as easy as people made it sound.  I tride pushing it, 
>> pulling it ... My advice for your friend ... get a backpack!!  Am very 
>> interested now to hear if any of you have used strollers and how.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 10:01 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: [blparent] strollers
>> 
>> A friend of mine who is blind and is or was a member here has recently 
>> moved to NM and at the moment doesn't have internet.  She asked me to 
>> throw out a question to you.
>> Her baby, Sam, about 10 months now likes to go for rides in his stroller.
>> Mom says how does a blind mom push or pull a conventional stroller?
>> V
>> 
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