[blparent] First time mom with many questions!

[Danielle Antoine]

I wondered about the umbrella stroller. I had one before but only used
it in familiar territory. Mostly I used my sling or my other umbrella
with a handlebar. I like those sleepers too but the times lately I've
been asking for them customer service at Walmart and the Dollar store
act like they haven't a clue what I am talking about. They always want
to give me onesies which I used but prever the sleepers especially
when they are newborns. There are some strollers that are high enough
to be pulled, the Graco Fastaction Jogger and the Flyer Stroller with
the Reversible Handle are good ones if you're not concerned with
everything matching.but it is pricey and I'm sure there are least
expensive I just haven't been to the stores to try them out. I love
love love Medela. Does Medicaid pay for that?
I doubt it. Anyway, aside from my sling which was indispensable, a
swing, some type of playmat or floor gym plenty of bibs and both a
large and small diaper bag. Oh yeah, and a good breast pump even if
you exclusively breastfeed. You'll thank me for it later should you
get mastitis! Have fun and congrats!
Danielle

On 10/19/14, Judy Jones via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I love your ideas.  Makes me wish some of these things would have ben out
> when we had our little ones.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brandy W., with Discovery Toys via blparent
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 3:15 PM
> To: 'Briley O'Connor' ; 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] First time mom with many questions!
>
> Hi, As someone has cared for baby after baby for 20 years as a licensed
> foster parent and licensed childcare provider I can absolutely say you need
> almost nun of what people say you need. It can be made simple. Graco is the
> best infant seat. They have the Graco 40 which will come with a base, but it
> isn't needed as the car seat has the slits for the seatbelt to go over the
> seat to install in any car without the base. Next you will need a good baby
> carrier to where baby on your front and back when it is older which will
> make you not need a stroller as often. A beco, ergo, mae tie, Tula are all
> brands plus many many more. Try finding a natural baby store and they will
> let yu try them on. Next strollers many of us don't end up using them, but
> when we do many like the snap and go so you can snap the car seat on top for
> a less bulky stroller that has a place for your car seat once you get where
> you are going. Some like the city mini, or graco flip. I'd wouldn't be
> caught dead without some good swaddle blankets. minimum 40 by 40 inches to
> get a good swaddle for as long as you need it to. When the baby doesn't need
> it for swaddling it the blankets make great light weight toddler blankets.
> All those tiny cute receiving blankets that are useless after 3 months make
> absolutely awesome burp rags as you can drape it over your shoulder down
> your arm and back and save your shirt. As for the cute little outfits while
> pins are great when one is exhausted one can't bother to pin. My preferred
> solution is the cheap laundry bags people wash braws and such in. Stuff the
> whole in including the socks and dump in the laundry hamper. Now that is all
> I think you must have. I agree one piece outfits are easier, but I love my
> babies to be all dolled up so I use the laundry bag solution.
>
> Things that are nice to have in my opinion are swing  bouncer and a play
> mat. I like the Fisher price cradle swing, the skip hop play mat although
> most are fine, and I prefer bouncers that lay back so the baby doesn't fall
> forward. Have fun and enjoy your little.
>
> Reading reviews can be helpful, but so can going to a baby store and just
> explore all the floor models. Babies R us is usuallying to take things down
> for you to explore further.
>
> Congratulations. Keep asking questions. There are many on here with a very
> wide variety of experiences.
>
> Bran
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Briley
> O'Connor via blparent
> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:00 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] First time mom with many questions!
>
> Hi all,
>
> My husband and I are expecting our first baby in April, and we're super
> excited. I've been a member of the NFB most of my life and have had a good
> amount of experience with babies, but this preparing for baby thing is way
> more overwhelming than I thought. The internet almost makes it worse. There
> are about 3263 things I'm supposed to put on my registry, not to mention
> that most things don't come with a "great for blind parents" disclaimer.
> Anyway, any tips about necessary gear or useful blindness specific products
> would be amazing! I'll take any advice, but my numero uno priority is an
> infant carseat that's light and sturdy without a base since neither of us
> drive, and a good stroller with an easy fold.
>
> I'm excited to hear from everyone and to get to know you.
>
> Best,
> Briley
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