[blparent] First time mom with many questions!

[Judy Jones]

In using the umbrella stroller, we would slightly tip the stroller on the 
back wheels, leaving the front wheels a couple inches off he pavement, still 
perfectly safe, and allowing a comfortable handle height, plus extra 
maneuverability.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Briley O'Connor via blparent
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 7:29 AM
To: Kia Vaca ; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] First time mom with many questions!

Hi Kia,

Thanks for the pillow tip. I like that the pillow is more secure and there’s 
a travel option.

As for the stroller, I went and test drove a Britax BeAgile the other day. 
Someone here had also mentioned the ease of an umbrella type stroller and 
this thing is amazing. I was concerned about pulling it since the handle 
doesn’t flip, but the wheels all move so it’s super easy to pull. Plus, it 
has a super easy one hand fold that is actually a one hand fold. My only 
beef is that the handle is a smidge high and not adjustable, but it isn’t 
bad. Anyway, that may be an option to investigate if you’re still interested 
in a stroller. I was very impressed because the only other stroller 
experience I’ve had was with another blind friend’s GrayCo flip handle, and 
personally, I felt like I veered a lot in the street with my cane with that 
one. Anyway, of course I have no actual child yet, so just take this as a 
tip from someone who researches way too much :).

Briley
On Oct 20, 2014, at 2:32 AM, Kia Vaca via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> 
wrote:

Hi Briley,

First and foremost, congratulations on your upcoming baby!

As a first-time mom of a two-month-old, it has been a challenge to
find the right things for my baby. For instance, many stroller
companies no longer offer or carry strollers with reversible handles.
I made many calls to try to order one, but they are discontinued.

As for a car seat, Graco is really the best. We have one, and I second
the earlier suggestion given for using it without the base, especially
since my husband and I are both also blind.

If you plan to breastfeed, I highly recommend the Breastfriend pillow.
They have two kinds, both a stay-at-home one and an inflatable one for
traveling. It is similar to a Boppy with the exception that you can
fasten it around yourself to keep the pillow in place. Both these
pillows are C-shaped. I have both breastfeeding pillows, but the
Breastfriend has worked great for me.

Best wishes on your baby.

Kia

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