[blparent] First time mom with many questions!

[Kia Vaca]

Hi Briley,

Glad I was able to help with the pillow options.

As for the stroller, I am still interested in trying to find a good,
and manageable stroller. I'm definitely going to look up the one that
you suggested. We ended up getting an Eddie Bauer stroller, but like
you, it was too unpredictable when using my cane. It made my stroller
experience a really horrible one. lol

Kia

On 10/20/14, Briley O'Connor <brileyoc at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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