[blparent] First time mom with many questions!

[Ken Quinn]

kia,
another option would be a carrier. i got one for about $20 it straps onto 
the front of you and your child can either sit in it iether facing you or 
with your childs back to you.
have used this now for all 3 of my kids.
ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kia Vaca via blparent" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
To: "Briley O'Connor" <brileyoc at gmail.com>
Cc: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] First time mom with many questions!


> 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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