[blparent] Newbie Introduction

[Tara Briggs]

Do you know when the new ones came out? I got mine in mid September 2014. Do you know what the differences between the old ones in the new ones?

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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 1:08 PM, "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>                I am using an older ergo. Has anybody on
> here tried the new style ones? How do you like them?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Briggs
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> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 3:05 PM
> To: Jessica Reed; Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Newbie Introduction
> 
> I love my ergo! How long did you use the carrier? What do you use now?
> 
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>>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:13 PM, Jessica Reed via blparent
>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! Though I completely agree
> not to go overboard on baby must-have's, one thing I definitely would
> register for is the ergo. Baby carriers are invaluable, especially to blind
> parents who depend on transportation. My daughter Lila is a year old in two
> weeks, so I just went through it. Don't be afraid to ask any questions here,
> and congratulations again!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via blparent
> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Congratulations on your coming baby.  My advice is, most "must have" baby
> items are not must have.  Take it easy on buying things.  You'll be
> overloaded with stuff before you know it, and then you'll be trying to get
> rid of what's outgrown in no time.
>>> 
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>> 
>>> Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you
> may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
> evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Kristi Wilkins via blparent
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:23 AM
>>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [blparent] Newbie Introduction
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> I am new to this list and just wanted to introduce myself.  My 
>>> husband and I are expecting a baby in October and I thought it would 
>>> be a good idea to get a head start on getting advice from experienced 
>>> blind parents.  I am legally blind and my husband is sighted.  We 
>>> both work full time, and I am a bit nervous about navigating the 
>>> world of daycare, transportation, doctor appointments, sick days, and 
>>> so much else with a newborn.  Any advice on what to expect, must have 
>>> baby items, or any other tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Thanks and looking forward to talking with you all!
>>> 
>>> Kristi Godden
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