[blparent] Newbie Introduction

Fri Mar 20 02:09:02 UTC 2015

I've heard that most blind people love their baby carriers.  I never liked 
either of mine.  I had the Baby Bjorn and the Snugglee.  I never found 
either of them comfortable to wear.  It would make sense to try some on at a 
baby store and get hands-on experience taking them off and putting them on, 
if possible with a live squirming baby, before buying one.  I realize that 
might be too much to ask, but at least try them with a doll first.

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: Jessica Reed via blparent
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 6:53 PM
To: Tara Briggs ; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Newbie Introduction

The new ones have a function where you can wear baby on your side as well as 
front and back. I'm not sure when they came out though. I just heard today, 
according to Lovelake J. League, that it is not good for baby to be on your 
side in that though. Not really sure why. I know that they also feel 
negative about the Bjorn. Not adding any opinions here, just providing info. 
I think I heard that the new ones are also 30 or $60 more expensive. Just to 
wear your baby on the side, to me is not worth it.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 19, 2015, at 3:29 PM, Tara Briggs via blparent 
> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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
>> via blparent
>> 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?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> 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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