[blparent] Newbie Introduction

Fri Mar 20 04:27:51 UTC 2015

Hi all, I did try the baby carriers at the store with a live squirming baby! My baby did not appreciate being bundled in and out of carrier after carrier and paraded around the store. She would just decide that she liked one and then I would feel unsure and try another one. I settled with the ergo and I really like it! My baby likes the ergo carrier as well!

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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 8:09 PM, Jo Elizabeth Pinto via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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
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> 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.
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>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 3:29 PM, Tara Briggs via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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:
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>>>              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
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>>> 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!
>>>> 
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>>>>> 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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