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VI Parents, what kind of stroller do you use? (self.Blind)
submitted by saharacanuck
I’ve been looking at strollers for our upcoming first child and they all look really low to the ground which means that the distance from my face to child’s face is really far. Are there any that make it easier to see your progeny’s facial expression with bending down too much?
Thx
Thx
KillerLag 2 points 4y ago
Most stroller are pretty low. The higher the baby, the higher the center of gravity and the more likely it can tip over. The Uppababy brand (Vista model, not sure about the other ones) have interchangable seats and baskets, so you might be able to get one higher.
Many parents often use a sling or baby carrier that holds the baby against their chest. It helps with monitoring the baby.
Many parents often use a sling or baby carrier that holds the baby against their chest. It helps with monitoring the baby.
saharacanuck [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Thanks for the info. I was assuming it was low because of the centre of gravity. That makes sense. I will probably end up using a sling or baby carrier a lot, but I figured that a slightly higher stroller would be useful.
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
No prob.
I noticed your post history seems to indicate you are in the GTA, so I should mention that the TTC isn't always stroller-friendly. My wife has a heck of time using the stroller some times, especially with unexpected elevator issues.
I noticed your post history seems to indicate you are in the GTA, so I should mention that the TTC isn't always stroller-friendly. My wife has a heck of time using the stroller some times, especially with unexpected elevator issues.
saharacanuck [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I’m Canadian but Currently live in London, England. The public transportation here is light years ahead of the TTC. It still has a ton of issues (it’s old so elevators aren’t available everywhere) but the city itself is full of strollers. I hadn’t actually noticed how many people have babies until I moved here. :-)
I might make another post in the next few months asking about challenges and solutions to parenting while blind... that’s kind of the scariest part.
I might make another post in the next few months asking about challenges and solutions to parenting while blind... that’s kind of the scariest part.
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
Parenting in generally is pretty scary. All sorts of "Is my child suppose to be making that noise" to "What did my child just lick?". In the first year of my kid's life, she's licked the kitchen floor, the cat, and the wheels of the stroller. :S
Does London have any ILS instructors? They may be under a different name there. Get some training with them, and they can show you some techniques for changing diapers and all that stuff. I know a few of my coworkers have taught blind parents how to do those things.
And congrats!
Does London have any ILS instructors? They may be under a different name there. Get some training with them, and they can show you some techniques for changing diapers and all that stuff. I know a few of my coworkers have taught blind parents how to do those things.
And congrats!
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