Jogging Strollers

There are quite few people I could ask if they have one that I could borrow to see if I like it. We have tons of kids in the area because there are two baby parks literally across the street. Will ask around.

Haha, I wouldn't bring her every single time, but we've all agreeed that we don't want baby to be a shut in, sitting in front of the Tv all day, or one of those kids that throws a fit if they aren't allowed to play on a iPad (huge pet leave of mine, when parentsbise electronics as babysitters). We want her to play outside and get dirty lol.

May be a long shot, but I wonder if mamybe therebis a place near my that "rents" jogging strollers so I could try it out. They have rental places for everything nowadays.

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

There are quite few people I could ask if they have one that I could borrow to see if I like it. We have tons of kids in the area because there are two baby parks literally across the street. Will ask around.

Haha, I wouldn't bring her every single time, but we've all agreeed that we don't want baby to be a shut in, sitting in front of the Tv all day, or one of those kids that throws a fit if they aren't allowed to play on a iPad (huge pet leave of mine, when parentsbise electronics as babysitters). We want her to play outside and get dirty lol.

May be a long shot, but I wonder if mamybe therebis a place near my that "rents" jogging strollers so I could try it out. They have rental places for everything nowadays.

Renting one is an excellent idea! That would be great if you could.

Good for you for wanting baby to play outside. Our oldest was 17 before she got a cell phone and it was only bc she was starting to work and we felt it a safety issue. But most of our friends thought we were weird. Books and dirt are a wonderful thing!

I'm in NYC, I am sure I could find a place that rents them.

I've already spoke to SOs about things like cell phones etc. If it is needed because she has lots of activities and extra curricular activities, I don't mind her having a cell phone. However it will be locked phone, basic, and set up so she can only call our family numbers.

I didn't get my first phone until I was 16, and it was locked. Could only call 5 numbers and that's all it needed to do. No reason for young kid or young teen to have a fancy phone, especially not in elementary school.

Maleficent0241 wrote: »

Keep in mind that baby has to be 6 months old before you can jog with them (neck and brain casing can't handle the jostling yet). I didn't realize that when I bought one, and by the time my kiddo was old enough, she didn't like being in there long enough to complete a run.

That said, it depends on your price range. BOB Revolution is well loved by many, but is also super pricey. The budget strollers are usually a bit heavier, missing features (shocks, etc.), or have lesser quality parts. Depending on your pace and how frequently you use it, those may still be plenty. My Baby Trend was 75 bucks and works fine for a slow poke like me.

Thank you-I actually didn't know that.
Budget is very tight right now, which is why I was looking into rentals and stuff.

Maybe just leave baby at home with Daddy, go out walking/jogging and maybe go out as a family for walk with the regular stroller afterwards.

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

I've already spoke to SOs about things like cell phones etc. If it is needed because she has lots of activities and extra curricular activities, I don't mind her having a cell phone. However it will be locked phone, basic, and set up so she can only call our family numbers.

I didn't get my first phone until I was 16, and it was locked. Could only call 5 numbers and that's all it needed to do. No reason for young kid or young teen to have a fancy phone, especially not in elementary school.

Yep. All of the above. You'll make a good momma and someday your kid will thank you for it.

If I were there, I'd buy you these two coolest must haves for your momma sanity (and a daily shower). LOL

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-4-Step-Play-Piano/dp/B014D4HHOU/ref=dp_ob_title_baby

https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-Safari-Smiles-Bouncer/dp/B00PAUF3MU/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1484549540&sr=1-4&keywords=baby+vibrating+seat&th=1 - my other "must have." We used this when we'd go to restaurants and they were too little for a high chair but too big for a carseat carrier still (I had big babies). It's also great when they are sick and need to sleep sitting up a bit. The vibrator is soothing and they'll sleep (and thus momma does!). Use to take it in the bathroom with me when I'd shower too. Kept baby happy and within my earshot until they got big enough for the bouncy seat.

Oh boy! Shopping for babies is so fun! Hope you have a fun baby shower!

Shopping was fun, but now I'm limited to just looking online to add to registry (on bed rest). A few of my relatives had babies in the last two years so we are getting some amazing hand me downs which have been very welcomed.

What's also nice is my male SO has 2 kids from a previous marriage (although they are 12 and 18) so thankfully we won't both be brand new parents lol. It's been really helpful because he'll mention something we need to by that I would have never thought of. Makes things a bit easier.

Also, my parents actually moved into the same building we live in (there was an apartment for rent that is really two apartments that they made into one huge one. They had to move because they kept raising their rent where they lived and couldn't afford it. So far it's been nice having them close. They've been helping out with creating the bedroom nursery, which is great since I can't do much. I'm sure they will get on my nerves every so often, but having them in the same building is nice.

Ming1951 wrote: »

My neighbor has a BOB jogging stroller, She couldn't use it though for about 6 months as the baby was just too small. There are many you can buy used and in good condition. You will probably have to wait until the baby is about 6 months old before you can jog with her and I'm sure her pediatrician will also give you recommendations. A activity bouncer is a blessing too as she gets to be 4-6 months of age, I would put baby in it while I showered and could watch her at the same time. Also I read recently an article about not allowing babies to sleep in the car carrier and to be sure they are buckled correctly as babies have suffocated. I'll have to see if I can find that article or you can google for it. There have been incidents at daycares where babies were dropped off in their carrier and left in it.

Will also look into used ones. I just found out this morning that there is a huge thrift shop type store that only sells infant and child stuff. We plan on going to check it out later.

Wow that is really sad. We've opted for people to come in and babysit when needed rather than do daycare for many reasons. There are really no daycares around us that I would feel comfortable leaving her at (I am being a bit too picky/cautious about who she will be left with). My biggest requirement for any body I am going to leave her alone with (the must have a current child and infant CPR certification as well as basic first aid), I was surprised to find out many daycare are not up to date on/are expired.