Daniel Flores

Navigating the that model with a newborn is no joke and I've been there with my first kid and learned the hard way about bulky strollers that just don't cut it on crowded streets or tight elevators which, yeah... what helped me was prioritizing ones that fold flat and compact, easy to sling over your shoulder if needed, and definitely under your budget to avoid regrets like that return you mentioned. For the daily walks, suspension on the wheels smoothed out those bumpy paths, and a good brake system gave me peace of mind stopping quickly in traffic. I honestly tried carrying something heavier once and my back was killing me after a few flights of stairs... yeah, never again. Also, look for adjustable handles if you're on the shorter side, makes pushing way more comfortable.

Oh man, with kids screaming and work piling up, I barely get 10 minutes sometimes and but I force myself to sit down right after dinner. I just focus on chord progressions because anything more structured falls apart with interruptions. It helps to have the piano in a spot where I can glance at it and remember to practice & even if it's messy.