How to choose a good baby backpack?

If you are talking about long-term wear, I would suggest a wrap. They are cloth so they fold up small. There is great versatility and you can still carry a regular backpack if you need storage. I make and sell them - www.onebighappy.net.

If you really want a backpack though, we have a Kelty and it'spretty nice - they get spendy though. We have the sun/rain hood and would like to get the stirrups. Long rides in it are hard on baby's spine, which is why I prefer a wrap.

Try the hip pack from onestepahead.com - it is light and comfortable and can easily fit in a diaper bag or medium purse. I used mine for years and loved every minute. It also has a pocket that will hold a wallet. And very affordable!

Did you mean a way to transport your child or a baby diaper backpack to carry diapers & supplies in?

www.steepandcheap.com has a really cool one featured right now for $55. Its a backpack that unzips to a baby carrier, with a harness and everything. Its really cool.

I looked at REI for the really nice ones- they were great, but cost a hundred dollars or more. Babies R Us has one that is $50 or so. It is not as light-weight as the ones at REI, but works well, is easy on your back and supports the baby. The brand is Snugli, I think. It is the kind with the metal frame that can hold kids up to 30-40 lbs. Also, I didnt know this before I got mine, but some Once Upon a Child stores have these- for a good price.

I own a Kelty back pack. I love it I used it with my daughter and now my son. I bought the protector that attaches to the top so that if it were really sunny they would have shade plus the sides on it roll down in case it rains. I spent about $120 on it at the time and was a very good investment. And when you take it off your back it stands on its own so then you can feed them and they can still be sitting in it. Its Great!! YOu can buy them at most sporting goods stores, Dicks Sports, Scheels, REI, or on Kelty.com. If you get one I hopeyou enjoy it as much as we do. We take it camping and use it when we go to the mall. I also use it when I go shopping with both the kids that way I have the little one right on my back and then he is not fighting to get down out of the cart and he is 18 months old and still uses it. We love it

I like to use a slinge. It is made of fabric so minimal weight is added and you can place the baby in several different ways. You can order them online, if you have a children's consignment store in your area you maybe able to find one there too, not sure what stores carry them. I prefer one with out all the padding around the outer area.

Go to pepermint.com and buy a wrap. It is the best thing that I ever bought. I can even use it for my 2 and a half year old when I go shopping. I have 3 kids and one day I put the youngest two in the stroller and my oldest (the 2 and a half year old) in the wrap and it was so comfortable for him that he fell asleep in there. I love it and you can use it so many different ways.

I wouldnt get a back pack I would get a baby mei tei it works great.and really light to carry because all it is is fabric one of the other moms on mamsource made one for me when I went to florida it is great.

I don't know what I would have done without my Kelty back pack stroller combo. It was quite spendy but so worth it. I could carry my son on my back and set him down if he got to heavy. It also has a sun shade and diaper bag attachment so it is very handy. For short outings or inside I use an infantino from Target but my back hurts a lot quicker than when I use the one with a metal frame. Good Luck.
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I bought a backpack from Target in '04. It was the only one there. It's not too big or small and I love it. BabiesRUs has a backpack (not Eddie Bauer) too but I found it to be way too big and bulky. It sits upright better than mine though. Sorry I don't have specific brands.