Baby Backpacks: Infant, Baby Bjorn
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Baby Bjorn
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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Hello, The pediatrician mentioned that my 3 1/2 month old baby is developing a slightly flat head in the back. She suggested that when he's awake to try to avoid hav...
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- Hi Julie, We use the Ergo carrier for our 4 month old and it is world's more comfortable (in my opinion) than the Bjorn. Under 15 pounds and they recommend the inf...
- The Ergo carrier is amazing. It puts the weight on your hips instead of your back. Go to a baby store with many different type of packs and ask if you can try them o...
- I agree with the previous post! Get an Ergo! I love mine and carry my 22 pound-1 year old in it sometimes still to this day! You can purchase it at the Nurture Cent...
Maya Wrap Vs. Baby Bjorn
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on October 9, 2007
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I have a baby bjorn but I still find it hard to get things done around the house with her hanging in front of me all the time. I would like to get some feedback from ...
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- I prefered the baby bjorn because the weight was evenly distributed. My shoulder would hurt with the maya wrap. I did like the maya wrap as my daughter became older ...
- I have both of those exacts baby carriers. My husband thought the maya was too "feminine" so he always used the bjorn and I was fine with it until the baby got bigger ...
- I used a hotsling, it was a lifesaver especially for my youngest. Target carries them now, so you can easily check them out. Its a pocket sling, super easy to use, sma...
Backpack Diaperbag Recommendations?
Asked by M.F. from Chicago
on May 25, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first child in September. As we have been discussing babygear, we both agreed that we would like a diaperbag that is a backpack bec...
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- I have had many, mothership, petunia pickle bottom, back packs, my favorite has been skip hop sling bags! Great storage, color designs or just plain fabric, check out ...
- Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper (the square ones) bags are awesome. They include straps for them to be backpacks or regular carrying bags. They also include a changing ...
- Well, I thought I'd want a backpack too but have ended up using the freebie shoulder-strap bag that I got at the hospital when I gave birth to my daughter. It has hel...
Trying to Find a Backpack Carrier
Asked by S.D. from Boston
on October 13, 2009
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My 8 month old is too big for the baby bjorn, and I have a structured backpack for hiking and such. But that isn't really great for the grocery store and around the h...
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- I love my Ergo Baby carrier. My son is in it now as we wait to board our plane. It's comfortable for both of us, has a pocket and is easy to adjust. I use it with him ...
- Try the ergo carrier. A bit pricey, but I think it would do everything that you want it to do.
- Hi S., I just upgraded from the Bjorn carrier too for my 9 month old son. I picked up a (barely used) BabyHawk Mei Tai carrier at a tag sale for $10! I love it--you ca...
Backpack Child Carriers
Asked by A.B. from Boise
on March 28, 2008
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I'm researching backpack child carriers and wondered what brand everyone out there likes the best. I need one that is sturdy enough to carry a child weighing 25 to 40 ...
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- I have a Sherpani. It is awesome. We went backpacking in Alaska, 8 miles one way, and this backpack was worth every penny. I purchased the backpack at an REI store.
- I had one, I think it was made by Snugli, and it fit me quite comfortably. It help a child up to 40 lbs and was smaller than some of the other ones I looked at. It was...
- My favorite is the Kelty backpack! It is not one of the fancy models that they have that are bulky(you know the ones that you can buy with the canopy, diaper bag atta...
Seeking Recommendations for Backpack-type Carrier
Asked by S.M. from New York
on February 12, 2009
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Hi Moms-
I've been using a Babybjorn front carrier for my daughter's first 8.5 months (which she LOVES!) and will eventually need to put her on my back. I'm looking ...
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- I love the Ergo! Still using it on my 2.5 yr old!
- I had a wonderful Eddie Bauer one. It had a sturdy plastic frame which was comfortable for us and my son and the frame opened so it could act like a stand so you coul...
- I really love an Ergo for back wearing! It si 1,000 times better than the Bjorn. It costs around $100, but it is more than worth it!
Car Seat Backpack and Air Travel
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on April 21, 2008
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Hi! I have an 8 week old adorable baby girl and I plan to be doing some traveling without my hubby. Since I plan to go alone, I need some advice on travel gear. I am ...
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- Well, I traveled with my son on planes quite a bit his first year. Wherever I went I needed my car seat for the rental so I just took our seat from the car. If you'r...
- Hi A. - My daughter and I have taken 6 cross country flights between 9 months and 2.5 years. I adopted her, so I didn't have her at 8 weeks, but I'll give you my 2 cen...
- Definitely a hands free carrier. When I travelled with my little one, I had her in a baby bjorn, and then I carried a hikers backpack to carry all my stuff. If you a...
Looking for a New Diaper Bag Backpack!
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on December 29, 2007
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My husband and I both love having the diaper bag being a backpack. We had a small one (too small) that we just had to throw out due to a unfortuante chocolate milk in...
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- http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=6451&parentCategoryId=85184&categoryId=85222&subCategoryId=86208+ I purchased mine thru One Step Ahead. L...
- Hello M., Congrats on the baby #2. I have a few designer ones, but this one is definitelly my favorite one I absolutely love it. Keep us posted what you are having. ...
- I just wanted to say my littlest just turned 3 (this month) and I'm due in a few weeks with another. Well I don't plan on carrying much of anything for my 3 yr old. I ...
Infant Carrier for Large Baby
Asked by A.R. from New York
on October 10, 2010
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My 6 1/2 month old son weighs 19lbs 7oz, and is fast outgrowing his infant car seat. My baby has an almost 3 yr old brother, and we go out a lot to playgrounds, hiking...
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- Get a backpack - that way he can still see, but you can go long distances walking without back pain - and you can set it down to standing mode and let him look around ...
- I love the Ergo baby carrier. You can carry the baby on the hip, on the back, or in the front. It doesn't hurt my back and I still carry my daughter in the front. She ...
- I understand totally! We ended up buying the Graco My ride 65. we used the Evenflo Aura Elite until he was about 10 months old (he was born 9lb5oz...he's almost one...
Infant Sling
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on May 1, 2010
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What is your favorite type of baby sling? I'm not really looking for a front pack (baby bjorn style) more like the slings that cradle the baby. I don't really want o...
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- Hi! My husband knows a business associate who has a local company called Sunshine Baby Slings. The web site is sunshinebabyslings.com and the phone number is ###-###...
- I love my moby wrap and it really wasn't difficult to learn to tie. Their website has videos and tutorials to help you. I love that you can use it from the newborn s...
- I know you are looking for more of a sling, but I have an Ergo and I love it! It has an infant insert that can be used early on, but it can hold up to 30-40 pounds whi...
