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Toddler Carriers for Hiking?
Asked by C.V. from Milwaukee
on July 19, 2010
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I'm looking for anyone who has had carriers that they've loved or hated. We're going on vacation up north in about 4 weeks and my husband wants to get something that ...
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- We have a used Kelty carrier. My husband used it nearly every day last summer to carry our then 1 ½ year old son on their walks (he was probably 27 or 28 lbs). It w...
- We've done a lot of hiking with our son and personally I prefer our ergo. I find the ones with the frames just don't fit my body that well--and when my son moves from...
- We loved our Kelty for hiking. The hip strap was comfortable and it felt like wearing a backpack. We could also set it down and it became its own stand. (handy high ...
Jogging Stroller Advice PLEASE
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on April 22, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm interested in purchasing a jogging stroller. I have a 3 yr old and 1 yr old so will more than likely be getting a double one. Can anyone recommend a go...
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- Something to also consider (maybe) is your height and the kind/type of jogging trail you plan to use. I'm fairly short (5'2") and used a stroller without a swivel whee...
- I love my BOB Revolution Duallie for my 2 boys. BOB is by far the most popular brand in my Stroller Strides group. Be careful because there are some brands that have...
- Hi N.! I highly recommend the BOB Revolution Duallie. I bought mine when my children were the very same age that both of yours are now. I like it because I can a...
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...
18 Month Old Twins, Not Having Any More Kids. I Have TONS of Gear to Sell.
Asked by K. from Chicago
on July 14, 2006
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I have a ton of great, very gently used baby gear and it needs to go. Beautiful matching bassinets, arms reach cosleeper, peg perego high chair, kelty meadow frame ca...
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- I am interested in the exersaucer. How much are you asking for it?
- Hello! I was considerin buying a cosleeper. Did you like yours? My 3 month spends most of the night in our bed. I thought a cosleeper would give me and my husband s...
- If your stuff is in good condition, you can sell it on consignment at Second Child. It's located at Sheffield and Armitage. I've been selling my kid's gently used thin...
Child Carriers
Asked by H.H. from Atlanta
on October 14, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good child carrier?
I'm talking about the backpack carriers for older babies and toddlers that you can use when walking/hiking, etc.
Anyone ...
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- My friend love thier Ergos and if I have another child I would look into it; however, if you are doing serious hiking though I recommend something with a frame. It is ...
- We used an Evenflo Trailtech with both of our kids and it was great and not terribly expensive either. I just sold ours on craigslist for $20 (and it was in great con...
- I'll third the Ergo raves. I just love mine and our 2 year old is quite happy in it as well.
Traveling to the Snow W/ 9 Month Old
Asked by G.M. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2008
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My husband, 9 month old and I will be taking our first (plane) trip on Sunday to Eugene, and then to Bend, Oregon. I'm excited to go, as I'm oh-so ready for a 'vacati...
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- they say (books etc) that you should dress your child as you would dress yourself. if you are cold, then they are probably cold too.. and if the sun comes out and you ...
- Hi there, We just moved to N. Cal this summer from Anchorage Alaska, where I'm from. We have two boys who love the snow. My youngest is now 20 months old and I walk...
- we went to michigan for christmas. it was cold! in any case, i got a http://www.landsend.com/pp/SolidFleeceBunting~133172_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::Y...
Need Advice on Child Carrier Backpack for Toddler
Asked by C.S. from Orlando
on March 11, 2009
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Hi.
I was hoping to get some advice/recommendations on a child carrier backpack for our 19 mo old son. We're going to be doing a lot of traveling this summer and wan...
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- I ditto the Ergo, Patapum, Beco route....Mei Tais and Baby Hawks are great but the ties are such a pain! The others are more expensive but you will get great use out ...
- If you want something comfortable and not as bulky as the heavy duty backpack - I would recommend a Babyhawk. I had a lightweight toddler and carried him on my back a...
- Ergo- click on 'back carry instructions' http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/support/instructions Patapum http://www.patapum.com/ Kozy http://kozycarrier.homeste...
Has Anyone Used the Sherpani Rumba Child Carrier?
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on July 3, 2008
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We are looking to buy a good child carrier for hiking with our 15 month old daughter and any future children. We are considering the Sherpani Rumba (2007 model). Has...
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- Dear M., Greetings!!! There is a phenomenal BABYWEARING group here in L.A. called KOALA L.A. led by the very AMAZING Traci Cummings. Her monthly meetings are incre...
- if you're actually going to hike, i cannot more highly recommend the kelty FC, we have the 1.0 http://www.rei.com/product/765837 which is amazing. i have a very big b...
- I agree with Michele S. I used several slings and they hurt my back when the boys got older. The Ergo Baby carrier is a fantastic, and I'm still using it comfortably...
Baby Backpack / Carrier
Asked by L. from Dallas
on October 16, 2006
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Has anyone used a baby backpack - the kind with the aluminum frame that you can use to take the baby hiking, etc?
Can you recommend brands or types, comfort level, ...
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- Hi. I have an instep backpack /stroller just like this one http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro.asp?id=27537&rc=froogle27537. I loved it and used it while we went to new ...
- I used this Gerry brand (years ago) and loved it: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerry-Backpack-Infant-Carrier-Great-for-hiking_W0QQitemZ130035544894QQihZ003QQcategoryZ20412QQtc...
- If you're going to get one of these, get a Kelty. I'm a Texan that has spent time in Colorado hiking in the Rockies... trust me... if you're going to hike with little...
Toddler Carrier Hiking Backpack
Asked by R.B. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2010
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I have been hiking with my little girl since she was born, first in a Moby Wrap and now in the Ergo. At 22 months, she's getting close to the weight limit of 35 pound...
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- How about a jogging stroller? i had a back pack that went to eighty lbs, but, as soon as they started pulling my hair or taking off my hat I was done w/ the backpack.
- We have the Kelty kids carrier (from REI http://www.rei.com/search?search=Kelty&origin=Google&cat=8000&cat=4500007&hist=search%2CKelty^cat%2C###-###-####%3AKids%27)- 2...
- Hi- We also loved the Kelty backpack. It was really comfortable for both my husband and me, we just had to readjust the straps. Good Luck! S.
