Kelty: Preschooler
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Looking for Backpack
Asked by A.V. from Washington DC
on March 11, 2011
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I'm looking for a backpack to use as a diaper bag. I don't want a huge one. I need it to be sturdy enough to be tossed in the car (like a jansport or eastpak) but also...
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- I like Ergo backpacks (you don't have to use the carrier, to use the backpack!) and SkipHop backpacks. Here are the links :) http://www.skiphop.com/product/21010.h...
- Pottery Barn Kids - They have 2 sizes, multiple colors, and you even can have initials put on it. We used them for diaper bags, and then for preschool and kindergarte...
- Check out those from Lands End. They're terrific and do have the water bottle holders on the side. I bet since it's off-season for buying backpacks, you could find the...
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...
Advice on Traveling Alone with 2 Young Kids
Asked by C. from Denver
on March 31, 2007
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Hi,
I am going to be taking a trip in May with my 2 girls ages 3 and 9 mos. I will be flying alone with them and have family to meet me at my destination. Any helpf...
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- Wow! I have done this, and it is not easy. I would definately not forgo nap time. If they are tired, they may be cranky instead of sleep since there will be so much...
- HI C.- I have flown MANY times alone with my kids. First of all, I always expected the worst and the kids were always so good so try not to worry too much. If you...
- I travel quite a bit with my boys (now 7 and 10). My best advise was to make sure that you have something they can chew or suck on when the pressure changes. Young on...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
Family Tent Recommendations
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on July 20, 2010
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Looking to go camping as a family and start a tradition.... so plan to use it often. I haven't camped in 10 years! I am totally unsure of what tent to buy. We have ...
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- We have the REI Base 6 and loooove it. http://www.rei.com/product/777755 It's pretty basic as far as tents go. I'm not a fan of 2 room tents (but I also don't have...
- Hi- We love camping too! We started with our first son was 6 months have camped frequently (3-4 times a year) since then. We bought an 8 person tent for our famil...
- Ok, we try to go camping at least once a year and we have kind of big tent (hubby calls it the taj mahal) but what's cool about it is that it has a smaller tent connec...
3 Month Old Has to Be Held All Day!?
Asked by D.A. from Panama City
on April 27, 2010
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My youngest child is 3 months old, and she is not happy unless someone is holding her. It gets even worse in the evenings, because she isn't happy until someone is ho...
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- find local babywearers! www.thebabywearer.com/forum look for the forum Babywearers Near You wear that baby! and: get the book called COLIC SOLVED
- No one else has mentioned that she may have acid reflux. Please have her checked for that. My older daughter had it and could not lay down because she was in pain. ...
- My now 8 yr old was like this and so were my twins, almost 4 now. With the oldest, I just did it and got nothing done. With my twins, around 3 mos, I would swaddle t...
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...
I Want to Wear My Son for Walks and Outside Time...
Asked by S.J. from Huntsville
on February 22, 2011
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I am looking for a back pack carrier for my 9 month old; he is getting to heavy for the front carrier....any suggestions?
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- I got a Playtex Hip Hammock when my daughter got too big for the front carrier. I got it at walmart and loved it.
- Ergo! my 35# 3 year still occasionally ride on my back in mine and its awesome
- Love the ergo - easy to put on, a bit more expensive, but you can carry till they're 40-50 lbs in it. My son even fell asleep in it a few times, and there's a piece th...
Good Jogging Stroller for Daily Runners?
Asked by A.E. from Chicago
on June 21, 2007
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There are so many "jogging strollers" and "all terrain" strollers out there that i am having a hard time finding one that is good for serious runners. I borrowed one f...
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- Hi A. I run with Phil & Ted's jogging stroller... it is great! The front wheel swivels (I don't like the ones that don't) It can be converted from a single to a doubl...
- http://www.baby-jogging-strollers.com/ http://www.joggingstroller.com Both those site have great information and reviews on picking a jogging stroller. I bou...
- We have a Instep 5K jog stroller and it works great. I have 2 children, and have considered getting a double, but I love the single so much and most of my running occ...
Back Carrier for Toddler
Asked by M.N. from Richmond
on March 30, 2008
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I am looking for advice on selecting a back carrier for a toddler. My daughter is very petite - nearly 4yrs and about 28lb. I will be travelling with her by myself soo...
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- ergo baby carrier! It is the best! I have had the really expensive baby hiking backpacks and the less expensive day packs, maya wrap, some german wrap, but the most u...
- As someone who looks for distribution of weight and avoidance of back pain, I can tell you that the ERGO backpack is the best thing in the market. It's pricey, but th...
- check out handsfreebaby.com. Karen, the owner, will give you great advice! D.
