Carrying child using the backpack thingy? Any tips?

[bigglet]

Hmmmm...... having a brain freeze day...... so apologies if I make no sense but please help me out here...

We are all going on a holiday and want to go to places that have short walks etc - my DH says he has seen people that have this baby carrier that you carry on your back. Anyone know what these are called - any recommendations - how good/useful is it? What's the maximum weight? :confused:

My DD is crawling (not yet walking) so we'll most likely have to carry her around when we go for walks so one of these backpack style things would be good but we don't really want to buy an expensive one.

Anyway..... suggestions please? TIA!

[Areca]

I'm guessing he has either seen an Ergo, a Mei Tai or maybe one of those huge metal framed hiking things.
Ergo's are great, so are Mei Tai's but I think the Ergo's are a little more 'first timer friendly' but they aren't cheap. You're looking at over $100 for an Ergo....a mei tai you can get cheaper on e-bay...or if your handy you can make your own.

[Billy]

:wave: I have an Ergo and they are about $150 so not cheap... However, if you are going to walking a fair bit I would strongly consider your back if you get a cheap version...

The Ergo is fantastic and you can carry a child weighing up to 27kgs. My DD is nearly 11kgs and I can barely feel her there :thumbsup: Plus unlike some of the metal framed ones, it folds down very small so great for travelling. :yes:

HTH

[bigglet]

Ahhh thanks for that!

Does anyone have any recommendations on whether a metal frame is good or not then? Would it be uncomfortable?

My DD is about 9kg at the moment.....

What about a Snugli? Heard of it? I have only seen pictures - yup the Ergo sounds good but a little out of the budget at the moment. We already have a baby bjorn so just wanted this one for walks etc.

Saw some pictures of the Papoose - the frame looks bulky?

[babyluv3]

I have just bought a hug a bub and it really is as wonderful as they say!!

They dont promote using it to carry bub on your back, but a lady on here has posted a piccie of her hubby doing just that.

I use my hug a bub when I go shopping, and bubs just nods off to sleep.

You dont have the extra weight of the carrier as its just material.

And you can always resell it when you no longer need it, they get snapped up on ebay real fast. Ive seen them go for $60-$80 used.

Just a thought! :)

[Elfin]

I have a kelty kids back carrier (it has an aluminium frame) and it has been fantastic. You can't sit down in it or anything but it is really comformtable for walking long distances especially bushwalking. Mine comes with a hood which protects bubs from ticks or leeches dropping down, insects and sun.

I found walking along a beach without a hood and trying to keep my baby in a hat was impossible, it would just blow away.

It wasn't cheap about $100 odd dollars but I did use it alot. Mine took weight up to about 20kg I think but once they were that big I doubt you would be carrying them on your back.

I just love back carriers it was just the best so great for keeping bubs contained and up high especially if you are somewhere crowded.

[Chub Chub]

I have a backpack which we don't use and I'd be quite happy to sell.....it isn't on a frame but we used it with DD until she was around 14 months. PM me if you are interested.

[bigglet]

Thanks for the offer Chub Chub but I am after one that will take older/heavier toddlers for walks/hikes etc so I think the frame one is a bit more suitable for my needs?

My DD is 13 months old and about 9kg and I'm looking for one that will take toddlers.

I had a look at the Kelty Kids one and they do look good!

[Beany]

My son is 9kgs and I use the Ergo - it works great, nice and snuggly! :D

You have the option of front carry, hip carry or back carry with it, it isn't all framed and so isn't very bulky at all. And very comfortable ... I had the Baby Bjorn before this and the difference is incredible - no lower back pain! In fact, the day after using it for the first time (for a good 3 hours worth) the thing that hurt was my thighs from all that extra walking. With the Baby Bjorn, I'd sit down often to ease the back pain. It wasn't necessary with the ergo :thumbsup:

[draught]

Ditto to everything that Beany says.
My babies grew out of the BB quickly but the Ergo kept going until we didn't need to carry DD2 and is now about to start duty for DS.

[Chub Chub]

[quote=bigglet;1204992]Thanks for the offer Chub Chub but I am after one that will take older/heavier toddlers for walks/hikes etc so I think the frame one is a bit more suitable for my needs?

My DD is 13 months old and about 9kg and I'm looking for one that will take toddlers. quote]

Not a problem:thumbsup: