by Carol on November 6, 2008
You love your baby so much that you always want to bring and carry him or her around with you. But you have to admit that your arms may get tired and weak from carrying your baby over an extended period of time. Then you have your schedules to adhere to and chores to accomplish that would keep any parent busy. Baby carriers are useful for any busy parent. With the baby carrier you still get to carry your baby while at the same time keeping your hands full with the tasks you have at hand.
There are a lot of baby Carrier Backpack styles to choose from in the market. We have the front pack carriers that are adjustable and suitable for a parent of any height or size. This has a weight limit of between 20-25 pounds. Here, your baby will be facing towards you. Some of the current front pack carriers can adjust to a back-pack carrier.
You can also find a back-pack carrier. This has a weight limit of 40 pounds. Your baby here will be leaning on your back. There is just a disadvantage to this type of carrier with regards to the inconvenience it offers in getting the baby in and out of the carrier.
Sling baby carriers come in a variety of fabrics and styles. They have the unpadded and padded kind as well. Sling carriers carry babies on the hips, in a cradle hold and snuggle hold as well. There is so much that you can do with a sling baby carrier that it can even be used to carry baby on the back. The convenience these sling carriers provide is that you can easily store them in your diaper bags.
Then, there are the Asian style baby carriers where long strips of cloth are attached to a carrier (usually a quilted fabric rectangular in shape). These can be used either at the front or at the back. This is ideal for newborns and smaller babies, for toddlers will find this to be limiting in space.
You should choose a baby carrier that you are most comfortable with and one that will suit your lifestyle. Irregardless of which particular one you choose, for me the important thing is that despite your busy schedule you maintain some physical contact with your baby which is very important. Even just a small amount of touch is enough to let your baby feel your love and care.
by Carol on August 26, 2010
If your a parent looking for a child carrier that is both safe for your child and comfortable to wear then why not take a look at the
Kelty K.I.D.S. FC 3.0 Frame Child Carrier
.
One of the best features of this backpack is it’s clever suspension system with a ventilated back panel which allows sweat to to evaporate keeping the wearer dry and comfortable. It also boasts these additional features not found on rival carriers of this type.
- 5 point fully adjustable harness to keep your child safe
- Full ventilated seat and harness to keep both you and your child comfortable.
- High 50lb safe working load which means your child won’t quickly out grow this carrier
- Padded hip belt to help evenly spread your child’s load
- Sternum belt
- Kickstand for ease of loading and unloading
- Built in sun and rain hood
- Reflective tape
- Zip off diaper bag
- Light aluminium frame
- Cell phone pocket
When compared to other child carriers of this type the Kelty FC 3,0 stands head and shoulders above them it’s well made, very strong, comfortable and does exactly what you’d expect in a first class child carrier. It’s safe for both you and your child and is made by a manufacturer that’s been making outdoor equipment for over 50 years.
Out of 19 customer reviews at Amazon this child carrier has an average star rating of 4 out of 5.
To learn more about the Kelty K.I.D.S. FC 3.0 Frame Child Carrier and other carriers of this type please click the link.
by Carol on September 8, 2010
In a word it’s safer.
Many moons ago when Laura our daughter was a baby as well as dealing with her I also had a rather large Rottweiler to contend with.
Don’t worry the baby was never in any danger from the dog but when out for a walk handling a pram and a dog was a real problem and I have to say unsafe. The dog would get tangled in the stroller and threaten to tip it over.
The solution was a Front Baby Carrier that helped keep Laura close to my body leaving both hands free to deal with my dog. Now it was easy to deal with the dog because my baby was nice and safe close to my body where I could keep an eye on her.
When Laura got to big for the front carrier I migrated to a back pack carrier and again had two hands free to control my dog or anything else that cropped up for that matter.
I believe a baby / child carrier isn’t a would like purchase it’s an essential piece of safety equipment that leaves you free to concentrate on keeping your baby safe.
There are so many different types / stlyes of baby carrier I’m sure you’ll easily find one that’s not only safe but looks good to boot 
by Carol on September 7, 2010
When searching for a Baby Shower Gift that’s just that little bit different and unusual the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t a Baby Carrier. For one they can be a little bit on the pricey side and not at all obvious as a suitable gift.
Many parents are now spending more time in the outdoors these days in an effort to keep fit and healthy and while their out they’d prefer to take baby with them. The problem is once off the beaten trail a stroller really isn’t going to be of much use and they’ll soon get tired if they attempt to hold baby for very long.
Enter the Baby carrier. These carriers come in many different varieties from Front Carriers, Sling Carriers and Baby Backpacks.
My preference is a Backpack like the Kelty Kids for longer off the road treks and a front carrier for a couple of hours shopping.
These carriers cost anything from $30 all the way to hundreds of dollars for a backpack making it possible for anyone even on a tight budget to buy that unusual and highly useful baby shower gift.