How to Buy a Baby Backpack

Before the invention of strollers, babies were frequently carried on their parents' backs. In some countries, it's the only way babies are carried. Most babies love being close to a parent and seeing everything Mom or Dad is doing. When you wear your baby on your back, your hands are free for cooking, cleaning, or playing with other children. You're also able to negotiate hiking trails, stairs, and narrow passages where a stroller would be unwieldy.

Instructions

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      Choose the type of backpack you want. Consider a soft-structured carrier if you need versatility: it can function as either a front carrier or a backpack. Choose a frameless backpack if you need storage space in your carrier but want to keep it as lightweight as possible. Consider a framed backpack if you need to be able to carry your baby and your gear all day long while hiking or traveling.

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      Decide what features you want. Choose a backpack with good safety features such as a five-point safety harness. Consider how much storage area you need, how versatile you want your carrier to be, and which additional features you'd like. For example, some backpacks have an adjustable seat that can be moved as your baby grows bigger, while others feature a sun shade, a rain canopy, and mesh fabric for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

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      Try out different backpacks at the store to see how easy or difficult it is to put your baby in the pack and to lift the pack onto your back by yourself. Make sure the pack is comfortable for you: the straps should be well-padded and should distribute the weight on your hips. A sternum strap helps keep the weight close to your body. Of course, the pack should be comfortable for your baby too. The fabric should be soft, openings should be padded, and air should flow around his body. Ideally the seat should support his legs up to the knees so his weight is distributed across his seat and thighs, not centered on his crotch. Walk around with him in the pack for a few minutes to see if he seems comfortable.

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