I don't have a baby yet but I might in the future. My question is about baby backpacks and strollers. Snuggli is one backpack I have seen. How useful are they? I saw one that said it could be used in the front for a small baby and on the back for a larger one up to 27 pounds. Are they comfortable and easy to get on and off? My concern was would my back start hurting after awhile? I have also seen some that have a metal frame that goes on the back? It looks kind of like the old hiking backpacks. Has anyone used that type? Is the soft Snuggli type better than the metal frame type?
On to strollers. I see alot of the stroller systems that come with the carseat carriers. Does anyone have an opinion whether they think the type that holds a carseat is better than just a regular stroller? I can see the benefits of both types. I would be a busy mom who be going on lots of walks and would also need to have one that would fold up nicely for the trunk of the car.Any other must haves for a baby?
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March 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I've heard from a lot of people that the Bjorn is really uncomfortable so we've never bothered with it. Try a mei tai carrier like the Kozy Carrier or Babyhawk.
March 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I have a Bjorn. I think it's great. I haven't tried anything else. If you go to Babies R Us, you might be able to try one on that's on display. Then you can decide if it's right for you.
Personally, I think that when the baby gets closer to 20 pounds, Dad should be the one wearing the carrier.
March 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I really liked my bjorn up until about 14 or 15 lbs. Then it started to pull on my shoulders and I could only wear it for a limited amount of time. I did like it 100 times better than the cheapo one that I bought earlier in my pregnancy. If you can't stand the target carrier, I'm sure that the bjorn will work alot better.
Another suggestion might be a mei tie wrap. I totally love it and it more evenly distributes his weight. I feel like I could carry him all day!! Plus it is so much lighter to carry in my diaper bag than the bjorn!!
March 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Ive heard that the Maya wrap is much better for bigger babies. You can use it on your back and your front and any way you choose.
When I went to Disney world with my 14 mo. old… She was about that size at that time… I brought the stroller. That way, I could carry souvenirs and diaper bags..etc. It was a pain in the butt to tote everywhere but on the other hand it was a life saver.
You're really stuck with a baby in Disneyland no matter what you choose. They don't have microwaves to heat up their food, there is like 1 station to breastfeed or whatever and it's in the most inconvenient place… Diaper stations are FILTHY.