Framed Carrier, Carry Position(s): Back
Positions child closer to parent for a more confortable, balanced carrying. Soft and padded child's seat includes vents to keep child cooler. Lightweight and more compact so it is easy to store and take anywhere.
Price Range: $75 - $90
Carrier Type: Framed Carrier
Carry Position: Back
Product ID: 20714709
Pros: inexpensive, convenient, baby loves it, storage pockets
Cons: boring color, large men may not fit
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Review: We bought this because it was lightweight and fairly inexpensive. My 6'2 husband primarily wears it and it"just"fits him. I don't think it's really made for big men. The baby LOVES it. It soothes her stomach and gets us exercise at the same time... Read Full Review by gt7941a, Nov 1, 2007
Indispensable on a big hiking trip
Pros: Sturdy, comfortable and easy to use. Passenger loved it!
Cons: A few more outside pockets would have been nice.
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this product. Our daughter loved riding in it, and we like using it.
Review: We took the Evenflo Snugli framed carrier with us on a 6-week, 6,000-mile trip on my maternity leave with Child #2. Child #1 was 20 months old by then, and we were concerned she would be too big for a backpack. Fortunately, we received this backpack... Read Full Review by ahohl1, Mar 24, 2007
An Easy Way to Keep the Kids On Your Back
Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use and adjust, safe
Cons: A bit difficult to get on and off by myself
The Bottom Line: This is a nice no frills back pack for longer excursions, but for shorter trips I prefer my sling.
Review: When we were planning our trip to Disney World we were in a quandary about which child traps to bring. The d ouble stroller was an obvious choice, as was the easy to pack s ling. ... Read Full Review by mmcphee, Jun 26, 2006
Pros: Attached"pouch"for baby items that makes a diaper bag not needed when out.
Cons: Began to rip after 2 years of use.
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Review: We bought this product in the winter of 2002 when our son was a few months old. He loved it! We enjoy carrying our children when out, and this was perfect for so many reasons. The biggest being that there is a pouch below the backpack for diapers,a... Read Full Review by earthmamajem, Feb 18, 2005
The perfect carrier for hikes less than 3 hours.
Pros: Safe, good looks, comfortable, good back support with good cushoning.
Cons: Not a lot of storage space, not ideal for long hikes.
The Bottom Line: A good safe carrier that is great for short hikes. Comfortable for both you and your child and won't kill your budget, it also looks snazzy.
Review: My daughter was about to turn five, and I loved going on walks in the mall and in the woods with her, but the problem was that when I went for a walk in the woods I would often go up and down inclines that made it difficult to carry her in the baby... Read Full Review by zlmajors, Dec 25, 2003
Pros: Carrier has good adjustment for both me (6 ft) and my spouse (5"9"), and child.
Cons: One defect noted, one of the bolts backing up the lower strap attachement.
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Review: We researched the available carriers and found that this one fit the bill. We had started out with the Baby Borjn (sp) carrier, which my son outgrew by 7 months. This carrier has good adjustment for both me (6-ft) and my spouse (5"9"), as well as my son... Read Full Review by larryboypickle, Oct 20, 2003
good baby carrier for short hikes
Pros: Kickstand that stays open, inexpensive (relatively),
Cons: Adjustability is limited, ventilation is not so good
The Bottom Line: The Cross Country is a good carrier for most uses. It's construction is sturdy but isn't like the ones designed for overnight backpacking trips.
Review: I bought the Cross Country baby carrier for my 17 month old daughter who likes the outdoors very much. When I was first deciding which model carrier to get, I considered the Kelty KIDS carriers, but I didn't like their kick stand designs which won't stay... Read Full Review by doning2, Oct 12, 2003