Thread: Backpack type child/baby carrier.

The Macpac carriers are excellent and their resale value is high, too.

Comfortable enough to do bushwalking in.

Watch out for high branches.

Cheers
Simon

budget?

we almost bought a macpac a few years back but then decided to change our habits and either keep the walks under a kilometre or simply not go places the "3x3" pram wouldn't for the 18-24 months it takes for a kid to be able to do those things without your help. When they are really little, a baby bjorn (sp?) is fine, but once over 10 kg, forget it until they can walk the distance themselves with minimal carrying IMHO... I've got better things to do with $300+

Originally Posted by EchiDna

budget?

we almost bought a macpac a few years back but then decided to change our habits and either keep the walks under a kilometre or simply not go places the "3x3" pram wouldn't for the 18-24 months it takes for a kid to be able to do those things without your help. When they are really little, a baby bjorn (sp?) is fine, but once over 10 kg, forget it until they can walk the distance themselves with minimal carrying IMHO... I've got better things to do with $300+

Budget ??? Hmmmm .... I was surprised to see them up to $400, I'd probably try the pre-loved market for something retailing up there.
(is it safe buying second hand ??? is there an Aust std??? useby???)
I'm happy to spend a bit for quality, and useful features but if the consensus is a $50 one does the job I'd be happy too.

Last weekend we went out and I carried Nick (3mths) in my arms, cos it was too rough and too steep for the pram where we wanted to go. I wasn't really happy doing it, and wanted to see about a better way. That was only a couple hundred meters.

Maybe we could leave the pram at home, easier and smaller to pack a backpack too.

Thanx for the replies
Stevo

This is the one we nearly bought: Macpac Possum Backpack in excellent condition - eBay, Backpacks, Baby Carriers, Baby. (end time 27-Sep-08 14:35:29 AEST)

at under $100, I'd say it is worth it...

Originally Posted by EchiDna

This is the one we nearly bought: Macpac Possum Backpack in excellent condition - eBay, Backpacks, Baby Carriers, Baby. (end time 27-Sep-08 14:35:29 AEST)

at under $100, I'd say it is worth it...

Up to 4 years ! f3ck me, no way i'd be trying to carry mine at 4yo.

My brother has an alloy framed carrier that has wheels and doubles as a makeshift pram that i have used a few times, its a pain on the back and difficult to get the little one in and out of.

Originally Posted by EchiDna

This is the one we nearly bought: Macpac Possum Backpack in excellent condition - eBay, Backpacks, Baby Carriers, Baby. (end time 27-Sep-08 14:35:29 AEST)

at under $100, I'd say it is worth it...

Got it on the watch list ... price is rising ...

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Up to 4 years ! f3ck me, no way i'd be trying to carry mine at 4yo.

My brother has an alloy framed carrier that has wheels and doubles as a makeshift pram that i have used a few times, its a pain on the back and difficult to get the little one in and out of.

Yep, @ 4yrs ... he can well and truely walk himself. He'll probably be running rings around Dad.
I'll beware of any with wheels.

The mrs and I have one for our 18month old. It cost abost $70. Alloy frame one. Nylon covered foam. Not too bad for walks. We have done a couple of hour walks with it no dramas. First thing I did was cut the straps off and restitch 2" seatbelt webbing for the waist belt. I will have to go to the shed to see if the brand is on it. We bought it locally in Roma so would probably $20 cheaper in the metro areas.

Cheers

Kieren

The brand is Aussie Baby, it has a small knapsack on the back to be able to carry a small nappy bag as well.

Cheers

Kieren