Many of the older folks don’t even know what baby backpacks are. Some may think babies are too little to carry a load such as this and they would be right. These are not for babies to carry stuff in but for babies to ride in on their mom or dad’s backs. These are a great alternative to an infant carrier or car seat that can be heavy and cumbersome. Baby backpacks allow your child to go where you go without worrying about a stroller to block aisles and paths of others.

Some of the more elaborate baby backpack carriers feature an aluminum frame that is appropriate for babies up to 4 months old or 44 lbs. The more expensive ones include a changing mat with a sealed, moisture resistant pouch and a sun cover with roll-out rain flaps. These prevent your baby from getting wet in rain or can also be used to prevent wind from hitting your baby in the face causing colic. Most are adjustable so that as your baby grows so can the carrier. They will adjust to hold babies from infancy to about four months.

There are different manufacturers of the baby carrier backpack but they all are designed to do the same thing; assist you in carrying your baby. They are lightweight weighing in the area of about four pounds. Some can even be found with drink carriers for mom, dad or baby. They feature a safety harness so your baby does not slide around in the baby carrier backpack and most are made from a durable nylon fabric. More expensive baby carrier backpacks offer a waist belt for extra support besides the padded shoulder straps. The cheaper baby backpacks do not have an aluminum frame and generally do not give as much support for the infant as the more expensive ones.

Most baby backpack carriers allow the infant to ride facing your back while others allow them to see everything behind you. This is a feature you may want to consider when purchasing your baby carrier backpacks. You may also want to consider a model that gives your baby foot support. This prevents their feet from hanging down and flopping around while they are being carried. This makes both the baby and the one carrying them much more comfortable. You may want to check out all of the different baby backpacks before making a selection. This way you can choose the features and options that are right for your needs.

Baby backpacks are ideal for hiking, camping, shopping or the park. They are designed so that the baby is comfortable while they are being carried as well as having comfortable padded straps for the carrier. They can be relatively cheap although some are much more expensive than others. The cost will depend on the features and options that you choose for your carrier. Some of these are designed so sophisticated that the only thing they do not do is change the baby for you.