Back carriers for bigger babies..

[Janos]

My DS is a year old and I was thinking of getting one.

I use the bus a lot for travelling cos I don't drive. While his buggy is great, it's very big and can't always fit on public transport. Not that you need to know that..anyway, can anybody recommend one that's not too expensive?

Thanks

It's worth going for one of the more expensive ones, as he'll be very heavy before you know it, and the better carriers have proper adjustable frames and well-designed rigging to help you bear that weight. Have a look in any of the better camping shops, try the carriers out with your ds in them, and then keep an eye on Ebay for what you want. They are very robust, so I should think good value secondhand, and you would quite likely be able to get accessories (raincape etc) from the original manufacturer if necessary. Remember to get one with a big enough 'nappy-bag' section, and one that can ballance on end while you put the child in or take him out is very helpful.

Someone recently recommended an Ergo when I was thinking about getting a carrier. Most of the childs weight is carried on your hips and you can use them until they're quite big. They come up occasionally on eBay .

I didn't get one in the end btw so I can't confirm whether it comfortable or not.

or you can get a toddler patapum designed for older kids and a bigger version of the ergo...occasionally on ebay. We have an ergo- tis comfy and packs up smaller than the metal framed carriers...carries up to 60lbs or when your back gives in. It's much more comfy than backpacks as the child rests right against your body and the weight isn't primarily on the shoulders ( as Bran said).

ps- my ds1 is 21 months ish and I carry him for 3 hours in it fine

yep, can confirm that both ergo and patapum are very comfortable.

www.littlepossums.co.uk
www.freerangekids.co.uk
www.bigmamaslings.co.uk

we got ours second hand from the classifieds on hunnybeez.co.uk it was about 30 pounds.

HTH

Also agree with the ergo, I have the old classic style and can still go good distances with ds2 (2yrs 4 months)on my back.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

i use the ergo with dd (almost 3, and about 37 lbs) for hill walking-for about an hour at a time. I hurt my back a few yers ago nd it still gives me trouble from time to time, but ergo, when worn correctly, hardly effects me at all

i use the ergo with dd (almost 3, and about 37 lbs) for hill walking-for about an hour at a time. I hurt my back a few yers ago nd it still gives me trouble from time to time, but ergo, when worn correctly, hardly effects me at all