[at-l] Baby carrier advice

[jbryankramer at msn.com (J Bryan Kramer)]

Yah, I agree one of the soft front carriers and then move to a frame style
back carrier. We used the kelty carrier and it seemed to work OK until the
kid got to 30 pounds and then we made him walk all the way.

Bryan


> Well it's been a long time since I carried Mitch on my front/back but
> here goes:  From personal experience: You'll want to try a soft
> (frameless) carrier on your front not your back until she can sit
> unassisted and hold her head up and then move to a frame type on your
> back after about 6 mos.  I think we used Gerry's; and Snugli's.
>
> Kelty has a bunch of frame type backpack$
> http://www.kelty.com/Kelty/index.cfm?fuseaction=Kids.Home
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> twilight98@earthlink.net wrote:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > As impossible as it is for me to believe, almost 3 months have
> passed since the birth of my beautiful daughter and I will be
> returning to work soon.  However, since the weather up here
> (Mass) is finally cooperating, we will also begin to hit the
> trails in the next few weeks.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has and advise cabout specific
> baby/child carriers for backpacking.  I have read Cindy Ross'
> book and a few other resources, but wanted specific input from
> personal use.
> >
> > Just as fyi, at first it will be just small day hikes, building
> up to longer day hikes and eventually overnights.  Most of the
> time it will just be Willow and I, because Kamp will be working
> at his company.  So I will need to be able to carry her, and
> minimal gear at first, then building up to more (but our
> overnights will be to established facilities until she can walk
> because I just can't carry her and a tent plus all necessary gear
> - at least not in my mind).
> >
> > Thanks for any feedback you have.
> > Twilight
> > GA>ME '98
>
>
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