I'm looking for a hiking baby carrier?

Alice

My daughter is 13 months - 22 lbs and still isn't walking. But, my husband and I love to hike. We are looking for a good/inexpensive hiking baby carrier. Preferably one for the back. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Answer
We had a Kelty Pathfinder Carrier that we got at REI eons ago. We loved that in addition to being adjustable for the child, it was really easy to switch the torso length of the backpack so my husband and i could trade off carrying. Walk around a store with your child in tow and see how it feels. A padded hipbelt and auto kickstand are must-haves, but other features we liked were the removable/easily foldable sunshade (great for wind and minor drizzle too), a padded front bar - you'd be amazed how easily your child will sleep back there, zippered pockets on the belt and shoulder straps so we could easily access items on the trail without removing the backpack (snacks, gps, phone), The zip off backpack for storage worked great so when we were hiking together we could each carry some of the load, but if either of us was hiking alone with the child (or the other one was carrying gear as we backpacked) we could have the essentials (diaper, change of clothes, food, first aid kit) with the baby. I'd search Craigslist for a good one at a discount rather than buy a new one that has less features or is cheaper.

Hints: A small hand mirror in the front hipbelt is great for checking on the baby while hiking (Is she still wearing her hat? Is she sleeping?) Sometimes you want the sunshade as a barrier to prevent hair pulling... if your little lady is anything like my second (not a problem with my first).

I have a baby coming soon what are some of the things I will need? here is a list of what I have aready.?

Q. Crib
baby car seat
diper genie
some clothes
baby bottles
cleaning stuff for the baby
baby bath tub

Answer
New Parents' Checklist
Preparing for a new baby can be quite a daunting task. To make it a little easier, we've listed the essentials by category.
Add the products to your registry, then check them off your list.





Gear
Car Seat (infant or convertible seat)
Car Seat Base for 2nd Car
Car Seat Head Support
Auto Mirror
Stroller (look for one with full recline)
Stroller Sunshade
Portable Crib or Playard
Playard Sheets
Sling or Soft Carrier


Activity
Gym or Playmat
Bouncer Seat
Jumper
Swing
Stationary Entertainer
Walker


Health & Safety
Baby Monitor
Safety Gate
Corner Guards & Tot Locks
Humidifier
Thermometer
Brush and Comb
First Aid Kit
Nail Scissors
Gas Relief Drops


Diapering
Diaper Bag
Diaper Pails and Refills
Rash Ointment and Powder
Wipes Warmer
Diapers (3 newborn pkgs. & 1 size one)
Baby Wipes



Clothing & Layette
Baby Boys' Clothes
Baby Girls' Clothes
Unisex Clothes
Homecoming Outfit
4-6 T-shirts or Kimonos
Shirts and One Pieces
Coveralls & Outfits
Layette Sets
Sweaters
2 Sleepsacks
4-8 Gowns
Absorbent Bibs
Booties or Socks
Hats
Snowsuit or Bunting and Warm Hat (for winter babies)
Receiving Blankets
Nursery
Bassinet or Cradle
Crib
Mattress
Mattress Pad
Crib Bedding Set
Fitted Sheets, Cotton and/or Flannel
Crib Blankets
Sleep Positioner
Mobile
Dresser/Armoire
Changing Table
Changing Pad & Covers
Glider and Ottoman or Rocker
Hamper
Lamp
Nursery Storage
Window Treatments
Rug
Nursery Accessories (wall hangings, shelves, etc.)


Toys, Rattles & More
Rattles/Teethers
Toys for 0-12 Months
Stuffed Animals
Crib Mirror
Crib Toys
Car Seat & Stroller Toys
Feeding
Breast Pump
Nursing Pillow & Nursing Stool
Breast Pads, Shields & Cream
Bibs, Burp Cloths and Lap Pads
Bottles and Nipples
Bottle Sterilizer
High Chair
Feeding Sets
Infant Spoons



Bath & Potty
Bath Tub
Bath Toys
Washcloths & Hooded Towels
Gentle Shampoo or Body Wash
Baby Lotion
Bath Accessories


Books, Music & More
Pregnancy & Childbirth Books
Breastfeeding & Parenting Books
Colorful Board Books for Baby
Classical or Lullaby Music
Camera (digital, video, or film)
Baby Book or Journal
Personalized Gifts
Gift Sets


Travel & Weather
Snap 'N Go Stroller Frame
Stroller Blanket Bag
Stroller Rain Shield
Baby Backpack
Portable Feeding Seats

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Baby Registry Help PLEASE?

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Torie

I am starting my registry for my first baby and I have registered at Target and Babies R Us and I have a few questions. First, should I put the same items on both registries? Next, I am having a rather large baby shower (50 guests) because we both have large families so I want to put enough items on my list but I'm not sure if I should ask for things that baby will need months after she is born like a potty chair, teethers, stuffed animals, etc. I feel like I should just register for the really important stuff that I will need for when the baby first comes home and I can slowly buy that kind of stuff later down the line as I need it. I'm going off the check list babies r us gave, but I am only like half way done and already have like 70 things on my list! Also, I heard that a lot of people don't even buy things off your registry and just buy whatever they feel you need, and in that case I don't know why I'm wasting my time doing research trying to find out what is the best, trying to get things that will match the nursery, and how much of what I need if they aren't even gonna look at it! Sorry if I seem edgy I have just been working on this for a few days now off and on and I'm getting very frustrated.

Answer
First of do you know what you are having?
If you don't then make a long list of neutral baby clothes for the summer that's coming up. Also make sure you ask for doubles or more of everything, and get many of clothing items in larger sizes. Make sure just in case to get a few Preemie baby clothes just in case.

Also I would also like to recommend both http://www.diapers.com/ , and http://www.babyearth.com/ . For registry. I don't like the Target selection, and what ever these sites don't have Babies R Us might have extras or back ups.

Also here is a list I came up with, with a few helpful item idea's.

Orbit Stroller Seat G2 (Main seat), Stroller Frame G2(Actual stroller), Infant Car Seat G2 (Car seat), and Car Seat Base G2, Toddler Car Seat G2, Bassinet Cradle,
Includes:
Stroller
Two car seats
Pram (Bassinet/Cradle)

Front Carrier (ERGO Baby)
Higher weight limited car seat when older ( Argos⢠70 Car Seat )
Diaper bag (www. diaperbags.com)
Baby Backpack (www. diaperbags.com)
Mamaroo (Alternative to a bouncy or swing)
Play Yard (Pack 'n Play® Playard with Newborn Napper® Station)
Tummy Time mat (multiple mats for different things)
Crib (Allegra Convertible Crib)
Crib Tent (Cozy Crib Tent for Convertible Cribs)
Play yard Tent (The Cozy Indoor/Outdoor Portable Playard Tent plus Sunshade)
Changing station ( First one comes with Play Yard, buy the Young America Mix & Match Changing Station for Nursery use)
Bassinet (comes with Play yard)
Pack 'n Play® Changing Pad and Sheets
Pack 'n Play® Playard Sheets
Changing Table Pad Covers
Bedding
Crib Mattresses (Essentia Baby Jeanius Mattress)
Baby MMonitor(Video Baby Monitor - Lorex LIVE snap)
Bottles and Nipples ( Medela)
Highchair (Peg Perego Tatamia Highchair)
Utensils
Plates and bowls
Cups and sippy cups
Burp Cloths
Bottle brushes
Bibs
Electric Breast pump ( Medela Pump In Style Advanced BBreast pump- On-the-Go Tote)
Milk storage bags, breast pads, extra breast shields, ice packs ( Medela® BBreast milkStorage Solution,etc.)
Baby towels with hoods
Infant bathtubs (4moms Cleanwater)
baby washcloths
brush and combs
Baby nail clipper, etc.
Childproofing supplies
safety gates
Pacifiers (Gumdrop Pacifiers)
Teether (Raz Baby Rav-Berry Teether)
Teething Feeder by sassy (Buy extra bags also)
humidifier
Baby book or scrapbook

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