Is there an ADULT "baby" backpack?

Nunya

You know those baby carriers that allow you to wear your baby like a backpack? Is there something like that but where an adult can carry another adult on their back? My friend and I are wanting something like that for a halloween costume. I'm strong, and she's small (about 5' 3"). Anyone know anything like that? I don't even know what to google. Everything I try just comes up with baby carriers.

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You will end up with baby carriers on your search because what you are looking for and plan on using is too specific. The kind of Halloween costume you have in mind will probably be something you need to do yourself.

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But maybe there is a part of your question I missed, because not all baby carriers are front-packed. You also have some that is put on the back...

http://store.bobafamily.com/baby-carrier/

Click the link and scroll a bit down to the bottom. There you will find a row of small photos, the third one of which the carrier can also be used "back-pack" style and not just on the front.

Boba Carrier is its name and I used one to carry my once little boy.

By "Adult" baby, its not just the age, but the weight of the child being considered. I believe their baby carriers are limited from 7 to 45 lbs. Anything in excess is risky for both you and your child.

Proceed with caution.

Baby wearing mamas, do they make a carrier for babies over 25 lbs?

Q. My son has a snuggli infant carrier and the weight limit is 25 lbs. I really like wearing him and I would like to keep doing it, but he just hit 23 lbs.

So, do you have any recommendations?

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My Moby Wrap goes to 35lbs, but now that he is about 25lbs he is really starting to get too heavy for it when I do anything other then carry him around the house.

We use an Ergo when we are out and about, though its not the most attractive looking carrier, it gets the job done. It works a lot like a hiking backpack, to distribute the weight.

I had to give up the front carrier when he was around 10lbs because it killed my shoulders.

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Homeschooling with a one-year old wrapped around your leg?

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mommmy4

I am trying to homeschool my 6 and 5 year olds. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old as well. This was our first official week. It was difficult to get anything done with the one year old needing me constantly. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did you make it through? I need some encouragement!

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Been There!

Mostly you just learn to be inventive.
⢠Readâaloud time was the easiest to do consistently. I learned how to nurse and read a book at the same time while reclining on the couch. The other kids played on the floor and listened. They learned quite a bit that way. I tried to read a lot of history and nature stories, but some days we needed a good nonsense book.
⢠We had a wind-up swing that was a life saver. Fortunately my kids were small-average and did not outgrow the weight limit until they were almost 2. That was good for one subject.
⢠When the 1 yo takes a nap, the 3 yo should have quiet play. A 3 yo can be taught to have 20 minutes quiet play, which ought to be worth one subject of instruction.
With my first, I did not like the idea of playpens. By my third, I had converted. Some kids are content to just be where they can see mom, and then will do their own side-along play.
⢠Many 3 yo will be happy to be included like a "big kid." If so, get them their own workbook or sheet of paper and let them sit at the table with their older sib.
⢠Have some special toys or videos that the younger ones get to use ONLY during school time.
⢠Take walks! Not with a stroller though. Baby goes in a backpack carrier so your hands are free (very important). Teach as much orally as you can during walks. Science discussions and mental math work well. Your older kids can practice skip counting and really skip!
⢠Keep yourself relaxed. Babies pick up on your own stress and start reacting. When you are content, they will reflect contentedness unless they are truly hungry or uncomfortable.
⢠Give the older ones some chores while you do something both active and interactive with the baby to wear him out a bit. If he gets your intense attention for fifteen minutes, he should not be needing you constantly.
⢠Be really flexible in your curriculum. The only thing you need paper and pencil for at that age is handwriting class. Finding ways to make learning more natural with less bookwork will open up ways that won't isolate your toddlers so much; the less isolated they feel, the easier it is for you.

What are the requirements for carry-on bags in airports?

Carolyn

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For all classes, each passenger (except an infant) can bring a free baggage allowance of one cabin bag not exceeding 56x36x23cm (22x14x9 in) in size. These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
The total weight entitlements of your cabin baggage are as follows:
Class Weight
First Class 15kg (33 lbs)
Business Class10kg (22 lbs)
Economy Class 7kg (15lbs)

+ For all travel classes, duty-free items are included in your cabin baggage allowance.

++ If you are travelling in two classes on one journey (split class or mixed class
travel), you can enjoy the greater allowance for the whole journey.

In addition to the standard cabin baggage allowance, you may carry onboard one of the following items free of charge:
â¢a small handbag or
â¢a small backpack or
â¢a briefcase or
â¢a laptop bag.
Passengers requiring mobility aids and/or assistive devices such as Medical Portable Electronic Devices, canes, walkers, crutches and a wheelchair (subject to wheelchair stowage criteria), may carry onboard the following item(s) free of charge:
U.S. FlightsEuropean and Other Flights
â¢No limit on mobility aids and assistive devices required for the duration of the trip.â¢One assistive device and two pieces of mobility aids per passenger.
Passengers travelling on two segments where there are different baggage policies for mobility and assistive devices, can enjoy the greater allowance for the whole journey.
When you are travelling with a child or an infant, you may carry onboard the following item(s) free of charge:
â¢an approved car safety seat,
â¢a small bag of food and nappies (for consumption on the flight),
â¢an umbrella type collapsible stroller (if cabin stowage is available).
Baby buggies must be checked in as hold baggage.

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whats a good sling for a summer baby?

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two july b

What's a good baby sling to use for a summer baby?
comfy and cool...i also have a 2 yr old so ill need something sturdy while im chasing my first kid. is the sling the same as a carrier? should i get one of each or one that can hold a newborn and an older baby?
thank you were about the same height but i weigh more..

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the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.

price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.

I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)

HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.

MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.

SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min

SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it

BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.

DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.

AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.

Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby

cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.

some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).

Strength and agility training?

Chris Muri

I'm 14 and I play a lot of basketball. I do 40 minutes of jumping rope a day and 100 pushups and sit-ups. I don't have a gym
nearby where I can do strength and agility training and I want to be fast and strong basketball. What are some drills I can do for my strength and agility?

Answer
You have good stamina...40 minutes of jumping rope? Youâre like Muhammad Ali!

Do not do sit ups. They can hurt your back and do not target the abs efficiently. Youâre using your hamstrings and hip flexors to perform 2/3 of the exercise, eventually leading to low back pain. You would get better and safer results with crunchesâ¦3 seconds upâ¦3 seconds downâ¦slow enough to reach the deep muscle fiber so you donât need to do endless reps.
(You can thank me later, like in 40 years, when you're in your 50s and do not have back pain).

Also...100 pushups? Donât do them fast as you would be using momentum. Do them very slow (not like in the movies or the army) like 4 seconds going down and 3 seconds going up (real seconds, not just counting...use a noisy clock or a metronome to count your tempo) so you can reach the deep muscle fiber (one rhythmic - puff-puff-puff-puff - inhale while lowering and one rhythmic strong - puff-puff-puff - exhale while lifting).

100 reps of 7 seconds pushups would take 11 to 12 minutes...you might want to shorten that by adding weights or incline or choosing a more challenging kind of pushups. They are numerous kinds out there according to your fitness level so you donât have to waste time doing 100 reps.

I would never do more than 25 reps for pushups (that would be too boring for me) as I would move on to the next more challenging kind of push up and not waste my time doing endless reps.

You can wear a backpack full of books to not have to do 100 reps. Limit your set to 2 or 3 minutes (25 reps or less for 7 seconds pushups) which is possible if you add the right weight. My father was a boxer and when I was about 5 years old (weighing about 40 pounds, I guess), I would ride him like a horse as he was doing his pushups so he could add weight to his workout. My brothers and my sister and I would hang on to his arms like monkeys in a tree when he was doing shoulder lateral raises.

Iâm not a boxer but I used my kids as weights while doing calisthenics when they were babies and toddlers. Itâs called âquality timeâ and they loved the feeling of flying in the air when I was doing reverse crunches with their body on my lower legs. At the end, I would go all around, let go of their hands to safely hold their back before they would land on the other side...fun (Iâm flexible)! Toddlers are best to exercise if youâre getting in shape. You donât have to âadd weightsâ as they actually grow bigger and heavier as youâre getting in better shape. The bigger your kids get, the stronger you get.

So...do not do endless reps, do slow ones and add weights as needed, up to 25 reps. Do not do sit-ups but do slow crunches.

Then what about your lower body? Jumping rope surely would give you some lower body workout but you might want to consider other activities to challenge your lower body in different ways.

Without a gym, you can still rely on calisthenics (using your own body as weight and adding weight to your own body like backpacks full of books or kids).

Look up âcalisthenicsâ, not only doing crunches and pushups for the core and the upper body but also doing lunges, squats and heel raises for the lower body.

A strong lower body would surely be beneficial to improve youâre playing basketball.

Fast and strong? Youâll get that when you get the muscle mass to make it happen.

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Strength and agility training?

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Chris Muri

I'm 14 and I play a lot of basketball. I do 40 minutes of jumping rope a day and 100 pushups and sit-ups. I don't have a gym
nearby where I can do strength and agility training and I want to be fast and strong basketball. What are some drills I can do for my strength and agility?

Answer
You have good stamina...40 minutes of jumping rope? Youâre like Muhammad Ali!

Do not do sit ups. They can hurt your back and do not target the abs efficiently. Youâre using your hamstrings and hip flexors to perform 2/3 of the exercise, eventually leading to low back pain. You would get better and safer results with crunchesâ¦3 seconds upâ¦3 seconds downâ¦slow enough to reach the deep muscle fiber so you donât need to do endless reps.
(You can thank me later, like in 40 years, when you're in your 50s and do not have back pain).

Also...100 pushups? Donât do them fast as you would be using momentum. Do them very slow (not like in the movies or the army) like 4 seconds going down and 3 seconds going up (real seconds, not just counting...use a noisy clock or a metronome to count your tempo) so you can reach the deep muscle fiber (one rhythmic - puff-puff-puff-puff - inhale while lowering and one rhythmic strong - puff-puff-puff - exhale while lifting).

100 reps of 7 seconds pushups would take 11 to 12 minutes...you might want to shorten that by adding weights or incline or choosing a more challenging kind of pushups. They are numerous kinds out there according to your fitness level so you donât have to waste time doing 100 reps.

I would never do more than 25 reps for pushups (that would be too boring for me) as I would move on to the next more challenging kind of push up and not waste my time doing endless reps.

You can wear a backpack full of books to not have to do 100 reps. Limit your set to 2 or 3 minutes (25 reps or less for 7 seconds pushups) which is possible if you add the right weight. My father was a boxer and when I was about 5 years old (weighing about 40 pounds, I guess), I would ride him like a horse as he was doing his pushups so he could add weight to his workout. My brothers and my sister and I would hang on to his arms like monkeys in a tree when he was doing shoulder lateral raises.

Iâm not a boxer but I used my kids as weights while doing calisthenics when they were babies and toddlers. Itâs called âquality timeâ and they loved the feeling of flying in the air when I was doing reverse crunches with their body on my lower legs. At the end, I would go all around, let go of their hands to safely hold their back before they would land on the other side...fun (Iâm flexible)! Toddlers are best to exercise if youâre getting in shape. You donât have to âadd weightsâ as they actually grow bigger and heavier as youâre getting in better shape. The bigger your kids get, the stronger you get.

So...do not do endless reps, do slow ones and add weights as needed, up to 25 reps. Do not do sit-ups but do slow crunches.

Then what about your lower body? Jumping rope surely would give you some lower body workout but you might want to consider other activities to challenge your lower body in different ways.

Without a gym, you can still rely on calisthenics (using your own body as weight and adding weight to your own body like backpacks full of books or kids).

Look up âcalisthenicsâ, not only doing crunches and pushups for the core and the upper body but also doing lunges, squats and heel raises for the lower body.

A strong lower body would surely be beneficial to improve youâre playing basketball.

Fast and strong? Youâll get that when you get the muscle mass to make it happen.

Backpacking Tent: Alps Zephyr 2 vs. Big Agnes Fairview 2?

MDChilders

I am on a limited budget, but I want a compact tent, low weight, and good quality construction/materials. The zephyr looks to be a little larger in room and has two vestibules. It will also save me a good bit. I can get it to my house for $92 today, as opposed to the Fairview at $130. The BA Fairview is a little smaler and weighs about 10 oz. less. Suggestions?

Answer
Both have aluminum poles and polyester floors and flies, 2 good, durable qualities.
+ for the Big Agnes: Ceiling vents on the fly. Very important for ventilation, especially when the vestibules are closed in the rain. I also like the fact that it's not all mesh. The poly (non mesh) part of the tent walls are somewhat breathable, just not as good as all mesh. The 7' length would be to short for me though.
+ for the Alps: The floor length. I'm 6'3" and won't/can't use a tent that is under 7'4" (the actual length of the Zephyr). I will hit the ends while sleeping, and that can be annoying, not to mention you'll rattle the tent letting any condensation on the fly drip in. So the length is good, ventilation is good with the all mesh but it doesn't have vents in the rain fly.

Both tents have about the same size vestibules, about 8.5 sq ft each. Which isn't that bad.
I have heard and read good things about the Alps tents. For the price, you are getting a durable tent. Big Agnes has a good reputation as well. I'm not a huge fan of theres (especially their current models) but I haven't heard anything to bad about them.

If you are under 6'1", I'd go with the Big Agnes. Over 6'1" the Alps.
if you are using the tent by yourself, great. If you are sharing it with someone else, It will be tight. Good with your GF, not so good with another dude.
Both are good for the price.
And another suggestion for your price range, is the Eureka Forte 2XT. It is only 7' so it's a bit short, a bit heavier (5.5 pounds) but vents well, has quality material, pitches nice and tight, 1 big and 1 small vestibule, but only one door (small vestibule is accessible from inside the tent). And for $89.95 and free shipping, it's a good deal. http://www.sunnysports.com/prod/ERKTFS2X.html?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=ERKTFS2X
I've tested one once. I liked it but it's just to short.
Either which way you go, chose durability and quality over weight, just don't go to heavy. An extra pound or so won't make a huge difference. A tent failing in the back country because of thin, lighter material is a problem and probably a waste of a lot of money. I like knowing I don't have to baby a tent and that it will last for many years.

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How much do framed baby backpacks support?

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rainwriter

I'm looking at getting a metal framed hiking type back pack. What is the upper weight/age limit to these? Here's the one I'm looking at getting. http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/bab/796313648.html Are these too big for toddlers?

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they only go to 25 pds. Why don't you look at the ERGO carrier, those metal frames are horrible for you back! The ergo is great and comfy I use it all the time

Baby wearing mamas, do they make a carrier for babies over 25 lbs?

Q. My son has a snuggli infant carrier and the weight limit is 25 lbs. I really like wearing him and I would like to keep doing it, but he just hit 23 lbs.

So, do you have any recommendations?

Answer
My Moby Wrap goes to 35lbs, but now that he is about 25lbs he is really starting to get too heavy for it when I do anything other then carry him around the house.

We use an Ergo when we are out and about, though its not the most attractive looking carrier, it gets the job done. It works a lot like a hiking backpack, to distribute the weight.

I had to give up the front carrier when he was around 10lbs because it killed my shoulders.

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