Help with carrier for nephew

mish

New member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #1

I rarely ever used a carrier with my kids and it was a cheap one. Can someone recommend something for me to use for my nephew? He weighs about 27 pounds and is 1. I really don't want to spend a lot of money and I have no idea where to start.

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #2

At that age and weight, a back carry with a wrap was my favorite. You can make a SPOC wrap for under $10 :thumbsup:

 

mish

New member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #3

I have no sewing abilities!

 

BW1426

Well-known member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #4

What's your budget more specifically?

Will this be used for shorter in and out trips or for longer walking trips--basically how easy/complex are you willing for it to be?

Buckles, ties or neither?

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #5

No worries, a SPOC wrap is a "simple piece of cloth." All you need are scissor skillz

 

rochelle

New member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #6

Mish,

I have used this for hiking, saw this at BRU

http://comfortfirst.com/p-27808-kelty-journey-child-backpack-carrier-closeout.aspx

My cousin used this for my niece from 6mths old to 3yrs old. it has wheels and can be used as a stroller.

http://www.childcarriers.com/Kelty-Convertible.pro

I have used Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Carrier for walking around San Francisco as it was easier than pushing a stroller.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3429362&findingMethod=rr

 

mish

New member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #7

BW1426 said:

What's your budget more specifically?

Will this be used for shorter in and out trips or for longer walking trips--basically how easy/complex are you willing for it to be?

Buckles, ties or neither?

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I was hoping to spend around $50.00 or less.

Complicated is fine. I really don't want "structured" if that makes sense.

 

natysr

New member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #8

I just got a toddler Patapum for my 4 1/2 year old.

He is 32 pounds.

I bought it from this lady locally. http://www.theportablebaby.com/toddlerpatapum.html
It was $88 and came with a free waist pouch. Jordan and I both love it.
Blog entry on larger, younger babies in the toddler patapum

 

BW1426

Well-known member

• Apr 24, 2009

• #9

What about a used toddlerhawk?

Or if it's not going to be used a lot, just a simple ring sling. I can comfortably carry Bubby still in the ring sling, though I wouldn't want to use it for long treks.

 

mish

New member

• Apr 25, 2009

• #10

I like the idea of the used toddlerhawk. How would I go about finding one though?

What about this? http://www.meitaibaby.com/basic.html

It says that it can be used for kids up to 35 pounds.

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Apr 25, 2009

• #11

MTs are nice. I prefer buckles to straps, but that's just personal preference.

 

BW1426

Well-known member

• Apr 25, 2009

• #12

TheBabyWearer has a swap board. Someone on here might have one or something similar if you posted an ISO.

Also, check Etsy.com out.