| Having a family does not mean that you have to give | | | | Tip - The straps around the shoulders and hips should |
| up your life. If you are planning on being an active | | | | be well padded and wide. They should be easy to |
| parent then you will need a backpack baby carrier. | | | | adjust when the carrier is being worn. Finally the spine |
| The wrong baby carrier can soon put you off going | | | | of the carrier should be adjustable. |
| out and there is nothing more soul destroying that | | | | 3.Essential accessories - Some things are definitely a |
| being excluded because you have a baby. Check out | | | | luxury, but others are essential. You do want you child |
| the tips below to ensure that both you and your baby | | | | getting weather beaten. |
| are active and happy. | | | | Tip - A good carrier should have a suitable cover for |
| 1. Baby Comfort - Firstly, you don't want your baby to | | | | wind, rain and sun. Wind burn is as uncomfortable as |
| be crying. You want a happy baby who is enjoying the | | | | sun burn, especially on young skin, and rain is bound to |
| ride. You also want to know that if the baby falls | | | | cause tears (or howling) as well as lead to possible |
| asleep that they will be comfortable and not wake up | | | | illness. These covers should attach securely and be |
| with a stiff neck and sores from straps which have | | | | easy to put on as the weather conditions change. |
| rubbed. | | | | Ideally the covers will be stored in a purpose designed, |
| Tip - Make sure that you carrier is well padded for the | | | | easily accessible compartment on the carrier. You |
| baby and has a suitable head rest which is cushioned | | | | should also have room in your carrier for spare clothes |
| enough to ensure comfortable sleep. | | | | for the baby, nappies and snacks. |
| If you are thinking of carrying a slightly older toddler, | | | | The BushBaby even comes with a little mirror in the |
| then you should check out the foot straps as these | | | | pocket of the waist support so you can hold it up and |
| secure the babies legs, lower back and pelvis to be in | | | | check on your baby! Sound unnecessary but I was |
| a comfortable position | | | | amazed how much I used it - it saved asking others if |
| 2. Adult comfort - It is all well and good to have your | | | | my son looked comfortable. |
| baby comfortable, but if your back carrier is not | | | | Finally, being a parent is about sharing not sacrificing. |
| comfortable then you will not be going far (or you will | | | | You can share the world with them from an early age. |
| only be doing it once!) | | | | |