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Having a family does not mean that you have to give up your life. If you are planning on being an active parent then you will need a backpack baby carrier.

It is fairly depressing to feel that you are being excluded and without a good baby carrier you can quickly feel this. Below I have details three tips to getting a baby carrier which is good for you and the baby.

1. Baby Comfort – Firstly, you dont want your baby to be crying. You want a happy baby who is enjoying the ride. You also want to know that if the baby falls asleep that they will be comfortable and not wake up with a stiff neck and sores from straps which have rubbed.

Tip – The backpack needs to have good padding everywhere there is contact between the baby and the carrier. There should also be suitable cushioning for the babies head for when they fall asleep.

Depending on the age and size of your child you may want to look into foot supports. These support the child’s feet so that there is less pressure on the lower back and pelvis.

2. Adult Comfort – A backpack baby carrier should be comfortable for the adult as well as the baby. If you do not have the correct carrier you will find that you soon suffer with neck, shoulder or back pain.

Tip – The shoulder straps should be wide and well padded, as should the hip support. All straps should be adjustable while the carrier is on. Finally the length of the carrier should be adjustable. If the length of the carrier is incorrect the weight of the carrier will not be correctly distributed between the hips and shoulders.

3. Essential accessories – Some accessories may not seem important, but the weather accessories are very important and should be given plenty of consideration.

Tip – A good carrier should have a suitable cover for wind, rain and sun. Wind burn is as uncomfortable as sun burn, especially on young skin, and rain is bound to cause tears (or howling) as well as lead to possible illness. These covers should attach securely and be easy to put on as the weather conditions change. Ideally the covers will be stored in a purpose designed, easily accessible compartment on the carrier. You should also have room in your carrier for spare clothes for the baby, nappies and snacks.

Some accessories seem bizarre and unnecessary, but you will be amazed what you get attached to. I became quite dependent on the little mirror which BushBaby have attached inside the hip support which allows you to check on the baby.

Finally, a child learns more in their first two years than at any time in their life, so sharing the great outdoors with them is a wonderful start.