Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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Product Description
The Caddy Knapsack has a new design with innovative functional features. It is designed to give maximum carrying comfort for parents and children. The special structure of the ergonomic backrest offers an optimum child weight distribution and perfect ventilation. Comes supplied with a standard bag / carry-all belt bag, mobile phone holder, and hood with rain cover.For Children 6 months old and up to 40 pounds
Features:
- Comfortable for baby and parent
- Ergonomic backrest
- Distributes baby's weight evenly
- Well ventilated
- Standard bag / carry-all belt bag included
- Includes mobile phone holder
- Hood with rain cover
Details
- Height adjustable seat for a customized ride
- Energy-absorbing lumbar padding in breathable mesh
- Lightweight aluminum frame weighs only 7 lbs
- Water-resistant canopy with sun visor and zip-off rain cover protect from the weather
- Kickstand for stabilized loading/unloading
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This backup is wonderful. It fits me 5′ 10″ and it fits grandpa 6′ 5″. The stand makes getting the baby on and off easy. Baby could not be more comfortable riding in this.
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I read many reviews on many products and this one really stands up to it’s great reviews! You really do get the best of both worlds here! A great pack for less than $100 dollars, you can’t beat that! I go hiking in the mountains, on trails, and walking through the city with this on and my little one (20 lb., 9 month old son) just kicking back inside, snug as a bug! He loves this so much that he even falls asleep in it! The padding on the shoulders and waist are generous and comfy. Of course, if you aren’t used to wearing your child on your back, give it two weeks on daily use and you won’t feel the stiffness sometimes associated with heavy packs, kind of a “training” period for your muscles so to speak. I found this pack to be very comfortable and I have used the zipper rain shield (because I live in the Pacific NW, and if you want to go outside, you just endure the rain) and the rain shield does work nicely, plus my little one can’t pull my hair!
With that said, the seat adjusts nicely and the harness also adjusts nicely so your little one can have a safe and comfy ride. I have nothing to complain about with this pack! Cheers to all who purchase it!Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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I bought this for aholiday to Croatia with my 16month old daughter. Shes about 25lbs. It was a brilliant buy. She loves it and I was able to go for long walks around the cobbled streets and the city walls of Dubrovnik. She was delighted to get into it as it gives her a great view of everything. I can put her into it and then collapse the frame and put it on my back all quite easily on my own so you dont need any help to use it. Also, it was quite comfortable. Plenty of padding and good lumbar support. The built in hood is also excellent for both sun and rain. Only negative is the lack of storage on it. Its got one small bum-bag type pouch built in.
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I am a six foot tall women with large size ribs and medium chest and this backpack fits me very well. As I am large and this pack fits me, I would think this would ajust to a small person well. I especially like all the padding on the surface that meets your back. I hike hills up to two hours with my seven month old (19 lbs) in the pack without problems. The built in shade cover is great as you dont have to put it on and off as needed. The pack is very comfortable for both of us. The interior of the pack also adjusts for the baby size and as mine grows taller, I can drop him lower in the pack. I looked at many other more expensive packs as I thought they would be better fitted out, but this pack has all the features I wanted for a lower price. I highly recommend this pack.
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Pros:
-pack is sturdy
-not too heavy
-easy to get on and off alone since it has a movable kickstand
Cons:
-it fits my husband well, but isn’t as comfortable for me (5’2”, slender build). it would be nice if the top strap was a bit lower so it doesn’t squish me up top.
-it throws my balance off a bit, but doesn’t seem to be a problem for my husband
-if your kid is on the chunky side you will have trouble buckling them in. our 1.5 year old is slender, but with his coat on it is difficult to buckle him in, the space is tight and you have to reach down pretty far to buckle. though, I will say, it being narrow is also a good thing when moving around in crowds
All and all, we are satisfied with the product and would recommend it to others.
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I just received this today, and from the moment it arrived I’ve been testing it all day with my 8mo old 23lb little boy. I’m 5’4″ and had no trouble adjusting the shoulder straps to fit me perfectly. I’m also a busty busty gal, and the chest strap was no issue for me, I even have more room should I need it (though I doubt it). Baby boy loves it. I plan on using it this summer for camping trips with our family (4 kids) so having free hands is a must, and baby boy is too much of a porker to put in a front pack. I also plan to use it for short outings, like a quick trip to the post office or to and from the car for picnics (most places we go are not stroller friendly).
Cons that I have noticed already…..
There isn’t a whole lot of extra storage with this, just one little pouch (big enough to fit maybe 3 diapers and a travel case of wipies) and a glasses case…. so with my shoulders occupied, finding places to stash stuff I might need may prove to be an interesting task.
Baby boy sits eye level with my hair, and has yet to NOT pull it…. mommies with grabby babies may want to invest in a hat.
Otherwise, I’m pleased so far- then again, I’ve only had it a day.
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This backpack is easy to use and we love it. My child is 1 year, and enjoys the day at the zoo at a bird eye view! It can get heavy carrying a baby on your back, so prepare yourself for the workout!
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This is the second one I’ve bought as a gift. Baby backpack was the most useful baby product when mine was smaller. This version seems sturdy and lightweight.
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I really love this backpack. It is comfortable to carry and my grand-daughter LOVES to sit in it. Not only does my daughter use it when she goes hiking, but I have found that it also works really well on short excursions, like going to the zoo. It allows my grand-daughter to be up high enough to see everything while keeping her secure.
It is very easy to put your child into and, with the sunscreen extended, it helps to keep the sun out of the little ones eyes. Sturdily built, but with enough padding where it is needed. A really good buy for the money.
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Maybe the other people are bigger than I am, but I’m a BIG woman with a BIG chest. Around 52 inches. It fit fine. Yes, I had to adjust it, but there’s still another inch or two on each side for even bigger chested people. I had no problem deploying the stand, and I was by myself with the baby. Sure, I had to sit on the ground to get it (because there were no tables or anyting around) but it was fine. Now, I haven’t used it for extended periods of time yet, but I’m going on a week long hiking trip this coming week, so I’ll edit my reciew with an update then!
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We purchased the Smart Support Backpack for our week vacation in Italy. Due to the cobble streets and roads that are not stroller friendly we had hoped this backpack would be the answer to travelling with a young child. My son, who is 13 mos and weighs 23 lbs enjoyed being in the backpack. It gave him an opportunity to see the sites as we did and it allowed us to be hands free to look at maps, to eat, etc. My concern was naptime. But, my son did not have a problem falling asleep and taking his normal 2 hour nap. This allowed us to continue our long days of sightseeing and shopping. The backpack is very lightweight and does not add much more weight than that of your child. I was glad that I made the decision to purchase this item.
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I have been using this baby backpack for about 5 months now and am generally pleased. My son is now 19 months old and he seems to like it. It is comfortable and I like the built in sun shade. The only thing keeping it from a 5 star rating is the fact that the chest strap is not adjustable in its position on the shoulder straps and if I use it, it comes right up under my chin. It seems fine without using the chest strap though and the position may work for shorter people (I am 6’2″). The price of this product is about half of the competitors (I paid $89) but I have never tried the others so can’t say if they are worth it but I am pleased with this one so the others need to be a lot better to justify the extra cost. I mostly use it around town and for hiking. It is big because of the frame, but folds up flat a little. I assume all the models with a frame are big which might be a consideration if used for travel. I did use a Baby Bjorn once when my son was small enough to fit (which is very good for travel because no frame) and did not like it unless I wore it on my back (not the normal position). When I wore the Baby Bjorn on my stomach it casued my back to ache very quickly but I assume that was an issue with me personally.
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This is a great backpack. My 11month old just loves it, now shes up were people are talking. I take long hike/walks and I hardly even feel like I’m caring her. I looked at a couple backpack carrers but this one is great. Works great while shopping too. Next task….its off to Disneyland.
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We had originally purchased an Evenflo toddler backpack and it ripped apart. We use it at least a couple times a week. We can put the baby in it and mow the lawn, grocery shop, whatever. The Evenflo had a handle on the back to use to lift the baby up which was awesome and I wish this had one. We had to take the over the shoulder straps out of the pillow/cushion otherwise it would not fit around our baby–he’s 21mos and in the bottom 25% for size, so the pillow is a great idea, but doesn’t work for a toddler. Also, the straps do not fit myself (5ft tall) or my husband (6’2″). On me, the waist strap sits around my thighs and on my husband, the chest trap would strangle him if he did it up. But, if you’re in between our sizes, it would probably fit great. Overall we really like it and have decided NOT to send it back. Our baby loves to look over our shoulders and see everything around him. It is holding up well with use and we have now had it for at few months. I do recommend this because overall it is a great value for the price. Just be aware of its limitations.
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I gave it a 4 of 5. I like it its comfy and affordable. The only thing is the top strap is made to ride very high on your chest and if you connect both the top chest strap and also the lower waist strap, it will reveal all of your fatness. Which is why on the picture of the product, a very, very skinny guy has the backpack strapped on. The good news for the rest of us out there is that you don’t even need to strap either of these on. I use it just like a regular backpack and it works out fantastic!! The reason it wasn’t 5 of 5 was the inability to move the chest strap up or down.
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Got this for my husband, and it is just the best. Our 1 year old love riding in it. It’s awesome for hiking and perfect for walking around in museums, malls. There is just something about being up high when you are a little baby. Much more fun.
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This product was given as a baby shower gift. The new parents were very appreciative and love the product. I was very pleased with the price and the delivery time since I went through Amazon to another company to purchase. I ordered it on a Monday afternoon and had it be Wednesday afternoon and was able to wrap the item instead of a picture for the shower on Thursday. Recommend highly.
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Are baby girl is 8 months and did not like to go for walks in the stroller any more. Daddy wanted to get a backpack for her. She loves it! We looked at alot of backpacks, this one was a good price and a great back pack. We use it weekly. She can see everything and can sleep in it. The shade is great and the little backpack in the back is perfect for a few diapers and some wipes.
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We have owned this carrier for several weeks now and I can’t imagine hiking without it! I can safely say that I am a big guy (6’5″ and 300+) and I have had no trouble using it. There is still plenty room for adjustment which was something that I was initially worried about. Our 13 month old son loves riding in it, even during our several hour hikes. My 3 year old can fit in the carrier just fine even though she is tall for her age, but I have yet to spend any real time carrying her. I have already recommended this carrier to several friends!
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This backpack is sturdy, looks great and our son loves it. It fits pretty well (we are both over 5’9, average build with long torsos.) Even our older pre-teen kids can use it to carry the baby in it. Some cons: 1)the sun roof doesn’t quite provide enough shade (just like the shades on the chicco car seats)and seems to block the baby’s view a bit even when closed up. Also, it tends to stay retracted unless you have on the rain shield to weigh it down and keep it over the baby’s head more; 2)it does get heavy quickly especially with an 18 lb. baby in it. We were used to an old Gerry frame backpack that was very light-weight but lacking any bells and whistles. Unfortunately, I couldn’t locate any packs similar to that one or I would have bought it instead of this Chicco pack. In summary, I’m not sure if this pack would be ultra comfy if used for a long hike. But it’s adequate for short jaunts, making dinner, etc- and it’s not such a big commitment as the Kelty would be in terms of cost, size and ease.
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I purchased this pack online after researching many brands. The price ultimately sold me on this particular back pack and I am SO glad I went with this one! I was kinda expecting a pack that looked “cheaper” than the others because it was so much less. (The other one I was debating upon was $170) Also, the previous reviews made me nervous about how it would fit but they either had big problems figuring out the straps or just never wore a back pack before because I had NO problem with this. I am over 6 feet tall and on the large size for a woman so I usually have issues with things fitting my body size. I have a long torso and this pack actually fits me the way it is supposed to! I also have a chest larger than Pamela Anderson’s and I have no problem buckling the chest strap
) I don’t know why the other person had such a problem because I still have room to tighten it as it doesn’t even go over my chest but above it. So not only does it fit great but it looks fabulous and really well made! Also, the stand is very easy to collapse and extend. There is no button to push; it simply pushes in or pulls out and is held by tension in the stand arm. My son is 9 months, 25 lbs and about 28 inches tall and he fits great. The first day I had it I took it out on a 2 mile hike and had NO soreness or awkward feelings in my step. I am just so in love with this pack! AND the wind shield is GREAT and not included on many models that are $100 more than this Chicco! The only thing that is lame is the bag on the back of the pack. It’s unsafe since anyone could unzip it if you are walking in a crowd and steal your stuff. Not to mention that you can’t reach it without taking the pack off but you DO have the option of wearing it as a fanny pack so that’s good AND you could use it to store the wind visor thingy when you don’t need it. It’s really a non-issue but I felt I should include just one con 
) Buy this pack! You won’t regret it!!!
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We purchased this carrier for our trip to Ft Davis, Texas where a lot of hiking is involved. My husband, who is 6ft 2in. had no problem with it at all. It fit him perfectly and he said it was very comfortable. Also our 1 year old daughter who weighs 21 lbs. loved riding up high and being able to see everything. The only down side to it is there is little storage space but that really wasn’t a problem for us seeing as I had a back pack with me that carried all of our 5 kids things in it. So all in all a good product at a good price. I would recommend it to anyone.
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When we first got this, I was really worried about the visor being so tall. Well, it’s tall, but it does fold down. You have to unclip it and push it back. Also, the front bumper does fold down. There are two buttons under the fabric. Then you pull the bumper forward (it isn’t easy the first time) and push it down. You may want a second person to help you. I found this out from contacting Chicco, because the information was not in the manual. This is important if you need to store the backpack in the overhead area on an airplane. Also, the top clip cuts across my chest is a strange place. I am short, so that maybe the issue. I’m going to see if my tailor can move it up a little bit. This may seem like a lot of exceptions, but it is a good piece of equipment to have. It was a great option to have on our vacation to Chicago and surrounding areas. Sometimes a stroller was good, but other times a backpack was the way to go.
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Chicco Smart Support Backpack Blue Sky
The Chicco Smart Support Backpack is one of the best purchase I made this year. My grandson is supported and secure. He also enjoys the scenery. It dose not matter if we are out hiking, or doing thing around the home together. I can keep him close at the same time do little things around the home.
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We bought this carrier after owning an older one that has started to look quite ugly. I must say, this company thought of everything! There is a place for my cell phone right on the shoulder straps and the padding for the parent in the shoulder and back area is superb. I never thought I would use a canopy on this type of product but I have and it is a great feature to keep your little one dry. Great job Chicco
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I’m a mother of a 21-month-old. I just got a puppy and was having a hard time managing the stroller AND the leash on our walks. This backpack is perfect. It fits me well and my daughter loves it. She asks to stay in it when we’re done! I was worried about that because she never liked any of the baby carriers I’ve tried before when she was younger. You do have to toughen up your shoulders (by taking shorter walks at first) before going on any long hikes, of course. I don’t understand the chest problem on one of the other reviews, because the chest strap is adjustable, long, and sits just below the shoulders, avoiding the “busty” area very well. However, it does come out of the box at the shortest setting, so you have to loosen it to fit your frame. The question of being able to “close” the frame with the child in it doesn’t seem to be an issue on mine. The stand part folds up easily under the child once the child is on your back. You do need long enough arms to grab it behind you, though. It makes no difference to you or the child if you leave the frame in the open position during your walk, but if you’re in tight quarters, you’ll want to close it. I did make the mistake of trying to put Aeryn’s (my daughter’s) feet behind me in the frame at first, which made her knees rest uncomfortably on the frame. The legs are supposed to go naturally forward toward either side of your waist. (The picture on the box helped me figure that out.) It is for kids from 6 months up to 36 months, and comes with a clear rain shield that easily zips onto the retractable sun shield. The rain shield is also helpful in windy conditions- my daughter thinks it’s cool and leans over to fog it with her breath. It’s not easy to do with a six-month-old puppy jumping around on you, but I’ve even managed to get into the straps and stand up from the floor with Aeryn in the pack (I’m reasonably fit, and she’s just under 30 pounds). This thing is rugged, comfortable, good-looking, and has “be prepared” features like a cellphone holder and a matching fanny pack (that can be carried on the frame, if you’d rather).
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All I have to say about this product is that it is WELL worth the money you pay for it and I love the canopy and rain gaurd that came with it. Ohh,and it also comes with it’s own cell phone pouch and little pouch you can snap on the back of the backpack carrier or if you want you can buckle it onto you like a fannypack.
I just LOVE this back pack carrier,LOVE IT,LOVE IT!!!!!
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I bought this backpack about a month ago and was unsure how much use I would get out of it. We use it all the time. My son almost always falls asleep in it he is so comfortable. It doesn’t bother my back or shoulders at all. There is a pouch on the backpack but it isn’t too big, not that it has caused us a problem.
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This carrier frees us to go hiking with our 22 pound child and it works really well. I’m a 61 year old grandma and I can easily carry my grandchild on my back with this. It also frees up my hands so I can carry a leash and walk my dogs while carrying my granddaughter on my back. She enjoys the scenery and we get our exercise.