https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923838 Mon, 24 May 2021 11:40:35 +0000 periwinklebee 2923838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's not what you asked, but I would find it a bit tricky to get on and off a hiking backpack without help from another adult. I haven't used one regularly but when we borrowed one found it much harder to manage than a standard infant carrier. I wonder if she'd be more willing to use one of those sit stand strollers where the kid can stand facing you - i.e. so she's still really close to you but it's easier for her to get in and out? I've never personally tried one, but know some people who rave about the joovey caboose one - kid can sit, stand, or hop on and off easily if they want to walk. Of course doesn't help with hiking and maybe you've tried it or don't want to buy another stroller at this point... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923831 Sun, 23 May 2021 09:27:40 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2923831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the Deuter Kid Comfort. We used ours until our daughter was almost 4, now using it with our one year old and super happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923828 Sat, 22 May 2021 12:58:50 +0000 MACSUNSHINE 2923828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Dueter’s Kid Comfort and love it. Using it with our third and pleased with how it has held up. I researched a ton before getting it and I don’t remember why it was the pick :grin: . It is comfortable and I often use it when out just for a walk since it gets him up and he can see a lot more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923825 Sat, 22 May 2021 08:05:07 +0000 bhbee 2923825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! We need it for hiking on a trip this summer too so I’ll check into these! I’d probably use it more often walking the neighborhood or at the zoo or similar so sounds like it would be fine. </p> <p>@PinkElephant: That’s a great idea about putting it on from the back of the van! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923824 Sat, 22 May 2021 00:05:44 +0000 bees_knees 2923824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>+1 recommendation for the Osprey Poco (we have the Plus? I think?) although we also mostly only use it for hiking! DH will sometimes take one of our kiddos in it as he prefers wearing them in that instead of any of my soft structured carriers...it def is doable for target or whatever, too!! Our average sized 3 year old fits in it comfortably. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923823 Fri, 21 May 2021 23:30:31 +0000 karenbme 2923823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were gifted a Kelty hiking backpack at my shower and it is great. DD is only 18 months, but she’s almost 30lbs and 34 inches and it works really well with plenty of room to grow. She likes it enough that a couple times she’s tried to climb in in the living room when it’s just out. She sits about the same height as when we back carry in the ergo, and it carries like a lightish backpacking rig. It does take 2 people to get the baby in/backpack on for us, so if you want something you can do independently that’s worth knowing although I’m pretty confident that would be true of any backpack. We generally don’t use it for day to day carrying because she loves to walk, but it’s great when we do use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923822 Fri, 21 May 2021 22:58:59 +0000 PinkElephant 2923822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an Osprey Poco Premium backpack carrier and love it, although I have to admit we really only use it for actual hiking, not day to day carrying. I don’t think the height it places the child at would be a true problem walking around Target (for example), but it requires a little getting used to just in terms of balance/special awareness. </p> <p>We’ve had ours for about eight years (!!) since our oldest was around one, and have used it through three kids (youngest is now 4.5). It’s still in great shape, so I’d also say buying a used one would be a good option for you. I think SIL would like me to hand ours down to her soon, but I still use it for my small 4.5 year old. She’s somewhere around 33 lbs I think, and maybe 37-38 inches, and while it’s definitely a tighter fit on her now than when she was, say, two, she is still pretty comfy. I’m pretty comfortable carrying her. The pack is still kind of hot, but it’s better than having preschooler body heat smushed up against you when it’s 90 out. The carrier stands on its own to load the kiddo in, but it can be hard to lift from the ground onto your back without help when the child is older/larger; I’d suggest putting the backpack on from the back of your car trunk if you have a van/SUV, or from a bench.</p> <p>Ours is exactly this one, but similar newer models are available: <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/828440/osprey-poco-premium-child-carrier" rel="nofollow">https://www.rei.com/product/828440/osprey-poco-premium-child-carrier</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carrier-for-heavy-toddler-that-isnt-sweltering#post-2923821 Fri, 21 May 2021 14:55:09 +0000 bhbee 2923821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m pretty sure this is a unicorn but figured I’d ask ...</p> <p>Our youngest will be 3 in August and (I think) weighs 30-some pounds. She still wants to be carried a lot and isn’t always content to sit in the stroller. But we live in Texas and it’s summer so I can’t handle a carrier where she’s plastered right on me in a back or front carry. We tried a cheaper hiking backpack carrier but it was too heavy to be doable very long and also she didn’t like it - I think it was a bit small for her. </p> <p>Are expensive hiking carriers worth it or still too heavy with a kid this age? Would it be helpful to get one of those hip pads where it takes some of the weight but they’re not strapped in? Other ideas?? Thank you! </p>