CHICCO SMART SUPPORT BACKPACK, RED
- 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
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 Kids 6 months old and up to 40 pounds Features:Comfortable for baby and parentErgonomic backrestDistributes baby’s weight eve
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(out of 52 reviews)
Price: $ 79.99
about 1 year ago
Review by C L Young for Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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First, my now 27 mo old son has loved this pack since he was 7 mos old!
Pros:
(a) price,
(b) lightweight,
(c) sunshade/rainshield is generously sized without getting in the way … it creates a very effective barrier to winter winds and precipitation
(d) stable when loading your kid,
(e) minimal extra backpack storage, which I think is deadweight,
(f) lots of webbing to clip accessories on or carry a jacket by pushing through a loop,
(g) fits my 6’0″ 175lb husband very easily!
Cons:
(a) designed for a longer torso than I have (15.5″ back waist to neck) and there’s no way to get a snug back fit from shoulder pads to lumbar support,
(b) there is only 1 chest strap position and I’d like it to be 2″ higher,
(c) kick stand lock is located on the back leg, approximately 1″ below my right shoulder blade (makes it awkward to lock/unlock the kick stand by myself),
(d) the label on the pack says child weight limit is 33lbs while the item is described as going to 40lbs,
(e) there’s no place for your kid to put his feet if he’s big enough that his legs dangle.
How I use it: when I dont want a stroller – walking the dog, walking about town on errands in the snow (urban living), riding the bus or subway, wearing it on extended playground/zoo visits in case my son gets tired at the end.
about 1 year ago
Review by Yvonne M. Jones for Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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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).
about 1 year ago
Review by Samanthas_mom for Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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I received this pack recently and had numerous complaints:
1. The sternum strap doesn’t even come close to closing. I have a chest and the strap wouldn’t close below my chest or above it.
2. My shoulders were killing me within minutes. Could be that the sternum strap provides the extra support needed to take the strain off of the shoulders
3. The button for the stand deployment is at the top of the backpack and there is absolutely no way to close the stand when putting the pack on and no way to deploy it while wearing the pack (unless you have someone with you to do it for you). I tried again and again to deploy it while wearing the pack and there is just no way to do it. This is dangerous.
This backpack went back immediately!
I returned it and got the Cross Terrain Carrier by Evenflo. It is comfortable, fits nicely on me (the sternum strap fits too) and the baby and the kickstand is easy to deply and has a pull cord to retract it, once the pack is on.
about 1 year ago
Review by jcat for Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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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.
about 1 year ago
Review by Halo Golden for Chicco Smart Support Backpack, Red
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i got this pack because it looked more padded than the others at babysrus. it is. the padding is great. it is super comfy.
the built in sun shade is nice.
i didn’t expect the chest strap to fit me, they never do. i simply don’t use them or expect to use them. no biggie.
in general, it is a great pack. HOWEVER, you will need another adult with you or be able to rely upon the kindness of strangers. the legs will not open or close when you are wearing it. they are locked into place (both open and closed) with a latch that is at the *top* of the V on the *outside* of the rail. in other words, the latch is *behind* your child at about his/her head level. now, maybe someone with really long arms and/or a contortionist can reach the latch *and* make it work, but, sadly, i cannot.
since i got this pack to use in the airport by myself, the latch problem is a non-starter. i will be returning it. it could be the most comfortable pack on the market, and i would return it for this one issue because it is a big issue.
i want to be able to put my child in, secure him, then put the pack on while it is still safely sitting somewhere (chair, table, bench, whatever) legs out. i don’t want to have to put it on while it is not supported. nor do i want to have to take it off with the legs in. i want that support there as soon as i take it off. but as it is, i have to fold the legs in before putting it on and unfold them after taking it off. NOT SAFE. (or i need to have that other adult around to help me do it.)
i would give this item a higher rating but the support legs are a big issue in my book.