Infantino Front 2 Back Rider Baby Carrier, Black and Grey
by Infantino
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: InfantinoBrand: Infantino
Model: 151-301
Product features:
- Extended comfort combo with memory foam straps and breathemesh panels
- Easy buckling system exclusive to the front 2 back rider
- Adjustable lumbar support helps prevent back strain
- Memory foam straps
- Bib folds and snaps down for baby facing forward
Description of Infantino Front 2 Back Rider Baby Carrier, Black and Grey
You and baby will love this versatile infant carrier from Infantino. The Front-2-Back Rider features wide memory foam straps which mean more comfortable straps, letting you enjoy the freedom of wearing the carrier longer. Designed with wide memory foam straps that help to alleviate stress on your pressure points. Features BreatheMesh panels to improve carrier ventilation by allowing air to circulate around you and baby. The Front2Back Rider boasts an easy buckling system that makes taking the caBaby Products Reviews of Infantino Front 2 Back Rider Baby Carrier, Black and Grey
Customer Review: You get what you pay for..
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this carrier as a gift from a friend for my 3 month-old baby, and had hopes that it would be decent, and I could use it often. As it turns out, I rarely use it, and am now shopping for a Boba carrier for longer periods of walking and back-carrying, since I got the opportunity to try one out and found it far superior. I'll list the pros and cons of the Infantino carrier.
Pros:
-It holds the baby. If you just want a few moments with your hands free, this carrier will hold the baby, and give you that luxury.
-Once you get used to how to maneuver the baby and the carrier, the strap and buckle system isn't really that hard to figure out, especially following the directions with the carrier and keeping a bit of dexterity, though getting the baby on your back is impossible by yourself, which is a bummer if you're like me and don't have the luxury of having someone around to help often.
-I like the fact that the back of the carrier folds down and has the ability to snap in place, and comes with a bib.
Cons:
-The carrier does not sit close to your body, which results in the baby feeling very unstable, especially in the front-facing position. Half the time, I felt like my baby was going to fall right out of the carrier, and she would wobble pretty precariously from side to side if I so much as shifted my body weight. And there was no way to adjust that without cutting into her armpit, and even then, she still swung away from my body enough to make me feel nervous.
-All the weight of the baby is on your shoulders, and I mean all. My baby is not even that heavy yet, probably about 13 lbs, and just a few minutes with her in the carrier pulled my shoulders back and my pelvis forward to compensate, which really didn't help my back, especially after being in the position for about 5 months prior to that when I was pregnant.
-The straps only adjust to a certain point, and then they still feel very loose. I never felt like any of them fit me properly, though they might fit someone who's a bit larger than I am fairly decently. Also, the lumbar support strap doesn't do anything whatsoever. I could have not used it and it would have made absolutely no difference.
-The back support for the baby felt rather thin and flimsy, and didn't give the baby a secure position near my body at all.
-The entire apparatus is a crotch-dangler, in that it leaves the baby's legs dangling straight down, which puts a lot of pressure on their groin and leg area, and can lead to a separation of the hips if used a lot. Since I have a baby that tends to be rather high maintenance, I need to carry her around quite often, and I don't like the thought of all that pressure on her hips for any extended period of time at all.
To summarize, it's not the kind of carrier that'll fall apart on you, but it's certainly not one of the best out there. Economical, yes. But you definitely get what you pay for. I use an Over-The-Shoulder Baby Holder padded ring sling now for around the house and short shopping trips, and I LOVE it. I would recommend a sling for a younger baby up to 4 months (like a Maya ring sling) since they're so versatile, and then a carrier like Ergo or Boba for a bit older babies and longer periods of carrying, like hiking.
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