Kelty Kangaroo

Pros: Truly comfortable for the baby and the wearer; durable.

Cons: Velcro leg attachments can rub baby's legs.

Review: The Kelty K.I.D.S. Kangaroo pack is WONDERFUL! The pack is truly comfortable to wear for long periods of time and my son loves it. He is thrilled to be carried all over and does not fuss while in it. He is even comfortable enough to fall...

Pros: None! If it won't carry a baby, who cares if it has a rain hood?

Cons: Pathetic design! Worthless back support, rough velcro rubs baby's legs, too many straps!

The Bottom Line: Save your money and buy a Baby Bjorn! This Kelty may look more robust, but it can't hold a candle to the Bjorn in terms of ergonomics.

Review: Even though it cost less than a Baby Bjorn, this carrier was the biggest waste of money we encountered as new parents!

Forget all of the features Kelty is touting. The people that designed this obviously never actually tried carrying a...

Pros: Puts the weight on your hips, not back

Cons: pricey

The Bottom Line: The best infant front-pack I have seen or used.

Review: Our Kangaroo Pack made the difference between a good summer and frustration last year. When our first baby was born, we had a hand-me-down front pack (manufacturer's name mercifully lost in oblivion) which was absolute torture to wear for more than...

Pros: Lightweight, keeps baby close to mommy, keeps mommy's hands free to deal with siblings.

Cons: Bib is too small. Can be hard to put on alone. Instructions not detailed enough.

The Bottom Line: I would definitely buy this product again. It is comfortable for parent and baby and withstands a lot of use and abuse.

Review: I bought this carrier after my baby started to get wiggly in the NoJo Sling.

I did try some cheaper carriers, and being a large person they all seemed to tight and they dug into my shoulders.

This carrier distributes the weight...

Pros: comfortable and very stable

Cons: on the bulky side, awkward for naps

The Bottom Line: very safe and comfortable

Review: several months ago, when our daughter was still a newborn, i took our 100 lb chesapeake bay retriever for a walk w/ our daughter in the kangaroo. i met up with some girlfriends for coffee. we fastened my dogs leash to one of the chairs. the friend...

Pros: Sturdy and Light--FIT FIT FIT!!!

Cons: Can be complicated to adjust

The Bottom Line: If you're frustrated about poor fitting frame carriers, get this one! Short folks, rejoice!

Review: I am in love with this carrier! I'll start with a little backstory (pun fully intended): I feel very strongly that babies should be carried as much as possible. And I have a rather nasty hip injury from a car accident. Enter (finally!) the Base...

Pros: easy to use and put on

Cons: kid gets bigger and heavier:)

The Bottom Line: For everyone who loves to take care infants and go for walks, get it and find out how easy it is to use for yourself.

Review: This is too cool. I used this for both of my kids ( they are a bit older now...but I did use one )
I prefer this brand over the others for many reasons and the first being comfort. I found that this is much more comfortable than the other name...

Pros: ease of use; neat design features

Cons: the bib can be a lot larger, but you can easily make your own

Review: I purchased the Kelty Kangaroo carrier when Ewan was born. He was only 6lbs 4 oz, so we waited til he was a few weeks old and 2 pounds heavier.

This is the best baby purchase we have made. I personally HATE strollers as they are so hard to...

Pros: Distributes weight onto hips/waist

Cons: No sun/rain protection forward facing

Review: We purchased a second hand Kelty Kangaroo from eBay after our baby got too heavy for the Baby Bjorn. The trouble we were having was a lot of shoulder strain from his nearly 20 pounds basically hanging off our shoulders. The Kelty Kangaroo has a...

Pros: None.

Cons: Your aching neck back shoulders.

Review: Purchased online because of the Kelty name. Have had a Kelty backpack for 20 years now so felt this would be a safe bet.

Basic and HUGE problem: The waistbelt attaches to the frame via a strange all-in-one-connected arrangement; first...