As a family who loves to travel with young children, I am always on the lookout for the next big thing that can make exploring with kiddos easier. That next big thing is the Snazzy Baby Deluxe 3 in 1 Combo Carrier that is a baby and toddler carrier, a convertible dining seat and safety restraint for your little one all in one, making it essential for days out. I'm all about gear that grows with your child and gives you more time to enjoy each product before you hand it down, but even better is when I can find something like the Snazzy Baby Combo Carrier that has multiple uses and lasts for years.
In our case with two children spaced two years apart, we are constantly running into having to bring two of everything so that I can have a separate one to fit them both, so one of my favorite things is when I find products that I can use for both of my children. With the Combo carrier, it has a large age range so you can use it from 4+ months {when your baby has good head control} and up to age 3+ {or up to 37lbs}, a range that just so happens to fit both of my children nicely.
This means that I can bring one carrier instead of two, can leave the portable high chair behind, nix the separate shopping cart cover, and only have to keep track of one piece of baby and toddler gear. Fabulous! But, what’s really great is that the Snazzy Baby Deluxe 3 in 1 Combo Carrier is small and lightweight {under 16 oz} so you can easily throw it in your diaper bag, backpack, or even in the stroller basket and be ready no matter where you roam.
In terms of baby carriers, the Snazzy Baby Carrier stands out in a variety of ways. The first is that it is a side carrier, which makes it ideal for larger children who ride more comfortably on your hip, as well as situations when you must be able to see your feet when babywearing {for example, hiking or walking up stairs}. The carrier also allows for inward and outward facing positions, which is great because different kids prefer to ride in different positions and it’s nice to be able to accommodate either option on the fly.
While I have wanted a hip carrier for quite some time, what has always stopped me was the fact that I was worried about a huge amount of weight resting on one shoulder alone. The smart people behind the Snazzy Baby Combo Carrier understood that a carrier is not going to be used if it’s uncomfortable for us parents, so they made a great gel based shoulder strap which helps cushion and protect our shoulders. This is great because it helps minimize the weight on the single shoulder strap and keep it from digging in like others I have tried.
The fabric of the carrier is also unique in that it is easy to wipe and clean as well as being resistant to chlorine and salt water, which means that you can wear it anywhere, including the beach and pool. If it’s hot enough for you to be jumping in the water, you will be happy to know that the carrier has a nice breathable inside liner that is against your little one and doesn’t cover a huge amount of your torso, which means it doesn’t add extra warmth where you don’t want it. However, if it does get chilly, you will love that the Snazzy Baby Carrier comes with a free pair of My Baby Leg Warmers that you can easily put on your baby’s legs or arms and add some flair to baby at the same time.
In addition to being incredibly versatile, easy to pack, and great for multiple sizes and ages of kids, the Snazzy Baby Deluxe Carrier is also incredibly easy to use. It has great color-coded buckles and sewn-in instructions to make switching between functions fast and convenient, as well as letting you leave the manual {and DVD} at home.
The hardest part for us in converting from carrier to travel seat was finding the extra strap that was tucked away in the hidden front pocket of the carrier. The funny part was that we knew could feel the strap was inside the carrier, but couldn’t find the pocket opening that held the extra strap, which was cleverly concealed underneath the front organizer. It was only after we lifted up the velcro flap to reveal the handy internal pockets that we saw that there was also a hidden pocket in the seam that neither of us had noticed before. Once we found it, we both agreed this would be a great secret pocket for traveling to hold id, extra cash, and room keys so it would be completely accessible but not obvious to thieves and not something you would ever lose.
In fact, I am incredibly excited to take the Snazzy Baby Carrier on the road with us, as I think it is the ideal carrier for traveling. It is easy to pack, is versatile enough to take the place of numerous other travel pieces, and can be used for both kids. Since we rarely bring a stroller with us when we are doing serious travel, having a good carrier that can make us more portable is a huge necessity, and the Snazzy Baby is going to be the first one we grab from now on.
If you have a little one who likes to travel and explore with you, you will love Snazzy Baby’s full line of baby safety products that make it easy to pick up and go with your kiddos. From protective gear to travel accessories, they are a great place to start when you are ready to get out with little ones.
Price: $79.99 for the 3-in-1 Combo Carrier
Find out more at http://www.snazzybaby.us/
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