Chicco Smart Support Baby Backpack Carrier

There are three different straps, the shoulder straps, chest straps as well as the wide waist strap for maximizing the use of lower hip strength. The shoulder straps are fully adjustable for good fit and the height of the chest strap is also adjustable for people with different heights or torso length.

The Smart Support Backpack also comes with a large retractable sunshield canopy and a see-through rain shield that zips onto the sun shield. The weather canopy is fairly large and provides a well rounded cover around the baby. It is very useful for sheltering babies against winds aside from sun and rain. While the canopy is generously sized, it stays well behind the backpack carrier without getting in the way of using the carrier.

The baby backpack carrier also comes with a mobile phone holder and a standard carry-all belt bag; both of which can be attached to the backpack frame. The additional bags are not exceeding bulky but are very convenience to have. The mobile phone holder especially, is very useful since you do not have to reach into your bag or pocket (just pull it out from the holder on your backpack) when you want to check on your messages or make a call.

For easy putting on and taking off of the baby backpack carrier, the Smart Support Backpack also comes with a kickstand with the kickstand lock on its back leg. However, the lock is located near the shoulder blade when carrying, making it difficult to reach out to unlock the kickstand when you want to put the backpack carrier down.

The main complaint from users is often the lack of leg space for the baby. Due to the compact design of the backpack carrier, the baby's legs can only go onto both sides of the user's waist. If the baby is small, his/her legs may not be long enough to go round your waist and end up resting uncomfortably against the frame. In another situation, the user may be fairly big such that his/her waist is almost impossible for the baby to go around.

Other than the issue with baby leg space, the Smart Support Backpack from Chicco is a versatile baby backpack carrier that works well for most people. It is durable and light weight, with minimal extra accessories (which adds on to weight) and its fabric can be washed in cold water for easy care and maintenance. 

Chicco baby backpack carriers have simple designs to provide for ease of use and comfort. If you are looking for a convenience baby backpack carrier that is value for money, Chicco carriers are a good buy. But if you want your carrier to be more than a carrier for your baby, but a backpack all in itself, Chicco is probably not for you.