If you're searching for a backpack carrier that looks as powerful as it performs, then the Chicco Smart Support Backpack Carrier may just fit the bill.

With a sleek--and admittedly chic--fabric combination, this is one backpack carrier we wouldn't hesitate to wear to nearly any event. More importantly, however, is how a baby will respond to this carrier. Is it comfortable?

Our tiny tester seems to think so. Once placed within the cushioned seat, we heard nary a protest during our jaunt about town. The padded shoulder straps and adjustable padded waistband even made us confident enough to take a hike. Despite a 45-minute journey over varied terrain, we came out none the worse for wear--no aching back, no sore contact points, and best of all, no cranky baby.

During the hike, we came to appreciate the backpack carrier's generous canopy and its ability to offer a baby some protection from sun and wind. We also like the ability to remove the plastic rain cover that zips to the back of the canopy. The Chicco Smart Support Backpack Carrier weighs in at just 7 pounds, about average when compared with others in its class.

Plus, it can accommodate children from just 6 months of age to 40 pounds, making it a semi-permanent fixture in our family's repertoire of baby gear. At a price that seems just a bit lower than similar models, the Chicco Smart Support Backpack Carrier seems to have it all at a great price.

Warranty
1 year