The Straps? Hi folks, Those of you who already have this bag, how long are the straps? Are they long enough that mom or dad can put it on when the kiddo gets tired?
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I can put in on my back fairly easily, but I'm 5'4" 115 lbs. A beefy dad probably would not be very comfortable wearing it. I think he could get it on, but not so easily.
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I have only had this bag 5 months, it is completely coming apart. I'm not sure about the length of the strap. Do yourself a favor spend a little more and get a bag that lasts!
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They are not that long, but they have another one that comes w/a longer strap. Ask Amazon to find it for you. They also have one that can be out in & you can add on to it & it has a clasp & then you hook another clasp one to it & so on until its long enough for your need. Good luck!
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Each strap measures 24" long. I just tried carrying it on my shoulder and found that it is fine if the top of the bag is snugly closed. If the bag is full and open to its fullest extent on the top, carrying it over the shoulder would probably not be comfortable. The bag is not fabric - it is made of some kind of plastic - or "plastic polyester." I really like the design - and I got it for a probable one-time use for a convention I am going to. It has a heavy zipper in the top. I really like it for what I plan to use it for. I just read the other three comments - and found that one person's bag is still going strong over 6 months of use . . . that's great to know! Maybe I'll go to another convention! : ) Each strap measures 24" long. I just tried carrying it on my shoulder and found that it is fine if the top of the bag is snugly closed. If the bag is full and open to its fullest extent on the top, carrying it over the shoulder would probably not be comfortable. The bag is not fabric - it is made of some kind of plastic - or "plastic polyester." I really like the design - and I got it for a probable one-time use for a convention I am going to. It has a heavy zipper in the top. I really like it for what I plan to use it for. I just read the other three comments -... » Read More Each strap measures 24" long. I just tried carrying it on my shoulder and found that it is fine if the top of the bag is snugly closed. If the bag is full and open to its fullest extent on the top, carrying it over the shoulder would probably not be comfortable. The bag is not fabric - it is made of some kind of plastic - or "plastic polyester." I really like the design - and I got it for a probable one-time use for a convention I am going to. It has a heavy zipper in the top. I really like it for what I plan to use it for. I just read the other three comments - and found that one person's bag is still going strong over 6 months of use . . . that's great to know! Maybe I'll go to another convention! : ) « Show Less
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My little one is 5 months and approx. 22 lbs; he is now outgrowing it. The straps are fully extended extremely snug around his pelvis/stomach. It has been a great swing, I will miss using it.
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I say yes the straps are ajustable I just tested it on my kid who is right at the same size and weight as you
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Hi, there.This is not only for kids but for all people cuz the strap is adjustable.:)
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Yes, there are long straps and short straps. Im not sure how much weight they could carry, since the most I want to carry is about 50 pounds. I could carry all the groceries for a family of four for one week, including milk, meat, bread, produce, etc., in just one bag.
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Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she gets fussy or wants to nurse. Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she... » Read More Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she gets fussy or wants to nurse. « Show Less
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My son is almost 4 years old, about 37#, and I wear him in this {back carry}. Highly suggest making sure there is something between your skin and the straps, just a t-shirt, because the straps can get a bit diggy on your skin.
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I put a burp cloth down under my son so it would be soft and cover the strap. It is not recommended to put your baby in it without using straps. I will also for safety reasons not say to use it without straps. I did however use it with my son and he was swaddled and not strapped. I never left him in it and he was so little he was not rolling around or reaching. Hope this is helpful! Oh p.s. The vibrate feature was a huge lifesaver. This really was one of the few things I took with us everywhere.
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My opinion is the neck strap is too thin to be comfortable, but wouldn't technically *hurt.* A sensitive child might be bothered. Our strap broke within a week of purchase, so I sewed a new one using orange "jumbo rick rack" from my local sewing shop. I used the original strap to create small 1" loops in the holes, and then connected the wider DIY strap to those small loops. My son will wear these around the house for hours on end.
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The straps on the item are pretty long and can be adjusted from very small (I guess a 5 year old?) to pretty large. I am not a lightweight woman and I am able to use it without a problem. Hope this helps.
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I think the bag is in-between. It is not as confining as a mummy bag and I found plenty of room to move around. I am 5'4" and 120lbs. I was pleasantly surpriseed it was not the traditional mummy bag but thinner than he straight bag. It is also amazingly small when stuffed in the sack - I thought it was for a kid until I opened it - it's full size! I traveled around central Africa and the 3 season part is also accurate.
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Yes. It is difficult if you loosen and tighten each time. To get around that, I don't loosen the straps when I take my child out so I don't have to tighten them each time - the clothing your child is wearing shouldn't affect the strap length much if at all (if the clothing is so bulky you have to loosen the straps, it may create too much give in the event of an accident). Now, I do periodically have to loosen the straps a tiny bit as she grows if it gets just too hard to fasten. But, for me that's easier than ranging that adjustment each time.
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This is probably not the best quality but good product for the price....wheels are good, it does look stylish, assembly is easy, we only use it as a bike trailer and it does not feel like I am even pulling any extra weight. HOWEVER, we have a issue with the straps.....my son is 15mo old average height BUT he seems to slide down in the seat (even though we tighten the belt around his waist)...and when this happens the shoulder straps end up on the sides of his face. We have placed a pillow under his bottom to give him more height but this still doesn't help bc he eventually slides down.....the straps needed to be adjustable for various heights/ages and they are not...my husband is going to see if we can somehow use something else for the shoulder straps....anyone else have this issue....if so,.....any suggestions?
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Unfortunately it is not working for us. We bought the smallest one but she can get it off. I shortened the straps and still gets it off.