I heard you can use this carrier with the straps criss-crossed in the back - is this true and if so how do you put it on (by yourself)?
2069420
Yes, you can cross the straps in a front carry. You can cross them, then loosen them up, slip it over your head, then put baby in, then tighten the straps back up. There is a great video of a mom demonstrating this on YouTube. Or, you can cross only one strap, slide baby in, then reach behind you and secure the other strap.
2069421
I've never tried to wear it that way, but theoretically I guess you could. The only reason I can think of for wanting to though is because it can sometimes be hard to snap the two straps together behind your back by yourself. Although, crossing the straps would give less room for the baby because it would have to pull the sides together across the front a little bit. I wouldn't recommend it.
697316
I have seen a universal type stroller thing that should work there are also backpack type bags for them! We just pulled out the straps and had my hubs backpack it through but if you plan to travel quite a bit it would be helpful to purchase something else! It's a VERY lightweight seat!!
1895712
We own the Baby Bjorn Carrier One and we love it. it is not made to carry a baby fcing outward on the back and I have never heard of any carrier that can do this.
69071
You could put in on yourself but it is not easy. It has several straps and it is confusing.
652783
We attached the carrier to siderails only. It sat on top of the two crossrails. We added two criss-crossed bungees across the top for additional support. It was very secure, madethe trip from Marco Island, FL to NJ without incident. Will use it again when we vacation in FL next Jan.
1795702
Yes you can but it is not as comfortable and tends to pull you forward. Since it opens up and extends outward it would be awkward and heavy wearing it in the front. When we hiked with her in it it was far more comfortable wearing it on our backs.
456691
I couldn't figure it out, so I just use without the straps! Let me know if you get an answer that would help us both.
1390642
Hello MLN,I prefer not to fold it and cover my back leather seats with it. But, I have folded it before. I grab the shade by the sides just above the darker material and criss cross it. One hand goes in my direction and the other hand away from my body. Hope this helps.
94553
I certainly would not use this for under the seat. However, what I do, is use the recommended Sherpa Delta pet carrier for under the seat then use the back pack for my own stuff in the over head. When I get to my destination I use the back pack as it was intended and take my dog ( clark ) every where. It gets alot of attention and most people are very interested in getting one for their own pets. This has to be one of my better investments as far as pet supplies go.
1093434
There are no belts or hooks to connectto the seat belt or narness. For its size you could probabyput it on a back seat and then tighten it around the cage. The harness part would cross over the front of the carrier however. It is a strudy carrier.
211002
I used it in same fashion with pull tight straps and was fine. But suggest you try different carrier both zippers broke before I even got it on car. Material was good but zippers were garbage. I don't recommend it
2242433
It is not really suited for use as a carrier in general. If the baby is in it, holding it by the handle without using another hand to brace it doesn't work well. It simply tips forward and back too much. It is nice for carrying it without the baby and for lifting it onto the stroller though.
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It has the backrest strap to put on the sissy bar and it also has two straps under the bag. You can use these under straps to clip on the solo rack but I believe it will be moving around too much without the backrest to keep it in place. It does have rings on the bottom though so you can try to use those. I have the backrest so I feel it is really seure. Overall great bag.Hope this helps.
2212435
yes you can you'll have to connect the two straps together on the back and pull them tight against each other
2196551
I put it on my right shoulder by myself, with no problem. For the left shoulder, you might have to fasten the strap that goes under your armpit before you put it on.
1300225
I have the same question. Can't seem to figure out the straps to get them to hold. Carrier just keeps coming lose and goes it's own direction. Reading below suggests a bungee cord........for what I paid for two of these you'd think it would work.
1235886
Yes, the straps are on the inside and you wrap it around the back to the front and then the inside. It would be more difficult if it were on the other side. I am still using it when I go outside for protection