How big is the waist & chest belt for the parent? Both my husband & I are over 200lbs. Looking to go hiking in a few weeks with our 18mo.
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the waist belt is huge. not sure about the chest belt, since I do not use it for my 18mo baby...
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Hi there There is plenty of room. I was concerned too as my daughter is 6' and 198 and it works well for her. She said it was very comfortable Hope this helps
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Am a mom of 2 beautiesand I do zumba in the comfort of my home along with a 10 km walk. I use a sweat waist belt made by Danskin. I have lost most of the belly.
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I put my 35-38 pound 4 year old in it on my back, and it was great!! You can wear it three ways so you can use it whichever way you and your son like best!! He will not outgrow it for a long time! Awesome carrier!
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I don't have a measurement, but my husband is quite a bit larger than me and a larger build - closer to 190lbs and only 5'9. He can wear a jacket or hoodie and still wear our toddler when he was in the 30lb range. This is compared to my 5'5 and 105lb frame - significant size difference, and there was still slack on my husband with the straps.
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Hi...Sorry for delay. You know I laughed when I read this question because I'm crazy and never actually tried it on without the weights in it. Anyhoo I just took it hiking a few weeks ago and it's super comfortable and easy to put on and take off. Best wishes!
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My son still uses it but he is failure to thrive so is still pretty small for 18 months. 18 lbs. And he is 25 inches long and still fits comfortable Hope this helps.
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I would say the size you are now... I believe that is what I ordered and while it became more snug as the pregnancy progressed, it truly supported the back and the belly. The belt itself, is sizable to accommodate late pregnancy growth.
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I took my daughter hiking a few times wearing her on my back. I can do it but my wife cannot. You also need a second person to help you get the child in and out
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How tall is your husband?I suggest you go for small because it fit me well. I'm 32inch waist and 170cm height. Hopefully it would be helpful for you. Have a nice day
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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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My son is about 18 pounds, and I find it uncomfortable to carry him in a hip carry. You might check to see if you have a local baby-wearing group - mine lets you try different carriers at meetings [I know he's not a baby, but I'm sure most groups would be open to your needs :-)]. Then you can choose to buy or borrow (small yearly fee) from the group :-)
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I have bought this backpack as a gift for a woman who weighs 260 pounds, and she seems to be doing fine with it. I ahve walked with her to many photo site and she has not struggled with it, and she has never said it's uncomfortable. Having said that, everyone's body build is unique and there is no real way to determine if their arms and back will be comfortable. If you know someone else who could also be gifted the backpack if your mother-in-law doesn't like it, I would say it is worth the risk.
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I'm 5'7" and my husband is 6'. We've had no problem with getting our son out and he's heavy. We love it so much we bought it for grandmother to use at her house. She has no complaints bending over - our son is 21 months and 30lbs now...no issues.
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I don't know the exact size, but I have a 38 inch waist and while wearing the pack, I can buckle the belt snuggly with about 2-3 inches to spare. The pack is great for a durable survival type bag but a little heavy for long multi day hikes. The belt serves its purpose, but the padding on it isn't all that great. Bottom line, if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to hike the Appalachian trail like I was, spend the extra money on a commercial pack. If you are looking for a bug out bag (what I'm using mine for) then it is probably the best one on the market.
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We just put the top strap attached to the back pack w/o using the belt. The belt is about 48 inches at most, so I don't think it would fit around a hefty guy.
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Hey. That's a little hard for me to say. I have found though that the belt is quit adjustable up to several inches as you can see the belt notches. As long as you don't get something way to small or entirely too huge, you should be fine. I think many people in the 36-42 inch waist are about an XL. I hope this helps. Good belt for the price.
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It's not so much a matter of age as it is of child size. My four year old grandson stuffs all his plastic toy tools in all the pockets. He's taller then most his age but is slim. I've adjusted the belt as tight as I can make it and it's still a little large. Also the plastic buckle, similar to those on adult backpacks, seems to me to present a risk of pinched little fingers for a younger child. It hasn't occurred with our little guy.