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Flying Falcon – Flying Falcon

by Crap4MyKid on April 18, 2012

What They Say:
The FALCON Car Seat Carrier is designed for parents on the go. It eliminates packing, unpacking, and assembling a baby stroller for those trips to the store. The FALCON Car Seat Carrier allows easy entry into and out of the user’s vehicle. No more bruised legs or sore arms from dangling the car seat by your side. This hands-free infant car seat carrier keeps baby close and secure while shopping, going to restaurants, feeding or using your cell phone. Created by parents for parents. 

What Crap4MyKid.com thinks:
Pros:
The Flying Falcon stays attached to the car seat, as opposed to having to take it off and put it back on each time you want to use it.  It does not prevent you from putting the car seat in the car.  The strap does not block the seat latches.   The self-adhesive Velcro that is supplied with the Falcon is very strong, which allows for a secure attachment to you car seat.  It is extremely durable and according to the Flying Falcon website, has passed many lab tests for safety.  I have been using the Flying Falcon to carry Ellie around and she seems to really enjoy being so close to me and facing me while being schlepped around.
Cons:
The strap should be a bit longer to accommodate bigger people, namely me. Because of the length, the strap tends to dig into your neck and shoulder.   This may not be an issue for a smaller person.  Supposedly, the manufacturer is starting to produce the strap longer.   Not conducive to carrying for long periods of time.
Overall:
We think the Flying Falcon is a great product for the right person.  If you do a lot of errands that don’t take a lot of time and don’t want to drag out the stroller every time you get out of the car, the Flying Falcon is your solution.  The strap, although padded does put a lot of pressure on your neck and will be even worse the bigger you child gets.  You definitely feel it later.  That being said, the fact that your kid is facing you while being carried, as well as being nice and close to you is great.  One thing I think the manufacturer of the Flying Falcon should consider is the addition of some sort of padding option for your hip.  Often time, the car seat digs into your hip while carrying it around.  If you shift the car seat so it is resting on your front, it is much more comfortable.

We consider the Flying Falcon to be “Pretty Good CRAP”.

Crap4MyKid.com Rating: 3.5 Dirty Diapers

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KELTY – F3.0 Backpack/Child Carrier

by Crap4MyKid on April 17, 2012

What does KELTY say:This top-of-the-line trail-based carrier has a unique five-point, adjustable child’s harness for your child and auto-deploy kickstand. With a unique molded back panel, and numerous convenient extras such as Kelty’s Sun Hood and changing pad, this deluxe carrier exceeds all expectations.Safety Features:
• Auto-deploy kickstand
• Five-point, adjustable child’s harness
• No-pinch Hinges

Carrier Features:
• Sun Hood included
• Changing Pad included
• Under-seat storage
• Padded adjustable-height child’s seat
• Toy loops
• Carry/lift handles
• 50-pound weight limit
• Removable, washable cockpit pad
• Lightweight aluminum frame
• Organizer pocket

Suspension Features:
• Sliding waistbelt torso-length adjustment
• Laminated, padded and contoured waistbelt
• Laminated curved, padded shoulder straps
• Laminated, padded backpanel
• Waist belt storage pockets
• Load-lifter straps
• Sternum strap
• Scherer Cinch waistbelt system

What does Crap4MyKid.com think:
Pros: Extremely comfortable for baby and parent.  Airy.  Easy to put child in the seat.
Cons: Bulky when storing.
Overall Impression:
This carrier is AWESOME!!  We have used and reviewed a handful of baby carriers and this is by far the best we have seen for carrying a child for a long time.  Right out of the box it was extremely easy to use.  Many of the carriers that people use for their baby or child are a bit complicated to learn to use.  So much so that they come with a DVD to teach you.  This isn’t the case with the F3.0 by KELTY.

The KELTY F3.0 is a great quality backpack with the child carrier incorporated.  The pockets are very spacious.  So much so that we were able to empty Ellie’s whole diaper bag and put all contents comfortably within the F3.0.  We cloth diaper, which takes up a lot more room and we had no problem fitting everything we needed.  The area that the child sits is quite spacious and has the 5 point harness, which adds to the safety.  The material is very airy, preventing the adult’s back from getting too sweaty.  I carried Ellie around for over an hour and stayed relatively dry for the warm weather.

The adjustable waist and shoulder straps also make the F3.0 very comfortable.
Our favorite feature of the KELTY F3.0 was the Auto-deploy Kickstand.  This feature allows the carrier to stand upright making for easy “In and Out” child placement.  You can also use it as your child’s seat at snack time.  Other backpack carriers we have reviewed, although we did like them, didn’t have this feature.  They were more difficult to put Ellie in without a second person.

The KELTY F3.0 also has a greater weight capacity than most carriers.  Where most have a top weight of 35 pounds, the F3.0 hods up to 50.  That being said, I would never carry my kid when they hit 35 pounds.  Never mind 50.

There is however a negative to the KELTY F3.0. Because of the rugged build of the carrier, along with the kickstand, the F3.0 is quite large and takes up a lot of space when storing. Especially, in the car.  We have a minivan and the F3.0 took up a large chunk of the back area.  So much room in fact, that we were not able to bring Ellie’s stroller.  Although, this is a negative, we still feel the KELTY F3.0 is the best we have used thus far.  At least for our needs.  We feel that the benefits of the KELTY F3.0 far outweigh this one negative.

If you are in the market for a fantastic child carrier that you won’t mind using for long stretches of time, that is comfortable for both parent and child and can hold all your kid’s stuff, then the KELTY F3.0 is perfect.

Crap4MyKid.com thinks the KELTY F3.0 is AWESOME CRAP!!

Crap4MyKid.com rating: 5 Dirty Diapers

 

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Diaper Champ – $34.99

March 16, 2012

What They Say: The Diaper Champ Deluxe is the odorless and easy way to dispose of diapers. A simple one button press opens the lid for disposing of diapers or changing the bag. The large capacity holds up to 30 diapers. System accepts both Diaper Champ refills for maximum odor control or any 13 gallon [...]

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Dee Dee the Dragon – Lamaze

March 16, 2012

What does Lamaze say? Baby will have a roaring good time with Dee Dee the Dragon. She’s full of developmental features that capture baby’s imagination and stimulate the senses. From her crinkle wings to her rattle and mirror tail, baby will find lots of fun with Dee Dee. And her colorful ribbon and soft, textured [...]

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Clutch Ball – Crafty Baby

March 12, 2012

What does Crafty Baby say: Clutch Ball Our original design clutch ball is great for children ages 4 months and up. 7″ in diameter and divided into 4 sections for easy gripping, this ball is a soft and durable toy. Light jingle bells are hidden inside. Safe for eating, grabbing, throwing at siblings and furniture, [...]

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Butterfly 2 Baby Carrier – Beco – $140

March 12, 2012

What does Beco say: PRODUCT FEATURES newborn to toddler (7-45 lbs/3.5 – 20 kg) front and back carry easy On and OFF features high quality tested materials machine washable DVD instructions included made in USA and China PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS body 13″ wide x 16″ tall shoulder straps 23″ (can be adjusted up to 22″ LONGER [...]

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Bottom Bumpers Cloth Diaper – Bottom Bumpers

March 10, 2012

What does Bottom Bumpers say: Made with Durable 2mil Quality Knit Outer and lined in Certified Organic Cotton. Our soakers are 4 layers Organic Cotton and topped with Bamboo Velour. So that is a total of 6 layers of absorbency!! Front Hook and Loop Diapers allow for quick diaper changes! Easy for babysitters, grandparents, and [...]

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Bottle Freaker – Bottlefreaker.com – $8.00

March 10, 2012

What does Bottlefreaker.com say: LACED WITH SPANDEX, this little Freaker has the ability to stretch and conform to any beverage container!! While insulating the BEVERAGE and keeping your hands WARM and DRY. Bottle Freakers fit all of these – Nalgene, Canteen, Coffee cup, Beer bottle,Wine glass, Water bottle, Baby bottle, Arm, Leg, Foot, Wine bottle, [...]

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BBIB – Made by OOTS – Retail $18

March 10, 2012

What does Made by Oots say: What is a bbib? It’s much more than a bib, it’s a bib with sleeves! A simple concept, but tremendously practical. And beautifully designed to boot. Regular bibs don’t protect baby’s clothes as they should. Especially once baby starts feeding herself, you really need the protection of a bbib! [...]

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Baby Trend Playard – Mojito

March 6, 2012

Pros: The changing table is fantastic! We use this as our downstairs changing area because schlepping a poopy baby upstairs to change her every time she needs to be changed is a pain.  The organizer in the front is great for storing diapers, wipes, and any other crap that we seem to stick in there.  [...]

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