Chicco Smart Support Backpack Blue Sky

by Chicco

Product Features

• Height adjustable seat for a customized ride
• Energy-absorbing lumbar padding in breathable mesh
• Lightweight aluminum frame weighs only 7 lbs
• Water-resistant canopy with sun visor and zip-off rain cover protect from the weather
• Kickstand for stabilized loading/unloading

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 18.9 x 30.7 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001XLS84
• UPC: 049796601534
• Item model number: 4069503590070
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,331 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For Longer-Lasting Adventures! Designed in Italy, the SmartSupport Backpack has a height adjustable seat to give your child the perfect ride. The energy-absorbing lumbar padding and padded straps in breathable mesh ease strain and keep you cool. The frame is made of lightweight, sturdy aluminum so it's easy to go everywhere with baby. The canopy is water-resistant and a sun visor and zip-off rain cover with ventilation holes protect from the weather. Loading and unloading is stabilized with a kickstand. A fanny pack and cell phone case help you carry everything you need while out and about. The fabric can be spot washed in cold water for ease of care and maintenance.

Product Description

Designed in Italy, the Smart Support Backpack has a height adjustable seat pad to give your child just the right ride. The energy absorbing lumbar padding helps reduce strain on parents' shoulders and back. The frame is made of lightweight yet sturdy aluminum, so it's easy to go everywhere with baby. The canopy is water-resistant and has a sun visor and zip-off rain cover with ventilation holes. A fanny pack and cell phone case are included. The fabric can be sport washed in cold water for ease of care and maintenance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

143 of 146 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pros/Cons from a 5'5" 130lb mom with a 2 year old, June 30, 2007

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C L Young "crabbiappl" (chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicco Smart Support Backpack Blue Sky (Baby Product)

First, my now 27 mo old son has loved this pack since he was 7 mos old!

Pros:

(a) price,

(b) lightweight,

(c) sunshade/rainshield is generously sized without getting in the way ... it creates a very effective barrier to winter winds and precipitation

(d) stable when loading your kid,

(e) minimal extra backpack storage, which I think is deadweight,

(f) lots of webbing to clip accessories on or carry a jacket by pushing through a loop,

(g) fits my 6'0" 175lb husband very easily!

Cons:

(a) designed for a longer torso than I have (15.5" back waist to neck) and there's no way to get a snug back fit from shoulder pads to lumbar support,

(b) there is only 1 chest strap position and I'd like it to be 2" higher,

(c) kick stand lock is located on the back leg, approximately 1" below my right shoulder blade (makes it awkward to lock/unlock the kick stand by myself),

(d) the label on the pack says child weight limit is 33lbs while the item is described as going to 40lbs,

(e) there's no place for your kid to put his feet if he's big enough that his legs dangle.

How I use it: when I dont want a stroller - walking the dog, walking about town on errands in the snow (urban living), riding the bus or subway, wearing it on extended playground/zoo visits in case my son gets tired at the end.

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I bought it!, April 2, 2007

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Yvonne M. Jones "beyond normal" (Salinas, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicco Smart Support Backpack Blue Sky (Baby Product)

I'm a mother of a 21-month-old. I just got a puppy and was having a hard time managing the stroller AND the leash on our walks. This backpack is perfect. It fits me well and my daughter loves it. She asks to stay in it when we're done! I was worried about that because she never liked any of the baby carriers I've tried before when she was younger. You do have to toughen up your shoulders (by taking shorter walks at first) before going on any long hikes, of course. I don't understand the chest problem on one of the other reviews, because the chest strap is adjustable, long, and sits just below the shoulders, avoiding the "busty" area very well. However, it does come out of the box at the shortest setting, so you have to loosen it to fit your frame. The question of being able to "close" the frame with the child in it doesn't seem to be an issue on mine. The stand part folds up easily under the child once the child is on your back. You do need long enough arms to grab it behind you, though. It makes no difference to you or the child if you leave the frame in the open position during your walk, but if you're in tight quarters, you'll want to close it. I did make the mistake of trying to put Aeryn's (my daughter's) feet behind me in the frame at first, which made her knees rest uncomfortably on the frame. The legs are supposed to go naturally forward toward either side of your waist. (The picture on the box helped me figure that out.) It is for kids from 6 months up to 36 months, and comes with a clear rain shield that easily zips onto the retractable sun shield. The rain shield is also helpful in windy conditions- my daughter thinks it's cool and leans over to fog it with her breath. It's not easy to do with a six-month-old puppy jumping around on you, but I've even managed to get into the straps and stand up from the floor with Aeryn in the pack (I'm reasonably fit, and she's just under 30 pounds). This thing is rugged, comfortable, good-looking, and has "be prepared" features like a cellphone holder and a matching fanny pack (that can be carried on the frame, if you'd rather).

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Backpack-Great Price, March 18, 2005

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Wyethia (Morgan Hill, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicco Smart Support Backpack Blue Sky (Baby Product)

I am a six foot tall women with large size ribs and medium chest and this backpack fits me very well. As I am large and this pack fits me, I would think this would ajust to a small person well. I especially like all the padding on the surface that meets your back. I hike hills up to two hours with my seven month old (19 lbs) in the pack without problems. The built in shade cover is great as you dont have to put it on and off as needed. The pack is very comfortable for both of us. The interior of the pack also adjusts for the baby size and as mine grows taller, I can drop him lower in the pack. I looked at many other more expensive packs as I thought they would be better fitted out, but this pack has all the features I wanted for a lower price. I highly recommend this pack.