Evenflo Snugli Front & Back Pack Carrier

by Evenflo

Product Features

• New dual side entry buckles with one handed design makes it easy to get baby in and out
• Three carrying positions – Face-in, Face-out and Backpack
• Seat height adjustment provides 2 fixed positions making it easier for parent to adjust seat to fit baby best

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.2 x 3.9 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 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.
• ASIN: B0002XO5LK
• UPC: 032884136322
• Item model number: 761408
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,448 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Reviews

This Snugli baby carrier features several carrying positions, because everyone likes to have options. Whether facing in or out, in the front or back, this carrier is designed for the comfort of both baby and grownup. Two features worth mentioning: convenient side-entry buckles make getting baby in and out easier, while the foam seating makes baby (weighing between 7 and 25 lbs.) more comfortable. Other details include airy mesh body supports for comfort and coolness and everything is machine washable. --Diane Beall

Product Description

No matter how they like to ride you can tote your tot in comfort and style with the Evenflo Front and Back Carrier. Baby can ride comfortably 3 different ways: on back facing forward, in front facing forward or in front facing backward. A dual side entry buckle makes loading and unloading your precious cargo easy. The padded backrest and head support and seat height adjustment make Baby's ride comfortable. Bring necessities in the removable storage pocket. For babies from 7–26 lbs. Fabric is cotton/polyester blend. Foam padding and plastic buckles. Wipe clean with damp cloth. Made in USA. 12Hx10Wx3-3/4D".

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Customer Reviews

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194 of 198 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, comfy carrier!, February 23, 2005

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Vstyle (Cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Front & Back Pack Carrier (Baby Product)

This product is a life saver. Our newborn daughter loves to be carried and within minutes of placing her in this carrier (and walking around) she falls right to sleep. Once you take a few minutes to become familiar with this product (as with any product) and adjust it to fit comfortably, this carrier becomes as easy to put on as slipping it over your head, placing baby in it and buckling the straps. Granted there are quite a few straps to deal with, but once a few are adjusted for fit, you won't even need to deal with them after the first time.
As seen in the pictures there are 4 buckles in the back. 2 that are below each arm and one in the back just below the shoulder blades. These are the ones you won't have to touch after you adjust them to fit properly. Just leave them alone and slip the whole carrier over your head with your arms through the buckles and it's resting on your shoulders. The 4th strap is the waist strap which you DO have to snap on and off whenever you use it. I especially like this strap because it makes the whole carrier more comfortable to use and less strain on the back.

Nows the tricky part. Once all the straps are on, you will need to remove the front part to put baby in. This has 2 adjustable leg hole sizes as well. There are 2 buckles and 2 slide/lock clasps to deal with. So once you place baby in the carrier (while you're sitting down) lift the baby to your chest and then slide the clasps into place and strap the 2 buckles above your shoulders and your done! The Clasps have a little lip that you pull towards you and slide up to release. The weight of the baby pulls the lip away from you which locks the clasps in place. It can be a little tight and tricky to hold the baby and put the clasps in, but it's not a big deal.

The only thing I noticed in comparison to an old soft carrier that I had is that with my old carrier you can remove the carrier with baby still in it and lay baby down while she's still sleeping. With this one it does require you to remove baby in order to take the carrier off which can be a little disturbing to a sleeping baby so sometimes my newborn wakes up when I try to put her down to sleep.
This is by far one of the better carriers for the price! I hope this helps!

80 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars don't waste money on more expensive carriers, March 5, 2005

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Jessica M. Pepe "Jessica R." (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Front & Back Pack Carrier (Baby Product)

This one works great. Easy on and off. Comfortable. No need to spend $100- this is a great carrier.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There are better ways to carry your baby, April 12, 2005

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Marni M (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Front & Back Pack Carrier (Baby Product)

This carrier is fine when compared to other similar (more expensive carriers such as baby Bjorn). I used this one with my first child and it was fine until the baby got to about 15 pounds. Then it made my back hurt terribly. With baby #2, I found that there are much better ways to carry my baby.

I now use a wrap (such as Moby or Ellaroo) almost exclusively. The wrap is so much more comfortable (both for me and baby). I can carry my baby on my front, vertically or horizontally as well as on my back. I can carry my 2 year old (30 pounds) on my front, back, or hip. The Moby is my absolute favorite for carrying an infant. I prefer a woven wrap such as the Ellaroo or Gypsy Mama Gauze wrap for a heavier/older child as well as for back carries. (They are also great for a baby, just not as "cuddly" as the Moby).

After a wrap, my second choice would be a Mei Tai (Asian Carrier) such as Scahi, Kozy, or Angelpack. These are a bit simpler to use and can also be used with infants as well as older children.

Also, I've read reports that "hanging by the crotch" may not be good for baby's developing spine. With a wrap the baby can be positioned so that their back is better supported