Cool Mother’s Day Gift for 2013

Through all the caring and nurturing, the unconditional love, good advice and bailing us out of jams, sometimes we forget to look at our parents as actual people. Especially Mom. Without her, there’s no us. So in honor of Mother’s Day, ConsumerAffairs, a consumer product advocacy organization, has included the Piggyback Rider as a cool Mother’s Day gift for 2013. Check it out here.

Cool Mother’s Day Gift for 2013

This next item isn’t really a gadget, but it’s pretty cool just the same.

It’s called the Piggyback Rider Standing Child Carrier Backpack and it costs between $89.99 and $149.99 on the company’s website, depending on which kind you choose and what accessories you’ll add.

In short, the Piggyback Rider standing child carrier is for kids up to 60 pounds, who are too big to fit into those flimsy front carriers.

The concept of having carriers for bigger children isn’t new, but the makers of this particular brand say it’s lightweight and was designed to distribute the child’s weight to one’s core, so parents can walk erect and be comfortable along with the child.

The carrier has safety handles for the child too, so they can grab on and feel secure. For some using the Piggyback rider might be preferable compared to lugging around a cumbersome stroller or taking the child by the hand and forcing her to keep up with you.

Is it safe?

According to our research, yes, although it might not be recommended for people with back pains or certain back issues.

Here’s what a mommy blogger “Jenna” had to say about it on her site.

“Having the chance to test and review the Piggyback Rider, I would definitely recommend families with children ages 2½+ to check it out,” she wrote. “It’s extremely well-made and best of all, the high quality material and integrated safety features make it very safe and enjoyable for both parent and child.”

From ConsumerAffairs.com

Piggyback Rider is a Cool Mother’s Day Gift for 2013