Child Carrier Comparison

Not all kid carriers are built the same. Some child carriers and backpacks are framed and only apply to children within a certain age or weight range. While the child backpack carrier may be influenced by personal preference, parents are often thinking about what is best for their child both immediately and as they grow in the future.

As a parent, you want to carry your child in a way that nurtures your connection with them. Comfort between parent and child is of absolute importance and it makes a difference when traveling into crowds, hiking, or exploring the outdoors. Few child and toddler backpacks give both the parent and their little one free range of motion with their arms to experience the outdoors and have access to must-have items such as water bottles, or snacks.

Compare the Piggyback Rider® to leading child-carrying options from brands like Ergo, Baby Bjorn and more and and you will find the major differences between the leading kid carriers. Feel free to share it to help educate other young parents! If you have any questions about this child carrier backpack comparison chart, contact Piggyback Rider® online or by phone at 301-541-3744.

	Piggyback Rider®	Back Ride	Shoulder Ride	Framed Carrier	Stroller	Ergo®Carrier	Baby Björn®
PRICING	Starting at $90.00	Back Pain	Shoulder/Back Pain	$190	$99-950	$99-145	$99-140
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Child's Age	2-4 yrs	2-5 yrs	2-5 yrs	1-2yrs	1-24 mths	2-24 mths	1-24 mths
Product Lifespan	4+ years	N/A	N/A	2 years	3 years	2 years	1 year
Product Weight	2.3 lbs	N/A	N/A	8 lbs	30 lbs+	1.5 lbs	1.5 lbs
PARENT/CHILD CONVENIENCES
Bond with Parent	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Ease in Crowds	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Mediocre	Poor	Excellent	Excellent
Trunk Space Occupied	Beach Towel	None	None	3560 cu in	7680 cu in	Beach Towel	Beach Towel
Travel Convenience	Excellent	Good	Good	Mediocre	Poor	Excellent	Good
Easy on/Easy off	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Hands Free	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes