Backpack Stroller
So you’re thinking about travelling — the open road, the wind in your hair, the sound of the trains as they pull out of the station… almost makes you want to leave right now. But, in a moment of inspired marital bliss you decided it was high time you had a child, and now you are left wondering how you can still manage to find an adventure with the baby in tow. Who knew that having a child would mean giving up all hope for a personal life!
But, there is hope. Many parents these days are finding that they can still find a way to keep up their international lifestyle without the guilt, worry and trouble of finding someone reliable to babysit. With a backpack stroller, the life of the traveling parent has become a degree easier. Foldable, lightweight and sturdy, the backpack stroller is a way for new parents to carry both the child on their back in times of adventure, and push along in times of leisure, without having to pack numerous bulky and difficult items in their luggage. Generally weighing around 10 to 15 pounds, the backpack stroller can be taken as carry-on onto a plane, and by being a wearable accessory, can be taken anywhere the parents are willing to go.
There are a wide variety of baby strollers on the market. As the idea has been taking off in recent years, many companies are working to develop their own niches in the field. Although many companies simply offer strollers which convert to fit into backpacks, others such as InSTEP offer stroller/backpack combinations. Generally in the 100 – 200 dollar range, they are lightweight, inexpensive, and handy. As the bags are already going to be filled with diapers, formula, wet wipes and all those other wonderful baby accessories, it is about time that something actually works to save you room.
If you are a parent looking towards getting back to travel (even if it is just around your area) without leaving your newborn at home or carrying a small armada around with you, I would highly recommend you look into the backpack stroller. If there is one thing that the worlds of parenting and travelling have in common, it is the constant urge to lessen the mass amount of items you inevitably end up bringing with you. At the very least, this can begin to stem the tide.
