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21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Mostly Replaced My Ergo May 18, 2010
By Jennifer Bogart
"@ Quiverfullfamily.com"
The Boba is a soft-structured carrier (think Ergo) designed to be used for children ages 1 to 4 (15 - 45 lbs.) for front and back carries, and my two youngest are now 16 months and 3.5. As an Ergo owner my first thoughts were - how does the Boba differ from an Ergo? Well, to be honest there are quite a few points of differentiation, most good, some not-so-good. There are also some similarities and challenges that seem to present themselves with any structured carrier.
So, first off, the Boba is an organic cotton carrier, made in Boulder, Colarado by mountaineering professionals - very neat! The first things I noticed were the nicely contoured padded shoulder straps, the handy `hide-em' elastics to roll up the excess webbing from the shoulder straps and waist strap (very nice touch!), and the heavy duty safety-buckle.
Loading both of my children in the front facing position was very simple, but I did need some help fastening the chest-strap across my back (I have limited mobility in my right arm), so I need some help there. I played with the foot-straps some before realizing that my baby's legs are just too short for them to work at the moment, but they are very adjustable with a neat sliding feature that let's you move them around the bottom of the carrier. Adjusting for circumference is tricker, as they velcro up inside of the padded waist area, which is securely fastened when you have a child in the carrier and are trying to adjust the straps. The front carry with Sarah is blissful, it's the snuggliest, worry-free front carry ever! She's in the perfect position to kiss, and the extra fabric on the sides and top really gives it a cocoon-like feel. She slept for hours in the Boba the first time she rode in it.
Now, the shoulder straps were hard for me to get snug enough, so I called in my husband, but this isn't unique to the Boba, I always have a hard time with this design of tightening fixture on soft-structure carriers. Once adjusted though, between the shoulder and chest straps you can get a good custom-fit for your child. It does take a few minutes to adjust the carrier back and forth for different children.
Now, my 3.5 year old IS tall enough to get use out of the foot-straps! Designed to be used with shoes, the straps function almost as a stirrup, and are designed to lift the leg to a healthy, 90 degree angle from hip to thigh and thigh to calf. I think it's a pretty neat idea, and you can tell that the posture is definitely better with the strap as opposed to without. If she gets excited and tries to 'stand' in the stirrups, the velcro lets loose and needs to be done up again, and she did say they were a bit `itchy' - some of the velcro must have brushed her leg (something to note if your youngster has sensory-integration issues). Again the front carry is very supportive and incredibly comfy, I could carry her for hours like this! She likes it too .
Now, for the back carry, I actually got Sarah in without help on my first try by following the instructions! The extra fabric on the panel really makes a difference here. With other soft-structured carriers I often felt like my baby was leaning away from me because I couldn't feel her upper body against my back. With the Boba that problem is no longer there! With some careful adjustments I can get my little girl hugged up nice and comfy. I REALLY like this...sure helps when I'm doing dishes!
Rose also gets nice and tight up against me as you can see. Now, with her being heavier I did notice that the unpadded webbing that makes up the front portion of the Boba (where you fasten the safety buckle) carries more weight and did dig into my abdomen some. That's likely due to my squishy mommy belly, but it wasn't entirely comfortable. Some other carriers feature a flat band of fabric that goes underneath this section of webbing to distribute the weight without so much digging, but the Boba doesn't. Thankfully, I don't use a carrier with her often, as I'm the only carrier wearer in the family, so I usually take Sarah. If Rosie tuckers out her Dad uses his arms .
The Boba also doesn't have a sleeping baby head flap, but in truth, I've rarely been able to fasten those by myself with a baby in the carrier, and often it woke mine up. With the extra fabric providing upper-back support, Sarah just tucked herself in closer when she fell asleep in the front carry, so I haven't missed it yet.
With both the back and front carries high, snug, and secure, the Boba is a great carrier for moms who want to wear their babies through the winter with a baby-wearing coat. Once you get your adjustments made you're ready to go, there won't be any budging.
Parents shopping for a first soft-structured baby carrier should STRONGLY consider the Boba due to the extra fabric in the panel ALONE. The added feeling of security is so sweet, snuggly, and above all reassuring!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good quality and comfortable Feb 25, 2010
By Juliet Jones
I ordered the BOBA after a friend was using it for her 6month old. I considered the ERGO before finding out aboout the BOBA but I liked the sleek urban look better than the ERGO. The BOBA is intended for children older than this but I have started using it with my 6 week old!! I place her in "Buddah" pose against my chest and she loves being so close to me while we take a walk or I clean around the house.
The material is wonderful and the clips are very sturdy and have a specially made back up lock for extra strength. The design is well thought out and gives me absolutely no problems with my back...wahoo!
I highly recommend this carrier.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Only way I can cook dinner Jan 21, 2010
My 1 yr old daughter gets very clingy when I start to make dinner. The Boba is a big help. She can either ride in front or in back and I can get things done. She's happy and I am happy. Once you use it a couple of times it is very easy to use by yourself. We also take walks using the carrier. It is very comfortable.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
High-Quality, Comfortable Carrier! Nov 10, 2010
By Judy
I own several different styles and brands of baby carriers, and recently purchased the Boba to replace my Ergo. Nothing wrong with the Ergo, I was just in the mood for a change, and really liked the look & features of the Boba. I bought the "Pine" color, and it is absolutely beautiful! I love the dark espresso color of the straps and the shade of green for the body is perfect. It looks sleek and modern and fits like a dream. It is almost the same in use as the Ergo (except the foot straps which my little guy isn't old enough for yet). I like that it has a removable hood - I personally don't use it for older babies, so I like that I can take it off. It also tucks away nicely if you want to keep it attached. I think that I will miss having the pocket, but not enough to trade the sleek, gorgeous design for the bulkier Ergo. Also, the whole thing feels VERY well made. I love that it is all organic and made in Colorado, not China. And the price is great too!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
So comfortable and secure! Jan 15, 2012
By Amber Byrd
I received this carrier the day before we were due to help with an all day service project, where I would be on my feet a lot, and needed to keep my 10 month old son from being under foot. I wore him for hours, and he was even able to take a nap. I wasn't sore the next day either! By the end of the day, I couldn't stop talking about how much I loved it, and neither could anyone else!
Some of my favorite things about the carrier:
- I love that both my husband and I can wear it without any difficulty in adjusting it to fit either of us.
-After the first few tries, I could put it on without assistance, front and back carry.
-I love the stirrups, and how high my son sits on my back. I have seen so many carriers where the baby looks so uncomfortable, just dangling low, alone. I can see me son's face if I just peek over my shoulder, and we both love that.
-He is held close to my body in the carrier, so it doesn't throw off my balance; it feels very natural.
-The sleep hood is a fantastic signal to the outside world that the baby is sleeping, don't try to talk to him right now.
I use the carrier the most for going on walks, but it works great for going to the store, getting things done around the house, and so much more. I would absolutely recommend the Boba Carrier to everyone I know!
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