phil&teds Metro Child Carrier, Orange/Charcoal

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54075 in Baby Product
  
• Size: One Size
• Color: Orange/Charcoal
• Brand: phil&teds
• Model: CM_V2_44_200_USA
• Released on: 2011-01-28
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 17.72" h x
  12.60" w x
  27.56" l,
  4.41 pounds
  

Features

• Feather weight and compact
• Base loading technology
• Change pad included
• 5 point safety harness
• Sun hood with rain cover is sold separately

• Feather weight and compact
• Base loading technology
• Change pad included
• 5 point safety harness
• Sun hood with rain cover is sold separately

Product Description

Look ma. No hands. Get on with your day while keeping junior close, with the only child carrier with any fashion sense. Designed with real world functionality in mind, the philandteds metro baby carrier is uber lightweight and compact so you can navigate the urban (or actual) jungle with ease. The feather light pack weighs just over 5 pounds and can hold up to 40 pounds. Whether 3 months old or 3 years old, your young adventurer will love being so close to you riding in the philandteds metro baby carrier. Along with enjoying the view from up top, your passenger will enjoy the fully padded child seat with its insanely adjustable 5 point harness that grows with your child. And if you grow or shrink, you too can keep a customized fit, using the incredibly adjustable back length and adult waist harness. Wherever your trekking takes you, baby will always have a clean place for those impromptu costume changes with the hidden and padded change mat. Use the self standing fold out base for stable loading and unloading. Weather forecasters wrong? No problem. The fabric is not only tough and rip stop, but waterproof and washable. Without obstructing their view, the removable wind and rain cover will keep them sheltered if a storm rolls in, and the sun hood will keep your tot shaded when the sun is out.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
My son loves this carrier!!!
By ckomel
I used all sorts of carriers (bjorn, ergo etc.). Most of them push the baby/kid against your body. My son is 16 months old and I still use Ergo for 5-10 minute walks. Longer than that I go with Phil&Teds. He loves it. He didn't give me his take on it ;) but I think he loves it because:1. He can see around easily, he has the prime view.2. It has a sun canopy which doubles as a shelter for other weather surprises.3. He has his own compartment...his body is not pushed and squeezed against anything yet he is buckled safely.The reasons why I love it:1. Hands free.2. It has two good sized compartments.3. It can stand on its own...it can even be used as a high chair outside for quick bites ( with some care... the ground should be level and baby should not rock and roll in it.)4. I get a lot of complements. I have to accept that it looks cool.5. Light weight...but with the baby of course you are going to be carrying at least 15 pounds...If the wheels are not an option or if you are looking for an alternative...if you have to/want to carry your kid then this is the carrier for you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Style & Substance
By Matthew Kohut
Let me just start by saying I am one of those people that just read reviews and never review them. But this product inspired me to write a review.So we looked at other Child Carriers at BuyBuy Baby. Looked at the Kelty version. They were nice and our little guy (2 yrs old) fit well. It was pretty comfortable, but not very stylish. They had the Metro available for special order, but decided to get on Amazon because it was cheaper and had free shipping and return.Just unboxed it and I was quickly impressed. It is very well made and really simple to use. Comes with really simple to understand instructions (and sarcastic). Of course didn't use them at first, but then reviewed them for some features. Our guy fit it in very nicely and was very secure. I put him in, and had to take him out to adjust something and he screamed that he wanted to get back in. Got it on my back. Easiest by putting on a table edge and then backing up. Adjusted the straps and away we go. It was very comfortable for daddy and him. A couple more adjustments while on and it was stuck to my back. Very secure. Walked around the house for 15 minutes and was very nice and secure. Yes, this was only 15 minutes, but it was good so far. He was smiling and laughing. Again crying when I took him out. I will try to update after we use it on our first zoo visit for a longer test.Also, just got back from the Grand Canyon and saw a one or two serious hiking child carriers. The were much more strutural and appeared to weigh more. Also looked more expensive. Didn't have little guy or carrier with me.So if you are looking for a stylish and comfortable carrier at a good price, I could not recommend the Metro more.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Easy to handle with great storage
By Erin Meehan
This backpack was a perfect alternative for us when we needed to take our toddler to events and areas where strollers wouldn't have worked so well. Yes this isn't exactly a "metro" backpack because it's more than a Beco carrier but it is quite slim when comparing to other backpack carriers. We have had ours for a year and find we need to spend a bit of time adjusting when we've had growth spurs. My husband is 6'2 and it fits him great, myself 5'2 - it takes me more time to be comfortable. Both of us complain of aching backs (we are both in shape), if there was some kind of arch support that was movable it would help significantly. I do recommend the backpack for storage and ability to get the child in quickly and safely.