Originally Posted by
Aliquot
If you take the time to correctly adjust a backpack it is much more comfortable then a soft carrier. All the weight goes straight to your legs not your back. If you are walking any distance a backpack is far superior, although it can be harder to get on your back.
I think it depends on the baby and the carrier or backpack. My issue was that she couldn't sleep in the backpack. He head fell to the side and she couldn't stay asleep (and she wasn't an easy one to wake up).
For air travel, being able to get it on and off
is a big deal. Having to fuss with a backpack can really hamper a trip, especially when not all of us have the luxury of traveling with the other parent. I wanted to just pop the baby in and get going, which was easier with a carrier.
Just to clarify, I'm talking about good quality baby carriers, not front packs like Bjorns and Snuglis. Those are NOT comfortable and anything is better than those!
Backpacks are designed more for long walking and hiking.