Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP
Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site fortune.UUCP
Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!harpo!eagle!mhuxl!ihnp4!fortune!olson
From: olson@fortune.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Snugli-like pouches and growth probl - (nf)
Message-ID: <2517@fortune.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 12-Feb-84 04:03:27 EST
Article-I.D.: fortune.2517
Posted: Sun Feb 12 04:03:27 1984
Date-Received: Wed, 15-Feb-84 04:37:04 EST
Sender: notes@fortune.UUCP
Organization: Fortune Systems, Redwood City, CA
Lines: 25

#R:hplabs:-218400:fortune:36200002:000:1086
fortune!olson    Feb 11 23:42:00 1984


I agree with Neal Wyse, on both points:  Car seats are an absolute
necessity for motorized travel, and snugli type carriers are great
for foot travel.  They do have some problems.  The main problem is 
in situations where you are bending over a lot.  This includes such
times as visiting fairs, gardening, etc.  In these cases, you usually
wind up with a very sore back.

The other problem is that the baby (referring to young ones, where 
they are worn on the front) has no view to speak of.
In our case, we usually carried Kevin in our arms, or on my shoulders
when he was awake, and in the snugli when he was tired.

Incidentally, we made our snugli from a pattern, using the same material
used in 'chamois' shirts.  This is a very soft material, and in addition
it is fairly aborbent and breathable, so you don't sweat a lot on hot
days.  (I'm not sure where we got the pattern, but it may have been
from Frostline (a kit maker based somewhere in Colorado, I think).)
	Dave Olson, Fortune Systems
	UUCP: {ihnp4,harpo,ucbvax!amd70}!fortune!olson
	ARPA: amd70!fortune!olson@BERKELEY