We recently acquired a Kid Comfort I, the Deuter, a type of backpack / harness for transporting children on trails, very common in the U.S. and Europe.
At first I thought it needed a little time to adapt. To my surprise, the adaptation was very quiet - of course I was a "backpack" around, helped! - I've even made a slight hike in Monte Verde smoothly.
It is clear that Thomas loved the idea because the child is at the top, and following up all the movements of his father, besides being able to pick up twigs, leaves, etc..
With this experience I separated a few tips for those who will use the same method:
- The chairs for children using the same structures Cargo mountaineering backpacks, so the rule of equalization of weight (to keep the children at the center of the seat to prevent further weight to only one side) and regulation system remain the same.
- Attention to spend indoors, doors, trees, places or even lower in fast movements, because we have a habit of mind we now have a nice "hump" on the back.
- Fit the girth (waist back) so that the child's weight is properly distributed on the hips.
- Adjust the shoulder straps, ensuring that the seat be neither too far nor too near the body.
- Another tip is to get the sunscreen Sunroof Raincover , which was very helpful on sunny days and even a walk in the neighborhood of freedom in that much rain at one point of the ride.
+ Tips
- Stay tuned kids, not letting it get exposed to sun, rain and wind. Pass the sunscreen and keep children protected with sweaters (if necessary)
- Bring a small pillow (or cushion) to sleep when the child because she ends up having no where to support the head.
- Use the pockets to put the bottle and kit Father .
- Attention to lower, not to hit the child on other objects
- Learn to position your feet and enjoying the body weight of the chair to give a push or hold the body on land more "delicate."
I am a lover of pictures, even when it is related to outdoor activities. The photo below was posted in the forum Sufer Mag and shows up in a family of Long Board (kind of surfboard larger)
Since Thomas was born I discovered how wonderful it is to be a father. The fact see each week the development of a child is a unique feeling, because it shows how very special human being.
However, since my wife announced she was pregnant, a quick thought always going on in my head about what would happen in my life after the birth of the baby - Do not do more walking? Does he would adapt to the adventures as they did before they were born?
In nearly a year since his birth I could see much, but the main adjustment is that our family was very quiet.
Below separated six tips that I could see it helped a lot in our adaptation, some more concrete other more subjective and can be adapted to the reality of most people.
Make that the adventure is normal in children's lives. I think this is the main clue, for it is part of family culture, so if the child grow in an environment where camping, hiking, traveling is something normal, she will soon the same pleasure as their parents and from children know right from wrong through the experience.
Please note that your adventure is comfortable and fun. Another important tip is useless if the camp are children's memories of something uncomfortable and annoying. In specialist shops you can buy all the equipment for camping and hiking you can imagine, from sleeping bags for children, there are boots, waterproof jackets and going through proper clothing for cold. Do not forget to create an environment filled with games and rides.
Go by slowly. If you were accustomed to walking 15km per day (walking) or 700km (by car) to reduce this rate by half, so the child can get used to and that you take sufficient time to their needs.
Prioritize your activities as a family and not his favorite. I changed those crossings and 60km of several days by small rides like "hitting back". It was my best decision. During this period, Thomas has been in Monte Verde, Guaruja, Atibaia, Paraty, numerous parks in and around Sao Paulo and perceptible his admiration for trees in the wind, leaves and flowers and light, earth and clay.
Do not forget who it is! On topic I quoted above of the importance of the family activities, but that does not mean that they should leave aside their full potential and forget who you are. Plan a family what are the adventures that should be done with the family and those to be without the children so that everyone can continue to enjoy their favorite methods.
Optimize the trip. A trip with children is not always an easy task, but good planning can avoid many problems until we have already quoted in several posts here on the blog on how to handle emergencies or tips for what to do in the car, but We can sum up almost everything in one word - planning . Plan to travel in the smallest details, giving importance to food , parades, safety and fun.
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