Monday, March 26, 2012

Onya Baby Review and Giveaway


To carry over the theme of babywearing this month from Under the Apple Tree (which has been a bit hidden with the blog merge and redesign) we have another awesome carrier to introduce to you! Onya Baby is a soft structured carrier geared to carry your baby from 15-45 lbs. This carrier is designed so that you can easily wear your baby on your front or back- always facing you of course! Here are a few of the features you get when you purchase a Onya Baby carrier:

• 100% brushed cotton

• Patent-pending integrated chair harness with safety strap

• Tuck-away sleeping hood 

• Low-profile shoulder straps 
• Contoured low-profile, supportive waist belt
• Sternum strap for adjustable comfort
• Double-entry, side-zippered koala pouch and patch pocket
• Seat darts for child’s comfort
• Leg padding for baby
• Toy loop on each shoulder strap
• D-ring for attaching key clip (not included)
• Safety-tested to 75 pounds
• Machine washable
• Instruction manual


Onya Baby was a new carrier to me. When it arrived, I was eager to take a look at all the features and especially the baby seat option. The first thing that grabbed my attention was the extra padding around the leg. There is wide padded area surrounding the leg openings that is so soft and squishy on your babies legs. After a long walk or shopping trip in other carriers Rai will develop a few deep red marks. Now, mind you he does not seem bothered by them. With the Onya Baby, the red marks are non existent! The shoulder straps have the same cozy padding, keeping mom comfortable as well. The chest clip moves easily to adjust from front to back carry quickly.

Along with the padded leg, a huge plus on the Onya Baby Cruiser is also the pockets! Having a couple places to tuck things when I am out and about is a huge wining point to me. I like to travel light- so if I can store my keys and wallet while running errands without hauling the diaper bag, I am one happy camper. I have been using the Onya strictly the last few weeks while my other carriers are on loan. I have been happy with the over all performance of this carrier. The fit is very comfortable. I am able to go long distances with out any discomfort. The waist band does run a little smaller than other carriers I have used. I am roughly a size 12-14, when I have this carrier on I am left with about 3-4 inches left on the waist band. My husband would not be able to use this with out the additional waist band extender. If you are a larger build, I would suggest adding on the extender.

excuse my "I just woke up and have no make up on look."
 Okay, remember that baby seat I mentioned? Crazy right! The Onya Baby has a baby seat built right into the carrier. If you are out and about and need to restrain your little one, you can easily turn your carrier into a little safety seat. With a few adjustments, the shoulder straps clip onto any chair and tucked inside the pocket is a soft safety seat. If Rai was a little younger I would probably get more use out of it than I do being that he is pretty sound sitting on a chair now. This seat would be very handy for younger babies that are learning to sit on their own. I have used it a few time and have found it to be really simple to use and easy to figure out.
image courtesy of Onyababy.com
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141 comments:

  2. Oh, and I love how it can be a "seat" for the baby!

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  3. It has a tuck away sleep hood

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  4. I learned you can use it on a chair at restaraunts! What a novel idea. :)

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  5. I learned that it can be used as a 'tie chair'

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  6. I learned that it can be a 'tie chair' as well.

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  7. I learned that it can be used as a 'tie chair'

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  8. I learned that they are made of 100% cotton and they hold babies from 15 to 45 pounds

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  9. I learned that it carries up to 45 lbs.
    sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  10. I learned that they have two styles: cruiser and outback. The outback has mesh for keeping baby cool.

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  11. I learned that there are two styles: outback and cruiser. The outback is more of an outdoorsy style that has mesh to keep baby cool.

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  12. Adorable! Would love to win this for baby #2!

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  13. I learned that you could use it to help baby safely sit in a big-person chair. Awesome idea!

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  15. Love the pockets!!! And that it's a take anywhere seat!!!

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  16. I have never seen a carrier used on a chair - that is an awesome idea!

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  17. that it comes in great colors

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  18. I learned their carrier can be used to make a seat that straps baby in. That is very convenient!

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  19. I learned their carrier can be used to make a seat that straps baby in. That is very convenient!

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  20. You can use a carrier on a chair?!? I never thought of that!

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  21. I learned that they are a member of the BCIA. Yippee!

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  22. I learned that I could use the carrier while hiking and find a trail through NWFs Nature Find. I really like the extra padding for the baby's legs in this carrier and hope I win!

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  24. I learned that it has leg padding for baby. I just found out I am expecting my 4th baby...SO need a carrier...never had one with my last three.

    Thanks for the chance
    Jessi Greenmamajama

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  26. I learned that nowhere near me carries it :( I like trying carriers on before I buy them...but you did a great review!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. I learned that it's family owned! I love that!

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  30. I learned that it can be worn on the fron or the back.

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  31. Our group has the mesh one, I didn't know the other one was 100% brushed cotton! It must be soooo soft!

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  32. My son is just learning how to sit. I love that the Onya Baby lets you take them out and you can easily grab a bite to eat by just turning it into a seat.

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  33. Love that it is a small family owned company!

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  34. Learned you are a BCIA member :) Love it!!

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  35. Learned you are a BCIA member :) Love it!!

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  36. I love the two different styles - outback and cruiser.

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  37. I'd never even heard of the Onya carrier. I learned that it can be used as a carrier and as a seat.

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  38. i learned that Onya baby is a family-owned company.

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  39. I love the colors especially the orange and the wide waist band and straps for comfort for both of us.

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  40. The Outback has mesh to keep the baby cool, and it is water-resistant.

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  41. The outback is water resistant!

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  42. The outback is water resistant!

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  43. I learned 4 ways to put it on as a backpack, 2 ways to put it on your front and how to attached it to a chair :).

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  44. I learned that it can be used as a baby seat as well.

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  45. I learned that there's leg padding!

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  46. I learned that there's leg padding!

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  49. This is so great! The best part is the baby seat!! PS. Love the new look on your site.

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  50. I just love the fact it can be made into a seat in a chair...I have never seen anything like it.

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  51. Love that Onya has tested in accordance with, and passed, all the regulatory guidelines and requirements set forth by the CPSIA and ASTM!

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  52. I learned that they have a mesh carrier for hiking mama's like me!

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  53. I learend that I can buy these at Diaper Lab in Cambridge, MA

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  54. I learned that is a family owned company.

    arobinson45 (at) woh.rr.com

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  55. I like how it has the interior panel that makes the carrier into a chair harness, but it would also make transferring the baby from person to person wearing the carrier simple as well as strapping on a back carry easier.

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  56. I learned that you can use it as a chair! that is awesome!

    (Rachel n on raffelcopter)

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  57. I like that you can use it in a chair as a seat for baby! I have never seen anything like that and that is super cool!

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  58. They have a ton of awesome features. I wish I could've had one of these when hiking with my first daughter. I was always having hubby carry an extra backpack with baby stuff. Zippered pockets and little extras really go along way!

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  59. They are a proud member of BCIA! ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  60. I learned that Onya Baby is a family-owned company made up of mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles.

    ziggy28028 at yahoo dot com

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  61. I learned the company is a member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance.

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  62. I can't get over the integrated seat! WHAT a great idea.

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  63. they can be a seat too! AND the hood is great to have :)

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  64. One thing I learned Onya was born out of a mother’s desire to simplify her life by combining two useful products in a new and creative way

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  65. Onya Baby soft-structured baby carriers incorporate a chair harness, which allows you to quickly, easily and safely transform almost any adult chair into a seat for your baby. amazinggggggggggg!

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  66. That it can be used as a tie chair is wonderful.

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  67. I learned that you can use the carrier as a harness in a seat!

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  68. I learned that you can use the carrier as a harness in a seat!

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  70. Sign me up for Baby Carrier Anonymous! I am addicted!

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  71. It comes in two versions, one of which is waterproof.

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  72. I learned that not only do I want one, but I need one too! Love this carrier.

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  73. I learned that they are a family run business.
    swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  74. I like that there are two different carriers, one that is made more for around town, and one for more of the outdoorsy family. That and they are the same price!

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  75. I love this carrier. The breath-ability and chair attachment are awesome! I would love to win this!!

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  76. laura4him@bellsouth.net
    I learned that they are a family-owned company

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  77. I've never seen a baby carrier that can be used as a safety seat. That is a NEAT innovation!

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  78. I would love to use this with baby #3. Having a 3 and 2 year old, I need to have my hands free to help them. The pocket is great to put items in (her binky), love that it olds up to 45 lbs ( great for when my 2 year old wants to be carried) and love that it ties to a chair- Very convenient for when we travel. What a great product! :)

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  79. I learned that the Outback version is designed for hiking.

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  80. I learned they are made in the Philippines.

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  81. I learned that it can be used as a carrier and a seat. It comes in 2 different styles.

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  82. The pockets are great! It seems obvious, but why don't any of the other baby carriers have any pockets for phones, wallet, keys?

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  83. Entry #5, the first Twitter follow, I am @tiff_leigh. Hit enter on accident! tiffanykreh at gmail

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  84. This sounds like an awesome carrier! I love that it's 100% cotton, has extra padding for legs, has pockets, and can be used to allow babe to sit in an adult chair! Would LOVE to win this :-)

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  85. This sounds like an awesome carrier! I love that is it 100% cotton, has pockets, has extra padding for the legs, and can be used to allow babe to sit in an adult chair! Would LOVE to win this :-)

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  86. I like the hood and the seat! So neat!

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  87. I love that there is leg padding in this: it seems to be a fairly rare feature in carriers.

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  88. I learned the Cruiser is 100% Cotton

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  89. This would be a dream come true to win this fantastic product

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  90. I learnt that you can sit your child anywhere with this.

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  91. I learned that it cAN BE used as a chair tie.

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  92. I like that it has leg padding - looks comfy :)

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  93. Babywearing art is so cute!

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  94. I love that it can be used as a seat and has a tuck-away sleep hood.

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  95. ha! Never knew it could be used as a seat :) How clever!

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  96. I love that it can be used to sit baby in adult chair

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  97. you can use it in a chair to hold baby

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  98. my comment (which showed up twice somehow #84 and #85) showed up as unknown... does that matter? thanks :-) Rosemary

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  99. I learned that the outback model has mesh to keep baby cool.

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  100. I learned that they are a member of the BCIA!

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  101. i learned that they hold up to 75 lbs!! i love the chair harness part too!

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  102. i learned that they hold up to 75 lbs!! i love the chair harness part too!

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  103. That it can be used on a chair

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  104. I learned that there is leg padding.

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  105. Learned that it has leg padding.

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  106. The carrier is designed for babies 15 lbs and 3 months old. It's good to know it's not meant for newborns like some other carriers.

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  107. I love that you can use it on a seat or to wear your baby!

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  108. I learned that it can be used as a chair harness also, too cool and very useful!

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  109. I learned that they have the outback carrier made from breathable materials to be used in warmer weather

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  110. I learned that "The baby carriers that we produce are designed to support your baby, your back and the very important bond between you and your child"

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  111. I learned that each baby carrier incorporates an integrated chair harness.

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  112. I learned Onya Baby was chosen as the NAPPA gold award winner. =)

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  113. I love the pockets! I wish more carriers had those

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  114. They are a National Parenting Publications Award Winner.

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  115. I like that it can be used as a chair/seat.

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  116. I LOVE that this is a family company!

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  117. This carrier looks so comfy and I love the seat feature.

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  118. the outback has a mesh lining which is wonderful for the texas heat. my poor babe sweats up a storm in most carriers and carseats.

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  119. I really like the seat design!

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  120. The carriers can be used both front to back! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  121. I learned that you can use the carrier as a travel high chair by attaching it to a chair. Very Cool.

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  122. I learned that you can use this carrier as a travel high chair by attaching it to a chair. very cool.

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  123. We would love to add this carrier to our small collection as we are currently outgrowing the ones we have!

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  124. I love how it can be used as a support for baby in chair. Would be amazing for vacation emergency high chair :)

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  125. I learned that it can hold up to 75lbs!! That's crazy and the most I've seen for any carrier!

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  126. I learned that it can be strapped to a chair which is AWESOME! I've never seen a carrier that does this before!

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  127. I learned that it can be strapped to a chair which is AWESOME! I've never seen a carrier that does this before!

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  128. I learned about the manufacturing facility in the Philippines. And I love that it can hold up to 75 pounds!

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  129. I liked hearing that Onya is family owned. I really like the colors the carriers come in! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  131. Love that you can use it on a chair, as well as on your back

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  132. Cindy B (on rc/fb) ~I love that it can be used on a chair and love that it has a zippered pocket, too. Thanks to you and Onya for a great giveaway.

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  133. How cool is this carrier!! It lets the child sit and not dangle from the crotch. I love how you can use it on the chair. Very versitale!!

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  134. I love that it is convertible to a travel "high chair"

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  135. I learned it had a high weight limit, 45 pounds.

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  136. i learned i can put the carrier on a chair which i think is really cool!!

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  137. I learned that it can be used with an adult chair... what a great idea!

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  138. I learned you can use it with an adult chair- what a great idea!

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  139. i LEARNED it can be used onthe front back or seat and comes in a nice organge color!

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  140. The cruiser is safety-tested to 75 pounds

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  141. So would love to have this for my baby boy...he is so much heavier than my girls were at this age...love that it is 100% cotton...and the wide cushioned carrier.

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