June 4, 2008
Win a Chicco Smart Support Backpack
Can you tell Olivia is more than happy to take a ride in her Chicco Smart Support Backpack? The minute we slip her into it, she breaks out into smiles and kicks her little feet with excitement.
Since Olivia doesn’t like to miss out on anything, she is thrilled to be hoisted into the air and watch the action from her perch on Daddy’s back!
My husband, who for some strange reason resists wearing wraps or slings, prefers to carry our kids in a backpack.
When Jackson was three, Phil borrowed our friend’s backpack and hiked up Diamond Head on Oahu with Jackson on his back. So when I saw Chicco makes a very affordable backpack carrier, I thought it would be great to try out so Olivia can have a turn to go hiking with Daddy.
But Olivia loves it so much, Phil even puts her in the Smart Support Backpack to tote her around while he does chores! If she is fussy or bored, he buckles her into the Smart Support and she is good to go!
We brought the Smart Support up to my family’s cabin last month and Olivia got to be the test baby while I got Phil and our friends, Crystal and Sean, to all give me their opinion on the Chicco Smart Support Backpack. Olivia thought it was wonderful to get to ride all afternoon while each one of them took a turn carrying her. (Sean is carrying Olivia in this picture.)
So what did our test group think of the Chicco Smart Support Backpack?
Everyone agreed that it was a good, lightweight carrier that was super easy and convenient to use.
The light aluminum frame opens up to form a stable stand for easily loading and unloading your child. This freestanding feature enables the wearer to safely load and unload baby without any help.
The sun shield, quick zip ventilated rain guard, fanny pack and cell phone case are all great features too.
The height-adjustable seat supports the child as they grow and appears comfortable - Olivia has no complaints. I also like that the the straps hold her in securely.
Our three adult testers found it reasonably comfortable. They thought some improvements could be made with the straps. Phil, Sean and Crystal all vary in size and each one thought the small strap that goes across the chest would be more useful if it were adjustable and could slide up and down since they all had a different preference for where they wanted it. As well, they thought that the lumbar support could be improved if it were slightly lower and gave more support.
The general consensus was that for the price, this was a good backpack carrier with nice features that children between 6-36 months will love!
Product Features
- Three-position, height-adjustable seat to support your child as they grow
- Lightweight, aluminum frame, weighs only 6.5 lbs!
- Padded straps and energy-absorbing lumbar padding to keep you cool and comfortable
- Zip-quick weather shield to protect your baby from the weather
- Freestanding and stable to make loading and unloading virtually effortless
- Flat-fold to make storing and transporting easy
The Smart Support is for children between 6-36 months and up to 40 pounds.
If you’ve got a little one who’d like to ride around on your back, leave us a comment and let us know. Also, please link back to this post to share the fun with your friends. (Non-bloggers are still welcome to enter, we understand you can’t link back, just tell a few friends instead.)
We’ll draw a random winner on Thursday, June 26th.
This giveaway is open to US and Canadian shipping addresses.
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546 Comments on Win a Chicco Smart Support Backpack »
#1 - Amanda @ 7:50 pm
I have always wanted one of these wonderful devices… but could never justify the cost…but now you are featuring the affordable version… THANK YOU!
God bless-Amanda
#2 - Kimbrah @ 7:57 pm
I love the hood/cover! That’s the only problem I have with the backpack we have now. Since we are going to have 4 kids aged 5 and under in November, this would really help us out a lot.
Thanks for hosting this great contest!
#3 - Kari @ 8:02 pm
Oooooh, this looks wonderful!!! Would LOVE to win this for my first time mom, friend!!
Thanks girls!!
#4 - Becca @ 8:05 pm
As the mother of a 10m old and a 2 1/2 yr old, I would love to have something that makes toting the 10m along easier when her brother wants to do everything ‘me-self’
#5 - Beth @ 8:09 pm
Would love to win this one!! I think my back would love it more!
#6 - Dirkey @ 8:23 pm
This would be wonderful to use during the time I take care of my nieces twins when she is deployed and I’m sure she would enjoy it as well when I sent it home with her!
#7 - stacey moore @ 8:28 pm
i have two expecting friends and this would make the perfect gift!
thanks!
moore.g at insideconnect.net
#8 - Heather N @ 8:47 pm
I’d love to win!
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#10 - Kristin @ 8:55 pm
This sounds great. I’m addicted to baby carriers (slings, pouches, backpacks, etc.) so I’d love to add this to my collection.
#11 - Staci J. @ 8:56 pm
We live right near the gorgeous mountains and would love to go hiking. Problem is we can’t afford a backpack. This would be so awesome to have.
#12 - Heather @ 9:04 pm
My husband is the same way, he doesn’t like using the slings. This would be great for him. I know he would love wearing her around on his back. Thanks!
#13 - Tracy @ 9:16 pm
I have a girlfiend who has this exact carrier and they love it. Its great for the price. We have one made by a different company but we love it. Its great when your baby is too big for a front carrier but still unable to walk around for a full day. Once your baby gets bigger and wants to walk some and be carried some you can keep it on your back without the baby in it and it works great. We like it for places where its hard to get access. When we were in Germany for a while it was great because elevators are far and few between. Good luck everyone!
#14 - chyk @ 9:20 pm
looks better then my ergo
#15 - Cara @ 9:22 pm
My husband would totally love this. He will use the front carrier but complains that he looks like a girl wearing it. He has even said I wish we had a backback type carrier many of times.
#16 - Jenn @ 9:23 pm
I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!
#17 - Krista @ 9:25 pm
Oh wow! This would come in so handy as my hubby is of the variety that’s not so keen on the sling/wrap/pack thing too!
Will post on my blog hopefully this evening!
#18 - Mom to 2 Boys @ 9:27 pm
I would LOVE one of these. Please pick me!
#19 - Sharon @ 9:30 pm
That would be AWESOME!! Seriously, I was just pricing these today to use w/ my 13 month old. He’s so fair-skinned, I wanted the shade, as well as my dh is hopeful for one. Thank you for this opportunity!!
#20 - Jeni @ 9:41 pm
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
#21 - Richelle F @ 9:42 pm
That looks like a really nice backpack!
#22 - Charlsie Swadley @ 9:44 pm
Looks great! I use a wrap but my hubby would love to cart our little ones around in this!
#23 - Stacey @ 9:46 pm
We have a little one that would fit perfectly in the pack. Terrific giveaway!
#24 - carly @ 9:59 pm
Oh boy! I am so excited about this giveaway! My husband and I love to hike, but have been unable to afford a pack for our little one. We could definitely put this prize to good use:)
Thanks for the giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed that I am lucky winner:)
#25 - Christy @ 10:03 pm
This would be perfect for my granddaughter. thanks for the offer.
#26 - Amy C. @ 10:07 pm
Wow. I’ve been trying to talk the hubster into buying us one of these for our son. He thinks it a good idea but it costs too much. I’m happy to be entered in a drawing to win one.
YAY!
#27 - Org Junkie @ 10:09 pm
That would be perfect for my niece, wow!
#28 - Stephanie J @ 10:09 pm
This would be great for my sis who is expecting. They really want one!
#29 - Naomi @ 10:13 pm
Jasper would love to ride on my back…
#30 - Jennifer A @ 10:15 pm
Would be a great gift for an upcoming baby shower.
#31 - Laura P @ 10:21 pm
Oh my land, this would be great to win! Just this Tuesday I took the kids to the park…the park that is 4 kms away. My 4 month old was in the snuggly while the 2 year old was in the stroller. It would be so much better to have the Chicco Smart Support Backpack and save my back this summer! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
#32 - Yvette @ 10:21 pm
I know my little one will be as happy as Olivia. She loves riding on dad’s shoulders. This will be great!
#33 - Shannon Benavidez @ 10:21 pm
That is so neat! I have never seen one with such a cool cover over the baby. That will be perfect for summer hikes and out door craft fairs. We are always having such a hard time driving the stroller through the crowds. This would be perfect. Thanks for the find. And the contest!
#34 - Krista Gradias @ 10:24 pm
this one looks great!! i love the cover…perfect for the summer sun and heat! my little one loves the front carrier and i know she would love to be on her daddy’s back in one of these!
#35 - Jana @ 10:34 pm
My husband would be all over that!! He’s a hiker and can’t WAIT to get our son (who’s almost 7 mos.) out in the woods! He, too, refuses to use the slings, but has become a fan of the baby bjorn but has commented so many times how much he wished he had a backpack to carry Micah in when he’s working in the yard, etc. PLUS, June 26th is our anniversary - what a GREAT gift it would be for our little family!
#36 - Stefanie @ 10:39 pm
This looks like the perfect contraption for when my son outgrows his Baby Bjorn which he loves. He’s already 19 pounds at 4 months, so we’re getting close.
#37 - Jessica @ 10:40 pm
This is a great idea, i though these devices were much more expensive than this. My daughter loves to be carried up in the air, she would really like this carrier.
#38 - Sandy - Em's mommy @ 10:49 pm
Wow, would this be great for our trip to the other side of the U.S. in september! Nice! My little girl would love this, and I bet it would be great for the airport and for walks…
#39 - Becca @ 11:00 pm
That would be a great help with family activities this summer.
#40 - Michelle @ 11:02 pm
OH I would love to win that! I have been looking for something great for my husband for father’s day, and that would be just perfect !And he would love it even more if I could tell him it was a free prize!!!
#41 - dee @ 11:11 pm
This would be so great to carry my 8 mo. son on hikes, or even just daily while running after my 3 y.o.! I’ve had my eye on a backpack for a while now.
#42 - brandy w @ 11:17 pm
this would be great for my six month old. we go up to our grandparents cabin and it;s so hard pushing a stroller through twigs. this would help
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#44 - Heather S. @ 11:23 pm
I’ve got a baby and a toddler who would appreciate this!
#45 - Beth @ 11:26 pm
Oh wow! I know a kid who would really love riding in this!! Thanks!
#46 - Christy @ 11:33 pm
Ooh, I need one!
#47 - Hillary @ 11:36 pm
I’d love one of these! With baby #3 on the way, I need anything hands-free I can get!
#48 - Kelli @ 11:37 pm
As a first-time mom, I’d love this to take my son on hikes.
#49 - Susie @ 11:42 pm
Oh man!! I wish I would have seen this before I got my hubby his father’s day present. I would love to win this for him!!
#50 - Tanya Moyer @ 11:44 pm
I have a new niece due in Sept., and her parents (my brother and sister-in-law) love the outdoors and this would be so perfect for them. I’d love to win this for them! Thanks for offering this!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
#51 - Tamara @ 11:48 pm
Wow what an awesome give away. I have 3 kids, 1 that would still be able to use this for the summer and plan to have another…we love camping and hiking! Thanks for the wonderful site!
#52 - Justin F @ 11:57 pm
We are expecting our first and this would make things so much easier!
#53 - Rebekah aka babiesabroad @ 12:07 am
Would love to have this for my hubby!
#54 - Michele @ 12:12 am
My husband and I have been wanting to purchase one of these for a while now! Count me in!
#55 - Jennifer3 @ 12:19 am
Oh, yes please!
#56 - Tara R. @ 12:27 am
oh yes please! I really need this!
#57 - Christy @ 12:51 am
Amazingly my 2 year old is still small enough for this and we are expecting another this summer so we would put it to great use.
#58 - Adventures in Mommyland @ 12:51 am
Hey yay!! So excited for this giveaway. I didn’t know they even made a baby backpack. Awesome! Thanks!
#59 - Crystal @ Memoirs of a Mommy @ 2:46 am
Oh my gosh! My son Noah would LOVE this… and don’t even get me started on how much I would love it. GREAT giveaway. Now I just have to start visualizing me winning it!! THANK YOU!!
#60 - Nichole @ 4:05 am
I would love this!
#61 - Bree @ 4:09 am
I would love one of these! this would be perfect for our 16 month old! What a great giveaway! thanks!
#62 - Cheryl English @ 6:00 am
Great idea for family fun. Gotta Love IT.
#63 - Dolores Kauffunger @ 7:03 am
What a great Prize!
#64 - KellyJ @ 7:05 am
Please enter me.
#65 - Playful Professional @ 7:19 am
My brother would love this. I think that backpacks are just a little more manly than slings. Pick me!!
#66 - Lori @ 7:19 am
It looks awesome!
#67 - Alyssa @ 7:30 am
This sounds like a great product. My husband hates the sling so this would work great for our new addition coming soon!
#68 - Liz Cogswell @ 7:53 am
We would love this for our daughter!!
#69 - anne s. @ 7:55 am
this would be perfect for the hikes we go on in sleepaway camp!
#70 - Blessed @ 8:00 am
This looks perfect! We could really use one for our little girl.
#71 - Steph Elias @ 8:14 am
Wow, that looks really cool. Perfect for my daughter. Count me in!
#72 - grubmama @ 8:24 am
Oh so nice! Perfect for hiking or going to the amusement park!
#73 - Jendi Lather @ 8:47 am
this would be great . i love to go on hikes and i have 2 kids one still wants me to hold her but she is big enough to walk on her own but the other cant walk so i have to hold him. i would love something like this.
#74 - MICARA COATS @ 8:50 am
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS FOR MY GRANDBABY THAT IS DUE IN OCTOBER!
#75 - lifeasamama @ 8:53 am
i wonder if my husband would prefer this one - he’s not a huge fan of the mei tai, although he’ll wear it.
#76 - Tracey @ 9:03 am
This would be a wonderful way to include our daughter in our love of hiking! I love the sun/rain shade!
#77 - Melissa Resnick @ 9:05 am
great prize
#78 - Mommy Bee @ 9:14 am
Perfect! My husband would love it! I love the cover.
#79 - Alexia @ 9:18 am
Oooh me please! My mom used to have a backpack like this when we were kids and I would love to have one now! My 2yo is getting a little heavy for my mei tai, the extra support would be wonderful! (I linked you!)
#80 - JenniferS. @ 9:29 am
This would be so cool to win!! When ever we go for walks we pull out the stroller but this would be great to use too!! It would be perfect for my 14 month old on our camping trip this summer.
#81 - Nicol @ 9:33 am
We are heading to South America this fall for some traveling and this would be perfect for my dd. Where we are headed the stoller simply wouldn’t work. This would be great to win!
#82 - Mistey @ 9:44 am
My husband refuses to use a sling or mai tai. This would be perfect!!!
#83 - Danielle @ 9:44 am
Yay! How fun. Great contest.
#84 - Janice Whitaker @ 9:44 am
Thats really nice.
#85 - Cathryn Patrick @ 9:45 am
I don’t have a little one yet… but I will in a couple months.
I can see my husband wearing something like that easily!
cathryn@graphicsbycathryn.com
#86 - amydeanne @ 9:52 am
i desperately need that!!!
#87 - Michael Capp @ 9:53 am
I want to win!
#88 - jollyholly @ 10:03 am
I hope to win this for my sister…my kids are too old, but hers are just right!
#89 - Chesapeake Ribbons @ 10:07 am
Thanks for the chance! We’d love this backpack for the new baby expected any day now
#90 - Bhavana @ 10:27 am
Fabulous giveaway. Enter me please. THANKS!
#91 - Barbara Baker @ 10:32 am
My sister has a 5 month old baby girl that would fit awsome in this back pack….would love to win!!!!
#92 - Teri Meairs @ 10:36 am
Perfect for my son-n-law. He is a doting dad and husband. He deserves this.
#93 - Sarah @ 10:38 am
Yes, please!
#94 - Liz @ 10:40 am
I would love this!!
#95 - Katie Martin @ 11:01 am
My son would love to take a ride in that. Thanks.
#96 - Linda @ 11:03 am
What a great backpack.
#97 - Bethany @ 11:06 am
Oh! I would love one! I could use it for a bit with my youngest daughter and then give it to my brother who is expecting his first soon!
Thanks for the contest!
#98 - Maureen @ 11:07 am
I know my twin boys would love to be carted around in this. Thanks,
Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
#99 - Cynthia Rockwell @ 11:11 am
What a great back-saver!
#100 - Sharon @ 11:17 am
Looks great! I’d love to win it!
#101 - beverly paquin @ 11:22 am
i have not seen this before..neat
#102 - Jessica @ 11:23 am
I would love this. I have very cheap one from a yard sale but it is just about too small for my 25 lb 10 mo old and it has no sun shade. I am all over the shade!!!
#103 - Heather G @ 11:40 am
This would be fabulous for our 9 month old–he loves to be up high and see all that we see. Thanks for hosting this!
#104 - Debbie @ 11:41 am
Nice
#105 - Jennifer Bogart @ 11:57 am
This looks fun! We have a new baby coming in a few weeks, and a 2 year old (5 year old too, but she wold be too big!). So we can definitely use something like this, DH would love it!
#106 - Mom24 @ 12:02 pm
It would be super-cook to win. Pick me oh random number generator!
#107 - Tonya @ 12:07 pm
I would love one of these. I couldn’t afford to purchase 2 so if I won one I’d only need to purchase one more. Fingers crossed.
#108 - Ginny @ 12:07 pm
Hope I win
#109 - Jessie @ 12:26 pm
Nice backpack!
#110 - Kim @ What's That Smell? @ 12:27 pm
I’ve got a front carrier for my daughter and she is getting too big for it. She loves it but my back doesn’t. This would be perfect!
#111 - Kelly's Krazy Kids @ 12:39 pm
Pick me!
#112 - Marlena @ 12:52 pm
My daughter just turned one (yesterday!) and loves to be outside. This would be great for summer adventures that we go on. I love the sun shade too as she refuses to wear a hat.
#113 - Carrie @ 12:57 pm
This would be super useful to me and me daughter!
#114 - Allison @ 1:04 pm
How fantastic! It looks super comfortable for both the parent and baby! Would love to try it out.
Thanks for another great giveaway!
#115 - Gina Stratos @ 1:19 pm
We do a lot of walking, especially in the summer. This would be a back-saver!!
gkstratos @yahoo.com
#116 - Cindy @ 1:25 pm
Yahooo!!! Pick me Pick me!
#117 - Shanna @ 1:35 pm
Wahooo that’s great, I’m sure our hefty 9 month old would love it!!!
Pick me!!!!!!!
#118 - Sierra Rendon @ 1:39 pm
That looks fantastic! I’d love to win this for my best friend, who’s pregnant
Thanks for the opportunity!
#119 - Julie @ 1:44 pm
We want to take the little one hiking this summer - I’d love to win one of these! Thanks!
#120 - amira @ 1:52 pm
my brother in law would love this to take my nephew around town…he loves to walk iin the city
#121 - Gen @ 1:56 pm
What a great give away- and just in time for hiking season- thanks!!
#122 - McKim @ 2:00 pm
I’d love to have one of these!
#123 - GarnetL @ 2:19 pm
Great looking back pack
#124 - Sky @ 2:27 pm
My hubby is resistant to the ring sling and sleepy wrap that I have. This would be great for him to wear our Miss Pea. I think this would be great for the both of them! Thanks for the chance to win1
#125 - betty @ 2:29 pm
What a great backpack!
#126 - Ashley @ 2:32 pm
We would Love one these-love being outside and these would be perfect!
#127 - Stephanie V @ 2:35 pm
This would be perfect for our almost 1 year old. Fingers crossed!
#128 - SJ @ 2:41 pm
This would totally come in handy for me and my family! We like to do a lot of hiking and it’s tough hitting some trails with a stroller….
I’d love to win!
#129 - Heather@ Cool Zebras @ 2:52 pm
This would be great for our new daughter since her siblings love to go hiking at our local nature center.
#130 - DARIJAVAN @ 2:56 pm
I would love to give this to my neighbor who I walk with. She could then take her new grandbaby on the walk with us
#131 - Carolyn @ 3:00 pm
Boy-o-Boy what great products for children today.
This would be a wonderful gift for my friend for after Father’s Day gift. Thanks.
#132 - Van @ 3:23 pm
I remember wanting one of these on the days I used to babysit my nephew yet needed to run into school to hand in papers. Could never justify the cost of one for a “starving” student. This would be great for the new nephew.
#133 - Andrea @ 3:40 pm
Wow - great contest. I’d love to win this for my husband to use. We have a hard time finding something that’s good for him to carry the kids in. I blogged about you HERE
#134 - Adrienne Gordon @ 3:55 pm
great idea
#135 - Jaime @ 4:04 pm
Oh…my husband and I would totally use this! We could actually get back to doing some hiking…which we miss sooo much now that baby #2 is here!
#136 - jessie @ 4:09 pm
please enter me, this would be great for my 3 month old son!
#137 - Jennifer Mowers @ 4:15 pm
VERY NICE!
#138 - clenna in NH @ 4:17 pm
This looks so much better than the one that my daughter is currently using. Hope i win.
#139 - jffryclough @ 4:19 pm
that sucker’s awesome
#140 - PsychMamma @ 4:23 pm
Would love to have this for our weekly walk to the Farmer’s Market, and so many other things! Thanks for a great review!
#141 - Dawn fiske @ 4:36 pm
This would be a great addition to my back!
#142 - Sam @ 4:38 pm
I am needing something to carry my yds around in and since being frugal is my life, I’d LOVE to win this!!!
Thanks!
#143 - Saly @ 4:45 pm
I would love to have one of these. Thanks for the chance!
#144 - Amanda Stauffer @ 4:52 pm
My little one would love to ride along on my back when we go on our camping trips or just for a walk.
#145 - susan varney @ 4:53 pm
this is one nice prize
#146 - Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) @ 4:54 pm
I have my little 5 month old who loves to be close to Mommy, though she still is in slings, then I have my 1.5 year old, and she would LOVE this! She likes to be up high and play around!
This would be perfect for my girls for a while!
#147 - Pam Tufts @ 5:02 pm
great prize
#148 - Suzanne Richardson @ 5:04 pm
Would love to try this out with my 2 year old who wants to be carried everywhere!
#149 - Kathy Scott @ 5:20 pm
Living in Idaho Mountains this would be great for our hikes. Thanks for the chance.
#150 - Ann Fantom @ 5:23 pm
I would love to win this for my niece! Please enter me
#151 - Erica @ 6:23 pm
My second little one definitely wants to be part of the action, and this looks like a great way to include her. Thanks for the review and giveaway! I don’t have a blog (yet) but I’ll tell my sister and some friends. Thanks! Erica, gumbi1313 at msn dot com
#152 - Marisa Moore @ 7:11 pm
I would love to go hiking with my 1 year old! And he would love it too.
#153 - hazel hunt @ 7:19 pm
nice
#154 - Linda Moeller @ 7:24 pm
Very cool
#155 - Rodney K @ 7:27 pm
I sure hope I win thanks
#156 - Julie @ 7:28 pm
I’d love to tote around my little tot in this…comfy for the both of us!!
#157 - Catherine copeland @ 7:39 pm
I love this backport safe and comfy ride for baby
#158 - charline s @ 7:40 pm
This is one great item to have it would be great for the granchildren.
#159 - Belinda A. @ 7:52 pm
Not only would this be great for weekend hikes, but I’ve been looking for something to carry my daughter around in and have my hands free for when we’re airport hopping on our trip to Africa.
#160 - Kristinia Clos @ 8:13 pm
This would be awesome I believe for the upcoming baby, my 15 month old is 25 lbs but I wouldn’t be carrying him around! Helana is due in September but I’ve been looking for something like this for trips!
#161 - Amber Stevens @ 8:25 pm
Love it! I would love to carry it on Heavenly Hold as well! My parents wore me in a hiking backpack when I was a baby.
#162 - Jana Cox @ 8:36 pm
WOW! What a great opportunity! I would love to have this…my back really needs saving!
#163 - Elizabeth M. @ 8:51 pm
With my first two, using a backpack was my favorite way to carry them around when we went places. My second one was like carrying bricks but at least my hands were free. They seemed to really like it too. I’m going to stick with the backpack next time!
#164 - Hil'Lesha @ 9:24 pm
Very nice!
#165 - Isabel Quinn @ 9:34 pm
The backpack would be great for my daughter whose first child is due this week. It seems so convenient. Isabel