Look for models with adequate shoulder and waist to straps to hold baby in securely. We get compliments on it wherever we go. I use the back pack to keep the baby close while doing things around the house. Its the best investment I made. Our Baby Bjorn's day in the sun has faded as I attempted to put our 16 month old daughter in it for a short hike.
Any recommendations are welcome.
We recently purchased the Kelty Kids Country backpack. Since birth we've taken her with us on our walks and hikes. She's love the environment from first the BabyBjorn and now this Kelty Country pack. It's light, easy to put her in and wear. In fact you can easily put your child in the carrier and then put it on yourself.