Walking my baby back home.

• Position: WHAT'S NEW? Bringing Up Baby - Brief Article - Product/Service Evaluation

There are times when it is difficult to transport an infant in a stroller. We've all been in crowded department stores where carriages simply cannot be maneuvered through jam-packed aisles. In buildings without elevators, even one flight of stairs is too many. Did you ever try to push a stroller during a leisurely hike when mud, rocks, or narrow paths make it impossible to move?

At times like those, we love the Children's Accessories Infant Carrier ($59.99) by Eddie Bauer, distributed by the Dorel Juvenile Group, Columbus, Ind. Eddie Bauer long has been known for its better-quality baby products and this infant carrier does not disappoint. The extra-wide padded shoulder strap and back support make it comfortable to carry a child from eight to 26 pounds.

Younger babies should be carried facing in towards the adult, using the leg opening and height adjustments to accommodate smaller children. The carrier...