I don’t know about other dads, but I get tired of carrying things: blankets, diaper bag, diapers, snacks – everything that a kid will need for an extended outing. Well, my hands are full enough with everything else and I can’t carry everything! The Kids Original Canopy Chair solves part of that problem (now if they could only create a robot like Rosie on The Jetsons, I’d be all set).

The Canopy Chair by Kelsyus made day trips out to the park or picnicking a little simpler and, most importantly, safer too. The concept behind the idea is a folding canopy chair for children that’s easy to put together and easy to carry (for them, not for da-da!). I’m not quite sure how I grew up without one of these, but I literally called my parents and thanked them from lugging everything around by hand. Remember those lounge-style lawn chairs that tri-fold? Yeah, no one tells you you’ll carry those around forever and a day for little kids because sometimes they don’t want to sit on the ground. Now, problem solved.

Pros:

• Waterproof – which I’ve found out essentially means stain-proof as well!
• Canopy provides excellent coverage and shade from the sun
• It is easy to set up and take down with the canopy becoming the bag
• No tools are required right out of the box
• Two shoulder harnesses assure even weight on the back
• Only weighs 6.6 lbs
• Holds up to 125 lbs
• Sturdy frame

Cons:

• With shorter children, the folded up chair on the back and seem a little long and can sometimes him them in the back of the knees. This would only be a minor irritation.

I’m glad someone came up with something the children themselves can carry – it takes a small load off of me! But most importantly, it’s easy from their to carry, easy to set up, easy to take down, and a nicely built piece of outside furniture they can call their own.

Eric Cooper

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