The Best Seat in the House
A story that started in the 1980s, two kids, one great carrier, and a search that changed everything.
THIS IS OUR STORY
Carrying your baby close is one of the oldest instincts in the world. Cultures across every continent have done it for centuries. We just think it should be easy and beautiful.
How It All Began
We raised our two kids, Brett and Jenna, in the 1980s. Like most parents, I tried every baby carrier I could find and nothing stuck. Too fussy. Too complicated. Baby wasn't having it.
Then I found it. A simple, framed backpack-style carrier. No frills, not much to look at — but it worked. Jenna loved it. She was safe, content, and could see the whole world from up there. We called it "the best seat in the house."
The Search Was ON
In 2017, Jenna had our first grandchild and we went looking for that same carrier — updated, modernized, maybe a little more charming. It existed in the 80s. Surely it had evolved?
It hadn't. Of all the innovative baby products out there, a simple, lightweight, framed backpack carrier was nowhere to be found. We couldn't believe it.
From Our Family to Yours
In 2019, Brett gave us another grandchild and even more reason to build what we couldn't find. So we did. We designed TotPack from scratch: a modern, lightweight, framed carrier made with custom 100% woven cotton in a timeless pinstripe.
The world paused in 2020, but we didn't stop. And here we are.
Pack that little happy tot of yours and carry on.
Meet the TotPack
Available in two colors. Built for every adventure ahead.
