Our reviews and articles are written by parents who are professional journalists, and we also include feedback from our parent community and industry experts. com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/40e10d3c7e8901f5ffc4a773f59d47446b89054b_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_3. It’s a solid, sturdy product, with a small range of useful features, which has been a reliable companion on our frequent travels. There are cheaper models, such as the Ranger or Adventurer, but you lose the storage capacity, so it depends if this is a necessity for you.

Looking at the carrier as a whole, you can feel that inside the nylon and polyester cover there is a strong metal skeleton frame. This did not really keep Bibas attention as there was so much going on around her she wasn’t particularly bothered. There was room for everything I needed for days out with baby, as well as space for my down jacket and water bottle too. Lightweight airflow shoulder straps now offer increased breathability an the S4 comes with a sun shade, foot stirrups and a viewing mirror included.This carrier is a slim design but loaded with features such as the fully adjustable backsystem and child seating area. The attachable sun shield is a great little device and since it’s got a metal support inside it, it’s pretty rigid.

Thanks to its adjustable shoulder straps as well as chest and waist belt straps, the Cross Country can be easily adapted to an individual’s size, ensuring a comfortable carrying experience. Be sure only ever to place it on a strong and stable surface and never leave your baby unattended in the carrier when it’s not on you.However, it does the job, with the poles slotting in either side of the child’s seat and Velcro attachments to tension it out. Now available in modern grey and red, this carrier features lightweight airflow shoulder straps for increased breathability, as well as updated fabrics throughout and a newly designed face pad. When it comes to carrying, the Cross Country S4 features a length adjustable back panel, so as to adapt to any body type. For all their other essentials, there's a large pocket in the base and a bottle pouch on the side for easy, on-the-go access, two zipped hipbelt pockets and all-important toy loops for attaching their favourite distractions. The Cross Country S4 is the ideal choice for those who require a great all-rounded child carrier with more than enough features to keep you and your child happy throughout the day.

Having said all that, it’s got great storage capacity, is very portable and is still a safe and effective way to sherpa your little one around. There’s also two stretchy mesh pockets on either side and another zippered pocket halfway up the carrier on the left side. This is also where the sunshade is kept and, as the shade doesn’t stow away particularly neatly, it would often get in the way of other items.

It takes some practice to lift onto your back with your child in but I got the hang of it quite quickly although I found it harder to remove him though. Aside from a raincover, it seems to have everything you’d need for taking the little one out and about, boasting 20 liters of storage in its spacious main compartment, front zippered pocket, its two side pockets and its hipbelt pockets. One of the improvements is the lightweight airflow shoulder straps that stop you from getting too overheated as they are made from breathable fabrics. The carrier is recommended for use from 6 months to 3 years (around 20kg) but be aware that carrying a weight on your back carries limitations. com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/dfa07583d52c7ab69eb856acbf9f2fe43062c0ca_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_9.

A backpack carriers is a welcome alternative to a pushchair, especially when hiking or walking in the great outdoors. The large storage pocket at the bottom has a capacity of 20 litres – a feature I’ve really come to appreciate. This would also make it easier to travel with, we had to put it on the back seat as we had the pram in the boot already.com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/fd9eeaa87a03024a717b36e21ee9fe05fc0bdcde_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_906. It’s almost as if it was a bit of an afterthought once the design of the main unit had been finished. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. He is currently President of the London Mountaineering Club, training to become a winter mountain leader, looking to finally finish bagging all the Wainwright fells of the Lake District and hoping to scale more Alpine 4000ers when circumstances allow. The LittleLife Cross Country S4 hiking baby carrier is an updated version of the original Cross Country.