LittleLife Freedom S4 Child Carrier | Baby Carrier

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One of the hipbelt pockets features a little rear-view mirror for keeping an eye on your previous cargo, though I found that more often than not I’d just use my phone’s camera. Although adjusting it each time can become time-consuming at first, but it gets easier the more you use it. A sturdier, heavier frame can offer more structure and support for both child and parent and this seems to be the case here.

This high-spec carrier offers plenty of features, including ample storage for supplies, foot stirrups, viewing mirror and the patented x-buckle harness system making it a great child carrier for hiking. My daughter initially didn’t like being hoisted onto mine or my husband’s back when in the seat as she felt unstable, particularly while we were just getting to grips with the carrier (a kickstand would have made it feel more stable), but she soon got used to this after a couple of outings and generally enjoyed her time spent in it. As well as a concise, helpful instruction booklet, there are videos available online which help with anything that is not intuitive. As a contrast, the alternative way of stabilising a carrier on the ground is a flip out metal bar (Deuter carriers use these).Sometimes I put a pair of oversized waterproof dungarees over everything which stops the cold gap, and the dungaree stirrups stop wellies from falling off! Great quality and design deliver comfort and security for both the wearer and the precious cargo inside.

We were able to try this carrier out with both the LittleLife sunshade and rain cover, and transported it in the car boot of our small Ford Fiesta for days out. It also has the ability to slightly shift the centre of gravity with straps on the shoulders, which helps if you are going up or down hill. There was room for everything I needed for days out with baby, as well as space for my down jacket and water bottle too. Spotty Otter make excellent waterproof down outerwear, and Lands End have a waterproof down Expedition Parka.The LittleLife Freedom Child Carrier is a great child carrier with plenty of storage and some well thought through features with parents in mind.

This is stowed just behind the front pocket of the carrier and has a wire edge which pops out rather like a pop-up tent.The wipeable material has meant I've been able to thoroughly clean the carrier after putting it down on muddy ground (thanks to our beautiful British summer) to allow my son to climb in.