Baby Carrier Hip Seat Ergonomics Lightweight Lumbar Support

I am a mother of five kids under 11. Over the past ten years I've used several carriers to fit our family's ever evolving needs. My youngest is currently 17 months. She is super active and very agile with Climbing and running and wanting to do big-kid things in a little toddler body. With the older kids being very involved in sports, we are constantly on the go--tournaments, ballfields, crowded parking lots, etc. we've been using a folding wagon which carries our gear and my 4 year old while my 6 year old walks alongside, however the baby would not stay in the wagon. A stroller really wasn't an option since my husband coaches, leaves early for the games and has the older two with him, which means I'm managing getting all the short people and the necessities without extra hands so pushing a stroller, pulling a wagon and carrying a toddler while making sure no one gets runover wasn't my cup of tea. I needed a solution for the long term as we intend to venture to amusement parks, a Reds game and a couple Buckeye football games with the kids. They are too little to meander through crowds with just hand holding or heaven forbid one crawling out of a wagon!!!! I knew I needed versatility --definitely forward facing and backpack wearing in addition to laying on mommy to sleep. I get hot super fast esp with a baby on me in the summer and I needed something breathable aka mesh. I needed hefty straps and back support because I can carry laundry up and down stairs like a champ but my post-pregnancy x 5 mom tummy could use a sit up or nine and my core strength is pretty in-awesome which leads my back to hurt soon after carrying babies around for a lengthy time. In a perfect world I'd like to be able to nurse in it but that wasn't a requirement, just sort of an added bonus like a dessert you didn't know came with whipped cream on top. It had to be affordable... none of this $175.00 nonsense for a baby carrier. Enter this Carrier. I can't say enough positive things about this. The thick straps are comfortable without being bulky or feeling overly thick, the solid, supportive waistband is comfortable and fits easily around my 5' 2" 140lb mom bod. I can adjust tightness with one hand, which is nice. My petite 23lb. 17 month old fit nicely on the seat while I slipped the shoulder straps on and adjusted one-handed for size and comfort. The strap across the back of my shoulders was nicely placed --some of the carriers ive had before would have that strap fall at my neck which is super annoying when you are on the short side of things. My daughter LOVED being in it. This is practically a miracle because containment is not easy for my busy girl. I forward faced her and then faced her toward my chest, both with easy and plenty of room for comfort without feeling squished like in a moby or boba (which I like for different stages and ages) but this had enough room to attempt to nurse--which I've rarely ever done in a carrier because I'm a 38G and it's not the easiest task in a carrier--it went great!!! Not only was I able to nurse discreetly, but the baby fell asleep!! I had her in the carrier for about 45 minutes all together and no back pain. I was able to slip off the carrier straps, lower the baby into the bed and not walker her up---that's not happened with other carriers I've had to wrap/unwrap, 14 steps to get on/off etc!! The best part is that I'm RELIEVED to have found something that fit ALL of my criteria plus I can nurse in it and that my busy baby will be safely contained, my hands are free to carry my 4 year old, hold hands with my 6 year old, pull wagons full of kid stuff and enjoy outings whether we go to ballgames or amusement parks and I can worry less about my precious baby being safe in the mix of it all. Excellent product. And incase you are wondering, I wasn't paid or given free anything for this review, I just thought parents should hear a REAL, HONEST review from a mom who's been there.

I bought this carrier right before we took an extended vacation to CA. I love wearing our 16 month old (thankfully he's a petite 18lbs) but I realized all my carriers are each pretty warm and not breathable for either of us so breathability was my primary requirement in a new carrier. I love that there are so many options out there now and at a range of prices - this one was absolutely worth the price and honestly an awesome deal compared to other front runners like the Ergo and Tula.Pros:LightweightSUPER breathableThree little mesh pockets - I have a large-ish Samsung phone and it could fit in 2 of the pocketsThe ergonomic seat is kind of weird at 1st but it's awesome! Baby can sit comfortably and it relieves pressure on the carrier's body as well. I know mine is a light baby but I really think it distributes the weight well for front or back carry.*Side note on the seat - on a hike my babe had a dirty diaper so he got a little cranky and uncomfortable. I had him stand on the seat (still strapped in) and I held his ankles to keep him balanced. Totally made things better til we could get back to the car and get him changed! Not sure standing on the seat is recommended but he loves it and as long as you hold on he's still safe! :DEasy to wearBuckles over the velcroWaist band is really wide which definitely helps w lumbar support and general comfortVariety of carries - they don't advertise this but I actually carried my babe facing OUT on my back on a hike! He loved it and I was glad because back carry is the most comfortable for inclines.CONS:The seat is bulky so this is not a "packable" carrier. In other words, don't expect to be able to toss it in your diaper bag.The velcro on the waist band does not hold well at all BUT there is a big buckle over the velcro so this sort of makes this con a non-issueThe black material picks up lint something awfulThe straps feel a little cheap - but I've not had an issue with them not staying in place or being super uncomfortable and I wear for extended periods of time.Overall, I highly recommend this carrier. It's not the cutest or smallest but the breathability and comfort can't be beat - especially at this price point. Definitely a winner for parents who prefer baby wearing over strollers or for hiking baby wearers (if you're not prepared to invest big bucks in a hiking pack!)

I own a moby wrap, ring, sling and now a NimNik carrier. The Moby Wrap was too hot and complicated for everyday outside the house use. The ring sling was perfect for every day use and super light weight/easy to travel with but I wanted something I could take on trips, hiking, and something my husband could use. I listened to my friends and about their complaints regarding carriers: needs to be ergonimics, should allow to front face and back face, and should allow to ride in front or in back. Carriers like this are usually $$$ and so when I saw this on amazon I was really excited. The material is very good - nothing looks like it will break and everything is sewn with good quality. It was really easy to use and they email you the directions. Even without the directions, it was pretty simple to figure out. I am able to put my daughter in the carrier on my own with her in front of me: facing me and facing out. I was also able to get her in the carrier on my back with her facing into me...I haven't tried with her on my back facing out yet. Again it is really easy to adjust. She seemed happy in it and it was super easy to walk with her in it and I didn't feel any strain on my body. She's barely 12 pounds so I had to tighten everything and I will probably keep in her in riding in the front until she gets a little bigger. There are three little storage compartments..one in the front of the baby carrier, one on the seat, and one on the side of the carrier that wraps your waist. It would have been amazing to have storage INSIDE the seat though. For the price this thing is a steal!

Update: I have been using this for about a year but on and off ((the last few months I spent renting sling from the sling library). Needless to say the quality has been poor. The zipper is literally ripping away // falling off from the body of the carrier and it's not safe. My daughter does not have an M shape when sitting on it. She is a big toddler (16 months old and 13kg) and this is not ergonomic at all. I am pretty sure it's damaging her if I keep using it.I have now ordered a Connecta/Integra sling and all I can say is I should have ditched this a long time ago. I don't even know why I kept it. Straight in the bin it went.--------------------This is ok. I have been using it for a few months now. If I adjust it correctly then my daughter and I enjoy this. However I have noticed one shoulder strap always curls up close to my armpit in the back and it's so annoying and painful if not set up correctly. My daughter wiggles a lot so I find that even if I position her correctly in the beginning after a while she gets her arms out and shifts her whole gravity centre...and then I get slouchy and my back hurts a little. I have to adjust it again and again and it gets a bit fiddly, although the system is quite simple.Also when my husband's wears her and tries to sit down...well he cannot really sit down because the seat pushes against his sensitive area...so he always has to stand when wearing her (so no sitting on the bus). My mum tum also seems to hurt a little bit after I have taken her out just because of the flabby skin that is being pressed on by the seat (my daughter weighed 12kg at 9 months....so you can only imagine what pressure she puts on my mummy tummy).Overall a good item, I do recommend it, but after so many months I cannot give it 5 stars. Still good for the price.

This back pack is brilliant overall, lightweight, flexible and 4 way which is what I wanted. A couple of minor downsides, it’s not the most attractive carrier, I’m slim so the extendable straps are left dangling down as I walk haha. The clip that holds the two arm straps together is near impossible to do up if you cary on the front, you can barely reach it. Also when you carry on your back, the polystyrene lightweight block seat to support the baby is a bit awkward on the backside. Is not shaped well for back carrying, but you can manage it.

Absolutely love love love this carrier ... so comfy on me my partner and the baby because of the adjustable straps, padded shoulder and waist bands and the seat area for my little boy is comfy and it's very secure... enjoyed going out hiking again with the dogs to places we couldn't take a push chair. Also great for public transport if visiting family so you dont have to log about a pram on and off the bus. Love the little pockets in the side as handy for a spare dummy, and other little handy items. I need to figure out how to safely put on alone which I'm getting the hang of .... I just love it and so does the baby!! Highly recommend. Excellent value for money!! X

Update: I was resent a new (same) baby carrier. I really appreciate their sincerity and service.This bag is surely overpriced - doesn't worth for 45£. The quality is very disappointing. The very very poor quality chain is broken just after three days of light using (carrying 5 months old baby for 1 hr total); see the attachments. If you want to spend 40-50£, you should buy a different one. The only good thing is that it has a solid hip seat, so you don't have any shoulder pain - that's it. Overall, I am very dissatisfied, and it's real disappointment for me.

This carrier is the best I’ve used so far comfort wise - but I haven’t tried many and this is my first hip seat carrier. Unfortunately it is already breaking so I don’t recommend it to anyone. I use it maybe a few times a week and have only had it about three weeks and the zip has broken off and the fastenings to the seat are already breaking. Not really very safe and will be trying to figure out whether I can get a replacement or just return it. Looks like the seller has gone AWOL so will update with how I get on.