Let me start out by saying that I have purchased just about every stinkin' baby carrier on the market including LILLEbaby COMPLETE All Seasons 6-Position Baby/Child Carrier, Bill Amberg London leather shearling baby carrier, Moby wrap, Sunve baby carrier & hipseat, various ring slings, BabyBjorn, carrier, custom mei tai carrier, Infantino ZIP, Konny baby wrap sling, and many others that I've already given away.
This carrier actually fits me--I have a short torso which always seems to cause issues--and is comfortable for extended wear in all positions. My 6 month old baby enjoys riding face out, face in, and on my back and usually falls asleep within minutes in any of the positions when tired. I've done gardening work, taken walks, and sat at my desk working for long hours using this carrier and have been very impressed with it's usefulness. Our family helper also says it's comfortable on his over 6' frame.
There are only three downsides in my opinion which are minor enough to me to still qualify for a 5 star rating. The first is that it is tough to get baby out of the forward facing position without disconnecting all the fasteners. It's a lot easier to just unfasten everything while carefully keeping hold of baby. Secondly, I wish that the cloth at the top that folds over in forward position and that the head rests against in inward facing position was removeable. My baby spits up excessively and has already badly stained this green fabric. It would be nice if it was washable. (I guess I should check to see if the whole carrier can just be thrown in the wash which would make this less of an issue.) Thirdly, this carrier is pretty warm so expect to get sweaty while wearing in moderate to warm weather. This is true of pretty much every carrier on the market simply because you have a warm little body against yours so not so much carrier specific.
Overall, if you've tried practically every carrier on the market and still haven't found one for you, then I'd strongly recommend this one. The cost of this one is much lower than many competitors and I don't think there's a better forward facing leg position better than this provides. I was not compensated in any way for this review and am just thoroughly impressed by this carrier and plan to use it for years to come!
P.S. For reference, I'm an average sized woman, 5'-6" with a short torso and narrow waist with curvy hips and wide shoulders.
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 4 x 12.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 200-202 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 3.6 Kilograms |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 40 Pounds, 16 ounces |
| Material Type | Polyester, Cotton |
| Care instructions | Machine Wash |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Orientation | Back |
| Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
