With a fully adjustable back system to ensure the wearers comfort, it provides a secure and comfortable ride for the child, with a toy loop and soft face pad. This did not really keep Bibas attention as there was so much going on around her she wasn’t particularly bothered.

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. Comprised of tent-like poles and a fabric hood, it definitely feels less premium than the clever, integrated sunshades on other carriers.It looks good, is easy to use and a lot of thought has gone into the design regarding pockets, sunshade and little extras such as the face cushion. The Little Life Cross Country back carrier is robust and simple to use, but really does seem to have a 12-month window of use from 6 months to 18 months.

With its bright drool pad featuring a dozen colorful animals, the Cross Country has a more playful aesthetic than most. I decided to steady it momentarily at a higher level (keeping a hand on at all times of course, as this has its own safety pitfalls), before the final heave upwards. It did look pretty bulky when unpacked but most of that bulk was in the (welcome) padded straps etc and actually, the profile of the carrier itself, when worn, is very neat, with nothing superfluous. com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/252f63c0e8d5e92aa5d97f8ad17129977b04a871_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_903.

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. The Cross Country S3 is a great all-rounder perfect for rambles in town or country, capable of storing all the nappies, wipes, jumpers and waterproofs that you need on a day out. com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/34e75b17d232acf019ed799a6bf7b31aedcb4821_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_902.