There are also zipped hipbelt pockets for further storage that can be accessed on the move and the all important toy loops are great for attaching their favourite characters to. Yes, I felt Ru, who’s two, was secure and comfy in his little seat, He was strapped in with a three-point harness, which clips in at the front and sides.

A protective sun shade cover can be attached to the top of the carrier, while chest and waist belts help with weight distribution. The 6 litre pouch is great for carrying your belongings when out and about and easily clips to the bottom of the carrier.com/Imagestorage/imagesSynchro/0/0/fd9eeaa87a03024a717b36e21ee9fe05fc0bdcde_E22LITLBIV243599_LITL0671415_906. With its bright drool pad featuring a dozen colorful animals, the Cross Country has a more playful aesthetic than most. I found the lack of a kickstand meant that it wasn’t quite as stable as I’d like when loading and unloading my daughter. The rest of the fabrics on the whole carrier have also been updated and there’s also a newly designed face pad that not only keeps your baby comfortable but also stops dribble getting onto the carrier.

It has a safety harness inside with an x-buckle that even the most escapee kind of baby won’t be able to undo by themselves!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. 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. We were planning a trip to Cornwall and needed something that would not restrict us in the way a pushchair would. It doesn’t feel as robust and isn’t as comfortable, while some of its components and materials feel a little cheap. On our most recent trip I have managed to transport a couple of pairs of hiking boots in there as well as a total of 40 nappies!

After many years designing equipment for expeditions and adventure travel, LittleLife turned their attention to child carriers and travel accessories.There’s no kickstand to stabilize the unit while loading and unloading here, which is something of a mainstay on other carriers. 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. One – it’s solely for use as an outdoors back carrier, but is fully adjustable to suit the person wearing it. Our reviews and articles are written by parents who are professional journalists, and we also include feedback from our parent community and industry experts. Little Life make a range of child carriers that tend to be cheaper than the offerings from the likes of Osprey, Thule, Kelty and Deuter.