He knew there had to be a way to make this position more comfortable and went right to work making prototypes. Further, you need to leave the kickstand extended to utilize the bottom storage compartment, which makes the pack a bit large and unwieldy when loaded down. The recommended age range is from six months to five years, but, obviously, some five-year-olds are heavier than others. I did not expect her to love it so much but she feels secure and safe when carried and loves the awesome view she has.

If you don't have boobs and wouldn't feel uncomfortable wearing the waistband slightly lower on your chest then essentially any carrier will work as you can simply place the waistband at the height you need to get baby where you want them on your shoulder.On appearance, she looked very settled and supported, but as we were testing the product, we were quite rigorous with our checks before setting off and everything “felt” like it was offering firm but comfy support. I know that our kid will want to see over our shoulders and likely won't tolerate back carrying otherwise. Being brutally honest, while this carry was more comfortable than I expected it to be, it isn't the worlds most supportive position for a long period of time.

It’s a really thoughtfully designed carrier: from aesthetics to comfort to safety, all the boxes are ticked. Inside the box, not only was there the carrier, but also a backpack, designed to be worn at the same time or used as a carry case for the G4. While our walk with the baby resulted in a beaming smile and a lost-for-words sense of wonder, our five-year-old was much more vocal: “I’m a giant!There were lots of other issues that made us not like it as much… But, we gave it a try again when the improved version was released and also tried it with the second child and while I was very skeptical at first, I must say that it definitely works better for us now.