LittleLife Cross Country S4 Child Carrier | Baby Carrier & Ranger Child Carrier Storage Accessory Pouch Ideal For Carrying Nappies Wipes Food While On Go

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Whilst the rain cover is sold separately, it comes with a generously sized sunshade, ensuring your child has a high level of sun protection without reducing their visibility, although you’ll find a larger sunshade on the Osprey Poco Plus.The new-and-improved head support was a hit with our tester’s son who had no problem falling to sleep while in the seat. Are there any extra features? The LittleLife Cross Country S4 has been designed for use over a longer duration than other LittleLife carriers like the Ranger S2, so I found it comfortable to use on long outings. You’ll find two sturdy grab handles at the top of the carrier, which are invaluable for helping you pull the carrier onto your shoulders once your baby or toddler is securely positioned in the seat.

I was given both a rain cover and sunshade to test alongside the carrier. Both attach to the carrier frame using tent-like poles and provide adequate coverage no matter the weather. The sunshade didn’t quite tension out evenly when attached to the frame due to the angle of the poles. While it didn’t affect UV protection, I would have preferred an integrated sunshade to make life easier. Baby-wearing is a great way to bond with your new arrival and keep your little one safe and snug, but if you plan to carry your tot for any length of time then it is worth considering both safety and developmental risks. Husband carrying our 16-month-old in the LittleLife Cross Country S4 on a nature walk How we tested the LittleLife Cross Country S4 So how do you choose the best baby carrier? They are available from newborn up to about four years old, so learning what works for you also depends on the age and temperament of your child (some tots are wrigglier than others!) and what feels most comfortable for both of you.Unlike many child carriers on the market, our child carriers are British Standard Approved. This means they’ve been rigorously tested to the highest standards required in Britain (equivalent to European TUV standards) to keep your child safe. The Cross Country S4 is the ideal choice for those who require a great all-rounded child carrier with more than enough features to keep you and your child happy throughout the day. Need a helping hand? Head over to your local sling library where you will be able to try out different carrier styles and get advice and support from baby-wearing specialists. Baby carrier safety guidelines For other adults involved in the baby's care, using a carrier also gives them a great opportunity to bond. 'It can reduce the chance of postnatal depression increasingly recognised in men and partners,' says Ruth. 'It also helps to share the load of parenting and to get out and about!' Help choosing the right baby carrier Baby-wearing comes with a number of proven benefits for the parents as well as the precious cargo. 'For babies, it gives them a safe, secure and comfortable way of staying close to their caregiver, especially in the early days,' says baby-wearing consultant Ruth Grint. 'It can help their digestion, regulates their heart rate and temperature, and can reduce crying. Carried babies are talked to more, and this is thought to improve communication.'