Littlelife’s Guide to Picking the Best Child Backpack Carrier for Baby and Toddler
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If you’re looking for a baby carrier, then you’ve come to the right place. LittleLife has an award-winning range of backpack carriers for toddlers and babies so you’ll be able to find exactly the right one for you.
To help you narrow down your selection, we’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions when choosing a baby backpack carrier and recommended which of our carriers provides the best solution.
Years of technical know-how are poured into LittleLife’s child carriers. Designed by parents for parents, our carrier backpack range enables families to keep their sense of adventure and enjoy creating adventures together. Whether it’s a simple stroll along the high street, or a rugged hike in the countryside, we’ve literally ‘got your back’.
What is the Best Child Carrier for daily walks?
The LittleLife Ranger S2 Child Backpack Carrier is the best child carrier for shorter walks, like popping to the shops or going on the school run without a buggy. It is our lightest British Standard framed back carrier at only 1.7kg, and features an adjustable back system, and our patented ‘anchor point’ provides a handy stability point for your foot when placing your child into the carrier. Designed with considered features for ease of use and comfort including top grab handles and a soft face pad, two useful hip pockets and the option for a six-litre storage pouch (available to buy separately). It’s easy to see why the Ranger S2 is a double award winning child backpack carrier.
Award winning: Made For Mums Silver Award in 2022, Mumsnet Best Budget Baby Carrier Backpack in 2018, German Design Award 2019.
Suitable for child: Suitable for babies from 6 – 36m
Suitable for adult: Suitable for adults 1.57 – 1.87m
Colourway: Available in Black or Blue
Spec: Max load 20kg, Dimensions 260 x 280 x 750mm.
RRP: £129.99
An alternative to the Ranger S2, for people looking for a little more space the LittleLife Adventurer S2 Child Backpack Carrier is a great solution. Suitable for grown-ups to 1.87m in height, it’s great for hiking too. It boasts an adjustable back system for easy comfort for grown-ups of all shapes and sizes to carry, while the updated fabrics provide enhanced durability and the plush face pad provides a touch of luxury for the passenger too. Weighing only 1.9kg, includes a handy kick-out leg for added stability and comfort when placed on the ground. Easily collapsed, the Adventurer S2 is great for stowing away making it the perfect travel companion and ideal for weekends away.
Suitable for child: Suitable for babies from 6 – 36m
Suitable for adult: Suitable for adults 1.57 – 1.87m
Colourway: Available in Grey or Blue
Spec: Max load 20kg, Dimensions 410 x 320 x 730mm
RRP: £159.99
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What is the Best Child Backpack Carrier for tall people?
For taller people, the LittleLife Cross Country S4 Child Backpack Carrier is a great all-rounder with a slim profile making it versatile for nipping around town or taking country walks. Suitable for grown-ups up to a 1.93m in height. It boasts a fully adjustable back system for a tailored fit for grown-ups of all shapes and sizes.
Award winning: Won Silver Mother and Baby award 2023 (best carrier)
Suitable for child: Suitable for babies from 6 – 36m
Suitable for adult: Suitable for adults 1.57 – 1.93m
Colourway: Available in Grey or Blue
Spec: Max load 20kg, Dimensions 310 x 260 x 700mm
RRP: £199.99
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What is the Best Child Backpack Carrier to take away on Holiday?
The LittleLife Traveller S4 Backpack Carrier is our best option for families going on holiday. This clever design incorporates a hidden frame and fully padded backsystem, as well as our patented X-buckle for enhanced comfort for adult and child. The compact design makes it ideal for air travel as it is classified as hand baggage by most airlines.
Suitable for child: Suitable for babies from 6 – 36m)
Suitable for Adult: Suitable for adults 1.57 – 1.80m
Spec: Max load 15kg, Dimensions 280 x 260 x 510mm
RRP: £169.99
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What is the Best Child Backpack Carrier for long hikes?
The LittleLife Freedom S4 Child Backpack Carrier is the best child carrier for long hikes in comfort. A premium child carrier for adventurous families, designed for all-day use, with an airflow back-system to keep the wearer and child cool on the lengthiest of walks. This high-spec carrier offers plenty of features, including ample storage for supplies, foot stirrups, viewing mirror and the patented X-buckle harness system making it a great child carrier for hiking. In addition, the carrier has an adjustable headrest and a built-in, easy-pull sun shade.
Suitable for child: Suitable for babies from 6 – 36m
Suitable for Adult: Suitable for adults 1.57 – 1.93m
Spec: Max load 20kg, Dimensions 330 x 320 x 750mm
RRP: £239.99
All prices correct on date of publish.