Baby Carrier with Hip Seat, Mumgaroo Baby Carrier Newborn to Toddler All Seasons & All Position Hip Baby Carrier with Hood & Extra Safety Belt, Baby Holder Carrier for Breastfeeding, Infant & Toddler

So far I love it. It came fully assembled and ready to use. I tried it out three ways on the very first day at the park. 1st, the hip carrier as I rushed around getting the other four kids out of the door for the park. I absolutely loved this version, as I was able to carry the baby on my hip and I did feel as if the hip carrier was high quality as it gave me comfort and lifted him up on my hip. 2nd, I used the backpack version once I got to the park and hit the trails. It was a little tricky to get him in there without the help of my two teens. I turned the hip portion towards me fit him into the harness and then attempted to turn the hip portion toward my back as I slid my arms into the backpack. Baby wobbled and could have gotten hurt if not for my teens. once on the back though, I love the way the carrier distributed the weight. However, I do not recommend using the carrier on your back without the hip seat. Your back will thank you. The carrier alone is not sufficient for a toddler, like my 12-month-old. 3rd, I tried the hip carrier with the seat belt. I must say, it was interesting. But it does work and keeps baby safe if you have one that loves to make drastic sudden movements. The seat belt gives you time to catch your little one. Your arm of course should always be around your LO, however, LOs can be pretty fast and clever. I personally didnt like this way too much as I could not put him up and down without detaching and reattaching the belt. I also thought wearing the hip seat in front of you was unsafe. My son began to slide forward and I didnt feel the same comfort as when it was worn on the side. It was awkward and unsupportive of us both. Sure it would work along with the carrier function, just not worn in front of you without the carrier function. All-in-all, I love it so far. Only time will tell how well it holds out. The hat function was also nice when my son was sleepy on the trail. He did not like it at first, but it soon wore on him.

The waist and back straps are well cushioned, there is not embedding in the skin, the sit part is the thing that really helps distributing the weight. You can use the carrier without the sit, but then you will feel the weight in your shoulders and back after a while, and the position of the babys hips and legs is not ergonomic at all. Although the sit and the rest of the carrier is only attached by a zipper and snaps, your baby is safe if by any chance this system brakes, as the child is to be positioned inside the carrier that hang from your chest or back, and then that whole thing sits on the plastic chair on your hips. I really love this carrier, is very comfortable for the child and the person who is wearing it. Using just the bottom part is great when doing errands if you dont want to waste time putting and taking the whole thing several times. You can use it like a fanie pack, turn it to one of your hips, and hold-support your toddler on the side without killing your arm. I havent use it for too long, so Im curious how the cushioning in the straps are going to hold on over time as the baby grow, also how the plastic closures are going to hold as well. So far it looks like quality, but I have experience with cheap carriers, or second hand ones that the closures gets toasted and cracks. Overall this is great and very easy to put and take off and to secure the baby inside.

This carrier is definitely convenient and comfortable. The mesh material on the inside is so breathable. The buckles feel well secured and sturdy. Ive pinched myself quite a few times because the buckles snap into place so quickly and tightly.