What we love
Believe the hype - the Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier is very comfortable and can fit the shorter parent (that’s me, at 5ft 2in) and the taller parent (that’s my partner, at 5ft 9in).
The contoured frame is indeed shaped to fit the spine and the adjustable chest straps help distribute the weight. The carrier’s frame design improves stability when loading your child inside it and allows the carrier to be packed almost flat when you don’t need it.
The child harness, which has been simplified, can be adjusted and secured on the inside of the carrier.
The Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier comes with a few accessories and handy features: a waterproof canopy with UV protective mesh at the sides so you can get out and about whatever the weather; a viewing mirror so you have ‘eyes on the back of your head’ to check what your little monkey is up to; toy loops to accommodate soft toys; and foot loops so older children have a comfortable ride.
Cheaper carriers have low weight limits, so they are outgrown fast. I wish we’d bought a similar carrier when Michela was younger as I had to purchase three different carriers to take Michela from birth up to 2 years. This carrier still worked with Michela who now weighs 15kg, although if you add the weight of the carrier, the total weight on my back was over 17kg. It was still comfortable but as my partner put it, “It’s a bit like marching in the Army with your kit.”
What to watch out for
Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier is suitable from 6 months to 4 years, with a weight limit of 20kg. The RRP of £150 might seem steep if you’ve just forked out hundreds of pounds on a travel system at birth, but this carrier could work out being a good investment if you use it from when your baby’s 6 months – you’d get a possible 3 and half years for the £150 price-tag, unlike some carriers that have a lower maximum weight limit.
The Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier doesn’t have a metal stand. When I queried this I was told that this carrier has a loading stabiliser Velcroed to the base, which is a sort of tab you step on so your hands are free to load your child in the carrier. Not having a metal stand means the carrier is lighter and safer as apparently carriers with stands lead unwary or distracted parents to use them as ‘a chair’, leaving their child in it for a long time. Plus it might tempt a parent to set it down and walk away. So the theory is there’s no temptation to multi-task while the carrier is at your feet and requires your foot.
Who is the Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier best for?
Parents who love walking and want a safe and comfortable carrier for their growing toddler.
If you want quality materials, comfort and safety, the Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier is an ideal buy. Its wide age range means you’ll get plenty of use out of it for the money you’ve invested.
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