The Littlelife Freedom S4 Child Carrier is thoughtfully constructed with high-quality materials and features a sturdy and supportive frame. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Things like the soft face pad, adjustable ‘X-buckle’ harness system and sun shade, give comfort and security to little people of varying ages. Built in comfort extras are also seemingly must-have details and the Freedom S4 has features such as sunshade and foot stirrups keep the child secure and happy.While not as luxurious or as long-lasting as higher performing backpack carriers like the Deuter Kid Comfort Pro or the Osprey Poco Plus (both of which last up to age four), the Littlelife Cross Country S4 is quite a bit lighter at just 2. Spotty Otter make excellent waterproof down outerwear, and Lands End have a waterproof down Expedition Parka. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

As baby carrier backpacks go, the LittleLife Cross Country S4 is one of the more affordable options on the market, particularly for what it offers. The Freedom S4 allows you to go to places that would normally be difficult with a pram or a toddler trying to walk. A backpack carrier can be a very useful travel accessory for family holidays abroad, but you’ll need to take the Cross Country S4 through the airport and leave it at the plane door if you want to take it with you on your travels as it’s too large for an overhead locker. All of our carriers and accessories have been designed so that both parent and baby are as comfortable as possible on their new adventures. There are also 2 hipbelt pockets which zip closed, and just about fit my phone (but I don’t think all phones would fit).

The handle behind the shoulder straps a good handhold for hoisting the carrier (with the little one in) up and onto my back. It also keeps little ones amused with its range of fun animal-shaped toddler ‘daysacks’, safety equipment such as reins disguised as mini backpacks and colourful ID wrist straps.