I couldn’t see her very well when I turned my head but the added security was worth it, as she did not send me off-balance even when she leaned to one side. The Ranger’s maximum child weight is 20kg so if you bought this early you’d get around three years’ use. This carrier is stron and sturdy and so comfortable to wear, I started using this when my son was 8 months old and I wish I'd bought it much sooner! It also doesn’t collapse, which makes storage difficult, and it does take up quite a bit of room in the boot – the simple inclusion of a hinge at either side of the frame at the bottom would make it possible to fold the carrier flat.

The Ranger S2 child carrier is a modernised version of the original Ranger and has updated fabrics throughout and a newly designed face pad. The Ranger S2 back carrier is suitable for babies children between 6 months and 3 years of age (up to 20kg in weight). The back system on the LittleLife Ranger S2 is fully adjustable to ensure it fits comfortably for both you and your baby. It's comfortable for short walks, but if you are planning longer hikes I'd consider investing in a more expensive or more comfortable model.There are two small zip pockets on each side of the padded hip belt that fitted my purse, keys and phone, but I found them tricky to access because the bottom of the shoulder straps lay across each one and squashed the contents. Designed for families who enjoy walking and exploring the countryside, this is a well made, affordable carrier to make sure the littlest members of the family don't miss out.

LittleLife does market the Ranger S2 for ‘town and country’ but I really think it is best for country walks.If this is the case, a full refund (including postage) will be processed into the account used on the original transaction.