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back carrier for older child

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whoami24601 · 23/02/2021 13:56

I'm looking for a good back carrier (or other solution!) for an older child. DS is 5 but is small for his age and only 16kg. We like to go on walks as a family but he inevitably ends up on DH's shoulders because he is soooo painfully slow at walking. I have a rucksack for DS2 13.5kg) so if we invested in something for older kids it could always be handed down. He wouldn't be in it for a full walk, just occasionally when we needed to move a bit faster. Is there anything out there that is suitable?

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cautiouscovidity · 23/02/2021 14:08

I think carrying a physically able child at age 5 is a bit daft to be honest. They won't build stamina if they don't get a chance to build it up. Yes, you'll have to lower your expectations about speed / distance for a while to take into account your children's abilities but it'll be worth it in the long run.

Also, what happens if the younger child wants to be carried when they're 5 (and presumably heavier than DS1 is at 5)?

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whoami24601 · 23/02/2021 14:33

It's really not about stamina. He can walk far, he is just too interested in the world around him so it takes ages. The 5 minute school run used to take 45 minutes, so we bought him a scooter. DS2 is already faster than him. I just want something we can use for the times he does need carrying.
Thanks for the comment but I'm looking for a product recommendation.

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OneForTheRoadThen · 23/02/2021 14:39

Tula do ones for older children. I think it might be called the toddler range although I'm not 100% but they definitely say they are suitable for 5 and even older. I haven't used it myself as my children are lumps but I used a baby Tula and really rated it.

OneForTheRoadThen · 23/02/2021 14:41

babytula.co.uk/collections/baby-tula-toddler-carrier yes here you go - carries up to 27kg. They are expensive they keep their value so you could always sell it on

JC12345 · 23/02/2021 14:43

We have a toddler connecta that we've used up to about aged 4. Is very comfy and folds up really small (I still take it on school runs just in case).

ThursdayLastWeek · 23/02/2021 14:44

I can sell you a toddler Tula for less than that Grin

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whoami24601 · 23/02/2021 14:50

Ooh ThursdayLastWeek PM me Smile

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OneForTheRoadThen · 23/02/2021 14:56

@ThursdayLastWeek if you don't sell it to OP there's a good fb group called Affordable Slings and Carriers where you could easily sell that!

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whoami24601 · 23/02/2021 15:14

Oh the toddler connecta looks good but I can't see a weight limit on it?

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ThursdayLastWeek · 23/02/2021 15:37

[quote OneForTheRoadThen]@ThursdayLastWeek if you don't sell it to OP there's a good fb group called Affordable Slings and Carriers where you could easily sell that![/quote]
Ta muchly. I was in the Tula selling one back in the day but i found it a bit fevered fan girly for my liking and left, and now I can’t get back in there! So I’ve just been hanging on to them!

OneForTheRoadThen · 23/02/2021 18:26

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whoami24601 · 23/02/2021 19:42

My friend is big into slings and she's just told me about the 'Tula' greeting. It's enough to put me off 🤣

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whoami24601 · 26/02/2021 13:04

Thanks for the help here guys! I ordered a connecta and it's perfect! Weirdly the DS5 didn't feel as heavy in it as DS2. Something about weight distribution maybe?

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