A few months ago I told you all I was very kindly given three beautiful slings from Slumber-Roo to review. You'll remember the gorgeous Neko carrier - it's gorgeous yellow, pink and orange tones often got complimented by passers by! You can read that review here.
So just like that, we're onto the next review and this time it's the oh-so-comfy Boba X carrier. I reviewed the Boba X in a print named 'madamoiselle' - the print is a beautiful turquoise blue with orange floral decals, and the ease of the carrier soon had me absolutely converted.
I really loved the Neko and found it hard to tear myself away from it and make the switch to the Boba but after that first use, I was hooked.
Boba X - Carrier specifications
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| Slumber-Roo.co.uk |
Slumber-Roo advertise this carrier as a versatile baby carrier that effortlessly transforms into a practical and generously sized toddler carrier - I wouldn't disagree with this statement whatsoever. They describe the carrier as delivering a supportive, secure carry for baby and a snug fit for it's wearer. Again, I would absolutely agree.
The sling itself is suitable for babies from 7lbs and didn't require any inserts. I did have to adjust the seat as Callie was 18 months going into it and needed a wider setting. This, I found, was just a really simple case of reaching under the fabric and pulling the sides of the
panel as close to the center of the panel as needed
and then attaching it to the velcro.
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| Adjustable seat |
One of the important things to remember when carrying your baby in a sling or carrier is that their knees are higher than their bottom and are correctly supported. Boba had this covered with attachable toddler extensions which you simply zip onto either side of the seat to extend the support on their legs. These extensions are heavily padded and allow for a more comfortable and supportive carry.
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| Toddler extensions |
Something else the Boba X has that I was really impressed with is double-sided 'perfect fit adjusters'. It's this aspect that I think accounts for the really comfy, snug fit that the Boba X carrier sports. These perfect fit adjusters mean that by simply pulling on the strap at the bottom of the buckle, you can change the height of the back panel and also how adjust how close the panel comes to the strap padding. Again, another really important aspect of baby-wearing is to ensure that the back panel reaches the back of baby's neck so having this panel adjustable means you can always make sure this is done.
The sling itself comes in a multitude of adorable prints and the waist belt adjusts all the way from 64cm to 147cm so it's advertised as being suitable for petite to larger users.
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| slumber-roo.co.uk |
Added extras that have got me feeling a bit spoiled are the strap holders - a simple yet handy feature that means no bags falling off your shoulder! It also sports three pockets in the carrier design which Boba say are perfect for keys, phones, snacks or toys. I'd definitely not put my phone in the sling that close to baby, but for my keys and her snacks, the pockets have been super handy!
My experience
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| My sister and 3 month old nephew |
Learning from my previous mistake of not reading the manual first, I started by downloading the e-manual. This is such a handy option and I recommend you save it to your smartphone for reference on the go! You can find the handy manual courtesy of Slumber-Roo here. Once I understood the different parts of the sling, I was able to adjust it to fit Callie and myself perfectly. And when I say perfectly, it's literally like being HUGGED by a carrier.
I'm not exaggerating - I have never worn a sling so comfy before! I would describe it as being a carrier that is practically mouldable to your body shape. What that means for you as the carrier is that not only does baby feel totally supported, there is very little weight on your joints, and with the whole sling being padded in just the right places, it's easy to forget you're carrying a small human around!
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| On the go back carrying |
The toddler extensions were super easy to quickly zip on, and I found Callie has a comfier seat once that was in place. As I have a now-two-year-old, you can imagine she doesn't always want to be in the sling - she would much rather be causing havoc on the floor! So something I always want is a sling that is either wearable without little one in it whilst not getting in the way, and a sling that folds up easily and for me, this sling does both.
I recommend this carrier to anyone and everyone who will listen. It's used daily and hasn't started to feel any less than 100% supportive and comfy. I have managed 6 hours of walking with Callie on both my front and back and other than the usual aches and pains associated with exercise, the sling itself did the job of supporting her the entire time! (Including when she falls asleep, which as you'll know, feels like carrying a dead-weight around!) For optimal weight distribution, I'd make sure your waist band is nice and tight, to the carrier holds baby's weight across your waist as well as shoulders.
All in all, I am super impressed with this carrier and I will be sad to hang her up to move onto the exciting next review! Before that, however, I will be posting a link to my first ever video review! I will show you the different aspects of the sling, talk you through how to use it and show you all the features it boasts. As always, any questions, please message me on instagram or email me on sairanaomi@live.com!
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| Carrying a 2 year old was never easier! |
*All opinions are my own and no financial gain was involved. Sling provided for review by Slumber-Roo.
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