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Oscha Rohan Rainbow Obsidian Review

The latest Oscha PO has arrived and I’ve been lucky enough to have a little play with Rohan.

I still regularly wrap my one year old and am lucky enough to get my 4 year old up on average once or twice a week – though since this beautiful wrap arrived it has been more frequent, which has been lovely!

Oscha Rohan Rainbow Obsidian

As a massive Middle Earth fan I am rather easily excited by Oscha’s Middle Earth range, and this release was no exception.

Wraptrack describes the Rohan design as being based on the descriptions of the tapestries hanging in the halls of Meduseld along with the banner of Rohan and shield of Theoden. Currently there are 23 models in the Rohan pattern.

At the time of writing spares have not yet been released, so there may be a chance to grab one for yourself still, though Oscha do not guarantee spares from preorders.

An image showing the blend and care instructions

I have a size 4. It is a cotton, cashwool, tussah blend and 284gsm. I’ve tried both tussah and cashwool in other wraps (reviews of those are coming soon and will be linked). They are some of my favourite yarns, so I was incredibly excited to try this out.

As with all of Oscha’s brand new slings and wraps it comes with it’s own tote bag. This is a luxe wrap so it came in an upgrade tote, which I absolutely love!

First Impressions

Flat shot of the ‘right side’ of the wrap

Straight out of the bag the wrap felt fairly soft, though there was some stiffness there. The tussah nubs make this wrap almost glitter, and the rainbow warp is bright and happy. The colours shine, with the dark weft really making the pattern pop beautifully against the bright rainbow warp. It is an absolutely stunning wrap and I genuinely can’t decide if I prefer the right or wrong side of it! You definitely get two wraps for the price of one with this one!

I did feel that it was a lot thinner out of the bag than I anticipated, but this changed after its first wash.

Testing

From experience, although Oscha claim their wraps are ready to use out of the bag I have learned to always wash a new wrap, so my loomstate testing of this was very minimal. However, I just couldn’t wait for washing and drying before trying it out!

4 year old in a sloppy ruck

The first ups were with my rainbow loving 4 year old in a ruck with candycane chestbelt. Despite my very sloppy wrapping the wrap was wonderfully comfortable even in a single layer carry. I was concerned that it may be diggy on my very picky shoulders, but it wasn’t and it held up very well indeed. Although I did find it still to be a little bit stiff. I also loved how pretty the chestbelt is with this carry.

After a wash I was able to really put this wrap through its paces and tried several of my favourite short wrap carries – Shepherds carry with a slipknot, and with a ring finsh and a short front cross carry. I also managed to put my 9 year old up in a ruck and it was still remarkably comfortable! It has rapidly become a favourite wrap that has quickly softened, though I think it will soften more still with use, based on my experience with other wraps with cashwool or tussah.

Loom to Bloom shot

This wrap has a wonderful amount of grip, but not so much that getting multiple passes into place becomes an issue. It is forgiving of a sloppy wrap job, and doesn’t feel thick or unmanageable in hand. It knots easily, and holds well in a slipknot. One thing to note here is that if using a ring finish I recommend a larger ring!

I even achieved a first with it being the first time my loom to bloom images actually show a marked difference!

I’m not sure that it’s a wrap I would pick for a newborn currently, but fully broken in I may change my mind! However, it is without doubt suitable for older infants and bigger kids alike.

Finally, I felt it deserved to be compared with another Oscha rainbow release and so I did compare it to Oscha’s Sekai Rhodes, which also has a dark weft.

Pros and Cons

Pros: There are a lot of pros for me with this wrap and its wrap qualities – it is a toddler levitator for sure, it is comfortable on the shoulders and gives good support, with a little bounce from the wool. Multiple passes glide into place, but it is grippy enough to be forgiving of a rushed wrap job – something that happens quite frequently here these days!

I love the way that the wrap looks and how soft it is becoming; it really hasn’t taken much to be well on the way to being broken in and I can only imagine how it will feel once fully broken in! My 4 year old rarely asks to go up these days, but she has claimed the rainbow horses as her own and I can totally see why!

Cons: There aren’t many cons for me in this wrap and they are more asthetic than practical, with the exception of feeling it wouldn’t be my first choice of newborn wrap. As is usual with Oscha they come with a huge safety label attached, whilst this can be removed I am rather cautious of doing so, so find that it does detract somewhat from the overall beauty of the wrap! The only other disadvantage to the wrap is that it is handwash only, but this is the nature of the yarns that give the wrap the great wrap qualities it has!

Summary

This wrap is a beautiful wrap for older babies and toddlers that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend if you can pick one up.

Don’t forget that if you are in the market for a new wrap you can pick one up from the Oscha website using my affiliate link.

16 June 2025
Yume Reflections Whisper Review

Yume Slings Tote Bag

Yume are a new brand on the market in the UK, though they ship internationally. They have shared this warp with Baie slings, reviving some old Baie favourites. However, Reflections is a brand new Yume design, hand drawn by the owner’s mother, and I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to test one of their first wraps.

It’s exciting to see a new brand enter a pretty established market and I’m really looking forward to seeing what else Yume bring us in the future. If this wrap is anything to go by I think we’re in for a treat!

The Basics

Name: Yume Reflections whisper

Warp: Aurora warp

Blend: 50% Organic Combed Cotton, 25% Combed Cotton, 25% Hemp

GSM: 267

Weave: Plush

Size: 6

Price for a size 6: £170

Initial thoughts of Yume Reflections whisper

The wrap arrived in a free tote bag sporting the Yume logo and motto, which I have to say I really love. In this house without a wrap it’s hands and hearts full, but I really like how Yume have captured one of the best parts of babywearing; keeping your little ones close to you and filling your heart with the love and snuggles whilst keeping your hands free.

Flat shot of Yume Reflections Whisper

The first thing you notice is how beautiful and intricate the pattern is. I prefer bigger patterns that kind of tell a story, after all, each of my wraps also tells a story and this pattern suggests all sorts of stories within its design. You can almost hear the whisper of the wind through the trees as the deer studies its reflection in the water.

The colours are simply stunning, and the reverse is just as beautiful – it almost glimmers when the light catches it. With this wrap being able to be worn either way up or either way out, you get 4 wraps for the price of 1. It truly is an aptly named wrap. I also really like the absence of a huge sewn in safety label.

Reverse side

I’ve only previously had experience with Oscha hemp, which I didn’t like enough to fully break in, so I was a bit worried about this one, however, I didn’t need to be!

Out of the bag the wrap feels thin, lightweight, and good for summer. It did feel pretty stiff and I struggled to tighten it fully in my loomstate tests, but I noticed after trying it out for photos with my nearly 9 year old and my 4 year old it was already softening nicely.

Yume’s plush weave is a looser weave than many other brands that adds a bit of cush and a sense of airiness to the wrapped wrap, not too disimilar to mokosh wraps. It is somewhere between the density of a standard Oscha weave and Firespiral alchemy weave. I quite like it.

Double Hammock with nearly 9 year old

Loomstate testing included a double sling shoulder to shoulder with my 4 year old and a double hammock with my 9 year old. I was really surprised by the lack of ‘digginess’ in both carries with it loomstate and feeling pretty thin in hand, especially given my previous experiences with hemp. The passes slid into place nicely, but thankfully, there was also a good amount of grip from the hemp to support my poor tightening! Better yet, both children claimed to be very comfortable!

Testing

Loom to Bloom

The bloom on this wrap was amazing and the beautiful pattern really does pop. The reverse side didn’t loose any of it’s beauty either; something I was a little worried about post wash. I decided to also measure the GSM and made it 284, which is slightly higher than the listed GSM on wraptrack, but certainly feels more realistic.

I decided to attempt breaking it in a bit as I thought it still felt a bit stiff. I gave it an iron on both sides, ran it through some rings a few times and braided it. However, after wrapping I’m not sure it really needed it! It was like a totally different wrap and already felt so soft to wrap with! I honestly can’t wait to see how this is fully broken in.

The reverse side

I tested this wrap post-wash with my one year old. My favourite carries are triple layer carries, and I usually opt for a Charlie’s Cross Carry or a Back Wrap Cross Carry, but decided to attempt a new carry. I opted to try out Bean’s Wiggleproof Carry designed by wrigglebeanmama on instagram. I didn’t manage to get it quite right, but what I did get was still an amazingly comfortable wrap job. The passes held wonderfully in place and to my relief it was much easier to tighten, even with a wriggly toddler. There was a nice cush on my picky shoulders.

I have to say that so far, I’m very impressed with this wrap and may even be convinced by it to love hemp!

Pros and Cons

What I love:

There are a lot of things to love in this wrap, both in how it looks and how it wraps. The pictures don’t do it justice, it truly is beautiful and the pattern is stunning. It’s hard to believe it was hand drawn especially for Yume.

An attempt at Bean’s Wiggleproof Carry

Wrapping wise, it is soft, airy and amazingly comfortable. The hemp makes it strong and it doesn’t seem to require much to soften it up. It softens very quickly, with just a few uses and a wash and I can already see how amazing this will be.

Passes aren’t difficult to get into place, but hold really well, without preventing tightening; a perfect balance in my book. The strength paired with the airiness of the plush weave lend a comfort that I can’t really compare to any other wrap I’ve tried when wrapping big kids – and I’ve tried my fair share! I think this really shines when it comes to big kids, and although I’ve tried this in my base size I think it would also make an excellent shortie for those up and down toddler days.

Another huge plus in my book is that it is easy care! I washed and tumble dried this and it was good to go within a few hours, rather than needing to wait for what seems like forever for it to dry flat. It also means I wouldn’t be too worried about wrapping in the wild, or explosive nappies!

What I didn’t love:

Ok, so here I’m being picky really as I genuinely love this wrap, but feel it only fair to try and give a balanced review!

Close up of the weave and middle marker

I feel that the looser plush weave could be more pull prone than a tighter weave, though I don’t think it is as likely to be as pull prone as firespiral’s alchemy weave, and quite frankly, given that small pulls do not affect the safety of a wrap that’s something I’d be willing to deal with and fix in exchange for the comfort this wrap offers!

Another thing I would have liked to have seen on this wrap is for the top and bottom hems to have been hemmed on opposite sides with a label on each side. I truly feel that this is a fully reversible wrap and can be worn either way up, so having a middle marker and hem on each side would have been lovely. This is perhaps something Yume may consider in future.

Finally, the main thing I was surprised by with this wrap was the lack of an instructions booklet, or safety leaflet. Whilst, for me personally this is not an issue, for someone coming into wrapping and buying Yume as their first wrap it would seem a sensible addition to include.

Summary

In summary, I feel like Yume have really nailed their entrance into the market with this wrap and it’s sister wrap Abyss Sandcastle. It is evident that Yume know their market and know what makes a great wrap and they’ve delievered on their first attempt. There may be things they wish to change moving forward, but these things are so minor that even were they not changed I will still be looking forward to trying Yume’s future releases!

16 June 2025
Luluna Safira Rustical Review

Luluna Slings are a Polish babywearing brand. Many of their designs take inspiration from fantasy books, or mythical stories and creatures.

I’m not 100% certain where the naming inspiration for Safira springs from, but if I had guess I would suggest maybe the Eragon series of books. Luluna say that ‘this is female version of dragon because it reminds us of motherhood. You have to be strong for your families.’ I really like the idea of being a mama dragon sometimes, protecting my brood as they’re my most precious treasure!

I love dragons, and so was very pleased to have the chance to test this thanks to Natalia organising a UK tester tour of the wrap.

For a full gallery of images, please click here.

The Basics

Name: Safira Rustical

Brand: Luluna

Blend: 40% shantung viscose – 60% combed cotton

GSM: 280 approx.

Size: 6

Price for a size 6: £127 – Though this is to be confirmed.

Initial thoughts of Luluna Safira Rustical

Like many brands the wrap comes with a branded tote bag – this is something I really like as they’re so useful! It also came with safety leaflets and an instruction booklet.

Flat shot of Safira Rustical

I was number 6 on the tester list, and so I can’t speak for how the wrap is loomstate as it had been washed and used prior to arriving here.

I’ve not had any previous experience with Shantung viscose, and I expected it to be a bit stiffer, but it was so soft and floppy I just wanted to snuggle up in it! The wrap feels quite light in hand and I think it would be a fairly suitable option for the UK summer. I only got one warm-ish day in which test it and found it was not too warm at all!

After I had appreciated the softness the pattern draws the eye, depicting a beautifully detailed dragon. The confetti shatung is visible, but adds a splash of colour to this wrap.

Testing

I tested this wrap with my one year old. We mainly back carry now, so all test carries were back carries. I tend to opt for triple layer carries if carrying for a while, with my favourite being a Charlie’s Cross Carry.

Charlie’s Cross Carry with ring finish

Therefore, the first carry I tried on arrival was a Charlie’s Cross Carry. I found it to be very spongey on my shoulders which is great as I have pretty picky shoulders. The wrap stayed put perfectly in the rings and getting mulitiple passes in to place wasn’t a chore, though I wouldn’t describe this wrap as having much glide.

Next up on my list of carries to try was Bean’s Wiggleproof Carry designed by wrigglebeanmama on instagram. I actually managed to get it right this time round and truly experience the comfort of this wrap and carry combination. It also gave me the chance to see how the wrap looks with a candycane chest belt, and how that held. I can confirm it held really well and I felt it looked really pretty too! Whilst I’m not a big fan of the reverse side of this wrap on its own, I can see how it would be attractive for some, and works really well in this carry.

Double Hammock Xena Finish

The final carry I tried prior to writing this review was a double hammock with Xena finish. I love how my rose gold rings add so much to this wrap. Again, I wasn’t disappointed in the comfort offered by the wrap. However, I did find that there was a bit of a sag with this carry, but the spread shoulder straps offset any discomfort. I should probably add that I was wrapping a very reluctant toddler too, so that may have contributed to this!

Pros and Cons

What I love:

I love how soft this wrap is and Luluna are generally among the reasonably priced brands, so that is an additional bonus too! The pattern is beautiful and the idea of it resembling motherhood really speaks to me.

Double Hammock Xena Finish

Wrapping wise, I love how spongey it felt on my shoulders and that it wasn’t tedious to tighten. I’m not sure that I would enjoy it as much in a single layer carry with a toddler, but it is toddler worthy in multilayer carries.

What I didn’t love:

I didn’t much like the reverse of the wrap – I felt that the lime and pink confetti of the shatung viscose detracted from the beautiful pattern. However, I can see how for some that would be appealing.

I feel that it could be quite easily pulled, and hard to notice pulls, much like tussah which seems to have similar visual properties.

Summary

In summary, I did really like this wrap and will be sad to send it on to the next tester. I think it would be an amazing newborn wrap and works well for toddlers too. Visually the ‘correct’ side is beautful, but I’m just not sold on the reverse. However, the fact it wraps beautifully kind of outweighs this!

16 June 2025
Oscha’s Constellaion Cielo Review
Close up of the reverse of Constellation Cielo

Oscha are a UK brand, based in Scotland. They also offer a variety of carriers made from some of their woven wrap fabrics.

Oscha Slings tend to release new wraps every 2 weeks, so if you can’t find something that you fall in love with it is likely that there may be something released soon! They are also the home of Middle Earth wraps.

It was the Middle Earth wraps that drew me to Oscha, but on this occasion I couldn’t turn down the chance of playing with the re-released Constellation Cielo.

For a full gallery of images, please click here.

The Basics

Name: Constellaion Cielo

Brand:Oscha

Warp: Deep Sea

Blend: 52% BCI Organic Combed Cotton – 48% Cotton Chenille

GSM: 314 GSM

Size: 5

Price for a size 6: £186

Initial thoughts of Oscha Constellation Cielo

Constellation Cielo comes beautifully packaged in its own tote bag. It’s actually quite nice to have one of the mainline bags as most of the ones I have are Middle Earth ones.

Knot comparison of Constellation Cielo (bottom) and Evenstar Elendil (top)

Straight out of the bag I was struck by how soft this wrap was, and may have spent a bit of time just wrapped up in it myself – it would make an amazing wrap throw, or beach blanket, for sure!

I did think it felt thinner than I was expecting for a towel wrap, but I was also comparing it (possibly unfavourably) to my Evenstar Elendil which uses the old chenille. However, upon trying it I was incredibly pleased with how it wrapped!

Loomstate I tried Christina’s Ruckless, which was a new carry for me and found it incredibly comfortable. I also managed to just about tie off a double hammock tied in front, but I don’t think I will have the length to repeat this in future!

Testing

So far I have only tested this with my nearly 2 year old, and every carry we have tried has been incredibly comfortable! Though I do recommend sizing up as the thickness of this wrap does make it feel shorter.

Ruck

Post wash and iron I was worried that the wrap had lost a lot of its softeness. However, when I actually wrapped with it I found I was wrong. It was just as soft and cushy as it was loomstate!

I do find that Constellation Cielo is a pretty grippy wrap. Whilst I was able to get passes into place pretty easily, I couldn’t always tighten it as much as I can with other wraps. However, beacuse of its cushiness and grippiness it stays put, and most importantly – stays comfortable, even in a single layer carry.

I usually avoid a ruck for any length of time unless using a tussah wrap, but with Cielo it was incredibly comfortable as I hosted my son’s birthday party.

I would also say that despite its gsm it is a great warm weather wrap as it seems to wick away moisture to prevent you overheating and I didn’t find it uncomfortable at all. I can’t wait to try it on the beach and will update this review when I have done so!

Pros and Cons

Double Hammock

What I love:
- Soft and cushy wrap
- Would make an amazing beach wrap
- Would make a wonderful throw
- Pattern is clear and looks great
- 4 wraps in one as can be worn either way up, with either side facing out!
- Suitable for littles and bigs unlike the old chenille that I felt was too thick for littles
- Great wrap for any age in any size
- Easy care – this wrap can be easily washed and then dried in the dryer.
What I didn’t love:

Christina’s Ruckless
- The new instructions leaflet – whilst I don’t need this personally, having to scan to get digital instructions that need zooming in on to see clearly on a phone screen isn’t as practical as the old instructions booklets that you could follow as you wrapped, without needing to move things around on your phone screen.
- If wanting to order a throw the grad is stacked, rather than mirrored – this is common on all Oscha throws, which is a shame as it puts me off the throws.
- The shrinkage – whilst Oscha cut their wraps to accomodate for this and the wrap still measured as a 5 after washing and drying I was surprised by how much it did shrink. Loomstate it was 458cm and post wash it was 426cm.
Summary

In summary, I really love this wrap, though it’s a shame there isn’t a Middle Earth release currently in the new chenille as then it would have been just perfect! I would recommend sizing up if you are buying for a specific carry as the thickness does make it wrap shorter. I can’t wait to try it on the beach!
16 June 2025
Oscha’s New Bairn Review

What is the Bairn?

Oscha’s new style Bairn is a buckle carrier available on a made to order basis. It is recommended as being suitable from newborn (7lbs) to around 2 years (45lbs). It is an apron style carrier with padded shoulder straps. It offers front facing in with cross or ‘h’ style straps, hip carry or back carry positions.

Testing:

I have tested this with my 20 month old and 4 year old. The 20 month old is in age 12-18month clothes and the 4 year old is in 18-24 months and some 2-3.

Front carry with cross straps

Newborn – with the demo doll I had some panel width I could have still adjusted to make it smaller, and I could have moved the waistband higher still for a shorter panel length (or rolled it). Unlike a lot of brands, I believe this could be a good option for new babies.

Child 1 (age 20 months) again, I really liked this and found it incredibly comfortable. There wasn’t a lot of space left on the cinch when I tried it and to be fair, I probably could have let it out completely. Panel height was still great and we both seemed to be comfortable.

Child 2 (aged 4, but tiny!) I was comfortable and the panel height was good on her. However, the width put the panel at mid thigh, which is fine for a walking child, but she did complain about it being a bit diggy! Technically the carrier still fits her. However, it’s not particularly comfortable for her.

Front carry with H or Ruck Straps

With both children I had the same issue here – I couldn’t really get it where it felt secure and comfortable, even with both straps completely done up it felt loose in the wrong places. However, this is an issue I often have with H strap carriers and where a perfect fit adjuster would have been an excellent addition. That said, it is a great option for those who prefer H straps, and being able to cater to both styles means that everyone should be able to find a comfortable option. I also really like the fact the buckle can be removed, so it’s not in the way when using it in the cross strap position, but do wonder how long it’ll be before they’re lost.

Front carry overall assessment

This is a lovely carrier for front carries, it’s comfortable and I think it’s a great option for children fitting into up to around 18month bottoms. Personally I feel the H strap option is less secure, but being quite petite I’ve only ever found one carrier comfortable with H straps, so that’s likely more of a me issue than an carrier issue! I really like the option to have either type of straps in a front carry and know that there will be many for whom the H strap option is preferred.

Back Carry

I didn’t try this with the newborn doll as back carrying isn’t recommended that young. With the girls I found that it was very comfortable on the shoulders with the padded straps and the buckle made for a more comfortable option than some carriers that have a completely separate chest strap. However, again the concept of perfect fit adjusters here would have been lovely to see – maybe there will be a v.3 that includes them? I found that no matter how I played with the straps there was some digging by the ribs. It feels like the padded part is just a little bit too long on a more petite frame to get a comfortable fit.

Overall assessment

This is a lovely carrier that comes in a lots of beautiful patterns and I would recommend it. However, I don’t feel it would be as long lived as Oscha suggest, with the average child being too big for the width of the panel to be comfortable by the time they move into age 18-24 month clothes.

It shines as a front carrier that appears to truly adjust down easily for newborns without any complicated faffing and will grow with your child until they are likely to be walking.

This is available to hire in the library if you would like to try before you buy and if you would like to buy don’t forget I have a discount code for you!

16 June 2025
Lenny Lamb Onbuhimo
Flat shot of a Lenny Lamb toddler onbuhimo

Lenny Lamb are a Polish company who specialise in creating beautiful wraps and carriers from woven fabric. They have a wide selection of patterns available. Their prices are very reasonable, and there are also several UK retailers so you are able to avoid customs charges. You can find a list of them here. If you want to buy direct from LennyLamb, you can get a 10% discount through the library – contact me for more information.

What is an onbuhimo?

An onbuhimo is a Japenese style carrier that is traditionally used for a high back carry, with the child’s arms over the top of the carrier. It does not have a waistband, making it an excellent choice for pregnant women or those who cannot tolerate waistbands.

It is best used for children who can tripod sit and have good head and trunk control – usually this is from around 6 months.

Lenny Lamb do state on their website that a front carry is optional, however, their instructions manual does not include instructions on how to do so.

Key features of Lenny Lamb’s Onbuhimo:
- Available in 3 sizes – standard, toddler and preschool.
- Adjustable panel width
- Sleep hood
- Dual way adjustment
- Cost – On the Lenny Lamb website, prices range from £66.49 – £128.79 depending on size and pattern at the time of writing
- Available in lots of beautiful patterns
Initial thoughts

An image of the Lenny Lamb Onbuhimo

The onbuhimo arrived well packaged in it’s own bag with instructions. I wasn’t too sure exactly what to expect when it arrived having used a couple of different styles of Onbuhimo they can vary quite considerably. I liked how soft it felt and how the adjusters were in obvious places and their functions were clear, even before confirming that with the instruction booklet.

It was also clear that some thought had gone into the comfort of the wearer with the padding on the straps.

This pattern is a herringbone weave, but it is available in many other patterns.

Testing:

The onbuhimo I have tested is the toddler version which Lenny Lamb state is suitable for children from the age of 1-3 years, though I would base this more on clothing size than actual age, I do believe it to be an accurate size guide.

I have tested this with my (nearly) 2 year old and 4 year old. The baby is in age 12-18month clothes and the 4 year old is in 18-24 months and some 2-3.

I have only tested this as a back carrier as an onbuhimo is intended.

What I liked

Nearly 2 year on in Lenny Lamb Onbuhimo

I really liked how quick and easy this is to adjust between children and caregivers; it’s fairly simple and intuitive to use. It wsa comfortable, and the padded shoulder straps have some adjustability in them to fit various body shapes and sizes comfortably, being petite it’s an issue I have found in previous carriers. The chest strap is also moveable which again, makes it more comfortable for a variety of wearers.

I was also really pleased to see that I could achieve the correct high carrying position with this onbuhimo, which is something I struggled with with another brand’s one fairly recently due to the lack of adjustability.

I feel a lot of thought has gone into this carrier and consideration to the comfort of the child as well. There is padding around the bottom edges, where little legs sit which gives them more comfort! Finally, and possibly one of the most impressive things about this carrier is the fact that the sleep hood is not completely useless! I could actually reach the ties and pull them up to secure the hood whilst carrying my little one, not that she would actually allow me to put it up!

The hood straps being secured in the up position

What I didn’t like

To be honest, there isn’t much not to like about this carrier. I suppose I could be picky and pick up that adjusting the hood height whilst it is in use could be difficult if you are on your own, however, given that it would be used more for support than anything else, having the hood height low (which is most likely to happen) isn’t really an issue as it leaves little one’s face still clear. It may also have been nice to see some panel height adjustment, but again, not really essential as you can make the panel shorter, by tucking the excess between you and your child as you put them on your back.

Overall assessment

I really like this onbuhimo, and think it is great value for money, there is plenty of adjustability to allow for a growing child. It seems to fit true to clothes size, which is always a bonus when trying to establish what size carrier you need to buy.

This is available to hire in the library if you would like to try before you buy and if you would like to buy don’t forget I have a discount code for you!
16 June 2025