the carrier is cheaper than many on the market and although there’s limited storage it’s a very robust, durable option. It's a great, good value carrier and a brilliant option for countryside walks where you are unable to use a pushchair. The Ranger S2 child carrier is a modernised version of the original Ranger and has updated fabrics throughout and a newly designed face pad. At Arran Active we pride ourselves on providing you with the best quality products but we know sometimes that things can go wrong or you might change your mind.

This is far lighter than other back carriers such as the Bushbaby Premier Back Carrier, which weighs 2. 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. I recommend therefore that you look at the weight of your child rather than the age recommendations alone. The Ranger did not look out of place when we strolled through an art gallery and Hannah loved her elevated vantage point.Yes, the Ranger was ready to use as soon as we had the straps in the right position, and for that we needed a test run indoors with our baby. Overall, it was stylish, secure and sturdy and made taking my daughter out for walks an absolute pleasure. LittleLife does market the Ranger S2 for ‘town and country’ but I really think it is best for country walks. The Ranger S2 has a helpful anchor point, which you can put your foot on to ensure the carrier remains stable whilst you place your child in the seat.

Sometimes due to weather, technical or other unforeseen circumstances the ferry serving the Isle of Arran may not run for a day or more.As my daughter is quite big, I did find it a bit fiddly to fasten the carrier’s central strap in front of my child, simply as there was not a lot of room to get my hands down inside. When the child is in this carrier, they sit in a higher position than the person wearing it, so you do have to be mindful of door frames and low tree branches.

Being lightweight and simple to use makes it the perfect progression from a front carrier for those who want to stay mobile and active, leaving the push chair at home. The Ranger S2 has a removable front bumper dribble pad which I feel made a positive difference to my daughter’s comfort. There are two small zip pouch pockets on the Ranger S2 carrier which I found incredibly useful for holding keys and phones. He is so happy in it and I'm able to carry him for easily for long walks without any problem at all. A lot of it is common sense though and I found it easier to sort out with my 12-month-old in position.

Storage capacity in the Ranger is minimal to save on weight with just two small zipped pockets on the waist belt. My daughter hates being confined to a pushchair, so I was desperate to find something more suitable for walks. This is also a huge plus point if you have multiple children of different ages, as you can simply adjust the carrier when swapping between a baby and toddler. The S2 has a new x-buckle harness which is designed so parents can adjust and open the straps to the side and lift out a sleeping child.

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!The Ranger S2 is a modernised version of the original LittleLife Ranger and has updated fabrics as well as a newly designed dribble face pad – a great addition.