Product Tested By Karly Maclachlan – Ryan 2 Years
Karly Awarded The Integra Baby 5/5
I loved the colour. The material was soft and looked strong. It looked easy to use. surprised. I didn’t realise they were available for my sons age. I also assumed they were for smaller children up to age of 1. Love the design I chose. It’s really neutral but eye catching. Instructions were very easy to follow. Found it very easy to put on. Plenty adjustments could be made to fit. It was a perfect fit. Had to re- adjust a few times whilst we got used to it. It was comfortable for both baby and I. I did have to keep making adjustments but once we got the perfect fitting it was great. Took baby and I a while to get used to it as it had been a while since we had used a baby carrier. It definitely takes the strain off as it’s seems to be such a good fit. The soft waist straps were very soft and comfortable. The dual adjustable buckles were perfect. This was very easy to adjust to suit size. I was a little apprehensive at the start as I have a little extra curve and thought it would be uncomfortable or wouldn’t fit but they did and was comfortable. We had no requirement for the hood on the days we were out. The padded shoulder straps are very comfortable. I was a little worried that the straps would dig in but was very surprised at how comfortable they actually were. it was very easy to walk around. We spent most of the time outside with it but I don’t think we’d have had a problem carrying out day to day chores wearing it. I found the back more comfortable especially as my son is bigger. Would use this 3 times a week. Mostly for long walks and on the nursery run. we’ve managed to keep it very clean for all the times we’ve used it. I had size 2. My son is a big 2 year old and I never thought I’d ever feel as comfortable carrying him. But the baby carrier made light work of it and is really deceptive. I loved the convenience and ease of wearing and putting on. Quality is good as very thick and strong. for a decent and comfortable baby carrier it is worth every penny of retail value. I would buy this. It’s strong, colourful and eye catching design. Comfortable, easy to put on and easy to adjust. It holds baby to me and with baby carriers we’ve had in the past I didn’t feel like it was a chore to carry him as he was so close to me. I would recommend for the reasons above. The ease of using it and how comfortable it actually is. We loved trying it out. It’s been a been experience but great experience. No more fighting down aisles or paths with the pram. And with the current pandemic and social distancing it’s definitely made going outside easier and visiting shops. It’s comfortable and easy to use and an overall brilliant product. Karly Maclachlan – Ryan 2 Years
Product Tested By Emily Warrington – Araminta 14 Months
Emily Awarded The Integra Baby 5/5
Compact clear packaging, the thing that amazed me was how small the parcel was, most carriers are padded and bulky. Simple but safe, it almost feels like a baby sling. I love the cross over strap design so much, as a woman with larger breasts it is so much more comfortable to wear for me and Minty. Instructions are clear concise with lots of pictures. This was easy enough to put on. although with an older wriggling baby it can be challenging getting the straps over your shoulders. The size 2 is perfect and I can see using it for at least a few more months. I found this very comfortable to wear while carrying baby. As above the cross over design is extremely comfortable for me. The waist strap could maybe benefit from a removable/movable pad but the straps were very soft. The dual adjustable buckles were perfect for adjusting fully once Minty was in situ. This carrier was brilliant I could put Minty in in the loosest position and fully adjust it to fit her completely. The hood needs to be longer for babies that have a longer body and little legs. Padded shoulder straps were so comfortable. I have lower back problems and even though Minty is a chunky monkey I carried her around without issue and could carry out normal household chores. I found front was the most comfortable, because I used it when Minty needed to sleep and we were out and about, she does like to snuggle. I would use this a couple of times a week. we went on holiday to Cornwall and I found that the carrier was perfect for getting Minty safely and comfortably to areas where is it difficult to take a “stroller”. My brother used this carrying her around the zoo and said with the crossover design it was the most comfortable of all of the carriers I have bought (and passed on to other people). I have not even had to clean this yet but sure it is easy to keep clean. Personally I think the size 1 should be up to 12 months, but I also think buyers should really think more about their own child and less about manufacturers sizing and use this for guidance. I love the design and simplicity of it. beautiful materials and very well made, I never felt unsafe carrying Minty which I have with other carriers. considering how much I have spent on various other carriers (4 totalling around £195) I would have loved to find this sooner. If wanted a different design yes I would buy this. I would recommend for all the reasons above. It is as good for a supermarket shop as it is getting on and off the beach, comfortable and compact I felt safe walking down steps and bending in it. Emily Warrington – Araminta 14 Months
Product Tested By Abigail Martin – Lucy 4 Months
Abigail Awarded The Integra Baby 3.7/5
I thought it looked good, though I was not expecting it to be made from such tough material. I like the brand’s personal touch, environmental policies and that the carriers are made in the UK. The design is simple, good range of styles and colours. I liked the instructional pictures, but I thought the quality of the photos could be better and slightly bigger. Fairly easy to put on but took a few attempts with my husband’s help before I felt confident to do it myself. It did fit well but there wasn’t much interest of padding to add comfort for baby, especially the accessory strap. I found it was necessary for baby to wear leggings to protect her skin from the rough material. It was okay to wear but I don’t think I could wear it for extended periods or when my baby gets much heavier as there wasn’t a lot of back support. Easy to adjust waist straps but not a great deal of back support. Dual adjustable buckles were easy to adjust and use. This was easy to adjust to suit your body size. The multifunctional hood is a good feature but not sure I’d use it as my baby likes to look around. The padded shoulder straps are fairly comfortable but there are better padded products on the market. Very easy to put baby in this and carry out chores around the house. I only used the face to face positioning. I used this around house and when out and about. I mainly used this carrier in the house. This carrier was very easy to keep clean, just wipe clean when required. It did fit but I’m not sure it would be suitable for my daughter as a newborn ( she was preterm and only 2.5kg). I like the range of styles and patterns available (I struggled to choose as there were so many I liked!). It’s also nice and compact for storing. material felt strong and durable but not luxurious. There are better quality products on the market. Personally I feel this is a bit overpriced. good durable material, but overpriced for what you get and not suitable for delicate newborns. The Integra is simple, compact, durable and comes in a wide range of unique patterns however I think it’s expensive for what you get and not as comfortable as other products on the market. Abigail Martin – Lucy 4 Months
