Baby carriers (view report contents)
Kipling Heartbeat bis
| Price | £52 |
| From | high street shops, mail order from manufacturer |
| Exchange policy | depends on retailer |
| Extras | chest strap, key ring, storage |
| Size | one size for parents |
| For babies | 5 to 10kg (11 - 22lb) |
| Carrying | baby facing parent + facing outwards + backpack facing parent |
| Putting on | carrier on then baby in |
| Fastenings | buckles, snap-shuts |
| Material | nylon and cotton fleece |
| Colours | red, black, navy, denim, cappuchino |
| Cleaning | wipe clean |
| Ease of use for parent | |
| front carrier | back carrier | |
| Putting carrier on | average | average |
| Getting baby in and out | average | poor |
| Comfort | poor | poor |
| How tiring | poor | very poor |
| Weight of carrier | poor | good |
| Instructions | poor | average |
| Ease of use for baby | ||
| Comfort | average | poor |
| Security when loading | average | poor |
| Security when walking | average | very poor |
| Security bending forward | poor | very poor |
| Overall | poor | poor |
Report Contents
About this guide
Baby issues
How to choose a carrier
Ability
issues
Types and what to look for
Buying guideGuide to summaries
Front carriers
Slings
Framed back carriers
Keeping safeHelpful Organisations
Suppliers list
