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Lenny Lamb Ergonomic Carrier

Toddler vs Baby Size Comparison

Hi again, Jessica here, and I've been playing with Lenny Lamb ergonomic carriers this time. I've heard them referred to as Lenny Lamb SSCs or Lenny Lamb ergos but the manufacturer calls them "ergonomic carriers" so I will to. Also when I made up the photo captions I labeled the "Baby" size as "Standard" so standard = baby. Got it?

I got my Lenny Lamb Ergonomic Carrier Toddler Size about 6 months ago at the same time a friend got her standard size so we've had a fantastic opportunity to compare.

Lenny Lamb Toddler Ergonomic Carrier and Baby Ergonomic Carrier

My toddler likes to have his arms out which I find uncomfortable. He COULD fit his arms in with the baby size ergonomic carrier but he chooses not to. With the toddler size he keeps his arms in otherwise he has to hang from his armpits. He will do that on occasion to get a better view but after a short time gives up and pulls the arms back in. Yay!

He is also a leaner.

Both carriers feel the same to me as far as the straps and waist go. My son is on the small end for using the toddler carrier so there is extra room between us. That means he wiggles more, can get his arms between us and push. He has just recently grown tall enough to fit knee-to-knee in the toddler carrier. These last few months we haven't been using it very much because he couldn't bend his knees while in it. Generally you won't use a toddler sized carrier until your toddler is 18 months old unless they are super tall.

I do like that the back is much higher on the toddler size carrier and he keeps his arms in. This boy is an arms-out kind of kid which makes for a less than comfortable carry for me.

I unclipped all of the buckles to show a comparison of the two sizes. For some reason it didn't occur to me to use a flash so I apologize for the dark photos. The straps are loosened all the way up to show that where the buckles lie is the same for both sizes. The baby size carrier has a shorter body so the fabric part of the straps is longer but the overall length from the waist to the clip at the end of the strap is the same.

I forgot t take measurements when I had them both but the dimensions are posted on Lenny Lamb's website.

The toddler ergonomic carrier has a much higher back and wider seat.

Here is the real reason I bought a toddler size knowing full well that my baby wouldn't fit in it for several months.

This is my 4 year old son. He can walk just fine, we use carriers more when he is stressed and acting out. Just spending a little quality time snuggled up to Mom or Dad and he is happy, feeling loved, and behaving well again. It's like magic! He usually takes 2-3 minutes in the carrier and he is like a whole new kid. In fact just asking if he wants to be wrapped or to go in the carrier and he calms down and smiles.

May babywearing bring your child more than merely transportation.
-Jessica Baker

Toddler Kinderpack

I borrowed this Toddler Kinderpack from my local babywearing lending library. I'm trying to compare others but for now I only have this one to try. Here are a whole bunch of action shots of me using it with my 4 year old son. He is about 36lbs and I had to bribe him with chocolate if he let me take a bunch of photos. Apparently he had better things to do. I'm not sure I can get captions on them all but here are the photos. For reference I am 5'7" and 115lbs.

Here is the link to the manufacturer if you want more info. Kindercarry
If you are interested in finding a babywearing lending library near you check out Babywearing International.