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Soft Structured Baby Carriers 
Suitable from birth:
- Connecta Baby Carrier
- Pikkolo Baby Carrier
- Wilkinet Baby Carrier
- Maya Tie
- Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-Tai
- Ellaroo Original Mei-Tai
For older babies and toddlers:
For exact age recommendations please see the product details for each carrier.
All our prices include first class P&P within the UK!
What is a Soft Structured Carrier?
Soft structured carriers are more conventional looking than ring slings and wraparound carriers. They have an approximately rectangular section which holds your baby securely against your body and straps to attach the carrier to you. Some tie on and some fasten with clips. They are generally easy to use and distribute the weight of your baby evenly, much like a rucksack or backpack.
Connecta Baby Carrier
Age range: newborn to toddler
Weight range: birth to 35lb (16kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in, back
The Connecta Baby Carrier is a UK designed, soft structured baby carrier. It is very versatile yet simple to use. The softness of the Connecta fabric makes this a great choice for a newborn yet it will last as it adapts well to carrying older babies and toddlers too.
- Suitable from 3.5kg-16kg – birth to toddler
- Wear on the front or back
- Based on traditional chinese ‘mei tai’ but fastens with buckles for ease
- Wide base supports anatomically correct position for baby and optimum comfort for wearer
- Wide well padded shoulder straps
- Quick and easy to use
- Distinctive and innovative fabrics and designs for a contemporary look
- Wide 50mm webbing used throughout for comfortable front carries as well as back
- High quality low profile contoured nylon buckles with dual adjustable waist
- Accessory strap included that can be used as a chest strap, to narrow the body of the carrier to use with a younger baby, and to hold the carrier together when folded
- Uniquely shaped and contoured body
- Body can be rolled at the bottom to shorten if necessary
- Fits up to a UK ladies size 22 approx
- Conforms to BS EN 13209-2:2005
Connecta Fabric Information
All Connectas are constructed with two full layers of 100% cotton drill fabric in the body with an extra layer of light padding for softness and support. The padding is 100% polyester.
The Connecta Baby Carrier is machine washable.
solid black (shown on the left), ironwork, lacework.
Connecta Baby Carrier Accessories
There is an optional Connecta Lumbar Support Belt available which increases your comfort when carrying heavier babies and toddlers in the Connecta Baby Carrier.
 ironwork |
 olive lacework |
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| £55.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Pikkolo Baby Carrier
Age range: newborn to toddler
Weight range: birth to 40lb (18kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in, upright facing out, hip, back
The pikkolo is a unique blend of mei tai and soft structured baby carrier. It has an unpadded waist like a mei tai but features side-release buckles instead of fabric ties. Some of its great features include:
- Ergonomically designed to provide excellent support for baby and parent
- memory foam padding in shoulder straps is dense, providing support that isn't bulky and conforms to your shape
- unique built-in cinching mechanism that allows the panel width to be adjusted for allowing newborns to have legs out while facing in, or older babies to face out
- Detachable hood provides support for the head of a sleeping baby and shields your baby from sun or the elements
- includes separate chest belt accessory for use in back carry (optional)
- may be used with the Pikkolo Babywearing Support Belt accessory to convert to a more traditional padded belt structured carrier when baby enters toddler stage or surpasses 20-25 lbs
- One size fits all
Pikkolo Accessories
There is an optional Pikkolo Babywearing Support Belt available which increases your comfort when carrying heavier babies and toddlers in the Pikkolo Baby Carrier.
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Pikkolo Baby Carrier Fabric Information
The Pikkolo is brushed 100% cotton canvas (excluding trim) and can be machine washed if necessary.
The Pikkolo is currently available in the following fabric choices: metro black (solid black), cafe au lait (solid brown with stone piping), mocca rouge (with black canvas straps), paradise (with stone canvas straps) and cloud (with brown canvas straps).
 metro black |
 cafe au lait |
 mocca rouge |
 paradise |
 cloud |
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| £85.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Wilkinet Baby Carrier
Age range: newborn (or prem baby) to 18 months
Weight range: birth to 26lb (12kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in, upright facing out, back
The Wilkinet Baby Carrier is a well-padded fabric carrier with a unique wraparound method of tying. The Wilkinet provides excellent support for both mother and baby and can be used for carrying 5lb newborn babies up to heavy toddlers, although many parents find it is most useful during the first year. Our son virtually lived in the Wilkinet Baby Carrier for the first few weeks of his life as hated to be put down. I don’t know what we would have done without it, or how we would have eaten!
The Wilkinet Baby Carrier has been around for over 25 years. They are manufactured in the UK and the quality is fantastic. Many families use their Wilkinet for several babies, and then pass it on to friends who do the same.
The Wilkinet Baby Carrier is not the quickest of carriers to put on but the instructions are easy to follow. Once on, it provides a very secure and totally hands-free carry.
Wilkinet Baby Carrier Sizing
We stock the standard size Wilkinet which is suitable for most people.
Extra long straps are also available, please contact us if you want the larger size.
Wilkinet Baby Carrier Fabric Information
The Wilkinet is 100% cotton twill and is machine washable. It is available in a choice of 3 colours: Navy, Black and Red.
Wilkinet Baby Carrier Accessories
Also available to buy at Little Possums is the useful Wilkinet Showerproof Cape. This fits over the baby carrier to keep your baby dry in wet weather.
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| £42.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Maya Tie
Age range: newborn to toddler
Weight range: birth to 35lb (16kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in (newborn with feet tucked in), back
The Maya Tie is a mei-tai with a little extra. Instead of the usual padded straps as seen on most mei-tais; the Maya Tie has wrap style straps, which spread out across your torso for really excellent weight distribution and comfort.
The carrier consists of a rectangular panel with a curve at the top (for head support) which is the body of the carrier. There are fabric straps which tie around your waist and wide wrap style straps which fan out from the top of the carrier's body. To see how to wear the Maya Tie check out our photo instructions.
Suitable to use even with a newborn, this is a great birth to toddler carrier. The body of the Maya Tie is generously sized so suitable even for large toddlers, but for younger babies you can roll the body up to make it shorter before tying it around your waist. The Maya Tie is great for babies and toddlers to sleep in as it provides good support right up to the back of the neck.
This carrier is simple to use and comes with a well illustrated instruction booklet.
Maya Tie Sizing
The Maya Tie is available in two sizes:
medium - to fit up to UK size 16/18, 32-34" waist approx (in practise it will often fit larger waist measurements than this)
large - to fit UK size 18+, or people with waist measurements greater than 32-34"
Maya Tie Fabrics
The Maya Tie is 100% cotton. Lovely and soft once washed, this fabric has just a tiny amount of give which makes is very comfortable for you and your baby.
We currently stock the Maya Tie in: no 37 (rainbow), no 33 (teal), no 57 (black) and no 58 (olive).
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| £56.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-Tai *Reduced to Clear*
Age range: birth to toddler
Weight range: birth to 35lb (16kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in (newborn with feet tucked in), hip, back
The Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-Tai is a simple tie on baby carrier based on a traditional Asian design. This mei-tai is suitable to be used from birth, although a newborn will need to have their feet tucked in rather than outside the carrier. It is suitable for carrying on your front, back or hip. It's a lovely versatile carrier and is lightweight and compact.
The body of the Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-tai is generously sized and very slightly padded. The distinguishing feature of the deluxe version as oppose to the Original version is the head rest which can be flipped up to give more head support if required. When folded down the head support is kept in place by a magnetic fastener which is sewn into the carrier.
This is a lovely comfortable carrier which gives excellent weight distribution, even with heavy babies and toddlers.
Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-Tai sizing
The Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-tai is a one-size fits all carrier. The straps are long enough to fit most people so this is a good carrier if you and your partner are quite different sizes.
Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-Tai Fabric Information
The Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-tai is 100% organic cotton canvas with 100% recycled polyester padding in the shoulder straps.
The carrier is made of either black or natural (cream) coloured canvas with a contrasting patterned panel. This can be worn on the inside if you just want the plain fabric showing but is normally worn on the outside.
This carrier is being discontinued and is now only available in the Pismo fabric.
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Ellaroo Original Mei-Tai
Age range: birth to toddler
Weight range: birth to 35lb (16kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in (newborn with feet tucked in), hip, back
The Ellaroo Original Mei-Tai is a simple tie on baby carrier based on a traditional Asian design. This mei-tai is suitable to be used from birth, although a newborn will need to have their feet tucked in rather than outside the carrier. It is suitable for carrying on your front, back or hip. It's a lovely versatile carrier and is lightweight and compact.
The body of the Ellaroo Original Mei-tai is generously sized and very slightly padded. The distinguishing feature of the original version is that rather than having the flip-up head rest as on the Deluxe version; the original version is a more classic mei-tai design with a soft curved top that will give some head support for a young baby asleep in the carrier.
This is a lovely comfortable carrier which gives excellent weight distribution, even with heavy babies and toddlers.
Ellaroo Original Mei-Tai sizing
The Ellaroo Deluxe Mei-tai is a one-size fits all carrier. The straps are long enough to fit most people so this is a good carrier if you and your partner are quite different sizes.
Ellaroo Original Mei-Tai Fabric Information
The Ellaroo Original Mei-tai is 100% organic cotton canvas with 100% recycled polyester padding in the shoulder straps.
The carrier is made of plain coloured canvas with a contrasting patterned panel. This can be worn on the inside if you just want the plain fabric showing but is normally worn on the outside.
This carrier is currently available in Mango Mahogany, Helsinki, Hershey and London.
 Mango Mahogany |
 Helsinki |
 Hershey |
 London |
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| £54.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Patapum Baby Carrier
Age range: 5 months approx to toddler
Weight range: up to 40lb (18kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in, back
The Patapum Baby Carrier is a comfortable and very affordable lightweight pack-style carrier. The Patapum has a wide waistband and rucksack style straps with a chest strap to stop the shoulder straps from slipping. Ideal for carrying heavy toddlers, the weight of the child is felt mainly on your hips so you can carry them for long periods in comfort.
Your baby is held with their legs wide apart with their back well supported. This is the optimal position for healthy growth of the pelvis and spine. It is suitable for babies from around the age of 5 months up to 40lb. The manufacturer recommends up to 18 months but it is perfectly possible and safe to use this carrier for longer (2-3 years depending on the size and weight of your child).
The fabric is durable 100% cotton, apart from a soft polyester jersey which is used on the inside of the waist and shoulder straps for extra comfort. There is no padding in the body of the carrier so it is cool for you and your baby and packs up small for travelling.
The Patapum Baby Carrier is machine washable if necessary although generally we recommend spot cleaning rather than regular machine washing. The design is simple and and is very unisex so this carrier often appeals to the fathers!
The latest version of the Patapum Baby Carrier comes with a detachable sleep hood made of soft cotton mesh, which snaps onto the body of the carrier and can be used to support the head of a sleeping child. The sleep hood can be rolled up and tucked through two elastic loops when not in use.
Another handy new feature of the latest version of the Patapum Baby Carrier is that the carrier can be rolled up and secured to the waist band with a row of poppers, so it can be worn around your waist a bit like a bum bag when not in use. This is ideal if you are using it with an independent toddler who likes to do a fair bit of walking.
Patapum sizing
The Patapum Baby Carrier only comes in one size which will fit most people as the waist and shoulder straps are very adjustable. The waist strap is now fully adjustable to fit a maxium waist of 55 inches, eliminating the need for an extension strap. If you are small waisted the straps can be rolled up and secured by an elastic loop so you won't have long ends hanging down.
Patapum Fabric Information
The main body of the carrier is 100% cotton, with polyester jersey on the inside of the waist and shoulder straps. The Patapum Baby Carrier is available in black, navy and khaki
Patapum Accessories
The Waist Pouch is now included free with every carrier.
We also recommend the Wilkinet Showerproof Cape as this works well with the Patapum, especially in the front carrying position.
Patapum Baby Carrier photo instructions
We've made some detailed photo instructions so you can see how easy this carrier is to use.
Instructions for the back carrying position
Instructions for the front carrying position
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| £46.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
Patapum Toddler Carrier
Age range: 18 months approx to 3 years
Weight range: up to 40lb or more (18kg approx)
Positions: upright facing in, back
The Patapum Toddler Carrier is a soft pack style carrier which is specifically designed for carrying heavy toddlers and older children. Suitable from around 18 months of age this carrier can be used up to a weight of 40lb or more.
The upper weight limit for this carrier should be determined by the comfort of the person wearing it. It is safety tested to over 60lb but most parents find that it isn't comfortable to carry a child who is much over 40lb for long periods of time.
Similar to the Patapum Baby Carrier this carrier has well padded straps and a wide waist belt to distribute the weight effectively. It is designed for use on the back and comes with a detachable cotton mesh sleep hood to support the head of a sleeping child. This can be rolled up and secured with two elastic loops when not in use.
The cut of this carrier is larger so an older and taller child will be well supported with the fabric coming high up their back. This is an ideal next step up for people who are finding their baby carrier no longer comes high enough for an older toddler to feel secure.
The method for getting this carrier on and off is very similar to that used for the Patapum Baby Carrier. Please refer to our instructions for the back carry in a soft structured carrier.
The shoulder straps are attached to the waist band rather than to the body of the carrier, this means that the weight is distributed onto your hips very effectively. There is an extra side strap going from the body of the carrier to the shoulder straps to keep your toddler centred in the carrier.
Patapum sizing
The Patapum Toddler Carrier comes in one size which will fit most people as the waist and shoulder straps are very adjustable. This new version has a fully adjustable waist up to 55 inches, for those with smaller waists the ends can be rolled up and secured with elastic loops.
Another handy new feature of the latest version of the Patapum Toddler Carrier is that the carrier can be rolled up and secured to the waist band with a row of poppers, so it can be worn around your waist a bit like a bum bag when not in use. This is ideal if you are using it with a child who likes to do a fair bit of walking.
The Patapum Waist Pouch is now included free with every carrier purchased
Patapum Toddler Carrier Fabric Information
The main body of the carrier is 100% cotton, with polyester jersey on the inside of the waist and shoulder straps. The Patapum Toddler Carrier is available in black, navy and khaki.
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| £49.00 (inclusive UK P&P) | |
