“I have loved her, my little wanderer, with a mind full of wild forests and eyes that await adventures.”
- Conny Cernik
As an active mom, my girls have both spent a lot of time in a baby carrier. With our first daughter, Brooke (now three years old), we used a soft structured carrier (SSC) often for neighborhood walks, grocery shopping, adventures in the mountains, airplanes, and occasionally tasks around the house. When Mikah (now 10 months old) came along, the carrier became an extremely important part of my life! With a busy toddler to play with, snacks and meals to prepare, a house to [attempt to] keep clean and tidy, and a Little who wanted lots of snuggles (as newborns should!) “baby wearing” as it is called became part of my daily life.
I am
fortunate to have two girls who enjoy being “worn”, as it makes “mom life”
easier with access to both hands and also makes adventuring a ton of fun!
Finding a baby carrier that works for your body and that is equally comfortable
for your little ones can be tricky! There are a huge variety of brands and
styles out there and I do recommend trying many on to find the right fit for you!
That being
said, I have recently had the incredible opportunity to try out the Onya Pure. This beautiful and functional SSC has been fun to try out and I am excited to share my
thoughts on it here! When shopping for a SSC, three important aspects to look
into are fit, comfort, and functionality.
As alluded
to above, each body is different. That being said, the Onya Pure does an
amazing job of adjusting to fit various body shapes and sizes.
The waist belt
can be adjusted from either side, there are two different shoulder strap
adjustments, and the chest/upper back strap moves up and down as well as
inwards and outwards. I found all the straps very easy to adjust for a snug and
secure fit. They also loosen easily for quick removals and when switching
between girls. I carry Mikah on both my front and my back with minimal
adjustments required. Both directions are very easy to put her on by myself,
once I figured out a trick for the upper back strap! The first time I attempted
putting her on my front, I couldn’t reach the back strap to secure it and had
to ask for someone’s assistance. After I figured out to loosen under my armpits
I could then secure the back and re-adjust under my arms for a perfect fit!
Strapping Brooke to my back is very easy! With the waist belt secure, I kneel
down for her to jump on as if gearing up for a piggyback! I then scoop each of
my arms through the straps and buckle in. Again, great fit!
The waist belt
can be adjusted from either side, there are two different shoulder strap
adjustments, and the chest/upper back strap moves up and down as well as
inwards and outwards. I found all the straps very easy to adjust for a snug and
secure fit. They also loosen easily for quick removals and when switching
between girls. I carry Mikah on both my front and my back with minimal
adjustments required. Both directions are very easy to put her on by myself,
once I figured out a trick for the upper back strap! The first time I attempted
putting her on my front, I couldn’t reach the back strap to secure it and had
to ask for someone’s assistance. After I figured out to loosen under my armpits
I could then secure the back and re-adjust under my arms for a perfect fit!
Strapping Brooke to my back is very easy! With the waist belt secure, I kneel
down for her to jump on as if gearing up for a piggyback! I then scoop each of
my arms through the straps and buckle in. Again, great fit!
Overall, I
find the fit of this carrier awesome! The buckles and straps are extremely easy
to adjust, yet strong and secure once in place.
Comfort
Overall, I would have to give the Onya Pure a very high rating for comfort for both the fabric and the way it wears.
Functionality
For most
uses, this SSC is extremely functional. As mentioned above, it adjusts well to
fit and is very comfortable. One of the best features of this carrier is how it
offers quick ups and downs for both infant and toddler wearing. This makes it a
great choice for using around home for indoor and outdoor work, as well as
adventuring in the river valley or mountains. The carrier itself packs up quite
small, which makes it great for having in the car, tossing in the stroller, or
keeping it tucked in the diaper bag. I love that both girls can be carried in
it and that they obviously enjoy it! The Onya Pure can be used for Littles
7-20kg. An infant insert can be purchased separately to carry babies
3.2-6.8kg.
One
functional feature that this carrier does lack though is a true pocket. As
someone who often wears leggings (mom life), even having one pocket for my keys
and phone is a necessity. The front mesh vent can close with cooler weather and
one item can maybe be stored in that compartment. However, when the vent is
open during warmer weather, there is nowhere to safely stash my stuff. One
other key feature that this product lacks for adventuring is a sunshade cover
for baby’s head. We covered Mikah’s head with a hat during our sunny hikes, but
while they are napping I find a simple cover can work even better.
Despite the
few features it is lacking, I still rank the functionality of this carrier as
high because of its adjustments, comfort for all involved, and that it can be
your one-and-only baby- and toddler- wearing device!
Overall review
You can probably
tell that I’ve enjoyed trying out this carrier!
The Onya Pure is lightweight, soft, secure, fits
well, adventures great, is comfy for me to wear, and cozy for the Littles. Other
than not having pockets, this is the perfect tool to help you enjoy some
snuggle time while cleaning up around the house, grocery shopping, walking to
the playground, or hiking up a mountain! Adventuring as a family is our
favourite. Along the way we teach, we learn, and most importantly, we make beautiful
memories.
“…and then I realized
that adventure was the best way to learn.”
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