Overview
Breathable, fold-small adjustable carrier weighting just 600g, the Izmi Breeze Toddler is great for children from around 9 months to 3 years (on average, adjust for kids at the upper and lower ends of the centiles!)
I find this a really adjustable option for bigger kids but I have noticed that it works best in a back carry when you have one or more of the following:
- Quite a long/tall toddler
- A toddler who isn't that bothered about seeing over your shoulder
If you've got a smaller child who is very keen to see over your shoulder, a high back carry in something like an onbuhimo might be more helpful until they're a bit bigger!
Please note that a back carry in this is advised only when your passenger can sit up unaided: if you need to carry a big kid who can't sit unaided, book an appointment for 1:1 support and extra tips!
Details
Fabric: 100% cotton body, 100% polyester webbing and straps
Manufacture: Made in China
Washing: Use mild non-bio detergent, wash at 30 degrees with no fabric conditioner and hang to dry.
Child weight range: 8kg - 27kg. Child panel width is adjustable from 32cm - 49cm.
Wearer size: waistbelt sizes from 61cm - 132cm
Positions
Carrying options: Front facing you, hip carry and back carry.
Instructions
Official Izmi Toddler instructions (PDF)
Quick video of a back carry: https://youtube.com/shorts/7lbFLKt_vkE?si=gGAMIeM_d_tNzY2q
Quick video of a front carry:
https://youtu.be/wJd_NZQLPhE?si=3K0H-36kVJo2YONa
How to pack away your carrier:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Oxe8Lgw4FHA?si=ya9iVTjgUhitn8HH
Bullet points for a simple front carry (same as for the baby version!)
- Adjust width of the panel base using the velcro to match your child's knee to knee width when they're held in arms
- Put on the waistband and cinch up - your babies' bottom will be an inch or two lower than the top of this - adjust to work best for their height (you want their head neither in your chin or in any squishable zones ;)
- Cuddle your baby
- Lean back, holding them to you with one hand and gather the panel between their legs
- With a flat hand, smooth it up their back, letting them 'sit' down into it
- Holding the panel at the top of their back, put one shoulder strap up
- Find it behind your back, pull down to get it snug on your shoulder, and bring it round to clip on your opposite side
- Same again on the other strap
- Done - adjust as needed, and do a quick safety check