Integra, Denim, Size 1 (SSC177) Check Availability

Overview

Integras are a buckle carrier designed by one of the most experienced babywearing consultants in the UK.  They haven't got the bells and whistles of some of the market leaders, but they're really beautifully simple and work really well. 

The main panel that supports your child's base and back is a soft, strong, unpadded fabric, so it moulds beautifully to your child without making them sweaty.  There's light padding on the shoulder straps for wearer comfort (without being so thick as to obstruct your passenger's view to the sides).  Those shoulder straps are designed to be worn crossed across your back, which really helps to distribute weight around the body for a comfortable carry for the wearer.

The waist band is simply made of webbing, so doesn't add bulk, or weight, and so can easily be worn high to avoid putting any undue pressure on C section scars or pelvic floors, as needed.  The panel has an integrated hood that you can't loose, with adjustable clips to hold up one side or the other to support a heavy sleepy head when needed.   It also has 'dual adjusters' on the shoulder straps - you can tighten forwards or backwards as suits you.

To adjust the carrier for a smaller baby, you can simply use the cinch strap to reduce the width of the panel and wear the waistband higher.  That same cinch strap doubles as a chest strap for when they're older and you're back carrying - connecting the straps together.  

Best of all, the whole thing is super lightweight and rolls up really small - easy to pop in 'just in case' even when you've got a pretty full bag!

Details

Fabric: 100% cotton

Size: Size 1 - designed for newborn to ~2 years old. Panel dimension 14 inches wide and 20 inches high. 

Manufacture: Made in the UK, 2019

Washing: Machine wash 30 degrees, delicate cycle. Non bio and no fabric conditioner. Do not tumble dry - air dry (it dries as quick as clothes though!)

Child weight range: 3.5kg - 24kg (although if you're regularly carrying a large toddler or preschooler we'd suggest trying a size 2 for comfort!)

Wearer size: Waistband fits waists of 42cm - 124cm. Shoulder straps adjust from 42cm - 122cm. So will adjust to fit most wearers.

Instructions

Carrying options: Front facing you (from birth) or back carry (when able to sit unaided). Hip carry also possible (see below)

How to guides:

Official Integra user guide

Front carry photo tutorial (from Carrying Matters)

Hip carry photo tutorial (from Carrying Matters)