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Wilkinet Carrier

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Wilkinet Carrier
A design classic with universal appeal, it will last for ages

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Reviewed: by Debra Stottor
Born out of one woman’s need for a comfortable carrier for her increasing brood, the Wilkinet is now something of a design classic. It’s the one with the long straps and no buckles and it’s not as complicated as it looks.I have to admit I was too cowardly to try ...  Continue reading

Tags: babywearing, baby soothing, out with your baby

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Reader Reviews

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minimouse27
Simply the best baby carrier on the market. It's the one baby product that I recomend to all my friends. You and baby will be glad you used this one (and it comparatively lower priced than some other carriers Continue reading...

charles ross
Better than so much of the market - but if you are going to buy a good one go for the BabyBjorn Active or Bushbaby Cocoon Continue reading...

Kim Grantham
Fantastic sling that allows mum and baby to be comfortable and natural. Continue reading...

Scribbler 9/5/06
Like other carriers, a great way of having baby next to you ut leaving you 'hands-free' to put on the washer, walk around or eat!

The flexibility of the Wilkinet comes at the cost of being a bit fiddly when Continue reading...

gideonisadaddy
Our first baby hated to be put down and was very colicky at night. She would happily sleep for hours in the Wilkinet which was a blessed relief (especially as it doesn't pull on your shoulders like some other c Continue reading...
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No buckles or clips to break or pinch your fingers, easy to use, comfortable
 
Long straps seem daunting at first, could be more padded at the shoulders
  • Price: £42.99
  • Year: 1984
  • Age suitable for: Birth-3yrs
  • Number of carrying positions: 4
  • Full spec

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