Boba 4G review
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- Buckles
- Front facing in only
- Back carry
The 4G carrier is a fourth-generation carrier from Boba that's suitable for use with newborns up to a toddler. This cotton baby carrier is a one-size-fits-all solution to your baby-carrying needs. It's fully adjustable and comes with some interesting extras, such as a smartphone pocket, sleeping hood and a breastfeeding buckle. But added features aside, does this sling survive our tough safety, comfort and durability tests? Read our full review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is it safe and durable?
- Is it easy to get on and off?
- Is it comfortable for me and my baby?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Is there anything else I should watch out for?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
April 2017
Released
January 2014
Technical specifications
General
- Min baby weight3.2kg
- Max baby weight20kg
- Folded height29.5cm
- Folded depth15.5cm
- Folded width14.5cm
- Weight0.77kg
- Machine washable
- Manufacturer URLHttp://www.boba.com/baby-carrier
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