Juicy Ann Mesh Onbuhimo

My wearee is currently 36" tall, in 3T pants and weighs about 35 pounds. This is the toddler sized Juicy Ann Buckle Onbuhimo, which you have the option of fully customizing. They have three sizes, Standard, Toddler, and Pre-K. They also have a SSC now but I've not tried one. They also do Wrap Conversion Onbuhimos. 

Reasons I really like it:

• Lightweight.
• Perfect for keeping in the car or in a bag for quick ups or unexpected trips/emergencies.
• Well made, strong seams, sewing looks great.
• Nice and cool.
• Padding is very comfortable yet still flexible.

I absolutely loved the padding on this onbuhimo. It is so incredibly comfortable I couldn't believe it. It seems to have a bit more "give" than the Tula padding, and more structure than my Lenny SSC padding. There is a fantastic amount of legs out padding, making for a comfortable ride. S loved how comfortable it was and asked specifically for that carrier when he was going to be worn.

The mesh makes the carrier super breathable, and very comfortable to wear if you run hot like we do. It didn't get above 80 while I had the carrier here, but it did keep us from getting sweat marks or feeling overheated when wearing for longer periods. I definitely get hot really easily, and I didn't have to worry about the sweat marks I usually get after wearing him for any length of time. The straps didn't dig into my armpits. 

I like that the chest clip is completely adjustable. I could move it wherever I wanted it without worrying, and didn't have to worry about choking myself. The strap length worked well for me even though I'm on the larger side. They would have been even better if I could have gotten a higher seat, but I didn't want to aggravate my wearee too much when trying a new carrier. He always needs an adjustment period before he'll let me work on getting the sweet spot. The nice thing about this onbu is that it seemed comfortable without having to fiddle with it too much. Even if he didn't have a perfect seat it didn't cause me a bunch of pain or cause the numbness in my arm I get if I don't properly adjust my SSCs. 

Overall I really liked the Onbuhimo and plan on purchasing one for my stash, though I haven't decided what size I want to invest in. It was easy to adjust, and it was very comfortable. I could see this becoming our favorite carrier.

[Image Description: Picture shows the Onbuhimo hanging on a black hanger against a white interior door. The focus is the "right" side of the onbuhimo, showing mostly the mesh panel and a bit of webbing. Carrier is teal colored and roughly a rounded rectangle in shape.]

[Image Description: Picture shows the Onbuhimo hanging on a black hanger against a white interior door. The focus is the "wrong" side of the onbuhimo, showing the straps and the mesh panel. There is a white warning label in the middle bottom of the carrier.]

[Image Description: Picture from the back of a person with their hair in a bun wearing a toddler. Both are wearing pyjama bottoms. Toddler is looking back towards the camera. Image shows the seat of the carrier well. Toddlers pelvis is in the "M" position.]

[Image Description: Selfie shot in a mirror, attempting to show the seat of the carrier. Foreground of picture has a shoulder and toddler hand.]

[Image Description: Selfie of adult and child from a side angle. Picture shows the thickness of the onbus straps and placement of the chest clip.]

[Image Description: Hand holding part of the webbing is in the foreground. Elastic is folded over the excess webbing.]

 Elastic for holding excess webbing.

[Image Description: Hand grabbing the legs out padding, showing thickness. Padding looks to be about one inch thick.]

 Legs out padding is nice and thick while still being moldable for added comfort.

[Image Description: Selfie of adult and child from a side angle. Picture shows the thickness of the onbus straps and placement of the chest clip.]

 Pretty easy to get the hang of, though I am an experienced back wearer with SSCs.

[Image Description:  Selfie of smiling adult and child. Child is being worn on the back in an onbuhimo carrier.]

Comfortable and happy wearee! 

Edit 19 January 2107 to replace "Onbu" with the proper term, Onbuhimo. For reasons why post was edited, please read this blog post.