JJ Cole Sola Toddler Sling Carrier - Adjustable Toddler Carrier and Baby Sling - Baby Essentials - Ages 1 to 4 Years or 45 Pounds

I keep getting IG and FB ads for a similar design but from a company I’ve never heard of before, Senarah.I own a few other JJ Cole products and have found them to be well-made so I bought this based on the (limited) reviews. It’s quite a bit less expensive than the one I saw advertised on IG/FB (the Senarah carrier).Pros: very lightweight, doesn’t take up much space (could easily fit in diaper bag). Easy to put on. Has two buckles, so it can be worn either on the left or the right hip (whereas there are other slings that only have one buckle). Affordable-priced compared to alternatives.Cons: not hands-free, cannot wear for a long time. Seems like the fabric is a bit thinTL;DR: this will not replace my Lillebaby carrier, but is nice to have for short duration carrying - for example, my 22lbs 10-month-old is clingy and wants to be held in the mornings when I’m getting ready. My arm gets really tired after about 10 mins. This’ll be great for the 15-20 mins around the kitchen when I’m getting stuff together in the morning before the nanny gets in. I wore her in it for about 30 mins today and it was pretty comfortable. I could also see it being helpful for times when a toddler doesn’t want to walk, doesn’t want to use a stroller, and wants to be held for a while (though don’t have experience with a child that walks, yet).

My son wants to be attached to my hip at all times ... as an almost 26 pound toddler, he gets very heavy very quickly. This has been great. I don't think I could use it without holding him for support but that seems to be more of a personal preference over anything. Good sturdy material, little dots / anti-slip fabric on the inside of the seat to keep child from slipping. Easy to adjust even while wearing.

LOVE this sling for my toddler. She’s about 30lbs and it definitely makes carrying her easier. You can mostly use it hands free if you adjust it juuuusst right to fit you and your toddler. Definitely make sure to have the strap on your shoulder and not near your neck or else your neck will hurt a lot and you can’t really use it hands free. I do feel more comfortable still having a hand on my toddler when using this but you don’t have to, which is really nice and one of the reasons I prefer it to the tush baby. It’s also not bulky at all and easy to throw in a diaper bag when not in use. I’m not sure how it compares to the fancier Gooset one, but I’m happy with this purchase!

I already have a Lillebaby carrier as my main carrier with my first, and while it's a good comfortable carrier it's bulky and takes up too much space inside my diaper bag. Unlike my first who was born during the pandemic, I will be more out and about with my second and I need something more portable. So I set out to find a backup carrier that is reasonably priced (doesn't make sense to splurge when I already have a main carrier), compact enough to comfortably fit in my diaper bag, be able to use it for a good while, and comfortable to both my baby and myself. And this fit the billNow, it's certainly not as comfortable to wear or put on as the Lillebaby carrier as it's got thick shoulder and waist paddings, and it probably won't hold up a clingy preschooler comfortably. That being said, I found this carrier to outperform the expectation I had for the price tag and compactness. After all, I can roll it up to take up about 1/4 size of the Lillebaby carrier, it's not really fair to expect the same amount of comfort.The only major downside would be that it's a bit clunky to secure the shoulder strap buckle when I'm carrying my infant in the front and the buckle is located in the upper back. But once it's secured, the carrier is stable, and it's just not a huge enough deal to deduct stars from the rating.Also, I hadn't realized that JJCole is owned by Tomy, which also holds other notable kids/baby brands like Boon. Stop being so shy Tomy, you are a respectable brand that makes nice products, show yourself more!

I wanted to like this more than I do. I needed a toddler carrying option that didn’t put a lot of pressure on my lumbar or abdominal area. This option is very light and sturdy, but is super awkward to get your kid in and out. It feels like there’s a sweet spot to this sling. Once situated, it works fine. It keeps my kid close but allows me a hand to work with when I don’t have my back carrier. We keep it in the car for emergencies because it is so light and compact.

Quality is great. Baby is very secure, easy to use and love that it can be compacted into its built in pouch. Very comfortable to wear.

I bought this and then another brand to compare the difference and the Sola is noticeably a higher quality. The strap is like a seatbelt material and feels really sturdy and it was really comfortable to wear, for both myself and my child. Easy to use, supportive, and can stick it right in my tote without taking up too much space. And of course, makes a huge difference for carrying my 2yo when they don't want to sit in a grocery store cart! Highly recommend.

Product arrived opened and clearly been used. It hard dog or cat hair all over it. Which is disgusting! The strap itself sucks. My daughter continuously falls backwards in it because there’s zero support on the back. It just sits under her butt. It’s not like what the picture advertises it to be. It’s a lot smaller. Don’t waste your money on this.