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Red Kite Ara Baby Carrier Front And Back Carry Padded Shoulder And Waist Straps Soft Grey
The Red Kite Ara Baby Carrier in Black is a versatile, lightweight baby carrier designed to keep babies close while providing practical carrying options for parents and caregivers. Its adjustable design supports multiple carrying positions, including parent-facing front carry, outward-facing front carry and back carry, allowing the carrier to adapt as your baby develops.
The Ara Carrier is designed for babies from 3.5kg to 15kg. Red Kite specifies parent-facing use from birth, while outward-facing and back-carry positions are intended from approximately four months or once the baby can independently support their head.
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For the wearer, the carrier incorporates wide padded shoulder straps and a padded waist strap to help distribute the baby's weight across the upper body and waist. This makes the carrier suitable for everyday activities where keeping your baby close and having both hands available is useful.
For the baby, the Ara Carrier supports a hip-healthy "M" shaped leg position, designed to encourage an ergonomic posture when the carrier is correctly fitted and adjusted. Red Kite states that the Ara Carrier is endorsed by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
A convenient front-access pocket adds practical storage for small items that may be useful while travelling or walking. The carrier has a buckle closure system and adjustable straps to allow the fit to be adapted to the wearer and child.
The Ara is also relatively lightweight, with Red Kite listing an assembled product weight of 0.42kg and assembled dimensions of 47 × 31 × 5cm.
The carrier is constructed primarily from polyester and is intended for regular babywearing use. Red Kite's care guidance recommends checking the carrier, straps, buckles and adjustments regularly for signs of wear or damage. The manufacturer also advises against using the carrier while travelling in a car; an approved car seat should always be used for vehicle travel.
At a glance
Key benefits
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Provides multiple carrying options as the baby grows.
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Padded shoulder and waist straps help improve wearer comfort.
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Supports an ergonomic "M" shaped baby position.
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Lightweight construction is suitable for everyday carrying.
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Front storage pocket provides convenient access to small essentials.
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Suitable for a broad 3.5–15kg weight range.
Product details
Features and specifications
- Brand
- Red Kite
- Model/Product
- Ara Baby Carrier
- Colour
- Black
- Material
- Polyester
- Closure type
- Buckle
- Strap type
- Shoulder straps with waist strap
- Carrying orientation
- Front and back
- Front positions
- Parent-facing and outward-facing
- Back carrying
- Yes
- Ergonomic positioning
- Hip-healthy "M" shape
- Minimum child weight
- 3.5kg
- Maximum child weight
- 15kg
- Suitable from
- Birth for parent-facing carry
- Outward-facing
- Approximately 4 months or when baby can independently support their head
- Back carry
- Approximately 4 months or when baby can independently support their head
- Front storage pocket
- Yes
- Padded shoulder straps
- Yes
- Padded waist strap
- Yes
- Assembled dimensions
- 47 × 31 × 5cm
- Batteries required
- No
- International Hip Dysplasia Institute endorsement: Yes
Measurements
- Assembled dimensions
- 470 × 310 × 50mm
- Minimum child weight
- 3.5kg
- Maximum child weight
- 15kg
- Age/development suitability
- Parent-facing from birth; outward-facing and back carry from approximately 4 months or when the baby can independently support their head.
Materials and care instructions
- Main material: Polyester.
- Care: Hand washing is recommended according to the supplied product information.
- Close buckles and fasteners before washing.
- Allow the carrier to dry thoroughly before use.
- Regularly inspect straps, buckles, adjustment points and fabric for wear or damage.
- Discontinue use if any component shows signs of damage or deterioration.
- Ensure the carrier is correctly fitted and adjusted for the child's size.
- Do not add unauthorised accessories to the carrier.
- Never use the baby carrier as a substitute for an approved car seat when travelling in a vehicle.
Additional information
| Brand | Red Kite |
| Model Number | EMCAR |
| Weight | 560 g |
| Main Colour | Grey |
What’s in the box
- 1 × Red Kite Ara Baby Carrier – Soft Grey
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What is in the box?
- 1 × Red Kite Ara Baby Carrier – Soft Grey
What are the key specifications?
- Brand
- Red Kite
- Model/Product
- Ara Baby Carrier
- Colour
- Black
- Material
- Polyester
- Closure type
- Buckle
- Strap type
- Shoulder straps with waist strap
- Carrying orientation
- Front and back
- Front positions
- Parent-facing and outward-facing
- Back carrying
- Yes
- Ergonomic positioning
- Hip-healthy "M" shape
- Minimum child weight
- 3.5kg
- Maximum child weight
- 15kg
- Suitable from
- Birth for parent-facing carry
- Outward-facing
- Approximately 4 months or when baby can independently support their head
- Back carry
- Approximately 4 months or when baby can independently support their head
- Front storage pocket
- Yes
- Padded shoulder straps
- Yes
- Padded waist strap
- Yes
- Assembled dimensions
- 47 × 31 × 5cm
- Batteries required
- No
- International Hip Dysplasia Institute endorsement: Yes
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