The MiniMeis G5 Core Shoulder Carrier is a framed shoulder carrier that lets your child ride up high on your shoulders, giving them the view while the weight is carried through a structured frame and spread across your shoulders and waist. Designed for children from 6 months to 4 years (up to a maximum of 18 kg), it's a lightweight way to keep an older baby or toddler close on walks, city outings and family adventures without reaching for a stroller.
What sets this carrier apart is its packability. At just 1.6 kg it's one of the lighter framed child carriers around, and it folds down flat — a bit like closing a laptop — to a compact 30 x 30 cm, so it slips into a bag or car boot until you need it. The G5 Core adds softer shoulder straps and padding to the mix, which helps keep longer stretches of carrying comfortable for you while your child settles into the seat.
How it holds your child
Rather than sitting your child against your chest, the G5 seats them on your shoulders with the frame taking the load. A few features work together to keep them supported and secure:
- High backrest: Provides extra back support behind your child as they sit upright on the frame.
- Extendable padded seat: Gives your child a cushioned base to sit on that can be adjusted as they grow.
- Waist belt: Anchors the frame around your waist so the weight is shared between your shoulders and hips.
- Leg straps and harness: The safety harness with shoulder straps and the two leg straps help hold your child securely in position on the frame.
- Mesh ventilated back panel: A mesh panel at the back allows air to move where the frame sits against you.
It comes with everything you need to get going — the frame, waist belt, leg straps, harness, padded seat, high backrest and a user manual with setup instructions — so you can fit it and adjust it straight out of the box.
Made with the environment in mind
The G5 Core is built from recycled ocean bottles alongside premium matte fabrics, with detailed finishes like silicone leather accents and moulded logos. MiniMeis works with Waste2Wear and uses blockchain traceability as part of its approach to more sustainable materials, so the eco angle is backed by the way the carrier is made rather than a label alone.
Best For
The MiniMeis G5 Core Shoulder Carrier is a great option for parents who:
- Have a child aged 6 months to 4 years (up to 18 kg) who can sit securely and hold their head and torso upright
- Want a lightweight carrier that folds down small enough to keep in a bag or car for city strolls and outdoor days
- Like the idea of giving their child an elevated view while sharing the load across shoulders and waist
- Care about eco-conscious materials such as recycled ocean plastics
It may not be the best fit if you:
Disclaimer
This carrier is intended for children from 6 months to 4 years and up to 18 kg, and relies on your child having the head and torso control to sit upright. Always follow the fitting, harness and safety instructions in the included user manual, keep your child in view while carrying, and avoid activities where a fall, heat, machinery or hot substances would add risk. The carrier is safety tested and approved according to European and U.S. standards; it is not a substitute for a firm, flat sleep surface if your child falls asleep.