The story of Limas™ originates from Germany in 2014, where cofounders Philip and Anna wanted to design a comfortable carrier for their newborn which did not involve any complicated straps and buckles, which led to the creation of their company in 2015. The name Limas™ is derived from the first letters of their baby's name. The product acquisition by Stokke® was finalized in 2022 and has been part of the Stokke® portfolio ever since.
Ease of use is one of the defining qualities of the Limas™ collection. While inspired by wrap carriers, the Limas™ is quicker to put on and requires less technique, offering parents the reassuring combination of simplicity and a secure, custom fit. Breathable materials help regulate temperature, keeping both baby and wearer comfortable whether out for a walk, moving through daily routines at home or navigating busy public spaces together.
The LIMAS™ collection includes four different carriers:
- Stokke® Limas™ Carrier – Newborn Carrier
- Stokke® Limas™ Carrier Plus – Comfort Carrier
- Stokke® Limas™ Carrier Flex – Everyday Carrier
- Stokke® Limas™ Carrier Mesh – Breathable Carrier
All four Limas™ carriers are adjustable to the child's size, as the waist belt can and should be adjusted along the Velcro to ensure that the textile does not cut off the child's blood circulation, while still offering sufficient space for them to use as support to remain comfortable. Each of the carriers, despite having different weight and height limitations, can be used until the child is approximately 3 years, or in some cases even older. All carriers should be used as front carriers until the child is approximately 5 months old, after which the option of using it as a back carrier becomes available. However, reaching 5 months does not mean that it can no longer be used as a front carrier - the product can still be used as a front carrier as long as space and child comfort are not an issue.
The Newborn Carrier is the only Limas™ carrier of the four which is safe to use from birth. All the other Limas™ carriers should only be used after the child is 1-2 months old. The Newborn Carrier also has an extra benefit - the waist belt shape enables the option of making the Newborn Carrier even smaller. This means, it would be possible to turn the carrier upside down and pull the textile through between the waist belt and the user's stomach, to reduce the length of the carrier to accommodate smaller babies. The waist belt is the only component on this carrier which includes a buckle, as the child is held securely in place by the two long textile straps which are wrapped around the parent. The Newborn Carrier also comes with a small textile front strap which allows it to be held in place properly while it is used for back-carrying. This textile piece is not included with any other Limas™ carrier.
The Comfort Carrier, also known as the Stokke® Limas™ Plus, has a similar design to the smaller Newborn Carrier, as it also uses two long textile straps which wrap around the parent - the main difference is that these straps are longer and wider on the Plus. The waist belt also introduces a slightly curved shape which means it cannot be turned around to make it shorter. What is unique to the Plus is that there are also two straps in the central breast area which can be tightened or loosened, to allow for the child to be breastfed while being carried. Both the Newborn Carrier and the Plus also have optional shoulder pads which can be removed.
The Everyday Carrier, also known as the Stokke® Limas™ Flex, has a different approach compared to the two carriers listed above - instead of using long textile straps which wrap around the parent, this carrier takes a more traditional approach, as it includes several buckles which are used to secure the child onto the parent. Depending on the age and size of the child, it is possible to attach the shoulder straps from the waist belt while the child is younger, or from the middle area of the carrier when the child is already older.
The Breathable Carrier, also known as the Stokke® Limas™ Mesh, is heavily inspired by the Flex carrier, as it features a near-identical design, but simply in a different type of fabric. The three first carriers were part of the original Limas™ portfolio, whereas the Mesh Breathable Carrier carrier was added to the portfolio at a later time, by Stokke®. The Mesh carrier has the same features as the Flex, but also offers a small storage bag on the waist strap, and with it, also offers further extension possibilities on the wait belt. Both the Flex and Mesh carriers can also be used as Onbuhimo carriers, meaning that you would be able to remove the waist strap entirely and use it as a back-carrier where you essentially carry the child like a backpack.
We recommend the child to always remain parent-facing for ergonomic and comfort reasons whenever they are being front-carried. Front-facing front-carrying is not recommended for periods lasting longer than 20-minutes:
- The child cannot properly sit in an M-shaped spread-squat position, which is bad for posture
- The child is forced to see everything around them, which can be overwhelming and overstimulating as there is nowhere to hide
- The child cannot rest their head on the parent's chest, so if they are tired, there is nowhere to lean to
- The center of gravity is pulled away from the parent which creates increased shoulder strain on the parent
- The center of gravity pulling away can also cause the child to get blue legs due to poor blood circulation at the crotch area
When assembling any Limas™ carrier, it is important to ensure that the waist belt is tightened sufficiently. The best advice would be to suck in one's stomach for maximum tightness before putting the child in the carrier. If the waist belt is not sufficiently tightened, the child's weight will start to apply pressure on the top of the waist belt and it is important to not allow this to happen. If the waist belt becomes bent from the child's weight, it means the waist belt has not been tightened sufficiently and a bent waist belt will cause the child's center of gravity to stray further from the parent, which makes the product less tight and causes more shoulder strain on the parent. The waist belt becoming bent from negligent usage is not covered by warranty.