Since our daughter at 5 months will look very much the Wallaboo for sideways wearing is a good solution for short distances. The child is super fast to get out there and back. No long winding and Customize. For this, the carrying method is not quite as easy on the back (though much lighter, as if always be worn on the arm). The Wallaboo is quite strechig. That is why it is sometimes necessary for security yet the child in addition to support with one hand.