I have a kelty kid carrier. Usually by the time they are 3 1/2 years old, they are too big. I make them walk on their own all the time when they are 4 for sure. If you only have one kid, or this one is your youngest, and you don't plan on any more kids, I would take it back. But, I really like mine for 6 months to 3 years.
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