Carriers are helpful, safe and fun equipment for you and your child. A carrier is useful because the baby can be near his/her mother from the start. After the baby gets a bit stronger and can hold its head on its own, a carrier is a fun, easy and safe way for a baby to see and explore the world. Also, the great advantage for the person who is wearing a carrier is that his/hers hands are free to run other chores.
There are 5 types of carriers:
Wraps
A wrap is a one-piece of fabric 4 meters (157in) long and 70cm (27in) wide.
A wrap can be:
Depending on the type of material, a wrap can be a good choice for a newborn, a toddler or a small child. If it is tied up properly, the baby is in the right and safe position.
The technique of tying up a wrap can be a little difficult to learn, but with a little practice, you will learn a lot of fun ways to wear a wrap. You can carry your child in the front, hip and on the back of your body.
Slings
A sling is a carrier made out of a wide piece of fabric that is worn on one shoulder. There are 2 types of slings:
Mei Tai
Mei Tai is a traditional Asian carrier, which is adapted for the 21st century. It has two longer straps that go around the shoulders and two shorter straps that go around the waist. Because of these straps, Mei Tai can be shared between adults. It is very easy to tie up.
This carrier is not suitable for newborns, because the child seat can not provide a proper carrying position for the baby. It is recommended for babies older that 6 months (babies that can hold their head and sit on their own) and children until they reach 15kg (33lbs).
Unframed backpacks (Soft structured carriers)
Unframed backpacks are most commonly used carriers. They are made out of durable fabrics. Soft structured carriers have adjustable and padded shoulder straps for additional comfort for an adult and adjustable waist or hip belt for lumbar support. Every carrier has buckles and strap adjusters for extra comfort and safety both for the person who is carrying a child and for a child as well.
Soft structured carriers are made to fit babies older than 6 months. Even though some manufacturers claim that their carriers are safe for new born babies, you need to check if a carrier has a cushion which can be inserted in the child seat and a head support so a newborn can be in a safe and proper position. Most of these carriers are suitable for toddlers and children not weighing over 20kg (45lbs).
Framed backpacks
Framed backpacks are made out of durable, lightweight and waterproof materials with a frame made out of aluminum or aluminum alloy. These backpacks have adjustable and padded shoulder straps and an adjustable waist or hip belt, and together with the frame, they distribute weight evenly through the shoulders, hips and back of the person who is carrying a child.
Most of the framed backpacks have adjustable straps on the child seat, so the child is in a safe position. Also, as your child grows, you can adapt the back of the seat with those traps.
These backpacks are made for specific outdoor activities, like hiking, climbing, traveling but they are also used a lot for shopping and going through the city rush. Framed backpacks can be worn by several people because of adjustable shoulder and waist straps.
If you are interested in a carrier that can easily be transferred in to a child seat (that you can check out here), then your choice can be this carrier that offers lumbar support with extra-long waist straps and adjustable and padded shoulder straps. It is suitable for waistlines up to 124cm (50incs). NimNik carrier is a good option for newborns and children not weighing over 20kg (45lbs).
It is easy to use and because of adjustable straps, both waist and shoulders, it can be used by several people.
You can order your NimNik carrier on Amazon.com for the price of 49.99$ (38.44£) without any extra charges.
On the bottom of the page, you can check other customer reviews and see their opinion of this carrier that is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Spring Garden Mei Tai can be found on the Amazon.com for the price of $25.48 (£19.40). It is made out of 100% cotton, with padded shoulder straps and waist support. This carrier has a very interesting design! If you choose, you can reverse it to one color side. You can use it for babies older than 6 months, and until they turn to weight 15kg (35lbs). Like all Mei Tai carriers, this one is also not recommended for new born babies. You can carry your child both in the front and on the back of your body.
Mei Tai carriers are easy to use, and it can be worn by several people. If you want to see how you can tie up this carrier, you can check the instructions on their You Tube channel.
At the bottom of the same page, you can find customers review and check out their experience with this carrier.
Shipping will be charged $6.98 (£5.32).
Mamaway ring sing can be a very good choice for you. For the price of 69.99$ (53.23£), you will get a ring sling that:
Rings are made out of nylon, which are tested for the weight to carry up 50kg (110lbs) of weight for 24 hours. Fabric is made out of 100% lightweight cotton that adjusts perfectly to a baby and one can sit in a ring sling for a long time.
You can see opinions from other customers in a customer reviews on the bottom of the page. This ring sling is rated with 5 out of 5 stars.
Shipping is free for all countries.
If you prefer Eco friendly oriented manufacturer, Soul slings can be your choice. Their products are 100% made out of organic fibers, like cotton, silk and wool, which are natural antimicrobial. The fabric is hand-woven by the professional weavers, and hand-crafted to be a design piece with a minimal impact to the environment. Rings are made out of aluminum for extra safety of the child.
Ring slings are made in one size, and can be fitted to most adults.
Based in India, Srinagar, Soul Slings have improved protection from humid climate and weather. Fibers absorb humidity as well as sandy dust, and keep your child safe and dry.
As you can see here, these slings are really a work of art which stands out in the crowd! Available for very affordable prices, not over 60.00$ (45.59£). When you choose your wrap, you will have to enter your contact information and the product will be sent directly to you. Unfortunately, they are not responsible for the shipping fee in your country.
Lanova carrier is made out of 100% cotton. Enhanced with a breathable mesh which offers temprature control for both for the carring adult and the baby. Adults can carry a baby from 3 to 36 months or until the baby turn 20kg (44lbs). Thanks to its padded and adjustable shoulder straps, your baby will feel lighter to carry in the long term. The waist belt is also adjustable. The adult can carry the baby both in the front and on the back.
You can see customer reviews on the same page. This carrier is rated with 5 out of 5 stars.
The price for this interesting carrier is 49.99$ (38.02£) with no extra charges.
The Luna Ring Sling is a little bit cheaper than most carriers, starting from a price range between 55.62$ and 63.36$ (42.95-48.95£). They are made out of 100% cotton with aluminum rings and they are suitable for newborn babies and children up to their third year. You can choose from 17 different slings and all of them are side reversible. Like all slings, they have a certain weight range, in this case until the child reaches up to 15kg (33lbs).
The slings have free free shipping in UK if the order amounts over 34.95£ (45.26$). International shipping fees depends on the country that it is shipped to and the weight of the package. Their shipment is verified for USA and Europe, but if you are from other country, you need to check out by e-mail.
When you choose your carrier, you will then enter contact information, and the sling will be shipped to you.
As its name implies Airlight Phil&Teds carrier is very light, easy to use and easy to fit (with two buckles in the back and one zip on front). Thanks to a cushion added in the carrier, Airlight Phil&Teds is extremely safe for newborn babies and, when your baby can hold his/her head on her own, you can remove a cushion and carry your child in the back of your body until he/she reach 15kg.
It is made out of 100% Oeko-tex class 1 cotton fabric with breathable mesh to maximize the air flow. You can choose from 6 different colors.
You can order Airflow carrier from Amazon.com for the price of 59.99$ (45.73£) with no extra charges. On the same page, you are able to see customer reviews. This item cannot be shipped outside of USA.
If you are from Europe, you can order your carrier from Phil and Teds official website, where the price is 59 Euros and the shipping fee will be between 5 to 15 Euros depending on your location and shipper.
If you are from another country ouside of Europe, you can choose your country from the dropping down menu, which is located on the top right on the page.
For the price of 27.99$ (21.31£), you can buy Palm and Pond Mei Tai carrier.
It has a very interesting design with reversible colors. The Palm and Pond carrier is made out of cotton which perfectly molds to your baby's body.
It is easy to tie up: Shoulder straps are 220cm (86") and waist straps are 215cm (84") long, so differently sized people can use it. The adult can carry a child from 6th month up to until he/she reaches 15kg (35lbs) of weight.
The Palm and Pond Mei Tai Carrier can be positioned on the front, hips or at the back of the adult`s body.
Shipment will be charged 10$ (7.61£). This seller can ship almost anywhere in the world.
At the bottom of the page, you can find the customers reviews. Mei Tai Palm and Bond is rated 4 out of 5 stars.
The All season 4 in 1 carrier is rated 5 out of 5 stars. In addition, The seller sends instructions in the package and one customer wrote an even easier to understand guide.
The carrier price is just 48.86$ (37.05£) and you can select from two different colors: red and brown.
Also, you should check it out! Unlike many other Amazon sellers, All Season offers free shipment even below 49$!
Like the product name says All Season 4 in 1 carrier has very good featurs for an adult and for the baby/child and is usable for the entire year. As for the baby, this carrier is made out of breathable fabrics that keeps the baby's skin cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In addition, it provides a comfortable sitting position for the baby and a soft head cover for those sunny and/or windy days. The Adult has wide shoulder so carring the baby feels more comfortable for longer walks.
This carrier is suitable for newborns and toddlers not exceeding 15kg (35lbs) in weight.
You can buy the Veenev baby carrier on Amazon for the price of 49.91$ (37.90£). This carrier is a very good option for babies older than 6 months and toddlers not heavier than 11kg (25lbs). It has padded adjustable shoulder straps and a waist belt which provides additional comfort for an adult. In addition, it is easy to use and people of various sizes can wear it. For extra safety and comfort, the carrier has safety buckles on the chest, shoulders and on the waist belt.
With this carrier, you can carry your child front- facing, on the back or on the hips, which are great for nursing. Ergonomic carrier is made out of 100% cotton. This seller guarantees that the child`s legs, arms and spine are always in the proper and safest position.
Shipping for this carrier is free and it can be send mostly anywhere. You can also read reviews on the same page. This carrier is rated with 5 out of 5 stars.
BabyBjorn Original carrier for the price of $56.99 (£43.40) if you need a carrier which can host a newborn and be usable until later when the child grows up to the weight of 11kg (25lbs) (usually around the baby's first year) it can be a great choice for you. It`s very easy to use and can be worn by people of various sizes, this carrier can be a good option both for adults and children. BabyBjorn guarantees that this carrier has an excellent head and neck support for a newborn. In addition, the baby's legs and arms are always kept in the physiologically correct position.
On the bottom of the page, you can find reviews of other customers and see their opinions of this carrier.
Shipping is verified for USA (shipment is free), but not for the rest of the world. You can check for shipping to your country with these instructions, so you can see how you can find out if this item can be shipped to you.
Sash Mei Tai can be found on Amazon.com for the price of 54.99$ (41.40£). It is very easy to tie up and thanks to it long shoulder straps it can be worn differently sized people.
Like all Mei Tai carriers, this one is also not suitable for newborns, since it does not have proper head and neck support. However, babies older than 6 months and children not heavier than 16kg (36lbs) can be carried in an ergonomically safe position. This carrier has a padded shoulder straps and good lumbar support on the waist straps, so an adult can carry a child for longer time.
On the same page, you can check customer reviews, and see their opinion on this carrier, which is rated with 4.1 out of 5 stars.
You can see here how to properly tie up Sash Mei Tai.
Shipment is free.
This Boba carrier is made out of 100% nylon. It is very light weight, easy to fit, and you can carry your child in two positions (front and back). Boba Air is suitable for babies starting from 6 months old (with a weight of over 6kg (15lbs) up to children weighting a max of 18kg (40lbs). It can be worn by people of different sizes, thanks to the the shoulder straps which have an height-range from 152cm (5'0) to 192cm (6'3) and a waistband-range from 63.5cm (25'') to 147cm (58").
If you like this carrier, you can buy it from Amazon.com. Just visit here to order your carrier for the price of 64.99$ (49.47£). Shipping is free for US countries, but this item can only be shipped to certain countries outside US, so you will need to check it out if you are not from USA.
Made out of 100% cotton that is lightweight and handmade in India, this wrap is wonderful choice for persons who prefer Eco friendly materials. It is suitable for newborns, toddlers and children up to their weight of 15kg (35lbs). The baby can be worn on the front, back and on the hip of your body. You can choose from 6 sizes and get a wrap that suites you perfectly.
You just need to learn how to tie it up, so your baby is in a safe position. If you are interested in learning techniques, you can check out here.
For the price of 68$ (51.64£), you can order your wrap from Amazon.com without extra charges. You can choose from 3 different patterns.
Buy the beautiful Fiore sling for 39.95$ (30.36£). It is colorful, trendy and original. Seven Slings offers 14 different patterns to choose from: you check them here. You can select your size, and if you do not know it, you can click here to find it out. The sizes are very accurate and precise. These slings are made out of 97% of cotton with 3% of lycra.
It is very simple to purchase your sling on this site. Choose a sling, check in the boxes how many of them you want to buy, if you do want a certain offered package and then choose your size. After that, you will have to add contact information and that is all. The shipping fee depends on the country which is shipped to and it is on the buyer`s account.
Also, there can be be price differences depending on your size.
This is an high quality carrier that is on sale for only 29.99$ (22.77£)! Before the price was 89.99$ (68.31£). You have several patterns and colors to choose from and all of them are made of cotton-spandex fabric. You can carry newborns, toddlers and children not weighting over 15kg (35lbs). It fits mostly everyone, and with learning techniques on how to tie him or her up, you are good to go.
You can order Oregon Fog wrap, or you can check all the options right here. All of them are currently on sale. On the same page of the Oregon Fog wrap, you can read the reviews of other customers.
If you want to learn how to tie a wrap: check out here.
Cuddle Bug does shipping in USA only. When you choose your wrap, you will then submit your contact info and you will see if there is going to be extra shipping fees.
If you are interested in an ergonomic carrier which features a unique arched canopy hood that keeps baby in full sight and happily covered, the Infantino Cuddle Up Carrier might be the right choiche for you!
The large, ergonomic seat supports from knee2knee with a rounded back for a safe and comfy ride for the baby. Adults will love this carrier too, it has adjustable shoulder straps and a big waist belt to transfer the kid weight down to the adult hips for a more comfortable fit.
The Infantino Cuddle Up is a great option for children from 12-40lbs (5.4 - 18.1 kgs).
It offers two ways to carry you child: Front and Backpack, the hoodie made of canopy is removable.
You can order your Infantino Cuddle Up Ergonomic Hoodie Carrier on Amazon.com for the price of 31.67$ without any extra charges.
On the bottom of the page, you can check other customer reviews and see their opinion of this carrier that is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars..
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