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 like spending time outdoor, hiking, and having adventures while your baby is safe, you can try out Phil&Teds Escape backpack for the price of 249 Euros. This link is for Europe only, and shipping charges will be 5 to 15 Euros. If you want to see what other customers think of it, you can read the reviews.
As far as a child goes to, Escape backpack has a moldable and adjustable headrest and harness for extra support and safety. In addition, it has shoulder straps (made out of fleece) and foot rests for the child. It is made out of hard and waterproof fabric with an air-tech ventilated mesh. You can choose from two colors: grey and red. It has a double fitted and adjustable waist belt, advanced lumbar support and adjustable shoulder straps for the person who is wearing a backpack.
For other countries, you can select your country on the drop down menu at the top of the page of the Phil and Teds official website and get your order.
On Amazon.com, you can find this backpack for the price of 199$ (151.48£) with free Shipping. You can find it here, it can only be shipped in the US.
On Amazon, you can order Chicco smart support backpack for 129.99$ (98.78£). The Chicco smart support backpack is very lightweight, only 3kg (6.5lbs). It is made out of an aluminum frame with padded straps and a lumbar padding for some extra comfort and coolness for the adult. You can carry a baby starting from 6 months old p all the way until the child's third year. In addition, this carrier has an extra cushion for the child, to keep him/her safe and cozy. You can also adjust the seat pad for your child, moreover you can adjust shoulder, belt and chest straps so it can be a carried by people of different sizes. You can see the instructions on how to use it properly here.
On the same page, you can see the reviews from other customers. They valued this backpack with 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Dimensions: when it is open is 31x48x78cm (12.1x18.9x30.7in), and when it is folded 45x19x 61cm (17.7x 7.5x24in).
Shipping is free for the USA. If you are not from the USA, you can also order this piece but, you need to check out if there are going to be extra fees.
Very light weight at just 2kg (4.5lbs); with it air-conditioning, durable and waterproof fabrics and aluminum frame, the Parade backpack is a very good choice for the price of 169 Euros. Like all backpacks, this one also has adaptable straps (shoulders and belt) and adaptable straps on the child seat. It does not have a padded cushion for child's head or a place for a child to keep his/her legs in good position. This carrier is suitable for babies older than 6 months and children until they weight 18kg (39lbs). This link is for Europe only, and the shipping fee can be between 10 and 50 Euros.
If you are from other countries, on the top of the page, you can find the country selector in a drop-down menu.
If you would like to purchase this carrier from Amazon.com, you can order Parade backpack for the price of 139.95$ and see some reviews from other customers. Shipping is free. This seller ships only to the USA.
You can watch a video here to learn how you can use this child carrier.
Adventurer by Little Life has a weight of less then 2kg and has very good dimensions: 41x32x73cm.
You can carry your child (older than 6 months until he/she weights 20kg) almost anywhere. It is made out of an aluminum frame with polyester and nylon padding. It has a fully adjustable back system. The price is 131.04$ (99.99£).
If you are from UK if you choose 'Standard delivery' your order will arrive with no extra charges in 3-5 working days.
If you are from anywhere else, you can call their phone number to see if you will end up having extra charges. This particular website can send orders anywhere in the world. On the same page, you can see the reviews from other customers.
The Cross Country S3 Child carrier is a good choice for families that love all kinds of events.The child seat is padded, adjustable and anatomically shaped. It has a fully adjustable back system, pivoting hip belt and a weight of 2.5kg (5lbs). This carrier can be very good choice for all kinds of walks. It can handle a weight of up to 20kg (44lbs), and it is very good for babies older than 6 months and children up to their 3rd year of age. In addition, it can be carried by people of different sizes and it is easy to fit. This carrier costs 183.32$ (139.99£).
Dimensions are 31x26x70cm (12.2x10.2x27.5inches).
This website is offering free delivery within the UK and offers a 13.03$ (9.95£) shipping fee for international shipping. As for the international shipping, you are responsible for all the costs of delivering in your own country.
On the same page, you can read the reviews of other customers.
You can buy Deuter backpack on Amazon.com for a price of 199$ (150.87£). Check Deuter Kid Comfort I backpack.
The shoulder and waist straps can be adjusted to any size and with the extra padding on the waist belt (layers are from soft foam with 3D AirMesh lining), you will be able to wear your child easily with his/her weight transferred into your hips. Shoulder straps are also padded with 3D AirMesh padding for extra comfort and coolness for the adult. The child seat can be adjusted as the baby grows so it can be used for several years. It is made out of nylon and polytex that are air proof, with an aluminum frame.
Size of this backpack is 68x38x30cm (27x15x12inches) the weight is 2.5kg (5lbs).
Shipment is free. You can see the customer reviews on this backpack at the bottom of the page. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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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