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.
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$!
Like the product name says All Season 4 in 1 carrier has very good featurs for an adult and for the baby/child and is usable for the entire year. As for the baby, this carrier is made out of breathable fabrics that keeps the baby's skin cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In addition, it provides a comfortable sitting position for the baby and a soft head cover for those sunny and/or windy days. The Adult has wide shoulder so carring the baby feels more comfortable for longer walks.
This carrier is suitable for newborns and toddlers not exceeding 15kg (35lbs) in weight.
This 3-position carrier comes in 5 different colors and it is made out of 80% polyester. The price is 45.96$ (34.99£). It is suitable for newborns, when you insert a cushion for extra support, and for the toddlers with a weight not over 12kg (26lbs). You can carry your child in the front, back or on the hips. It is very easy to use. Because of straps that can be adjusted, it can be worn by people of different sizes.
If you choose this carrier, just click on 'add to basket' and if that is all, click on 'continue to checkout'. The next step will be to select either you want to check-in as a guest or register to the site. After that, you can choose your delivery method: Delivery for the UK is 3.95£. For international shipping, charges will be 13.07$ (9.95£) for Europe (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands). For the rest of the Europe and North America, charges will be 19.64$ (14.95£). For Asia and Australia, shipping fee is 36.71$ (27.95£).
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.
The Complete All Season Carrier is made out of a 100% cotton outer with a zip down panel and a breathable 3D Mesh lining. This carrier is suitable for newborns, without adding a special cushion beneath, but maybe you should reconsider that. All season carrier is good for babies over 6 months old, for toddlers and children up to the point they reach 20kg (45lbs). This Carrier offers 6 different carrying positions: fetal, infant front face in, front face out, toddler front face in, hip and back.
Lillebaby Complete All Season Carrier can be found on Amazon for the price of 139.99$ with no extra charges. You need to check out shipping if you are not USA, because this item can be shipped only to selected countries.
On the same page, you can see the customers` reviews.
If you like to have an exclusive wrap that is one of a kind and really stands up in the crowd, you can visit website Wrap Your Baby and see their offerings. You can choose from many subcategories, like:
In addition, if you want to learn how to tie a wrap use this link!
All of the above options may be a good choice if you know what you want or, if you just want to look around from a different perspective of the types of wraps. Price range for all wraps is between 90$-250$ (68.21£- 189.47£) per piece. On the first purchase, you will get 5% off. In addition, you can pay in rates (installments), every month or how do you prefer. You just need to check through e-mail if there is such a possibility.
Shipment in USA is through USPS Priority Mail, and you can check out with you own favourite courier if there is going to be extra charges on your order using USPS maybe there is a courier out there that can help you reduce your shipping costs. As for the international shipping, for European countries and Australia, shipment will be 26$ (19.74£), and shipping to Canada will be charged 30$ (39.15 CAD).
BabyBjorn One carrier is a one of a kind soft structured carrier that is suitable for new born babies starting from 3.62kg (8lbs) up to children of age of 3, or when they reach a maximum of 15kg (33lbs). Easy to use, with padded and adjustable shoulder and waist straps, it can be worn by people of different sizes. This carrier can be a good option for an adult. The price of this carrier is 124.99$ (95.06£).
This carrier offers four different carrying positions for the baby:
The BabyBjorn One carrier is made out of 60% cotton with 40% polyester, which equals to a lightweight and durable carrier.
Shipment is free. This item can be shipped all over USA, but only certain countries outside of USA.
Daisy Baby (UK manufacturer) is offering Mei Tai carriers for the price of 19.99£ (24.68$). Daisy baby has many color patterns to choose from, you can click here for polka dot Mei Tai. Each one of them is unique and can be reversed to a black side. All of these Mei Tai are made from cotton. Like all Mei Tai carriers, they are good for babies starting from 6 months up to 3 years. It is easy to use, and it can be worn by people of different sizes.
Instructions will be sent bundled with the carrier. Ain addition, you can see methods how to tie up properly here.
When you choose your Mei Tai, you will have to submit your shipping information.
Shipping for the UK starts from 1 to 3.95£ (from 1.35$ to 5.13$). For international shipping (through Airmail or courier service), the fee is 6£ (7.79$). All other costs are on the account of the customer, when the package reaches to the customer's country.
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.
For a price of under 13.00$ (9.88£) you can get a ring sling on Ali Express. They are water-resistant, air-proof, and can be good choice for a beach or pool activities, but it must be said that you will get a sling which, is not so safe for the child because the rings are made out of plastic! Even though it is said that the sling can carry a weight of up to the 18kg (40lbs), I would not recommend it. It can be a decent choice only for a newborn baby and a baby that weights not more than 10kg (22lbs).
Shipment is free for USA, and with various extra shipping fees depending on the country that you are from.
Check out here to see the offer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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