Baby Carriers: Reviews

Updated October 2009

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Front baby carrier

Both professionals and parents praise the BabyBjorn Original. Children can face in or out, and the carrier allows parents to unsnap the front section easily to remove sleeping babies. The carrier's comfy straps also… conveniently adjust to take pressure off of the back. The BabyBjorn can hold newborns if they are at least 21 inches long and weigh 8 pounds or more. Its biggest drawback: This carrier can't be used once your baby reaches 25 pounds, which could be in less than a year.

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Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" is a well-researched baby-gear book with good coverage of baby carriers. The Baby Bjorn is discussed along with ...

Tibesti.com: Baby-planning experts Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller select the best baby carriers based on feedback from their clients and ...

Babies 'R' Us: With over 450 entries on the Baby Bjorn Original, BabiesRUs.com has the most extensive parent-written reviews. The Baby Bjorn ...

Diapers.com: Diapers.com, the official store for BabyCenter.com, has over 275 owner-written reviews on the Baby Bjorn Original. Parents say ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com is an online retailer with a reliable user review component. The Baby Bjorn Original gets a perfect score from over ...

Target.com: Target.com falls behind both Amazon.com and BabiesRUs.com in the number of user reviews of the Baby Bjorn Original baby carrier. ...

HowDoYouDoIt.com: This review is posted on a blog run by mothers of multiples. The author of this review is mom to triplets, and she reviews a ...

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Convertible baby carrier

Ergo Baby Carrier

*Est. $105 Compare Prices

The Ergo Baby Carrier gets excellent reviews for its comfortable design, but its big trick is that you can use it as a front carrier or a back carrier. Its foam-padded shoulder straps and adjustable waist belt fit… caregivers both short and tall (5 feet to 6 feet 5 inches). The Ergo can be used with babies from 16 to 40 pounds, and the optional infant insert (*Est. $23) allows it to be used safely with newborns. Babies can't face outward but they can be worn inward-facing on the front, piggyback-style or on one hip. Its biggest drawback: Breastfeeding in it is possible, but nursing moms say it takes some practice.

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Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" provides useful insight into a number of baby gear categories including baby carriers. The Ergo Baby Carrier is ...

Cookie Magazine: Reviewer Mirielle Hyde claims to have enlisted the help of moms and dads to test these five carriers, although she doesn't ...

TheBabyWearer.com: TheBabyWearer.com has comprehensive information on baby wearing. There's a good user-review section with ratings for dozens of ...

Parents.com: Alisa Stoudt calls the Ergo Baby Carrier "great for toddlers"' because of its 40-pound weight limit and its piggyback option. She ...

Epinions.com: The Ergo Baby Carrier receives about 70 mostly positive reviews, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five. The most ...

Diapers.com: BabyCenter.com has less than 20 owner-written reviews of the Ergo Baby Carrier, and most entries are very short. Ratings and ...

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My Favorite Baby Carrier

Wrap carrier

Moby Wrap

*Est. $40 Compare Prices

Rather than a structured seat with shoulder straps, wraps are made of long pieces of fabric that parent wrap and fasten around their baby and themselves. Advantages include a snug and close fit, and the generous fabric… lends privacy for nursing moms. On the other hand, tying them on can take some practice. Reviewers say the Maya Wrap is the best choice among baby wraps. Its wide, sturdy fabric securely distributes the baby's weight across a parent's back and shoulders, and the wrap can be adjusted to fit different body types. The Moby Wrap can be used by preemies and babies up to 35 pounds. Your baby can ride in front, in back or on your hip. One drawback: Because of the amount of fabric, the Moby Wrap can get hot in warm weather.

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Parents.com: This review covers 15 different baby carriers, including slings, soft carriers and backpacks. The Moby Wrap, included in the ...

Diapers.com: Over 80 users have weighed in with comments about the Moby Wrap on Diapers.com, the official store for BabyCenter.com. The Moby ...

Amazon.com: Nearly 100 users have reviewed the Moby Wrap on Amazon.com, earning it an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars. Parents love ...

BabyTipsOnline.com: This site touts itself as a product research guide for parents looking for baby gear information. Three sling baby carriers are ...

HowDoYouDoIt.com: How Do You Do It? is a blog run by mothers of multiples. This review is written by a mom of triplets, and she recommends several ...

Viewpoints.com: More than 30 users review the Moby Wrap, giving it an average score of just under 4.5 stars out of five, with about 95 percent of ...

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Backpack baby carrier

Sherpani Rumba Backpack Carrier

*Est. $200 Compare Prices

The Sherpani Rumba is a frame-style backpack carrier. This type of baby carrier is most often recommended for hiking trips, where you want good weight distribution. The Rumba's frame supports a fabric carrier for kids up… to 70 pounds, and it includes removable storage pouches and a rain cover/sun shade. Parents also like its adjustable suspension system, which can be tweaked on the fly to adjust to different hiking terrain. Shoulder straps and a beefy waist belt distribute weight over your shoulders and hips. The Sherpani back carrier fits torso lengths from 16 to 22 inches, but as with all baby carriers, you'll want to try this one out before you buy; not everyone finds this type of carrier comfortable.

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Baby Bargains: Baby Bargains is a premier source of information when it comes to all types of baby products. The latest edition of the book ...

3Luxe.com: 3Luxe.com is an attractive site that aims to choose three top products in a given class. While each pick gets a good write-up and ...

ChildCarriers.com: Although Sherpani's Rumba carrier hasn't earned many reviews here, those that are available are valuable, and there is a detailed ...

Epinions.com: There are only a few reviews on Epinions.com for the Sherpani Rumba, including one negative review. This reviewer provides on ...

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