Have Baby, Will Travel: Best Baby Carriers Available on Amazon
By Tara Clark
Do you love traveling and find it difficult to keep your baby snuggled close as you enjoy the city? Wrists on fire from pushing that heavy stroller around? I know that used to happen to me. Well, Velcro that baby to you, mama, and let’s get truckin!
Many parents find it difficult to keep their babies close as they undertake other tasks. But thanks to baby carriers, this does not have to be an issue. These things are as old as time, and moms have carried their bundles of joy close to them in every culture. A baby carrier is designed to help you move from one destination to another with ease, or to just allow full 2-hand Instagram scrolling like a boss. They also are great for bonding as you can go about your day with the little one right there for lots of kisses and blabber.
With so many baby carriers available in the market, selecting the one most suitable for your needs can be overwhelming. I tried several different types and in this article I’m going to introduce you to your options for hands-free parent action.
Ergobaby Omni Breeze All Carry Positions Breathable Mesh Baby Carrier
This carrier from award-winning Ergobaby is my top-choice. With padded shoulders and waistband, this carrier divides the baby weight across your body so you (and baby) are comfortable. It is designed with SoftFlex Mesh to maximize airflow and keep you and baby cool and dry all day. This was my go-to and really the most comfortable and, well, ergonomic choice for me. There are 3 holding positions in this carrier: hip, front, back. This model needs an insert to accommodate kids up to 45 pounds, but by then you’ll be a pro.
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BABYBJORN Baby Carrier Mini
Long-respected in the baby equipment market, Babybjorn’s Baby Carrier Miracle is another best baby carrier choice. Made of a comfortable cotton mix fabric, you may position your kiddo facing toward or away from you. No insert required to accommodate children from newborn to 15 months. This model considers the comfort of both parent and baby, much like the Ergo. The child’s head and neck are supported to avoid any upper body jolts and strains and also the baby’s weight sits easily on the hips and shoulders of the adult, preventing carrying fatigue. The carrier has a super comfortable waist belt and the weight distribution seems well-designed. This was a real winner for our family when our son was still a little “mushy” and needed the head support.
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Lillebaby 360° Ergonomic Baby & Child Carrier
This company offers 6 different positions for baby positioning. Wow! When you have so many positions possible, you should be totally able to find the “right” position for parent and child. With the hip straps, padded shoulder, and best strap positions, your baby will be comfortable and ready to roll. This is also a well-ventilated carrier which is great in the summer. The baby may face inward and outward and the carrier may be worn in the front, back, or on the hip. The carrier provides lumbar support and involves a hood, headrest, and zipper pocket. An added advantage is that it’s machine-washable. Believe me, you’re going to want to wash these things from time to time.
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Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier
Parents on a budget love this Infantino carrier from birth up until baby reaches 32 pounds. The baby may ride in the front-facing carrier either inwards or outwards and also on your back. The seat, straps, and waist belt are all adjustable for a comfortable fit. This carrier features a 2-in-1 bib that protects both your carrier as well as your clothing. It’s machine washable for simple care. The Infantino Flip carrier has an adjustable seat depending on how old or big the baby is. The carrier may hold babies between 8 and 32 pounds. Newborns can face inward and outward with a slim seat to keep them secured. For newborns facing outward, the carrier incorporates head control and support. Older babies have a wide seat and can face inward in the front and/or they may be positioned on the back. Note that this isn’t a baby carrier for all day, daily use so if you are planning to frequently use a carrier in lieu of a stroller, you may need to pass on this option. However, if you need a carrier for occasional use, for running thru the airport and for short trips, the Infantino is a good and affordable choice.
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Baby K’tan ORIGINAL Baby Carrier
This perfect carrier fits without complicated belts or snaps; pull it on over your head and adjust it to the position of your choice. I had one and I was just never any good at getting it right as my son got older. But I know many moms swear by the K’tan. Made of 100 percent cotton, this carrier is comfortable. Many positions are possible. Machine washable and dryable, the K’tan includes a matching sash that converts into a carrying bag you can simply slip into your diaper bag. This carrier is available in multiple sizes so as to perfectly fit your mama-baby combo.
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The Moby Wrap Baby Carrier
For newborns, this is an awesome carrier. While this product is marketed as suitable for use with kids weighing up to 35 pounds, I’m not aware of too many kids that size who are going to want to be wrapped up in bands of fabric and strapped in tightly. But for the tiniest of babies, this is the go-to. Appropriate use of a Moby Wrap Baby Carrier comes with a bit of a learning curve (or at least for me, it did). There are no buckles to clip, straps to tighten, or snaps to secure. You easily wrap this 18-foot-long band of soft fabric about your torso as well as around your baby in varying configurations, to create a sling-style carrier.
