Pack carriers are the most structured and supportive design of baby carrier. Inspired by hiking backpacks, they feature padded shoulder straps and stiff waist/hip belts, adjustable nylon straps, and lots of buckles. Dads love these!
Because of the structured design, and the ability to transfer a lot of the child’s weight to the hips, these are among the most comfortable carriers with even the heaviest of children.
Wraparound Baby Carriers (Wraps) are the least structured carriers available. They are simply long pieces of fabric that the wearer wraps around herself and her baby to create a secure and supportive carrier. Wraps have the longest learning curve of any baby carriers, but they also provide exceptional versatility and comfort -- with even the heaviest of babies.
The modern Mei Tai is based on traditional Asian baby carriers. In a Mei Tai baby carrier, the baby can be worn on the wearer's back or front. The design is simple: a panel of fabric with supporting straps to go around the waist and over the shoulders. Mei Tai baby carriers are easy to use and their two-shouldered design makes them comfortable with even the heaviest babies.
In Ring Slings, the fabric of the baby carrier is threaded through a pair of rings. This creates a secure, yet adjustable, pouch for your baby. The best ring sling baby carriers are fully adjustable, ensuring a perfect fit no matter who is wearing the baby. An open tail is not only beautiful, but functional. It can serve many purposes: nursing cover-up, sun shade, and more.
Baby Carrier Accessories can make babywearing even more fun.
The chic and convenient Hotslings Pockets can clip on to any baby carrier. You can also use the Ergo backpack and front pack accessories with other two-shouldered carriers, such as the Beco Baby Carrier or mei tais (like Kozy or BabyHawk). And be sure to check out the Rear View Mirror, if you're planning to carry baby on your back.
The chic and convenient Hotslings Pockets can clip on to any baby carrier. You can also use the Ergo backpack and front pack accessories with other two-shouldered carriers, such as the Beco Baby Carrier or mei tais (like Kozy or BabyHawk). And be sure to check out the Rear View Mirror, if you're planning to carry baby on your back.
