Overall, the infants and toddlers both loved the Moby Fit, and the toddlers appreciated the front-facing position. All those wide straps make for comfortable carrying that is adjustable and supportive, including the option to wear the shoulder straps in an X-cross design on your back, which helps a ton for heavier babies and longer journeys; crossable straps can really be a lifesaver on long treks!

The leg openings allow for enough room for most babies, but there is no standard M-shaped position to promote healthy hip development. Full disclosure: Some of these carriers, including the Contours, Beco, Ergobaby, and Moby models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer. Nowadays, if you invest in a carrier for newborns, it will be versatile enough to support multiple carrying positions as the baby grows into a toddler and beyond. Ergo Baby Weight Limit: It’s suitable for babies and toddlers from 12-45 pounds or even sooner with the newborn insert, which is sold separately. Created especially for newborns and designed to make your first months as a new parent both easier and cozier, Baby Carrier Mini is soft, snug and easy to use.The shoulder straps did loosen a bit during carrying (with the heavier 2-year-old child), but they were easy to adjust on the fly. All of the fabric is comfortable and soft, there are no uncomfortable seams or straps on the inside that will contact the baby, and the fabric wrap portion helps you get things nice and cozy. The carrier uses crossed straps on the back for higher comfort and less chance of the shoulder straps falling down the arms.

The Original BabyBjorn carrier is a classic and really started the style revolution for soft-structured baby carriers. Putting it on, the adjustments were suitable for both me, a relatively petite mom, and my husband over 6 feet tall and 220 pounds.In our experience, the Mini is perfect for birth to about 6-8 months, offering an awesome front-carry facing-in solution for baby-wearing in the home and on short trips.

While the Tula Explore is the relatively premium version with the most versatility, this option offers some excellent bang for the buck! It may not be the easiest task to get in and out of the carrier on your own and without any help, but once you have it on, your baby will feel as secure as you will, with no worries about him or her falling out. Positions:You can choose from front carrying facing in, hip carrying, and back carrying, depending on your child’s development, age, and weight.

The more practical aspects haven’t been forgotten, either: when the inevitable happens and your little one regurgitates their lunch over the Baby Bjorn, you can throw the carrier into the washing machine at 40c. Fourth, it has some additional little features that are worth mentioning: it has a little hood to protect your baby from the elements (sun, rain), it comes in a ton of styles and colors, and it has a zippered storage pocket on the front panel that's big enough to fit a wallet and keys.