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230 carriers65 brands$29 to $450

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Abiie Huggs Baby Carrier (hip seat carrier with patented HIPBELT)Hip seatsfor up to 45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $109.95?–45 lb42 lb✕✓✓
Abiie Huggs Hip Seat BaseLiteHip seatsfor up to 45 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward position $59.95?–45 lb30.83 lb?✓?
Artipoppe ZeitgeistSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $4007–45 lb3–✓✓✓
Baby Dink Baby Dink CarrierStretchy wrapsfor 8–18 lbIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insert –8–18 lb––✓??
Baby K'tan Active CarrierStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $64.958–35 lb3–✓✓?
Baby K'tan Active OasisStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $69.958–35 lb3–✓✓?
Baby K'tan BreezeStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $64.958–35 lb3–✓✓?
Baby K'tan OrganicStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $60.958–35 lb3–✓✓?
Baby K'tan OriginalStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $64.958–35 lb3–✓✓?
Baby Tula Toddler Carrier (now Kid Carrier)Toddlerfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $17925–60 lb2–✕?✓
BabyBjörn HarmonySoft structuredfor 7–40 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $249.997–40 lb3–✓✓✓
BabyBjörn HoldSoft structuredfor 7–30 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $179.997–30 lb2–✓✓?
BabyBjörn MiniSoft structuredfor 7–25 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $119.997–25 lb2–✓✓?
Beachfront Baby Everyday Buckle Meh Dai / Half BuckleMeh dai / half bucklefor 8–40 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $1398–40 lb2–✓?✓
Bebamour Foldable Baby Carrier Hip Seat 6 in 1 Classical Designed Baby Carrier Backpack 0-36 monthsHip seatsfor 0–33 lb, 3 positionsFront outward positionBack carry $89.990–33 lb31.82 lb?✓✓
Bebamour Foldable Baby Hip Seat Carrier Ergonomic Toddler Waist Seat for 0-36 MonthsHip seatsfor up to 33 lb, 2 positionsFront outward position $58.99?–33 lb2–?✓?
Bebamour Hip SeatHip seatsfor up to 33 lb, 2 positionsFront outward position $58.99?–33 lb2–?✓?
Bebamour New Style Designer Sling and Baby Carrier 2 in 1 (baby carrier hip seat 2-in-1)Hip seatsfor 0–33 lb $68.990–33 lb––???
Beco 8Soft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $99.997–45 lb4–✕✓✓
Beco GeminiSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $79.997–35 lb4–✓✓✓
Beco Gemini Hip SeatHip seatsfor 7–32.8 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward position $59.997–32.8 lb3–✕✓?
Beco ToddlerToddlerfor 20–60 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $99.9920–60 lb3–✕?✓
Beco Ventura (360)Soft structured3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportFront outward positionBack carry $109.99–3–?✓✓
Beco WeaveSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insertFront outward position $64.997–35 lb2–✓✓?
Beluga Baby Beluga WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–25 lbMachine washableNewborn without insert –8–25 lb––✓??
Besrey Hip Carrier for Baby (BR-DE001)Hip seatsfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsLumbar supportBack carry $59.997–45 lb2–✕?✓
Bitybean UltraCompactSoft structuredfor 8–40 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $69.958–40 lb20.5 lb✕?✓
Boba AirSoft structuredfor 15–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $69.9915–45 lb21 lb✕?✓
Boba AuriSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $99.997–45 lb3–✓✓✓
Boba Bliss 2-in-1 Hybrid Carrier & WrapSoft structuredfor 7–35 lbIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $69.997–35 lb––✓??
Boba Boba Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $69.998–35 lb3–✓?✓
Boba Buddy Toddler Side SlingToddlerfor 18–44 lb, 1 positions $59.9918–44 lb1–✕??
Boba Freedom Together Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 7–35 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $42.997–35 lb1–✓??
Boba Serenity WrapStretchy wrapsfor 7–35 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insert $49.997–35 lb1–✓??
Boba WrapStretchy wrapsfor 7–35 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $39.997–35 lb1–✓??
Boba XSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $149.997–45 lb2–✓?✓
Boppy ComfyFit AdjustSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $608–35 lb2–✓✓?
Boppy ComfyGrow Hybrid Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 2 positionsFront outward position $507–35 lb2–?✓?
Chicco SmartSupport Backpack CarrierHikingfor 17–40 lb, 1 positionsLumbar supportBack carry $179.9917–40 lb16.2 lb✕?✓
Chicco SnugSupport 4-in-1Soft structuredfor 7.5–33 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $69.997.5–33 lb30.8 lb✓✓✓
Chimparoo Meh Dai (Mei Tai) AIRMeh dai / half bucklefor 8–45 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $170.998–45 lb3–✓?✓
Chimparoo Meh Dai (Mei Tai) HybridMeh dai / half bucklefor 8–45 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $174.998–45 lb3–✓?✓
Chimparoo Snüg Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertFront outward position –8–35 lb3–✓✓?
Chimparoo Stretchy Wrap - Mint FabricStretchy wrapsfor up to 35 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert –?–35 lb1–✓??
Colugo Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–33 lb, 3 positionsPrevious generationIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $997–33 lb31.5 lb✓✓✓
Colugo The Baby Carrier 2Soft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $997–35 lb31.5 lb✓✓✓
Comfy Cubs Baby Wrap CarrierStretchy wrapsfor 10–30 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $39.9910–30 lb1–✓??
Cybex Amya CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–33 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $129.957–33 lb3–✓✓✓
Cybex Coya CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–33 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $299.957–33 lb32.2 lb✓✓✓
Cybex Laya CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–33 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $189.957–33 lb31.9 lb✓✓✓
Deuter Kid ComfortHikingfor up to 48.5 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $330?–48.5 lb17.12 lb✕?✓
Deuter Kid Comfort ActiveHiking1 positionsBack carry $280–1–✕?✓
Deuter Kid Comfort Active SLHikingfor up to 48.5 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $280?–48.5 lb15.84 lb✕?✓
Deuter Kid Comfort ProHikingfor up to 48.5 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $390?–48.5 lb17.83 lb✕?✓
Didymos Baby Wrap Sling Jersey DoublefaceStretchy wraps1 positionsNewborn without insert $170–1–✓??
Didymos DidyFix (Standard)Soft structuredfor 7.5–44 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $1847.5–44 lb3–✓?✓
Didymos DidyFix ToddlerToddler3 positionsMachine washableBack carry $209–3–✕?✓
Didymos DidyFlow HalfbuckleMeh dai / half bucklefor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry –8–35 lb3–✓?✓
Didymos DidyGoMeh dai / half bucklefor 15–45 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableBack carry –15–45 lb1–✕?✓
Didymos DidyKlickMeh dai / half bucklefor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry –8–35 lb3–✓?✓
Didymos DidyKlick 4u ToddlerToddlerfor 15–55 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableBack carry –15–55 lb3–✕?✓
Didymos Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $1308–35 lb3–✓?✓
Ergobaby Alta Hip SeatHip seatsfor 12–45 lb, 4 positionsMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $12912–45 lb4–✕✓✓
Ergobaby Aura WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–25 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $59.998–25 lb1–✓??
Ergobaby EmbraceSoft structuredfor 7–25 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $997–25 lb2–✓✓?
Ergobaby Lift Hip Seat Baby CarrierHip seatsfor 17–45 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableFront outward position –17–45 lb3–✕✓?
Ergobaby Omni ClassicSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $1797–45 lb4–✓✓✓
Ergobaby Omni DeluxeSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $2197–45 lb4–✓✓✓
Ergobaby Omni LiteSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insert $1397–35 lb1–✓??
Ergobaby Upsie SlingToddlerfor 17–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washable –17–45 lb2–✕??
Evenflo Breathable Soft CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–26 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $49.997–26 lb20.5 lb✓✓?
Girasol MySol (mei tai or half buckle waistband)Meh dai / half buckle2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry ––2–✓?✓
Girasol Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lb, 2 positions $1138–35 lb2–???
Girasol WrapMySol wrap conversion (mei tai or half buckle waistband)Meh dai / half buckle2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry ––2–✓?✓
Happy Baby Happy Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 7–25 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $557–25 lb1–✓??
Happy Baby OnbuhimoMeh dai / half bucklefor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsBack carry $1657–45 lb2–??✓
Happy Baby OriginalSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $1797–45 lb2–✓?✓
Happy Baby ToddlerToddlerfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $18525–60 lb2–✕?✓
Happy Baby VersaSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $2047–45 lb2–✓?✓
Hip Baby Wrap Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $688–35 lb2–✓??
hope&plum Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 7–35 lbMachine washableNewborn without insert $1007–35 lb––✓??
hope&plum Meh DaiMeh dai / half bucklefor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $2957–45 lb2–✓?✓
hope&plum Ring SlingRing slingsfor 7–35 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $1407–35 lb2–✓??
Infantino Carry On Multi-Pocket CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–40 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry –8–40 lb3–✓✓✓
Infantino First Bloom Newborn CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–25 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert –7–25 lb1–✓??
Infantino Flip 4-in-1Soft structuredfor 8–32 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry –8–32 lb3–✓✓✓
Infantino Flip Luxe 4-in-1Soft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry –7–35 lb3–✓✓✓
Infantino Fold & Go 2-in-1 CarrierSoft structuredfor 12–40 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry –12–40 lb2–✕?✓
Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1Hip seatsfor 12–45 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry –12–45 lb3–✕✓✓
Infantino Honey BlossomSoft structuredfor 7–40 lb, 2 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position –7–40 lb2–✓✓?
Integra Integra Size 2Toddler2 positionsBack carry ––2–✕?✓
Integra Integra Size 3Toddler2 positionsBack carry ––2–✕?✓
Joie Savvy Air 4-in-1Soft structuredfor 8–33 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $119.998–33 lb3–✓✓✓
Joie Savvy Lite 3-in-1 Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–30 lb, 2 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $99.998–30 lb2–✓✓?
KeaBabies D-Lite Wrap CarrierStretchy wrapsfor 7–44 lbNewborn without insert $39.967–44 lb––✓??
KeaBabies Original Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor up to 35 lb $32.96?–35 lb––???
Kelty Journey PerfectFITHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $299.9516–40 lb16.38 lb✕?✓
Kelty Journey PerfectFIT EliteHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $399.9516–40 lb17.25 lb✕?✓
Kelty Journey PerfectFIT SignatureHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $369.9516–40 lb1–??✓
Kinderpack Child sizeToddlerfor 45–85 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $20945–85 lb2–✕?✓
Kinderpack Infant sizeSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $2098–35 lb2–✓?✓
Kinderpack Max sizeToddlerfor 55–95 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $23955–95 lb2–✕?✓
Kinderpack PreschoolToddlerfor 35–55 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $19935–55 lb2–✕?✓
Kinderpack Standard sizeSoft structuredfor 20–40 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $19920–40 lb2–✕?✓
Kinderpack ToddlerToddlerfor 25–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $19925–45 lb2–✕?✓
Koala Babycare Cuddle BandStretchy wrapsfor 4.4–19.8 lb, 1 positionsPrevious generationIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $49.994.4–19.8 lb1–✓??
Koala Babycare Cuddle Band 2Stretchy wrapsfor 4.4–33 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $99.994.4–33 lb1–✓??
Koala Babycare Cuddle BreezeStretchy wrapsfor 4.85–19.8 lbIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insert $79.994.85–19.8 lb––✓??
Kokadi TaiTaiMeh dai / half buckle3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $272–3–✓?✓
Kokadi WrapStarMeh dai / half buckle3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $318–3–✓?✓
Konny Dual Support Hip SeatToddlerfor up to 44 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable $59.99?–44 lb20.5 lb✕??
Konny FlexStretchy wrapsfor 8.8–44 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $59.998.8–44 lb10.44 lb✓??
Lalabu Dad ShirtStretchy wrapsfor 7–15 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $89.957–15 lb1–✓??
Lalabu Soothe ShirtStretchy wrapsfor 7–15 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $79.957–15 lb1–✓??
LennyLamb Buckle Onbuhimo PRO (Standard/Toddler)Meh dai / half buckle2 positionsBack carry $126.80–2–✕?✓
LennyLamb Buckle Onbuhimo PRO (Toddler size)Toddler2 positionsBack carry ––2–✕?✓
LennyLamb Buckle Onbuhimo PRO, Preschool sizeToddler2 positionsBack carry $165.14–2–✕?✓
LennyLamb LennyHybrid Half Buckle, Preschool sizeToddler3 positionsBack carry $235.93–3–✕?✓
LennyLamb LennyHybrid Half Buckle, Standard sizeMeh dai / half buckle3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insertBack carry $176.94–3–✓?✓
LennyLamb LennyLightSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $2327–45 lb2–✓?✓
LennyLamb LennyPreschoolToddler2 positionsBack carry $281–2–✕?✓
LennyLamb LennyUpGradeSoft structuredfor 7–44 lb, 2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $2067–44 lb2–✓?✓
LennyLamb LennyUpGrade PROSoft structuredfor 7–44 lb, 2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $2937–44 lb2–✓?✓
LennyLamb Ring SlingRing slings3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $115–3–✓?✓
LennyLamb Water Ring Sling (mesh)Ring slingsNewborn without insert $58.98–––✓??
LÍLLÉbaby CarryOn AirflowToddlerfor 25–60 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableBack carry $109.9925–60 lb3–✕?✓
LÍLLÉbaby Complete All SeasonsSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $119.997–45 lb4–✓✓✓
LÍLLÉbaby ElevateSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $169.997–45 lb4–✓✓✓
LÍLLÉbaby Elevate AirSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $179.997–45 lb4–✓✓✓
Mabe The Monarch Toddler SlingToddlerfor 16–45 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable $8916–45 lb1–✕??
Maya Wrap ComfortFit Ring SlingRing slingsfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $94.997–35 lb31.38 lb✓✓?
Maya Wrap Lightly PaddedRing slingsfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $89.997–35 lb31.38 lb✓✓?
MiaMily HIPSTER Air carrier in dark grey, front viewMiaMily Hipster AirHip seatsfor up to 33 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $119?–33 lb3–✕✓✓
MiaMily HIPSTER Essential hip seat carrier in black, front viewMiaMily Hipster EssentialHip seatsfor 12–44 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $9912–44 lb3–✕✓✓
MiaMily HIPSTER Plus hip seat carrier in stone grey, front viewMiaMily Hipster PlusHip seatsfor up to 44 lb, 4 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $139?–44 lb4–✕✓✓
Moby Bump & Beyond T-shirt WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–19.8 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $49.998–19.8 lb1–✓??
Moby Classic WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $44.998–35 lb21.5 lb✓??
Moby DuetSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $59.998–35 lb2–✓✓?
Moby Easy-WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $49.998–33 lb2–✓✓?
Moby Elements WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsMachine washable –8–33 lb2–???
Moby Evolution WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–30 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $54.998–30 lb2–✓??
Moby True WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable $29.998–33 lb2–???
Moby Waffle Knit WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable $49.998–33 lb2–???
Momcozy Baby Carrier, product photoMomcozy Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor up to 44 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washable $59.99?–44 lb1–???
Momcozy GentleTouch, product photoMomcozy GentleTouch Cotton-Linen Ergonomic Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–44 lbIHDI acknowledged $89.997–44 lb––???
Momcozy Move2Fit 2-in-1, product photoMomcozy Move2Fit 2-in-1 Ergonomic Hip Seat Baby CarrierHip seats $79.99–––???
Momcozy Newborn Baby Carrier, product photoMomcozy Newborn Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–25 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insert $59.997–25 lb11.63 lb✓??
Momcozy Portable Lightweight Carrier, product photoMomcozy Portable Lightweight Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 12–35 lbIHDI acknowledged $44.9912–35 lb––???
Momcozy SnapLite Baby Wrap Carrier, product photoMomcozy SnapLite Baby Wrap CarrierStretchy wrapsfor 8–35 lb $32.998–35 lb––???
Momcozy Wander360 Hip Seat, product photoMomcozy Wander360 Hip Seat Carrier (SKU HC012)Hip seatsLumbar support $54.99–––???
Mushie Organic Cotton Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–33 lbMachine washable $49.998–33 lb––???
Nalakai Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $808–35 lb2–✓??
Neko Slings Neko Half Buckle (Toddler size)Toddler ––––✕??
Neko Slings Neko Switch (Toddler size)Toddler2 positionsBack carry ––2–✕?✓
Nuna CUDL ClikSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $1998–35 lb32.4 lb✓✓✓
Nuna CUDL deuxSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $3008–35 lb32.4 lb✓✓✓
Nuna CUDL luxeSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $4008–35 lb32.6 lb✓✓✓
Onya Baby CruiserSoft structuredfor 15–45 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableBack carry $9915–45 lb3–✕?✓
Onya Baby NexstepSoft structuredfor 15–45 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableBack carry $14915–45 lb3–✕?✓
Onya Baby OutbackSoft structuredfor 15–45 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableBack carry $13915–45 lb3–✕?✓
Onya Baby PureSoft structuredfor 15–45 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableBack carry $12915–45 lb3–✕?✓
Oscha BairnSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insertBack carry $2347–45 lb3–✓?✓
Oscha Cairis (Preschool size)Toddlerfor 25–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry –25–45 lb2–✕?✓
Oscha Cairis (Toddler size)Toddlerfor 25–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry –25–45 lb2–✕?✓
Oscha Cairis Half BuckleMeh dai / half bucklefor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $3127–45 lb2–✓?✓
Oscha Coorie (Preschool size)Toddlerfor up to 45 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry –?–45 lb3–✕?✓
Oscha Coorie (Toddler size)Toddlerfor 25–45 lb, 3 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry –25–45 lb3–✕?✓
Oscha Nook EvolveToddler2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry ––2–✕?✓
Oscha Onbuhimo Baby CarrierMeh dai / half bucklefor up to 45 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $234?–45 lb1–✕?✓
Oscha Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $1618–45 lb2–✓??
Osprey Poco (2023 series)Hikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry –16–40 lb17.69 lb✕?✓
Osprey Poco LTHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $34016–40 lb15.56 lb✕?✓
Osprey Poco PremiumHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableBack carry $45016–40 lb18.34 lb✕?✓
Osprey Poco SLTHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $25016–40 lb14.72 lb✕?✓
phil&teds EscapeHikingfor up to 40 lb, 1 positionsLumbar supportBack carry $269.99?–40 lb16 lb✕?✓
phil&teds ParadeHikingfor up to 40 lb, 1 positionsLumbar supportBack carry $159.99?–40 lb14.4 lb✕?✓
Regalo Baby Hip Seat + Support (#4400 B)Hip seatsfor 15–25 lb –15–25 lb––✕??
Sakura Bloom OnbuhimoMeh dai / half bucklefor 15–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedBack carry $28815–45 lb2–✕?✓
Sakura Bloom Ring SlingRing slingsfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry $2487–35 lb3–✓?✓
Sakura Bloom ScoutSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsBack carry $3407–45 lb2–??✓
Solly Baby Soft Buckle CarrierSoft structuredfor 10–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableBack carry $18410–45 lb21.5 lb✕?✓
Solly Baby WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–25 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $748–25 lb1–✓??
Storchenwiege BabyCarrierMeh dai / half buckle2 positionsNewborn without insertBack carry ––2–✓?✓
Sunveno All-in-One Baby CarrierHip seatsfor 11–33 lbMachine washable $109.9911–33 lb––✕??
Sunveno Ergonomic Baby Carrier 3-in-1Hip seatsfor 7–33 lbMachine washable $79.997–33 lb––???
Sunveno Ergonomic HipseatHip seatsfor up to 30 lb, 3 positionsMachine washableFront outward position $42.99?–30 lb3–?✓?
Sunveno SUNVENO Ergonomic Baby Hip Seat Carrier (New 2025)Hip seatsfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableFront outward position $49.997–45 lb21.54 lb?✓?
Tactical Baby Gear Tactical Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableFront outward position $1798–33 lb21.8 lb?✓?
Thule SaplingHikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsBack carry $399.9516–40 lb18.4 lb✕?✓
Tula ExploreSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $2197–45 lb3–✓✓✓
Tula Original Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $1797–45 lb2–✓?✓
Tula Ring SlingRing slingsfor 8–35 lbMachine washableNewborn without insert $998–35 lb––✓??
Tushbaby 2-in-1 Convertible CarrierHip seatsfor 12–45 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportFront outward position $12012–45 lb3–✕✓?
Tushbaby Hip CarrierHip seatsfor 8–45 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportMachine washableFront outward position $758–45 lb3–?✓?
Tushbaby Liftoff Toddler SlingToddlerfor 25–55 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable $9225–55 lb1–✕??
Tushbaby Pearl Wrap CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–20 lb, 1 positionsMachine washableNewborn without insert $1158–20 lb1–✓??
Wildbird Aerial Buckle WrapSoft structuredfor 7–25 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $847–25 lb1–✓??
Wildbird Aerial CarrierSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableBack carry $1787–45 lb2–✕?✓
Wildbird Newborn WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–25 lb, 1 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $748–25 lb1–✓??
Wildbird Ring SlingRing slingsfor up to 35 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert $68?–35 lb2–✓??
Wildbird Toddler Aerial CarrierToddlerfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableBack carry $17825–60 lb2–✕?✓
Wildbird Toddler SlingToddlerfor 25–60 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable $7425–60 lb1–✕??
Wildride Soft Toddler CarrierToddlerfor up to 44 lb, 1 positions $89?–44 lb1–✕??
BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One / One AirSoft structuredfor 8–33 lb, 3 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry –8–33 lb3–✓✓✓
BabyBjörn FreeSoft structuredfor 7–26.5 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $184.997–26.5 lb2–✓✓?
Boba 4GSSoft structuredfor 7–45 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $99.997–45 lb1–✕?✓
Boppy ComfyFitSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward position $608–35 lb1–✓✓?
Chicco SideKick Plus 3-in-1Hip seatsfor 7.5–33 lb, 4 positionsDiscontinuedLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry –7.5–33 lb41.7 lb✓✓✓
Cybex Yema TieMeh dai / half buckle3 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableNewborn without insertBack carry $289–3–✓?✓
Deuter Kid Comfort VentureHikingfor up to 40 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry $240?–40 lb16 lb??✓
Didymos DidyTai Mei TaiMeh dai / half buckleDiscontinued $190–––???
Ergobaby AerloomSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsDiscontinuedFront outward positionBack carry –7–35 lb3–?✓✓
Ergobaby Omni BreezeSoft structured4 positionsDiscontinuedLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry ––4–✓✓✓
Graco Cradle Me 4-in-1 Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $169.998–35 lb3–✓✓✓
Graco Cradle Me Lite 3-in-1 Baby CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–30 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedLumbar supportNewborn without insertFront outward position $119.998–30 lb2–✓✓?
Happy Baby Toddler OnbuhimoToddlerfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableBack carry $16525–60 lb2–✕?✓
Infantino Cuddle UpSoft structuredfor 12–40 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableBack carry $109.9912–40 lb2–✕?✓
Kokadi OnbuMeh dai / half buckle1 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry $261–1–✕?✓
LennyLamb LennyGo (Toddler size)Toddler2 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry $312–2–✕?✓
LÍLLÉbaby Complete AirflowSoft structuredfor 7–45 lbDiscontinuedLumbar supportNewborn without insert –7–45 lb––✓??
LÍLLÉbaby Complete OriginalSoft structuredfor 8–45 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedLumbar supportNewborn without insertBack carry –8–45 lb2–✓?✓
LÍLLÉbaby Dragonfly WrapStretchy wrapsfor 8–30 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert –8–30 lb1–✓??
Mabe The MonarchSoft structuredfor 7–35 lb, 3 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableNewborn without insertFront outward positionBack carry $1297–35 lb3–✓✓✓
MiaMily Hipster SmartHip seatsfor up to 44 lb, 4 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry $139?–44 lb4–✕✓✓
Moby Cloud Ultra-Light Hybrid CarrierSoft structuredfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedFront outward position $59.998–33 lb2–?✓?
Moby Ring Sling (Double Gauze)Ring slingsfor 8–33 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableNewborn without insert –8–33 lb2–✓??
Nuna CUDLSoft structuredfor 8–35 lb, 3 positionsDiscontinuedMachine washableFront outward positionBack carry –8–35 lb32.8 lb?✓✓
Osprey Poco Plus (2020 series)Hikingfor 16–40 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry –16–40 lb1–✕?✓
Piggyback Rider Piggyback RiderToddlerfor up to 50 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry –?–50 lb12 lb✕?✓
Tula LiteSoft structuredfor 12–30 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedIHDI acknowledgedMachine washableBack carry $8912–30 lb2–✕?✓

By budget

price lanes, not ratings

The 186 carriers with a published list price, split into thirds by list price. Price isn't a quality rating.

Thrifty

Under $84 · 62 carriers

All 62

Middle

$84 to $180 · 62 carriers

All 62

Splurge

$180 and up · 62 carriers

All 62

Carriers by spec

Ranked on the maker's published spec only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Ask the meadow

Questions parents ask about carriers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the lightest carrier?

The Konny Flex at 0.44 lb, of the 230 we track.

Which carrier carries the heaviest child?

The Kinderpack MAX Size, up to 95 lb per the maker.

Which carriers work for newborns without an insert?

Ergobaby Embrace, BabyBjörn Harmony, BabyBjörn Mini, BabyBjörn Free, Tula Explore, LÍLLÉbaby Complete All Seasons, and 111 more, per their makers.

What is the most affordable carrier?

The Moby True Wrap at $29.99 list price.

How do I wear a baby carrier correctly?

Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child. Many areas have free babywearing groups that can check your fit.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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