Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling
The Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling is rated for a child up to 44 lb and has 1 carry positions, per Boba. Toddler side sling worn on the hip or side with a padded shoulder strap and a buckle. The maker lists it for 9 to 48 months and 18 to 44 lb, with a matching carry bag.
- $59.99List price
- 18–44 lbChild weight
- 1Positions
How the Buddy Toddler Side Sling stacks up
Against the 31 toddler carriers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for toddler carriers (45 lb to 60 lb).
Below the 2 most toddler carriers list.
Below the typical range for toddler carriers ($92 to $209).
What sets the Buddy Toddler Side Sling apart
Measured against the 31 toddler carriers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Child weight limit: 44 lbbelow the middle half of the 21 toddler carriers that publish it (45 lb to 60 lb)
- Carry positions: 1below the middle half of the 30 toddler carriers that publish it (2 to 2)
Next to its closest matches
- Konny Dual Support Hip SeatNext to it, the Buddy Toddler Side Sling is 1 fewer position.
- Wildride Soft Toddler CarrierNext to it, the Buddy Toddler Side Sling is $29 less.
- Mabe The Monarch Toddler SlingNext to it, the Buddy Toddler Side Sling is 1 lb lower limit; $29 less.
How the Buddy Toddler Side Sling carries
Boba lists it for a child from 18 lb up to 44 lb.
| Buddy Toddler Side Sling, per Boba | Toddler carriers that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Not listed | 27 of 33 |
| Hip | Yes | 14 of 33 |
| Back | Not listed | 26 of 33 |
| Newborn use without an insert | No | 0 of 34 |
| Lumbar support | No | 2 of 14 |
Listed features
- Comes with a matching carry bag
- Padded leg openings and cushioned shoulder strap
- Quick up-and-down carrying
Worth checking
- Single-shoulder carry
- Toddler-only range of 18 to 44 lb
Where to buy the Buddy Toddler Side Sling
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling | |
|---|---|
| Type | Toddler carrier |
| List price | $59.99 |
| Child weight | 18–44 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No |
| Carry positions | Hip |
| Fabric | 100% double-lined cotton (Cotton Blend); Mesh Performance version also offered |
| Lumbar support | No |
| Sizes | One size (shoulder strap 15.5-35.5 in) |
Compare the Buddy Toddler Side Sling with
How each closest rival differs from the Buddy Toddler Side Sling, from the makers' specs.
- KonnyDual Support Hip Seatup to 44 lb2 positions$59.99
- 1 more position
- WildrideSoft Toddler Carrierup to 44 lb1 positions$89
- $29 more
- MabeThe Monarch Toddler Slingup to 45 lb1 positions$89
- 1 lb higher limit
- $29 more
- TushbabyLiftoff Toddler Slingup to 55 lb1 positions$92
- 11 lb higher limit
- $32 more
Buddy Toddler Side Sling: questions answered
From Boba's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling for?
The maker lists it for babies and children 18 to 44 lb. Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you use the Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling with a newborn?
The maker says a newborn needs an infant insert or a different setting. Check the manual before using it with a newborn.
What positions does the Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling have?
Hip. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.