Colugo Baby Carrier
The Colugo Baby Carrier is rated for a child up to 33 lb, has 3 carry positions, and weighs 1.5 lb, per Colugo. Light carrier that rolls up small, with a UPF 50 sunshade and removable fanny pack pouch. The maker lists 7 to 33 lb with inward, outward and back carry.
Previous generationA newer version is out. Some stores still sell this one new.
- $99List price
- 7–33 lbChild weight
- 3Positions
- 1.5 lbCarrier weight
How the Baby Carrier stacks up
Against the 66 soft structured carriers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers (33 lb to 45 lb).
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers (2 to 3).
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers (1 lb to 2.2 lb).
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers ($99 to $199).
What sets the Baby Carrier apart
Measured against the 66 soft structured carriers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Child weight limit: 33 lbin the middle half of the 65 soft structured carriers that publish it (33 lb to 45 lb)
- Weight: 1.5 lbin the middle half of the 14 soft structured carriers that publish it (1 lb to 2.2 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Colugo The Baby Carrier 2Next to it, the Baby Carrier is 2 lb lower limit.
- Joie Savvy Lite 3-in-1 Baby CarrierNext to it, the Baby Carrier is 3 lb higher limit; 1 more position.
- Beco Ventura (360)Next to it, the Baby Carrier is $11 less.
How the Baby Carrier carries
Colugo lists it for a child from 7 lb up to 33 lb.
| Baby Carrier, per Colugo | Soft structured carriers that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 74 of 77 |
| Front outward | Yes | 46 of 77 |
| Hip | Not listed | 15 of 77 |
| Back | Yes | 56 of 77 |
| Newborn use without an insert | Yes | 57 of 71 |
| Lumbar support | Yes | 31 of 36 |
Listed features
- About 1.5 lb and rolls up small
- UPF 50 sunshade and removable pouch included
- Machine washable (cold)
Worth checking
- Maker has since released a Carrier 2 with a 35 lb limit
Where to buy the Baby Carrier
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- Previous generation, still sold by some retailers. Check whether a newer version replaced it.
- 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
| Colugo Baby Carrier | |
|---|---|
| Type | Soft structured carrier |
| List price | $99 |
| Child weight | 7–33 lb |
| Newborn without insert | Yes |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Back |
| Carrier weight | 1.5 lb |
| Fabric | 100% polyester main fabric and lining; nylon belt and straps |
| Lumbar support | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | One size (waistband 28 to 54 in) |
| Storage | Removable fanny pack pouch |
Compare the Baby Carrier with
How each closest rival differs from the Baby Carrier, from the makers' specs.
- ColugoThe Baby Carrier 2up to 35 lb3 positions$99
- 2 lb higher limit
- JoieSavvy Lite 3-in-1 Baby Carrierup to 30 lb2 positions$99.99
- 3 lb lower limit
- 1 fewer position
- $1 more
- BecoVentura (360)3 positions$109$109.99
- $11 more
- JoieSavvy Air 4-in-1up to 33 lb3 positions$119.99
- $21 more
Baby Carrier: questions answered
From Colugo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Colugo Baby Carrier for?
The maker lists it for babies and children 7 to 33 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 Colugo Baby Carrier with a newborn?
Yes. The maker says no separate infant insert is needed from 7 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.
What positions does the Colugo Baby Carrier have?
Front inward, Front outward, Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
How much does the Colugo Baby Carrier weigh?
The carrier itself weighs 1.5 lb. The lightest soft structured we track is the Bitybean UltraCompact at 0.5 lb.
What does the IHDI acknowledgment mean for the Colugo Baby Carrier?
The maker lists an acknowledgment from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. The IHDI says it is not a certifying body; see IHDI's page on baby carriers for what it reviews.
Can you wash the Colugo Baby Carrier?
Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Colugo Baby Carrier and the Colugo Baby Carrier 2?
By the maker specs, the The Baby Carrier 2 carries up to 35 lb vs 33 lb. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More soft structured carriers
- BecoGeminiup to 35 lb4 positions$79.99
- ChiccoSnugSupport 4-in-1up to 33 lb3 positions$69.99
- CybexAmya Carrierup to 33 lb3 positions$129.95
- ErgobabyEmbraceup to 25 lb2 positions$99
- BobaBliss 2-in-1 Hybrid Carrier & Wrapup to 35 lb$69$69.99
- BecoWeaveup to 35 lb2 positions$64.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.