Lalabu Dad Shirt vs WildBird Newborn Wrap
The Newborn Wrap carries up to 25 lb, versus 15 lb. The Newborn Wrap lists for $15.95 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Lalabu Dad Shirt | Wildbird Newborn Wrap | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Stretchy wrap | Stretchy wrap |
| List price | $89.95 | $74Lowest price |
| Child weight | 7–15 lb | 8–25 lbCarries the most |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | Yes |
| Carry positions | Front inward | Front inward |
| Fabric | 75% polyester / 25% spandex, 100% polyester mesh layer inside the pouch | CloudBlend: 67.5% Lenzing Tencel, 27.5% Modal, 5% Elastane |
| Lumbar support | Not listed | No |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Not listed | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL | Not listed |
Lalabu Dad Shirt
A snug stretch shirt with a built-in baby pouch, cut for men, for chest-to-chest carrying in the newborn months.
- No buckles, straps or rings
- Goes on like a workout shirt
- Machine wash cold
- Rated only 7-15 lbs
- Sized; must fit snugly to work
WildBird Newborn Wrap
A long stretchy wrap you tie yourself, made from WildBird's CloudBlend fabric, for front, facing-in carries of babies from 8 to 25 lb.
- Acknowledged as Hip-Healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (maker's statement)
- CloudBlend Tencel, modal and elastane fabric
- Machine washable on gentle in cool water
- Front carry facing in only
- Maker says it is intended for babies under 15 lb
Ask the meadow
Dad Shirt or Newborn Wrap?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which carries a heavier child, the Dad Shirt or the Newborn Wrap?
The WildBird Newborn Wrap goes up to 25 lb, versus 15 lb for the Lalabu Dad Shirt.
Is the Newborn Wrap cheaper than the Dad Shirt?
Yes. $74 versus $89.95 list price.
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