Lalabu Dad Shirt
The Lalabu Dad Shirt is rated for a child up to 15 lb and has 1 carry positions, per Lalabu. A snug stretch shirt with a built-in baby pouch, cut for men, for chest-to-chest carrying in the newborn months.
- $89.95List price
- 7–15 lbChild weight
- 1Positions
How the Dad Shirt stacks up
Against the 36 stretchy wraps we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for stretchy wraps (25 lb to 35 lb).
Within the typical range for stretchy wraps (1 to 2).
Above the typical range for stretchy wraps ($49.99 to $74).
What sets the Dad Shirt apart
Measured against the 36 stretchy wraps we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Child weight limit: 15 lbbelow the middle half of the 35 stretchy wraps that publish it (25 lb to 35 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Lalabu Soothe ShirtNext to it, the Dad Shirt is $10 more.
- Koala Babycare Cuddle BreezeNext to it, the Dad Shirt is 4.8 lb lower limit; $10 more.
- Solly Baby WrapNext to it, the Dad Shirt is 10 lb lower limit; $16 more.
How the Dad Shirt carries
Lalabu lists it for a child from 7 lb up to 15 lb.
| Dad Shirt, per Lalabu | Stretchy wraps that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 29 of 29 |
| Front outward | Not listed | 7 of 29 |
| Hip | Not listed | 11 of 29 |
| Newborn use without an insert | Yes | 31 of 31 |
Listed features
- No buckles, straps or rings
- Goes on like a workout shirt
- Machine wash cold
Worth checking
- Rated only 7-15 lbs
- Sized; must fit snugly to work
Where to buy the Dad Shirt
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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
| Lalabu Dad Shirt | |
|---|---|
| Type | Stretchy wrap |
| List price | $89.95 |
| Child weight | 7–15 lb |
| Newborn without insert | Yes |
| Carry positions | Front inward |
| Fabric | 75% polyester / 25% spandex, 100% polyester mesh layer inside the pouch |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Sizes | S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL |
Compare the Dad Shirt with
How each closest rival differs from the Dad Shirt, from the makers' specs.
- LalabuSoothe Shirtup to 15 lb1 positions$79.95
- $10 less
- Koala BabycareCuddle Breezeup to 19.8 lb$79$79.99
- 4.8 lb higher limit
- $10 less
- Solly BabyWrapup to 25 lb1 positions$74
- 10 lb higher limit
- $16 less
- WildbirdNewborn Wrapup to 25 lb1 positions$74
- 10 lb higher limit
- $16 less
Dad Shirt: questions answered
From Lalabu's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Lalabu Dad Shirt for?
The maker lists it for babies and children 7 to 15 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 Lalabu Dad Shirt 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 Lalabu Dad Shirt have?
Front inward. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
Can you wash the Lalabu Dad Shirt?
Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Lalabu Dad Shirt and the Lalabu Soothe Shirt?
By the maker specs, the Soothe Shirt lists for $10 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More stretchy wraps
- MobyBump & Beyond T-shirt Wrapup to 19.8 lb1 positions$49.99
- Koala BabycareCuddle Bandup to 19.8 lb1 positions$49.99
- ErgobabyAura Wrapup to 25 lb1 positions$59.99
- Happy BabyHappy Baby Wrapup to 25 lb1 positions$55
- Koala BabycareCuddle Band 2up to 33 lb1 positions$99.99
- hope&plumBaby Wrapup to 35 lb$100$100
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.