Toddler carriers

Q: 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.

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Father on a forest trail carrying a smiling toddler in a dusty blue backpack carrier

34models tracked
$59 to $312price range
44 lb–95 lbchild weight limit

Toddler carriers by budget

The 21 toddler carriers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

All 34 toddler carriers

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare						Back carry	IHDI acknowledged	Machine washable
	Baby Tula Toddler Carrier (now Kid Carrier)for 25–60 lb, 2 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$179	25–60 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	Beco Toddlerfor 20–60 lb, 3 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable	$99.99	20–60 lb	3	–	✓	✓	✓
	Boba Buddy Toddler Side Slingfor 18–44 lb, 1 positions	$59.99	18–44 lb	1	–	?	✕	?
	Didymos DidyFix Toddler3 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$209	–	3	–	✓	✕	✓
	Didymos DidyKlick 4u Toddlerfor 15–55 lb, 3 positionsBack carryMachine washable	–	15–55 lb	3	–	✓	✕	✓
	Ergobaby Upsie Slingfor 17–45 lb, 2 positionsMachine washable	–	17–45 lb	2	–	?	✕	✓
	Happy Baby Toddlerfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable	$185	25–60 lb	2	–	✓	✓	✓
	Integra Integra Size 22 positionsBack carry	–	–	2	–	✓	✕	?
	Integra Integra Size 32 positionsBack carry	–	–	2	–	✓	✕	?
	Kinderpack Child sizefor 45–85 lb, 2 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$209	45–85 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	Kinderpack Max sizefor 55–95 lb, 2 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$239	55–95 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	Kinderpack Preschoolfor 35–55 lb, 2 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$199	35–55 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	Kinderpack Toddlerfor 25–45 lb, 2 positionsBack carryMachine washable	$199	25–45 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	Konny Dual Support Hip Seatfor up to 44 lb, 2 positionsIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable	$59.99	?–44 lb	2	0.5 lb	?	✓	✓
	LennyLamb Buckle Onbuhimo PRO (Toddler size)2 positionsBack carry	–	–	2	–	✓	✕	?
	LennyLamb Buckle Onbuhimo PRO, Preschool size2 positionsBack carry	$165.14	–	2	–	✓	✕	✕
	LennyLamb LennyHybrid Half Buckle, Preschool size3 positionsBack carry	$235.93	–	3	–	✓	✕	✕
	LennyLamb LennyPreschool2 positionsBack carry	$281	–	2	–	✓	✕	?
	LÍLLÉbaby CarryOn Airflowfor 25–60 lb, 3 positionsLumbar supportBack carryMachine washable	$109.99	25–60 lb	3	–	✓	✕	✓
	Mabe The Monarch Toddler Slingfor 16–45 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable	$89	16–45 lb	1	–	?	✕	✓
	Neko Slings Neko Half Buckle (Toddler size)	–	–	–	–	?	✕	✕
	Neko Slings Neko Switch (Toddler size)2 positionsBack carry	–	–	2	–	✓	✕	✕
	Oscha Cairis (Preschool size)for 25–45 lb, 2 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledged	–	25–45 lb	2	–	✓	✓	?
	Oscha Cairis (Toddler size)for 25–45 lb, 2 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledged	–	25–45 lb	2	–	✓	✓	?
	Oscha Coorie (Preschool size)for up to 45 lb, 3 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledged	–	?–45 lb	3	–	✓	✓	?
	Oscha Coorie (Toddler size)for 25–45 lb, 3 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledged	–	25–45 lb	3	–	✓	✓	?
	Oscha Nook Evolve2 positionsBack carryIHDI acknowledged	–	–	2	–	✓	✓	?
	Tushbaby Liftoff Toddler Slingfor 25–55 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable	$92	25–55 lb	1	–	?	✕	✓
	Wildbird Toddler Aerial Carrierfor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsLumbar supportBack carryIHDI acknowledgedMachine washable	$178	25–60 lb	2	–	✓	✓	✓
	Wildbird Toddler Slingfor 25–60 lb, 1 positionsMachine washable	$74	25–60 lb	1	–	?	✕	✓
	Wildride Soft Toddler Carrierfor up to 44 lb, 1 positions	$89	?–44 lb	1	–	?	✕	?
	Happy Baby Toddler Onbuhimofor 25–60 lb, 2 positionsDiscontinuedBack carryMachine washable	$165	25–60 lb	2	–	✓	✕	✓
	LennyLamb LennyGo (Toddler size)2 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry	$312	–	2	–	✓	✕	?
	Piggyback Rider Piggyback Riderfor up to 50 lb, 1 positionsDiscontinuedBack carry	–	?–50 lb	1	2 lb	✓	✕	✕

Toddler carriers by the numbers

The 34 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Child weight limit44 lb to 95 lb; the middle half 45 lb to 60 lb (23 of 34 publish it)
Carry positions1 to 3; the middle half 2 to 2 (33 of 34 publish it)
Price$59.99 to $312; the middle half $92 to $209 (21 of 34 publish it)

How common each feature is

Machine washable17 of 22 that list it
Lumbar support2 of 14 that list it

Carrier types side by side

The middle top limit for toddler carriers is 55 lb, from 23 that list one. Each row uses the makers' own limits.

Type	Models	Typical child weight (median)	List back carry	Newborn without insert
Soft structured	81	7–35 lb	56 of 77	57 of 71
Stretchy wraps	37	8–33 lb	0 of 29	31 of 31
Ring slings	15	8–35 lb	4 of 13	14 of 14
Meh dai / half buckle	21	8–45 lb	20 of 20	14 of 19
Hip seats	25	8–44 lb	10 of 19	1 of 14
Hiking	17	16–40 lb	17 of 17	0 of 15
Toddler	34	25–55 lb	26 of 33	0 of 34

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Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

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

Highest weight limit KinderpackMax size 95 lb
Highest weight limit: the Kinderpack MAX Size at 95 lb, per Kinderpack.

Carry positions
2
Price
$239
See specs
Most carry positions LÍLLÉbabyCarryOn Airflow 3
Most carry positions: the LÍLLÉbaby CarryOn Airflow at 3, per LÍLLÉbaby.

Child weight limit
60 lb
Price
$109.99
See specs
Lightest · Lowest price KonnyDual Support Hip Seat 0.5 lb
Lightest: the Konny Dual Support Hip Seat Carrier at 0.5 lb, per Konny.

Child weight limit
44 lb
Carry positions
2
Price
$59.99
See specs

Child weight limit vs price

Each dot is one of the 15 toddler carriers with both specs published; further right is higher limit, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Kinderpack MAX SizeHighest weight limit
2LÍLLÉbaby CarryOn AirflowMost carry positions
3Konny Dual Support Hip Seat CarrierLightest

All 15 on the chart, cheapest first

Konny Dual Support Hip Seat Carrier44 lb · $59.99
Boba Buddy Toddler Side Sling44 lb · $59.99
WildBird Toddler Sling60 lb · $74
Wildride Toddler Carrier44 lb · $89
Mabē The Monarch Toddler Sling45 lb · $89
Tushbaby Liftoff Toddler Sling55 lb · $92
Beco Toddler Carrier60 lb · $99.99
LÍLLÉbaby CarryOn Airflow60 lb · $109.99
WildBird Toddler Aerial Carrier60 lb · $178
Tula Kid Carrier60 lb · $179
Happy Toddler Carrier60 lb · $185
Kinderpack Toddler45 lb · $199
Kinderpack Preschool55 lb · $199
Kinderpack Child Size85 lb · $209
Kinderpack MAX Size95 lb · $239

What to look for in toddler carriers

The range across every carrier here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Child weight limit

The heaviest child the maker rates it for.

Max size

44 lbmiddle 55 lb95 lb

Typical: 45 lb to 60 lb. 23 of 34 list it. Highest weight limit: Max size.

Carry positions

The ways the maker says you can carry: facing in, facing out, hip, back.

CarryOn Airflow

1middle 23

Most list 2. 33 of 34 list it. Most carry positions: CarryOn Airflow.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$59.99middle $178$312

Typical: $92 to $209. 21 of 34 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about toddler carriers

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

What is the lightest toddler carrier?

The Konny Dual Support Hip Seat Carrier at 0.5 lb, of the 34 we track.

Which toddler carrier carries the heaviest child?

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

What is the most affordable toddler carrier?

The Konny Dual Support Hip Seat Carrier at $59.99 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.

Most-compared pairs

Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.