The Best Baby Carriers for Every Type of Parent

Newborn babies are transitioning from the womb to the world, and snuggling them close to your heart can ease that transition. Wearing your baby in a wrap keeps them securely held against your body. The Solly Baby Wrap is comfortable for both parent and baby; it’s made with a lightweight TENCEL™ Modal fabric that feels cool to the touch and has just a bit of stretch. With a wrap, you can customize the fit, which means it works no matter what size you are. Designed for babies 8-25 pounds, this type of carrier is perfect for parents of newborns and young infants.

Wearing a wrap can be intimidating, but Solly Baby offers complimentary baby-wearing consultations to make sure you have a safe and comfortable fit.

When it comes to a baby carrier that truly grows with your little one, nothing quite compares to the ErgoBaby Omni. This versatile carrier can be used from newborn to four years old (7-45 pounds) and it allows for four different carrying positions: inward facing front carry, outward facing front carry, hip carry, and back carry. These carriers are comfortable, easy to adjust, machine washable, and come in both cotton and mesh. Additional features include a baby privacy hood and storage pockets.

For parents who want their carrier to match their aesthetic, the Wildbird Aerial carrier is a great option. It’s perfect for newborns, infants, and toddlers (7-45 pounds). The padded waist belt and shoulder straps ensure comfort for parents, while soft materials provide support for babies. Wildbird carriers come in a variety of gorgeous fabrics, so they can match any parent’s style.

Hope & Plum has some of the most comfortable structured carriers out there — although the Lark carriers have buckles and straps, the relaxed design ensures a great baby- or child-wearing experience (they almost feel as cozy as a wrap). For little ones who have outgrown the Baby Lark, the Kid Lark is the perfect option; it supports bigger toddlers and kids, from 25-65 pounds. This is a great carrier to take with you when adventuring outdoors, to pack while traveling, or to just wear around the house for a little extra bonding time.

Hiking, backpacking, or camping can be a challenge with little ones, but it’s so much fun to see them explore the great outdoors. Bring them along for the ride with a backpack-style kid carrier. The Deuter Kid Comfort carrier keeps kids in on the action, while also providing them with a safe space to rest while parents keep moving. The carrier holds up to 48 pounds, and it weighs in at just 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Whether you’re traversing the mountains, exploring the woods, or camping lakeside, a great carrier is a must.

Some toddlers constantly want to be picked up, put down, picked up again, put down again, etc. For these kids, it doesn’t make sense to strap them into a whole carrier — the Tushbaby Hip Carrier is the perfect alternative. Hip carriers look and function like fanny packs, while also providing a comfortable seat for babies 0-36 months (up to 45 pounds). Tushbaby carriers have a ton of storage, with five pockets, a hideable bottle holder, and two loops for attaching hand sanitizer or toys. Tushbaby requires keeping one hand on your little one, but if you want to go totally hands-free, you can pair it with The Snug attachment.