Moby Wrap Long piece of stretchy fabric that wraps around the wearer’s body and the baby. Pros Cons Newborn – Toddler Can get hot for wearer and baby Hands-free carrying Takes practice to learn Comfortable for long periods Limited adjustability once baby is in carrier Can nurse in carrier Can do forward facing carry Inexpensive Ring Sling (i.e. Rockin Baby Sling) A long piece of fabric worn diagonally around the body and over one shoulder and fed through two rings. Pros Cons Newborn - Toddler Less comfortable for long periods Easily adjustable Takes practice to learn Great for nursing on the go Hip carry Forward facing carry Easy to store in diaper bag Mei Tai (i.e. Freehand or Babyhawk) Soft fabric carrier that ties around the waist and over both shoulders. Pros Cons Newborn – Toddler More difficult to nurse younger baby Comfortable for long periods Less adjustability once baby in carrier Back carry Easy to store in diaper bag Soft Structured Carrier (i.e. Beco, AngelPack, Lillebaby or Pikkolo) Structured carrier that buckles around the waist and over both shoulders. Pros Cons Newborn – Toddler (Beco, Lillebaby) More difficult to nurse younger baby 3 mo – Toddler (Angelpack, Pikkolo) Cost Comfortable for long periods Easily Adjustable Easy to learn Back carry Forward facing carry (Lillebaby, Pikkolo) |