14 Baby Carriers
Most infants love to be in a carrier against your body. Bonus for parents: Your hands are free.
By Jessica Hartshorn from American Baby
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Jeep's 3-in-1 All-Weather Baby Carrier
Type: Front carrier
Jeep's 3-in-1 All-Weather Baby Carrier ($70) can be worn in front or on your hip. A roll-out shield can go over baby's head.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Sweden's Baby Bjorn
Type: Front carrier
Sweden's Baby Bjorn ($120) is a consistent favorite for its durability and smart design.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Chicco's You & Me
Type: Front carrier
Chicco's You & Me ($100) is brand new and promises superior back support for parents.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Infantino's EuroRider
Type: Front carrier
Infantino's EuroRider ($40), with its pretty print, has a fleece cover (not shown) to warm baby's legs.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Evenflo's Snugli Front and Back Pack
Type: Front carrier
Evenflo's Snugli Front and Back Pack ($30) can be worn two ways.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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MetroMamma's MetroWrap
Type: Sling
We love how the rhinestones on MetroMamma's MetroWrap give it an edge. It's shown as a front carrier, but it begins as a sling ($80 plain, $130 with a design).What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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The Peanut Shell
Type: Sling
The Peanut Shell ($68) can later be worn as a hip carrier. It comes in lots of funky fabric choices and packs down flat enough to throw in a diaper bag.
William Sears, MD, credits his wife, Martha, for coining the term "babywearing." Read his list of baby-wearing benefits as well as many tips at askdrsears.com.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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The PortaMEe
Type: Hip-riding carrier
The PortaMEe ($198), built with super-strong lumbar support, has a bunch of handy pockets and a bottle holder. The price also includes a matching tote. Are you petite? The fit can be adjusted if you're under 5'4".
As baby nears the 20-pound mark, it's easier to support him on your hip.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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The Playtex Hip Hammock
Type: Hip-riding carrier
The Playtex Hip Hammock ($30) is durable fabric outside, soft microfleece inside. The straps on this and most hip carriers can go longer to fit Dad.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Evenflo's 3-in-1 Snugli By My Side
Type: Hip-riding carrier Evenflo's 3-in-1 Snugli By My Side ($40) can also be worn as a front carrier. It has a little canopy you can flip up for shade, a cup holder for baby's bottle or Mom's water bottle, and comfy foam built into the seat.
Nine In Nine Out is an organization that promotes the benefits of carrying a baby. Visit nineinnineout.org.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Sherpani's Rumba Superlight
Type: Backpack
If you want to go hiking, invest in a frame backpack, which holds baby in the most stable position. Sherpani's new Rumba Superlight ($166) can carry a child up to 70 pounds and includes a sunshade and rain cover.
With a backpack, you can keep carrying your baby into the toddler years, which might make walks more fun for both of you.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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The Ergo
Type: Backpack
The Ergo ($92) has a big following; fans say they like that it's small and light, like a fabric carrier, but has ample rear-end support for baby, who stays in a truly seated position. It can also be worn on your front or on your hip.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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The CatBird Baby
Type: Backpack
The CatBird Baby ($98) is a Chinese-style "mei tai," now popular in the U.S. Mei tais tie at the waist, have wide shoulder straps, and can be worn on the front, back, or hip.
Thebabywearer.com features forums where moms post baby-carrier questions and advice, photos of carriers, and a mind-boggling list of available products.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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