Choosing is probably the hardest part of babywearing. The main things consider are:

 

1. When and where do you think you will want to use it, and for how long?

2. Which position you naturally like to carry your baby in?

 

Do you want something . . . . . . ?

 

· Easy to learn to use, that you can pop your baby in and out of?

· Choose a Sling, Pouch, Wrap or Hip Carrier. However, all are quickly easy to use once you have had a few days to get used to them.

 

· That distributes the weight evenly for longer carries?

· Choose a Wrap, Asian Inspired Carrier or Soft Structured Carrier

 

· For a newborn that can be used for breastfeeding?

· Choose a Sling,  or possibly a Wrap, or  a  Pouch

 

· That looks fabulous to add to an expanding sling wardrobe?

· Choose a Funky Slings Onbuhimo,  Beco Baby Carrier,   Ellaroo Mei Tai,

· Ellaroo Organic Ring Sling or Simply Mei Tai

 

· That looks like something more ‘mainstream’ like you find on the high street?

· Choose a Soft Structured Carrier or Hip Carrier

 

· To share with your partner?

· Most are suitable for this—but best to avoid the pouches as these are quite finely sized to the adult

 

 

Help! There’s still too much choice! Which specific brands are good for a beginner?

 

Maya Lightly Padded Sling—Easy to use and comes with instructional DVD

Wilkinet Carrier - Suitable from 5lb baby to toddler and very secure and comfortable

Tricotti - Cross between a pouch and a wrap and easy to use

Lifft Pouch - Pop on and off easily and very supportive fabric

Calin Bleu Wrap and Moby Wrap - Have very straight forward instructions and are great for long carries

 

Gift Vouchers are also available if you are buying for someone else and cannot decide what to get

Please call or e-mail Sarah for advice or just to chat through the pros and cons of any of the carriers.

How to choose?