babywearing

With so many baby carriers and wraps on the market, it can be hard to choose which one will work best for you and your baby. We’ve compiled a list of structured, hybrid, and wrap-style baby carriers to help you make a decision. No matter which baby carrier you choose, know that your little one will love the close contact with you and other care providers.

Best Wrap and Ring Sling Baby Carriers

Baby K’tan Print Baby Carrier – $59.95

You’ll love the way the Baby K’tan feels and acts like a wrap carrier—without the wrapping. You simply pull this baby carrier on like a t-shirt, and you’re good to go! You can wear your baby in five different positions with this one carrier. It will hold infants and babies weighing between 8 and 35 pounds. With no buckles, snaps, or other connections, you don’t have to worry about catching baby or yourself on anything. We shared the grey and white tie-dye print as it’s on-trend right now, but there are a number of different prints, colors, and fabrics in our store! You can also read more about the ergonomic benefits of the Baby K’tan on our blog.

Sakura Bloom Ring Sling – $140

The Sakura Bloom is a top-of-the-line ring sling, a baby carrier that fits across one shoulder and allows you to carry in a variety of positions. We linked the bamboo version here because the fabric is cooling against your little one’s skin, perfect for warmer temperatures. Additionally, the Sakura Bloom comes in a variety of fabrics and prints. Just a warning, if you fall in love with this style of carrier, you’re going to want the Mr. Blue Skye desert inspired print. This carrier is designed for babies ranging from 7 to 35 pounds. Lastly, the tail of a ring sling can double as a breastfeeding cover when you want to be more discrete. 

Moby Wrap Featherknit Wrap – $49.99

The Moby Wrap feels incredibly lightweight and comfortable for both you and baby. We love that you can just toss this wrap directly into the washing machine to clean up any messes. It will grow with your baby from 8 to 33 pounds. We chose the Micro Mickey print for two reasons: The black and white print is versatile and goes with everything, and a subtle Mickey Mouse is sure to brighten your day. 

Solly Loop Carrier – $125.00

In keeping with the wrap theme, the Solly Loop Carrier is a beautiful and comfortable option. The Loop Carrier can hold babies between 15 and 45 pounds, making it a great option for older babies and toddlers. They also have a traditional wrap to carry babies between 8 and 25 pounds, but we wanted to share an option for extended babywearing. The Loop features a unique sewn-in ring design to combine the easy use of a sling format with the support of a wrap-style baby carrier. This one also comes in a variety of fabrics, and you’ll love the Baltic Stripe for a classic look. 

Boppy ComfyFit Baby Carrier – $50.00

If you like wrap style carriers and want to try another one, you’ll definitely want to grab the Boppy ComfyFit. You’ll love the compact design in addition to the fact that it comes with a Stash n’Go pouch to store it in when you’re not using it. You can throw the pouch in your purse or diaper bag. The adjustable waist belt also features a storage pocket, perfect for keys, a binky, and more. This baby carrier is ideal for babies between 8 and 35 pounds. Plus, that black camo print is definitely on trend for the year.

Best Structured Baby Carriers

Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier All-In-One – $179.00

The Omni 360 is the Cadillac of baby carriers. You can carry your baby in all positions with one carrier: front carry facing the parent; front carry facing out; hip carry; and back carry! You will appreciate the way you can adjust the straps by length as well as the crossable straps to help you find the best possible fit. Your back will also appreciate the lumbar support. This baby carrier is newborn ready, working for babies between 7 and 45 pounds. It comes in a variety of colors and prints as well.

Tula Free-to-Grow Baby Carrier – $159.00

The Tula Free-to-Grow will grow with your baby from 7 to 45 pounds. Thanks to the adjustable nature of this carrier, no infant insert is needed. It features breathable material in a variety of super cute fabrics. You can pick anything from more neutral solids to this super cute pink cactus print. Additionally, like other carriers, you can carry your little one in a variety of positions. Check out our tips on how to breastfeed while wearing a Tula as well.

JP Outdoor Co. Co-Pilot Day Pack – $189.00

If you’re more of the adventuring type, you’re going to want to grab a JP Outdoor Co. Co-Pilot. In additional to keeping your baby close on your next hike, this setup comes with a backpack that fits all of your gear as well as your baby’s important items. You’ll love the built-in changing station when you need to take care of business on the trail. This baby carrier will hold babies between 8 and 30 pounds. 

Babybjorn Mini – $99.99

If you’re looking for a baby carrier that you can use from day one, the Baby Carrier Mini should be packed in your hospital bag! Your baby can be worn facing you between 7 and 10 pounds and can then face forward from about five months of age until they hit 24 pounds. This handy baby carrier comes in 3D Jersey, Cotton, and 3D Mesh, as well as a variety of colors. 

Again, no matter which of these fantastic baby carriers is your best fit, your baby will love being close to you. Whether you’re walking, cleaning, or even working out while babywearing, you’ll be creating a close bond for years to come.

An ergonomic baby carrier – what is it? Put simply, it’s one that promotes healthy hip development in your babe. Gugu Guru always looks to make sure a carrier is approved by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute – this will ensure the carrier has an ergonomic design.

If you’re preparing for a new baby, picking out an ergonomic baby carrier is essential; newborns, and babies, love snuggling close to their caregivers, and we can’t lie, it’s awesome having your hands free to have a cup of coffee, do a little work, or care for your other kiddos. When it comes to babywearing, we’re huge fans of the Baby K’tan Carrier. The Baby K’tan ergonomic baby carrier is one of our work-from-home essentials, and many members of the Gugu Guru team have been using Baby K’tan for years. Read on to see why the Baby K’tan wrap is a must-have for babywearing and making your life a little easier with a newborn in tow.

The Baby K’tan ergonomic baby carrier is approved as hip-healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Baby is worn in the natural seated position, with knees bent and hips spread, promoting healthy development. The Baby K’tan is ideal for travel, as well, as it comes in a matching carry bag that doubles as your sash. Simply flip the carry bag inside out to convert it to sash mode. Tie the sash around yourself and baby for added support in certain positions. The Baby K’tan Carrier grows with your child – choose the best position from sling wrap for newborn babies and preemies to an upright seated carrier for infants up to 35lbs.

The Baby K’tan is the must-have ergonomic baby carrier for new parents because it is so easy to use. There are no buckles, straps, zippers, or clips – the double loop patented design simply goes on like your favorite t-shirt. The Baby K’tan Carrier is made from 100% cotton, and the breathable fabric is soft against baby skin. Plus, the carrier is much loved by parents, as it’s not bulky or frilly – ideal for both moms and dads. And, it’s so easy to use, even the most sleep deprived mom or dad can figure it out! The patented double-loop design makes distributing baby’s weight as easy as the pull of a loop. Pull down on the back loop to raise baby up on your body and distribute his/her weight evenly and comfortably.

Check out the Baby K’tan for baby’s first flight, and a must-have item from our real work at home moms.

Thank you to Baby K’tan for making this sponsored post possible. 

Hands-free parenting is essential—and magical. Whether you’re grocery shopping or calming down your babe, a wearable carrier is a total must-have that should be on your registry—and radar. Since it’s that important, we scoured the market for the best baby carrier wrap, and we’re so excited to share the details behind the amazing Baby K’tan Active Carrier.

Comfort for both babe and wearer is this baby carrier wrap’s number one priority. Fashioned from a high-tech performance fabric, the Active Carrier is not your typical option. It offers temperature control, a quick-drying finish and blocks over 90% UVA and UVB rays. This is THE best baby carrier wrap for summer and the great outdoors. You and your babe will love how the fabric wicks away moisture and sweat while cooling you both down.

Baby K’tan’s ergonomic build evenly distributes your little one’s weight using a patented double-loop design. You can easily adjust babe’s position by pulling down on the back loop. It also offers five different positions from birth up to 35 lbs. Your body will thank you during those out-and-about adventures. And, bonus, it’s super simple to wear.

Unlike other carriers that require buckles and complicated snaps, the Baby K’tan Active Carrier goes on like a t-shirt. Literally. You will LOVE the simplicity—and even more so in the middle of the night.  

As you can see, the Baby K’tan Active Carrier really is the best baby carrier wrap with its unique and innovative design. Enjoy workouts, walks, working and more—all while carrying babe. You can easily put it on yourself, adjust it and feel ultra-cozy as it cools both of your bodies down. The performance fabric is a total game-changer.

Have you tried the Baby K’tan Active Carrier—a.k.a. the best baby carrier wrap? If so, we’d love to know what you think in the comments section below!

Thank you to Baby K’tan for making this sponsored post possible – we are so appreciative! 

Looking for the best soft structured carriers for your baby? We’ve got you covered. From the budget parent to the minimalist and more, in this guide we’ve rounded up the best soft structured carriers in 2018 for all types of parents according to Gugu Guru’s gear expert and Chief Baby Planner Julie McCaffrey.

Best Soft Structured Carriers Gugu Pick Best All Around: Tula Explore

The Tula Explore is truly a baby carrier that will grow with your baby from infancy through toddlerhood while keeping them in an ergonomic position and you comfortable no matter what carry option you use. This carrier works from 7 lbs without the need for an infant insert all the way up to 45 lbs. Parents can personalize their fit with padded shoulder straps that provide optimal neck & shoulder comfort and quick adjustments for multiple wearers.

Best Soft Structured Carriers Minimalist Pick: BABYBJÖRN Carrier One 

The BABYBJÖRN One  is an ergonomic 4-in-1 carrier that is super easy to use and adaptable as your baby grows. With it’s built in infant insert you can choose to carry your infant in one of two height positions to ensure they are in the safest and most comfortable position. Made without the use of any harmful substances the BABYBJÖRN One can be used from 8 lbs up to 33 lbs. Padded shoulder straps and a pressure relieving waist belt ensure you are comfortable carrying in any position.

Best Soft Structured Carriers Budget Pick: Infantino Carry On 

The Infantino Carry On is a 4-in-1 carry that will grow with your baby from 8 lbs up to 40 lbs and features 6 intuitive pockets all for under $50. This carrier features a design that allows you to fill the pockets and they will stretch away from your child ensuring that your little one stays comfortable. A breathable mesh panel ensures both you and baby stay cool and the padded shoulder straps and waist belt will allow you to carry comfortably in any position.

Best Soft Structured Carriers Parents of Multiples Pick: Twingaroo

This innovative twin carrier can be used as a single carrier or a twin carrier with the use of a conversion strap. The Twingaroo can carry twin babies from 10 lbs up to 35 lbs each but do keep in mind a baby needs to have good head and neck control to be the baby in the back carry position. The Twingaroo features a diaper bag that includes two insulated bottle holders and 2 separate compartments for storage. The wide, padded waist belt disburses weight evenly so you can carry two babies comfortably for an extended period of time.

Best Soft Structured Carriers Eco-friendly Pick: LÍLLÉbaby COMPLETE Organic

The LÍLLÉbaby COMPLETE 6-in-1 Organic baby carrier grows with your baby from 7 lbs up to 45 pounds and allows you to carry them in one of 6 ergonomic positions without the need for an infant insert. Both the shell and lining fabrics of the LÍLLÉbaby Organic COMPLETE are made with 100% organic fabrics.  Wide, padded shoulder straps and waist belt evenly distribute baby’s weight and shoulder straps can be carried in either a backpack style or X style for real comfort.