Baby Carrier reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 737 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 135 posts to rank the best Baby Carrier brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/babywearing, r/BabyBumps, r/beyondthebump, r/BabyBumpsandBeyondAu, r/2under2. Top-rated brands include Ergobaby (4.6/5), Tula (4.6/5), Baby Bjorn (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews737
Subreddits26
Posts135
Brands48
Products59
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By Brand
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#1
Ergobaby
4.6
(137)
"I have two wriggly boys and used the Ergobaby Omni by myself"
"I had the Ergobaby and it was the best!"
"I have the ergobaby omni 360 and love it. Super easy to do solo"
"I then got an Ergobaby Omni which I used until about 15m"
"I also have an Ergobaby Embrace thats been great for the newborn/tiny baby stage."
"I have the Ergobaby Omni and I’m using it with my second kid now. It’s a great carrier and I have no complaints."
"Carried my two kids in an Ergobaby 360 that had the newborn insert, allowing me to carry them from the infant stage to the toddler stage facing out (and on the belly or the back) when we were travelling long distances where the stroller would not be practical. Loved it."
"I like ergo baby alot. Luckily I’m a nanny and I’ve been able to try all different options throughout the years."
"Loved the omni breeze, buy it used on marketplace for under 150$."
"Love our ergobaby 360, we got a a grey mesh one. Have used it since newborn until now (3.5 years old)."
#2
Tula
4.6
(109)
"I love my tula explore for front wearing"
"My baby LOVES outward facing in our Tula explore!"
"If you're really set on outward facing, the best ones are some of the ergobaby carriers or tula explore."
"Personally I love my Tula. I love being able to wear my baby chest"
"Tula Free to grow. It’s a bit over your budget but if you are looking for a structured carrier that’s what I would recommend!"
"I like lille baby and tula. Tula the best."
"Another vote for Tula :)"
"Tula Free to Grow has been absolutely wonderful and I obsessively researched for a long time before baby came!"
"We love our Tulas! We each have our own. It’s been a sanity (and back) saver for sure."
"Love the Tula, seems to mold onto"
#3
Baby Bjorn
4.1
(49)
"I love the baby bjorn mini and have since moved on to the baby bjorn move and now a toddler version."
"I personally liked the babybjorn mini and now the babybjorn one as he's gotten bigger."
"The baby bjorn $100 one is soooo great. It was way better than the fancy ergo baby I got and never used."
"Baby Bjorn, hands down"
"Baby Bjorn!! Easy to put on and take baby in and out."
"I really loved the baby bjorn mini. It’s the only one that I felt like my LO really fit in when she was an infant."
"I love my babybjorn mini. I have two, a breezy mesh one for the summer and the thicker cushiony one for fall/winter."
"The Bjorn has proper bum support that ensures the hips are not overly stressed."
"I personally loved baby bjorn mini."
"The most comfortable and supportive one was the Baby Bjorn Free."
#4
Happy Baby
4.6
(42)
"Happy baby, hands down."
"Another vote for a Happy Baby OG! I have their Onbuhimo & Toddler carrier but the OG is what I used the most for my kids."
"I love my Happy Baby Carriers."
"My son falls asleep in it instantly."
"The Happy Baby was the MVP the first year of my baby’s life."
"I love my happy baby OG."
"Happy baby carrier."
"My husband is built wider and he really likes the happy baby OG."
"I’m on my second baby in a Happy Baby OG."
"I got both and love the Happy Baby. Use it daily."
#5
Boba
4.5
(33)
"I really like the Boba Bliss wrap! It’s a hybrid, so you get the comfiness of the Boba wrap with the easiness of a buckle carrier."
"Love my boba bliss!!"
"I loved the boba the most for when my guy was little"
"I loved my Boba for my first."
"I love our Boba wrap and the ergo embrace carrier for the newborn phase."
"I used a stretch wrap and a linen ring sling and they were my favorite for carrying my littles!"
"The Boba Bliss hybrid carrier! My favorite and I have two so we always have one in the car and one in the house."
"We used a boba wrap for the first three months and then switched to the Ergobaby Omni Breeze."
"Boba carriers are my fave."
"I have the Boba Bliss and looooove it!!"
#6
Lillebaby
4.2
(34)
"Love it! So much better than my lillebaby"
"I have the Lillebaby and it was one of the best baby shower gifts I received. I have back problems and the support is incredible, the carrier really does transit well from hot weather to cold weather, and it is very versatile."
"If you’re tall, the lillebaby is great!"
"I went to a Lille baby all seasons after he got bigger and LOVED that."
"I liked the lillebaby complete carrier."
"I have a lilebaby complete. Nicely padded shoulder straps and great lower back support."
"The back cushion was an absolute game-changer for me."
"Lillebaby all seasons with baby facing me was the best for my back."
"I really like my lillebaby."
"Quick and easy to use"
#7
Ergo
4.3
(29)
"My ergo 360 for back wearing. I find it really quite comfy to back carry my 24ish lb baby for long periods!"
"I love my ergo baby Omni breeze"
"The ergo baby embrace or a wrap are best for the earliest months."
"We have the ergo baby omni breeze and it is still great even though my daughter is over 1.5yrs now so it lasts forever"
"I have the ergo baby Omni breeze and ergo baby embrace. I liked the embrace more for daily use, but Omni is better now that he’s two"
"Love the Omni Breeze ❤️ We actually started with Baby Bjorn mini which was perfect for newborn up until around 3/4 months, then moved onto the Omni Breeze as we found it more comfortable"
"I loved ergo baby!!"
"I have the ergo baby omni breeze and love it! I’ve tried other carriers and nothing compares."
"My good friend is plus-sized and she swears by the ergo for fit purposes."
"Ergo embrace is the most common recommendation I’ve seen for this."
#8
Moby
4.4
(21)
"I got the Moby easy wrap carrier and I love it."
"We love our Moby for the newborn phase! ... we got the easy wrap version and that was the best decision ever!"
"We used the Moby wrap for our little one."
"Moby is great for this."
"Moby is my favorite. It’s super comfortable."
"I’ve used stretchy wraps by Moby in the first 8w."
"I really liked my Moby!"
"I love to sit while using the Moby wrap!"
"Moby wrap"
"Infinitely adjustable"
#9
Artipoppe
4.9
(17)
"I have an artipoppe and have heard wonderful things about the mabè."
"Splurge and spend $300 on a used artipoppe (I got 3 different ones for less than $300 each in like new condition)."
"If you can splurge, Artipoppe’s Zeitgeist has been incredible!"
"I love the artipoppe if it’s within your budget."
"Artipoppe !!"
"I absolutely love my Artipoppe, I’ve used it every day since my girl was 8 weeks old."
"I’ve tried loads of different brands and find they’re by far the comfiest and easiest to use solo."
"The artipoppe one I got gifted was the single best thing we got!"
"Artipoppe or Isara."
"I love the Artipoppe Zeitgeist. Expensive but so worth it."
#10
Solly Baby
4.4
(19)
"Loved the Solly wrap when my guy was small and then obsessed with Artipoppe."
"I used a solly baby stretchy wrap and i loved it."
"The Solly wrap is great for this!"
"I used a solly baby wrap it was the easiest to adjust."
"Favorite are Solly"
"Great for the newborn stage"
"Loved"
"Love the solly wrap for the newborn phase"
"Used solly wrap the most with newborn"
"Light weight and stretchy"
#11
Lenny Lamb
4.3
(18)
"I used a Lenny Lamb wrap tai for a high back carry and really loved it a lot (so comfortable for both me and baby."
"I’ve just started using the Lenny Lamb and I love how easy and light it is."
"We just ordered a LennyLight from Lenny Lamb!"
"I love my Lenny Lamb LennyLight."
"Easy to get into by yourself"
"LOVE for front and back carry"
"Wrap straps"
"Very comfy, both soft and supportive"
"Great"
"I have a Lenny lamb wrap tai and love it"
#12
Hope & Plum
4.7
(14)
"I *love* my Lark carrier, which can be used after babe is 4-6mo."
"Hope and Plum makes a carrier that fits up to 6X and should fit baby until they're 45 lbs."
"I’d rec my Hope & Plum meh dai."
"Obsessed with it and so comfy."
"Our favorites"
"Recommended instead of the Scout"
"Obsessed with it and so comfy."
"Extremely size inclusive and are just amazing"
"Super size inclusive and the hemp blend is amazing"
"It goes up to 45 lbs and is very size inclusive. It looks very easy to use, too."
#13
Hope and Plum
4.7
(13)
"I have a hope and plum lark that I can comfortably wear my 20 pound baby for hours on my front."
"Hope and plum, they are pricy but so comfy!"
"Hope & plum is THE BEST! Tula is also plus size friendly I just find hope & plum more comfortable!"
"I think I got my hope & plum lark for around that price point. We use it every day! It's fantastic."
"The quality is AMAZING."
"Pricey but worth it. Really nicely constructed and size inclusive!"
"I love my meh dai - super comfortable and adjustable for any body type."
"I love the fit and support. You can do several carries in it, breastfeed in it."
"Hope and Plum Lark would be a wonderful carrier!"
"We like the hope and plum lark!"
#14
Baby K'Tan
4.5
(13)
"The K’tan was our fav, we actually used it well beyond the bounds of normal human existence."
"I love the Baby K'Tan. I find it the easiest to put on out of the several I've tried."
"I loved our Baby K'Tan! It's a wrap, but it's only two pieces and was super easy to put on/off."
"My husband and I used a Baby Ktan for that with my first."
"Have a look at the Baby K’Tan. Easy to put on and no need to wrap."
"Great for newborn days"
"Comfy"
"Liked the k’tan best. Easiest to put on and soft"
"Super easy to throw on and great for contact napping"
"I also loved Baby K'tan for the newborn stage."
#15
Beco
4.5
(12)
"Having said that I personally got a beco gemini for basically the exact same reasons as above!"
"Finally just got a beco Gemini for like $40 on sale. It’s been the most comfortable and easiest to put on by far."
"I *love* my Beco Gemini! It can front, hip, and back carry."
"I really like my Beco 8, nice structure and good support."
"It also doesn't need an insert"
"No backpain"
"I’m surprised I’m not seeing much mention of the Beco Gemini; it’s a workhorse for a very reasonable price point."
"We got a lot of use out of our Beco Gemini!"
"The beco gemini is pretty affordable and on the smaller side"
"Beco Gemini."
#16
Ring Sling
4.7
(11)
"Quick ups and downs and super easy to pack around with you."
"A ring sling! They’re great through toddlerhood."
"Perhaps a ring sling would work for you?"
"I vote ring sling and Onbuhimo carrier as waistband-free options."
"Definitely a ring sling on the hip!"
"Consider a ring sling and hip carry! Once baby had some more neck stability, it was a lifesaver."
"Ring sling 100% for me."
"Ring sling and woven wrap :) so versatile and you can't outgrow them."
"Once you get it, it’s super easy to put on."
"I used a ring sling in the early months and then switched to a soft structured."
#17
Wildbird
4.7
(11)
"Wildbird!!! I swear by mine. Both my husband and i can wear it. It is so comfortable, easy to clean, and breaks in so well."
"Looovveee my. WILDBIRD. Worth the hype and the price tag."
"Wildbird was a lifesaver for me."
"I freaking LOVEEEEEE the carrier too."
"My favorite was the wildbird aerial."
"I have the Wildbird and love it."
"The Wildbird is comfortable and easy to use and is our preferred hiking carrier."
"I’ve had it and Happy Baby, and prefer the support the Wildbird Aerial provides."
"The Wildbird aerial is not likely to fit for a couple of months due to the panel height."
"I’m 5’2” and the Wildbird fits me well."
#18
Boppy
3.9
(13)
"The Boppy was awesome for the early days."
"I tried out a million wraps and LOVED the boppy one."
"Boppy or solly!"
"It’s a great hybrid carrier that I still use now at 8 months."
"It comes with a little bolster for the tiniest babies, too."
"I love the boppy comfy fit"
"With my second child I got a boppy and it’s so soft, it folds down into a tiny little pouch, and it has all the structure of the larger carriers with the added support of the wrap carriers for newborns."
"We really liked the boppy one."
"I think for my second I want to try the Boppy wrap."
"My petite friends loved the boppy comfyfit."
#19
Osprey
4.9
(10)
"I own 3 osprey pocos, one Plus one AG and one LT."
"I have the Poco plus and love it! Loads of room for nappies and bits as well."
"Osprey poco. We have the plus which has bit more storage space."
"Osprey Poco for sure."
"Another vote for the Osprey Poco."
"For hiking, I used an Osprey Poco."
"We have an Osprey Poco, with stirrups. Our little dude, who has been rocking it since around 8 months, has loved it."
"Hiking pack like the Osprey Poco"
"Awesome"
"Great for long walks and hikes"
#20
Momcozy
3.4
(14)
"I moved to a more structured carrier and got the Momcozy baby carrier. It helped my back so much."
"I’d recommend a momcozy structured carrier."
"I have the mom cozy & it fits me fine w/o an extender i'm a 2-3x :) "
"I had a momcozy I liked for my big baby but upgraded to the Mabe and I’m obsessed."
"Momcozy is super easy to put on when alone!"
"I really like my momcozy one!"
"Currently have no issue with it."
"I like the momcozy until baby has a bit more head control"
"Momcozy , I like it. Couldn't justify 200 bucks for a carrier."
"I am planning on buying the one from momcozy. I really love the colors. Apparently it has extenders sold separately if it’s too small."
#21
Didyklick
4.8
(8)
"I highly recommend the Didyklick 4u!"
"I highly recommend a Didyklick 4u! The waistband is slightly curved to fit nicely around the waist."
"I have a didyklick that is fantastic."
"Join the Didyklick club!"
"Super customizable"
"Wasn’t ready to dive into a completely woven wrap and the hybrid was perfect for me."
"Half buckle like didyklick."
#22
Kinderpack
4.5
(8)
"My preference is kinderpack."
"Plus size options"
"SO comfortable"
"The most comfortable"
"Kinderpack is suppose to be very supportive"
"Kinder pack and check out their discounted options, got myself and a friend one for $170 shipped."
"Kinderpack. There is a $99 and $120? Section I think."
"Kinderpack makes plus size straps, as well as standard."
#23
Ergobaby Embrace
4.5
(8)
"Easy to get on and off and to wear around the house."
"I love it. Considering purchasing the Ergobaby 360 soon."
"With the cross straps at the back it is so easy to put on."
"Another vote for ergobaby embrace."
"If you can hold out another week or so until bub hits the weight limit the Ergobaby Embrace is great for small newborns."
"It was easy to use and comfortable."
"I started with apron style carriers which are a lot more comfortable on my short frame (ergo embrace & happy baby)."
"I had the ergo embrace but my baby hates carrier's."
#24
Meh Dai
4.4
(8)
"I really love my meh dai!"
"If you like the idea of wrapping but feel intimidated, a meh dai is a great option, or a half buckle."
"But a mehdai or half buckle is a good in between choice. I also had one and loved it."
"Go for a meh dai or meh dai style half buckle."
"Meh dais are my favorite non-wrap option. Super comfy."
"Good weight distribution and good for either front or back carries."
"A ring sling has no waistband and can be oriented so baby is towards your right side, or a meh dai can be tied a few different ways."
"A mehdai/half buckle (like the didyklick) let's baby have arms out."
#25
Sakura Bloom
4.1
(8)
"Sakura Bloom Scout can be found at that price point in Buy/Sell/Trade groups. I still love mine and use it near daily"
"I use a Sakura bloom scout and my baby can take pretty decent naps in."
"Great"
"Next up would be Sakura Bloom scout- pricey but you can get a great deals on the FB buy, sell trade pages"
"Eventually used a Sakura Bloom Scout"
"Nice albeit not the most adjustable"
"Harder to get into by yourself"
"Fixed straps"
#26
Lenny
4.5
(6)
"I vote Lenny light. It meets all your criteria. I have a huge baby and find it super comfy and easy to put on"
"Another good option can be a LennyLight, it goes to toddlerhood"
"I have a lennylight and love it, we didn't get it until my daughter was 5 months but I wish I had it sooner."
"I’m getting a Lenny light for my second!"
"Lenny light. I've seen them for $120."
"Love our LL."
#27
Infantino
3.7
(7)
"Comfortable, secure"
"Working great now for 4 months"
"I liked my infantino for like $27 plus I found an ergo baby carrier at the thrift store for $3 that I can’t wait to try."
"My husband is that size also and he loves the Infantino carrier we have."
"I have an infantino one I got from Target that was $30 and it’s great!"
"Infantino babe"
"Cheap and can never get a proper sit"
#28
Tushbaby
4.3
(6)
"The Tushbaby is awesome! All the weight is on your hips. It’s totally saves your back."
"Tushbaby is awesome! You can get a belt to extend it too I believe."
"Not a traditional carrier but we used the Tushbaby with our 15 month old a few weeks back and it was amazing!"
"Very husband friendly. Great for toddlers. Also great if you're BF"
"Tushbaby and hands free Snug attachment."
"Bulky and impractical"
#29
Woven Wrap
4.2
(5)
"The carrier with the most physical comfort would be a woven wrap."
"A woven wrap would allow for safer back carrying."
"A woven wrap has the potential to be super ergonomic and supportive."
"I'd definitely look for something woven or otherwise not stretchy."
"I'd look into woven wraps and half buckles."
#30
Beluga Baby
5.0
(4)
"The most ergonomic carrier I've used."
"The beluga buckle is less bulky and has a higher weight range."
"It’s safe for babies into toddler years."
"Good for 7lb -50lb, comfortable, sustainably made in canada."
#31
Stokke
5.0
(4)
"Those are some good companies to start with."
"The Limas is my most used, everyday carrier."
"Stokke Limas!! I'm in the US and hadn't heard of Stokke carriers until I saw them get recommended."
"It’s amazing. So comfy and baby is secure and hip healthy."
#32
Lenny Light
5.0
(3)
"I love it so much! Super supportive, easy to adjust."
"Try the Lenny Light!"
"Look at a Lenny Light."
#33
Ergobaby Omni 360
5.0
(3)
"I can’t recommend it enough."
"Ergo baby Omni 360"
"Ergobaby Omni 360."
#34
Mabe
4.7
(3)
"Mabe!!! So comfy."
"Just got a mabe last week and I am obsessed!!!"
"I have a mabē carrier and it was $130. It’s so comfortable to wear."
#35
Integra
4.7
(3)
"Those are some good companies to start with."
"I suggest an Integra."
"Get an integra / connecta. Cheap secondhand because they're not a trendy name brand, fits most body types, comfy for parents and can be worn on the back too for later"
#36
Ergobaby 360
4.7
(3)
"Ergo Baby all the way!"
"I got an ergo baby 360 off Facebook market place for 15!!"
"I have the ergo baby 360 and found it good!"
#37
Onbuhimo
4.7
(3)
"If you are looking at back carrying, getting a quality carrier is key! An Onbuhimo, Meh Dais or woven wrap would be great style that’s adjustable."
"We found that onbuhimo-style carriers were easiest for my husband and I to use together."
"Try an onbuhimo. They do not have a waist belt so would not apply pressure to that area."
#38
Tula Explore
4.7
(3)
"I love it. Very easy to put on alone too."
"My husband and I both use an explore and it is soo comfy!"
"My husband can wear the Tula Explore, but he’s more comfortable with it when we add belly extender."
#39
Solly
4.3
(3)
"The solly wrap is great for this."
"I used a solly wrap and a woven wrap with my babies."
"Solly wrap with an open or unzipped/unbuttones sweater/shirt underneath."
#40
Wrap
4.3
(3)
"Wrap!!! Or meh dai (apron style) I tried 30 diff buckle carriers."
"I found wraps and ring slings best for home."
"You’re going to want a wrap specifically."
#41
Baby Tula
4.3
(3)
"Love my Baby Tula"
"Very well padded and my baby loved it"
"I don’t have it, but I think Tula is supposed to plus size friendly."
#42
Soft Wrap
4.0
(3)
"The thing with the soft wrap is it requires some practice."
"Really the only one that he has been able to be safely positioned in is the soft wrap."
"I have found it’s become easier and I tried a few different ways of wrapping."
#43
Baby K’Tan
4.0
(3)
"Easy to put on and no need to wrap."
"Some gifted me a baby k’tan XL."
"The Baby K’tan is pretty much the easiest carrier possible."
#44
Naked Panda
5.0
(2)
"Higher end option with everything from pool-friendly to silk"
"Great"
#45
Sling Library
5.0
(2)
"Your best option might be to wait until baby arrives and go to a sling library locally if you have one."
"I also recommend popping to a sling library!"
#46
Chekoh
5.0
(2)
"I love my chekoh clip and so did baby boy."
"I love my Chekoh Clip!"
#47
Isara
4.5
(2)
"Those are some good companies to start with."
"What about Isara or Little Frog? Both have linen carriers in a minimal style."
#48
Portier
3.5
(2)
"I was gifted the Portier, and I really like it."
"Looove my portier and use it everyday however am absolutely going to invest in an ergobaby 360 cool for summer."
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