Newborn Carrier reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 269 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Newborn Carrier brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/babywearing, r/BabyBumps, r/BeyondTheBumpUK, r/beyondthebump, r/newborns. Top-rated brands include Ergobaby (4.6/5), Solly (4.5/5), Boba (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews269
Subreddits8
Posts38
Brands70
Products45
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#1
Ergobaby
4.6
(81)
"Ergobaby Embrace! It’s got the softness of a wrap but the ease of a structured carrier."
"Personally, I’ve loved the Omni embrace! I love the lumbar support."
"I liked the ergo embrace for a newborn ! Soft but still semi structured"
"Second the ergo embrace for newborn ❤️ it was easy and felt secure."
"I really liked the Ergobaby Embrace for the itty bitty newborn phase."
"I liked the ergobaby embrace for the first few months! Very easy and cosy for them"
"Ergo Embrace is great for the newborn stage and then you can look into a more “long term” carrier."
"I'd suggest getting a Ergo Embrace to use for the first few months and then a different carrier once you are out of the newborn stage."
"Both my partner and I really liked the Embrace for the newborn stage and found it quick and easy to put on."
"Ergo Embrace! Easy peasy carrier for the newborn days and adjustable to swap between caretakers."
#2
Solly
4.5
(15)
"For my newborn, the Solly wrap was infinitely more comfortable!"
"Solly is my favorite for the first 3ish months!!! Cozy, stretchy, breathable, easy to use after you practice once or twice."
"I was originally intimidated by stretchy wraps, but I loved my solly wrap! Highly recommend."
"I highly recommend it for a newborn if you’re open to a wrap style."
"I’m going to be using my solly wrap and happy baby onbuhimo carrier (linen) a lot this time."
"Solly!!! It’s so good for the first few months. I got mine like new on eBay for <$50 and wore it daily for like 100+ days."
"The solly baby wrap has worked really well for us so far."
"I got the solly wrap for these reasons."
"...wasn't as comfy as the Solly or Lillebaby..."
"I used a Solly when my baby was tiny..."
#3
Boba
4.5
(13)
"I had a c section and used the Boba wrap almost every day from about 3 weeks pp until baby outgrew it and it didn’t bother my incision at all :)"
"I've been using a Boba Bliss carrier for the last week and I really like it!"
"Boba bliss!"
"I really loved the boba wrap."
"We loved our Boba more than our Solly."
"I had a boba wrap from amazon. Worked magic!"
"I loved my Boba Wrap!"
"My husband and I wear a Boba wrap carrier, fits all sizes of baby and adult. I highly recommend it."
"I’m planning to try the Boba Bliss for my newborn and eventually move towards Ergobaby Omni Dream once he’s older."
"I used a boba wrap at first..."
#4
Close Caboo
4.7
(11)
"We put him in a close caboo lite (specifically chose this one because it has a low weight minimum) and we both love it."
"I had the close caboo and it was great! Wore it round the house and to do toddlers bedtime when my partner was away."
"Ive got a close caboo and an ergobaby omni breeze, I much prefer the close caboo, its so easy to use and comfortable!"
"We loved our close Caboo, leant it to multiple friends and have just got back it back for our second."
"I have used the close caboo multiple times a day every day since second was born, it’s been a complete lifesaver."
"Super simple, just a waist buckle, then the two cross over straps at the side. Not complicated at all, baby falls asleep almost instantly."
"I thought the close Caboo was the easiest thing you could buy."
"I did like the close caboo - you only need to set it up once after you wash it, then you put it on like a t-shirt."
"I've got the Caboo lite and also thought it was a nightmare to use until I realised how it worked."
"Close caboo is really easy and can pick up really cheaply off vinted."
#5
Baby Bjorn
4.1
(12)
"Second the baby Bjorn mini - so easy to do on my own and my baby loved it."
"I found the Baby Bjorn Move worked really well up until baby sized out of it."
"Now I use the baby Bjorn."
"...and baby bjorn one air seem most popular."
"I have the baby bjorn mini one and it’s pretty easy to put on and take baby out when they’re asleep."
"I've got the baby bjorn mini too and it works really well for us! It's easy and I find it comfy."
"Babybjorn mini - had a c section and have a toddler! It comes much higher than c section area so was fine using."
"I loved the Baby Bjorn mini, it’s a few clips to secure so very easy and fast to put on."
"A second vote for this one, it’s worked well for us."
"BabyBjorn and Ergobaby are recommended for baby carrier."
#6
Baby K'Tan
4.8
(10)
"Baby K’tan- great for post C-section, more gentle on waist and lighter overall."
"We used the baby k’tan wrap. It’s stretchy cotton but fixed in a butterfly shape so you pop it on and off without all the wrapping around."
"I second the baby k’tan!!"
"Have a look at the Baby K’Tan. Easy to put on and no need to wrap as you buy according to your t-shirt size."
"The Baby K'Tan is very breathable so I'd recommend that one if you'll find yourself wearing this mostly during hot months."
"I loved the K'Tan when mine was an infant."
"Baby Ktan. It's like an easier version of the Moby."
"Baby K'tan all the way! It's stretchy so it will hold him close."
"I used the baby k'tan for the first like 3 months?"
"The ones that are learned fastest are usually soft structure carriers (SSC) and they are your average carrier with straps that buckle. Ring slings or Baby Ktan styles are probably the next easiest."
#7
Ring Sling
4.3
(11)
"I really enjoyed a ring sling. It’s been the longest lasting carrier."
"I prefer the ring sling over the wrap for ease of use."
"My absolute favorite newborn (or any age really) is a ring sling."
"I personally like ring slings and linen fabric is good for summer!"
"A ring sling is also great for tiny babies and super versatile."
"We loved our ring sling though."
"Ring sling- they can be used with little tiny baby newborns"
"Ring sling made of woven wrap fabric will probably be the coolest option"
"Was comfy to wear him for a contact nap for 2 hours"
"Seconding the ring sling. Find out if there's a BWI group in your area for hands on help. You can wear 6 lb babies (I had to), but it's worth checking with your doctor about it."
#8
Tula
4.4
(10)
"I have the Tula Free to Grow and it's amazing!"
"Fits newborns well, grows with them into toddlerhood, comfortable for you, and ergonomic for baby."
"I liked my Tula explore the best!"
"The Tula Explorer would be a good option. It starts at 7lbs and we started putting my tiny 5 week old in ours, without checking his weight. He fit!"
"The Tula has worked beautifully for me with my newborn."
"I like the Tula Explore, I use it around the house."
"I'd invest in a Tula and buy a used or more affordable wrap."
"The Tula free to grow starts at 7lbs, which may work in a little bit!"
"I would look a Tula or ergo - I think the Tula is more comfortable than the ergo."
"The Tula Explore won’t fit properly until about 3 months."
#9
Happy Baby
4.6
(9)
"I love my HappyBaby OG -- the waistband sits above the natural waistline, it has an H-back and is made of natural woven materials."
"Now my permanent rotation with a big baby is a happy baby OG."
"Yes, second vote for happy baby!!! Very similar to the Sakura."
"Happy baby carrier!! The buckles are easier than the Sakura bloom."
"Same here! Cozy wrap for newborn days then Happy Baby original around 3 months."
"I loved my embrace but I love my Happy Baby even more!"
"I also like the original happy baby carrier but it can take finagling for newborn."
"I love my happy baby OG carrier."
"I have a happy baby carrier which most people swear by..."
#10
Konny
4.5
(6)
"I LOVE our Konny. We have the FLEX AirMesh and I have used it almost every day for the past 4 months!"
"LOVE my Konny baby flex carrier and the MomCozy ring carrier."
"Konny! It’s soft like a wrap but easy to put on and keep on."
"I like my Konny and my Boppy ones!"
"Konny Flex in Mesh. Easy, simple, breathable, easy to pass between parents."
"I really like the Konny summer carrier. It’s mesh and cool."
#11
Wildbird
4.2
(5)
"If your LO comes out over 7 pounds, wild bird aerial carrier is perfect!"
"WildBird’s Aerial - my favorite! So easy to put on, comfy for me and baby always falls right asleep."
"Wildbird aerial carrier for when he got a little bigger."
"Started using the Wildbird aerial carrier around 7 weeks."
"My WildBird Aeriel didn't work well for our little one until he was around 15lbs or so. I used a stretchy wrap (Solly and Hope & Plum) until then."
#12
Lillebaby
4.8
(4)
"Lillebaby. It fits my husband really well and it’s easy to learn. Also no infant insert required."
"Lilliebaby! My husband and I love ours. Lots of types and colors too. Check Facebook marketplace, EBay, and local Mom groups for often great used options."
"At 7lb you can use the Lillebaby Complete. Worth just waiting for that 1lb gain?"
"...switched to a Lillebaby when baby was big enough..."
#13
Solly Wrap
4.3
(4)
"I loved our solly wrap and boba wrap for newborn times."
"A lighter wrap like a Solly would be better."
"It's a great wrap, comfy and breathable"
"Hated the embrace. Taking ring sling and solly wrap"
#14
Solly Baby
5.0
(3)
"I really love a solly baby or other stretchy wrap for the first few weeks because they are SO cuddly."
"Solly or Moby for newborn days."
"I loved my Solly Baby wrap."
#15
Moby
5.0
(3)
"Most people recommended the soft/stretchy wraps like moby/solly."
"I liked the moby wrap and it’s very affordable."
"I loved my Moby wrap for the newborn stage."
#16
Boppy
4.7
(3)
"Love the Boppy! It’s inexpensive and so easy to put on."
"I have a boppy carrier and I love it."
"We were gifted a boppy comfyfit which was stretchy and really easy to use."
#17
Beco
4.3
(3)
"Ive used the BECO Gemini from day 1 with no problems."
"The beco gemini is pretty affordable and on the smaller side"
"Beco Gemini. I used it when little one was only a couple weeks old."
#18
Moby Wrap
4.3
(3)
"I used the Moby when baby was new and LOVED it."
"We love stretchy wraps here. We have a boba and Moby."
"I used a gifted Moby wrap during newborn stage and it was so hot."
#19
Close
5.0
(2)
"I had a close caboo for newborn and an Ergobaby Omni Breeze from 10 weeks as he’s a heavy baby."
"Would also recommend a close caboo for newborns."
#20
Naked Panda
5.0
(2)
"Naked Panda has silk and mer (swimsuit material) carriers that are newborn safe."
"Check out Naked Panda! They use different materials including silk and Mer which is similar to swimsuit material."
#21
BabyBjorn
2.5
(4)
"The Bjorn's are easier to put on and the Ergo's are more comfortable"
"The basic Bjorns don't have that extra lower back strap apparatus that really helps distribute the weight."
"Stay away from any babybjorn, nuna, graco, Chicco, caripod, nuby carrier."
"I’d recommend returning the Baby Bjorn carrier - they are an infamously bad carrier brand."
#22
MABĒ
4.5
(2)
"We got a MABĒ this time around and are looooving it. Very similar to the Artipoppe but without the price tag."
"I really like our MABE."
#23
Artipoppe
4.5
(2)
"I love the artipoppe"
"Great choice! We've loved ours. If you're into Artipoppe you might also check out Hope&Plum, Happy Baby, and WildBird."
#24
Woven Wraps
4.5
(2)
"Love woven wraps!"
"You could check out woven wraps (they can be much cooler than stretchies)"
#25
Tula Free to Grow
4.0
(2)
"I’m a 38L and use the Tula free to grow"
"I’m a 36K and have had a lot of success with our linen Tula Free to Grow"
#26
Minimonkey
4.0
(2)
"I’ve seen others use Minimonkey, which is all mesh (and super light)."
"Ive been using the minimonkey mini sling with my 6wo (its summer here), i find it much less fiddly than the other carriers ive tried"
#27
K'tan
3.5
(2)
"K’tan ! Easy, versatile, newborn to 35 lbs on Amazon."
"I really wanted to like the ktan..."
#28
Fabric Wraps
5.0
(1)
"Agree that fabric wraps are the best for newborns."
#29
Huggaloops
5.0
(1)
"I cannot recommend a Huggaloops enough. There's no wrapping, no tying and no excess fabric."
#30
Beluga
5.0
(1)
"I have the Beluga baby wrap which I used from about day 3 till up to ~12-15 lbs."
#31
Pogne
5.0
(1)
"Pogne Step One for the win."
#32
Nesting Days
5.0
(1)
"For newborn, Nesting Days."
#33
Hugabug Stretchy Wrap
5.0
(1)
"We loved the hugabug stretchy wrap, she napped in it all the time as a newborn."
#34
Aura Leaf Ring Sling
5.0
(1)
"I used a ring sling and it was great. Strongly recommend Aura Leaf."
#35
Lillebaby All Seasons Carrier
5.0
(1)
"I love my lillebaby all seasons carrier."
#36
Baby K'tan Carrier
5.0
(1)
"I loved my baby k'tan - it was super easy and I felt DD was secure in it."
#37
Tula Carrier
5.0
(1)
"The Tula has worked beautifully for me with my newborn."
#38
Boba 4G
5.0
(1)
"I love our Boba 4G."
#39
Maman Kangourou Carrier
5.0
(1)
"I got a Maman Kangourou on sale and *love it*."
#40
Loveheld
4.0
(1)
"Look into Loveheld Waffle Slings. They are popular with newborns."
#41
Move
4.0
(1)
"It has back support and apparently is still suited from newborn but lasts to like 15 months."
#42
Hanna
4.0
(1)
"I'd get a two way stretch wrap like a Hanna, that's what I wore my baby in round the house."
#43
Najell
4.0
(1)
"I have the Najell rise and it’s great as it clips at the front vs. Most carriers at the back."
#44
Kinderpack
4.0
(1)
"A few brands for you to look at: Easyfeel, Lenny Lamb LennyLight, Kinderpack Infant."
#45
Meh Dai
4.0
(1)
"A Meh dai is quite a supportive option for newborns."
#46
Emeibaby
4.0
(1)
"Half buckle like didyklick. Emeibaby carrier (lasts until around 3 years old). Ruckeli."
#47
Easyfeel
4.0
(1)
"A few brands for you to look at: Easyfeel, Lenny Lamb LennyLight, Kinderpack Infant."
#48
Lenny Lamb
4.0
(1)
"My go to brands are Lenny Lamb and Soul Slings (both of which you’ll want to"
#49
JJ Cole
4.0
(1)
"A lot like konny but less $"
#50
Linen
4.0
(1)
"I liked using my linen ring sling with my newborn in the summer."
#51
Oscha
4.0
(1)
"I have an Oscha and a didymos!"
#52
Didymos
4.0
(1)
"...and a didymos!"
#53
Lightweight Woven Wrap
4.0
(1)
"Lightweight woven wrap or ring sling."
#54
Bjorn Mini
4.0
(1)
"Did fine in what is now the Bjorn mini"
#55
Tula Explore
4.0
(1)
"I have a Tula explore, either the hemp or linen"
#56
Hope&Plum Lark
4.0
(1)
"Both a ring sling and the Hope&Plum Lark have been good to me."
#57
Integra Solar
4.0
(1)
"I recently got the Integra solar for summer and our upcoming trip to Hawaii."
#58
Happy Baby Original
4.0
(1)
"Happy baby original, Sakura bloom scout linen, linen ring sling?"
#59
Sakura Bloom Scout
4.0
(1)
"Sakura Bloom linen or silk Scout (with waistband) or Onbuhimo"
#60
Moby Sling
4.0
(1)
"Moby/sling (1 day old - 8 weeks): This was best when she was tiny tiny"
#61
Infantino
4.0
(1)
"I found the Infantino Mei Tei at 'Once Upon A Child', for only $15."
#62
Boba Wrap
4.0
(1)
"We love stretchy wraps here. We have a boba and Moby."
#63
Ergo Embrace
4.0
(1)
"Ergo embrace worked great for us from somewhere like 7 weeks to 4.5 months."
#64
Konny Carrier
4.0
(1)
"I found much easier to use than the Moby Wrap."
#65
Wildbird Ring Sling
4.0
(1)
"I personally love the wildbird brand and got several for like $20-30."
#66
Maya Ring Sling
4.0
(1)
"I'm really liking the Maya ring sling."
#67
Mei Tai Carrier
4.0
(1)
"I had a Mei Tai and it works really well with an infant."
#68
MiaMily
3.0
(1)
"Now onto the MiaMily and it’s good enough to walk around the French quarter some but they all hurt after a while."
#69
Ergo
3.0
(1)
"I used our ergo from the beginning."
#70
Lifft Wrap
2.0
(1)
"Definitely don't get a Lifft wrap lol"
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