Many carriers offer the option to wear the straps either crossed or rucksack style across the wearers back. However, parents often don't realise what this means and aren't sure which one to use. What is the difference The difference is best explained by looking at the graphic above. For crossed straps the straps cross overContinueContinue reading "Cross Straps or Rucksack Straps? What is the difference?"
Category Archives: Carrier Comparisions
Knots or Buckles?
Something I hear over and over again from parents when investigating slings and carriers is that they feel safer with a buckle than tying a knot. They are worried with a knot that they might do it wrong while a buckle just clicks in and then its safe and nothing can go wrong. I totallyContinueContinue reading "Knots or Buckles?"
Tula Explore Review
The Tula Explore is the first carrier from Tula that offers the option to forward face your baby! See it explained in detail and in action here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFEVVZqJdA Key Features of the Tula Explore; It's width and height can be adjusted through poppers which means this carrier doesn't need infant inserts. Manufacturer recommends it forContinueContinue reading "Tula Explore Review"
Ergo Baby Embrace Review
The Embrace is the newest carrier from Ergo Baby. Unlike their other carriers that work best from 2 or 3 months ish right through to 2.5 years... this carrier is designed to really fit that newborn and younger baby stage. It works really well right from birth and will last you till around 1 yearContinueContinue reading "Ergo Baby Embrace Review"
Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)
Since I compared the Caboo Lite, Plus and Organic back in 2016, Close Parent has revamped all three models with slightly different fabrics. Much of what I wrote in the original article (which you can read here), is still true! But with a few very small changes! So here is my new updated comparison, thisContinueContinue reading "Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)"
FAQ - In search of a "easy" carrier... what are the easiest baby carriers?
Whenever I ask a parent what they want in a baby carrier, top of the list is always "something easy". Over the years I've had different ideas about what makes a carrier easy to use, or easier than other carriers. I have come to the conclusion the biggest factor by far is not actually anythingContinueContinue reading "FAQ - In search of a "easy" carrier... what are the easiest baby carriers?"
Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan
Probably seems a little harsh to say about a pretty decent, ergonomic, simple carrier aimed at newborns but I don’t generally recommend the Baby K’Tan for one simple reason - It’s sized. It does not adjust to fit different sized parents, instead you need to buy the correct size to fit you. There are aContinueContinue reading "Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan"
Beco 8 Review
In many ways the Beco 8 is the Beco Gemini's big brother. The Beco 8 shares so many of the features that I love about the Gemini. In particular; Firm thick padding at the waist band combined with soft light padding at the shoulder straps. This combination is rare in the carrier world, but isContinueContinue reading "Beco 8 Review"
Connecta Review
The first time I ever saw a Connecta my first thought was "I bet that's uncomfortable". At that point I'd only ever tried fairly well padded carriers like Ergo's and Manduca's and the thought of carrying my then 9 month old something with a completely unpadded waist band and barely-there padding made me shudder. I was,ContinueContinue reading "Connecta Review"
Kahu Baby Carrier Review
New to the market the Kahu Baby is lightweight, sleek and very very cleverly designed. There is much to love about it! It's soft and malleable so it fits a wide range of babies and a wide range of parents and doesn't skimp on comfort. It's lightweight design means it won't make you or babyContinueContinue reading "Kahu Baby Carrier Review"