Check out our selection of handy baby carriers – must-have gear for embarking on daily fresh-air adventures that are good for babies and grownups alike. Shop simple baby wrap brands that keep your little one close and cozy with one-size-fits-all, fabric-only designs that can be configured in a variety of positions. Or choose a durable baby sling carrier with double rings that allow grownups to adjust the fit to become a newborn carrier or a toddler carrier. For longer walks, opt for a hiking baby carrier with adjustable ergonomic straps and waist clips that provide lumbar support – it can be a baby backpack or a front carrier depending on your preference.
Babywearing benefits you both
From the newborn stage onward, keeping baby close is a wonderful way to bond for all the grownups in their life. Soft baby sling carriers that wrap around the grownup’s chest or ring slings can both be handy for nursing parents by making the transition to breastfeeding position easy. In addition to that special closeness, baby carriers can afford grownups some much-needed hands-free time to accomplish essential tasks indoors or outdoors. Parents of twins can use two ring slings to carry both babies – one on each hip. Front carriers offer little ones a fun perspective on the world when they are old and strong enough to sit in forward-facing mode. Even in the winter months, a great baby carrier lets you dress baby warmly enough to keep them safe and comfortable on cold days – so you both get the benefits of fresh air, vitamin D, and exercise.
Baby carriers to suit your lifestyle
Choose from designs and materials that work for your growing family. Simple woven baby carriers serve as baby swaddles for keeping your little one close even as they sleep: kangaroo-style on your front, or on your back, similar to popular Japanese-style onbuhimo carriers, Chinese-style mei tai carriers or podaegi Korean-style carriers. Many all-fabric wrap designs and double ring sling designs feature organic cotton linen fabrics that are beautiful, breathable, and easy to care for. Hiking baby carriers are often made from durable and easy-clean fabrics and meshes and have robust buckles and straps for adjustability and ergonomic support for both baby and wearer. These versatile full buckle carrier designs allow for many different baby positions so you can change as baby grows and becomes more alert and curious on outings. Features such as storage compartments, reflective accents, and padded straps and lumbar belts make these baby carriers more comfortable for longer journeys.
Get out and about with baby
Baby carriers let you keep your little one close indoors as you swap loads of laundry, take phone calls, play with older siblings, or even vacuum. They’re perfect for travelling – walking around once you’ve gate-checked a stroller and during a flight, or a train trip. A great baby carrier lets you bring even a newborn on a grocery shopping trip or dog-walk or other outdoor activities like watering plants, watching sporting events, or doing the school or daycare run with older siblings. Versatile hybrid baby carriers adjust to become toddler carriers to give you an option for bringing your not-quite-baby along on adventures – even when they get too tired to walk. It’s a terrific alternative to bringing a bulky stroller or wagon along on trips to the park, the mall, the coffee shop, and more. Shop loads of colour and style options of baby carriers for sale at Babies “R” Us.
Baby Carriers FAQs
Which baby carrier is best for newborns?
Baby carrier styles that are best for newborns include infant ring slings, wrap carriers, and soft structured carriers, where baby faces the wearer.
What age can a baby go into a carrier?
Even a newborn baby can be carried in an infant ring sling, wrap carrier, or soft structured carriers, where baby faces the wearer – provided the baby weighs at least seven pounds.
Can a newborn go in a baby wrap?
A newborn baby can be carried in an infant ring sling, wrap carrier, or soft structured carriers, where baby faces the wearer – provided the baby weighs at least seven pounds.
At what age is baby too big for carrier?
Age is less a factor than baby’s height and weight: always follow the manufacturer’s size specifications to prevent injury to both baby and wearer.
Can I use a regular baby carrier for hiking?
As long as the wearer is comfortable and the baby is safe, and properly attired and supported, you can use the carrier of your choice to go for a hike.
How do you back-carry a baby?
Always follow manufacturer’s directions for the safe use of your baby carrier and always consider the current height and weight of your baby.
Is it OK to carry my baby front facing?
Always follow manufacturer’s directions for the safe use and positioning of your baby carrier and always consider the current height and weight of your baby.