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Baby Carriers FAQ
This article on babywearing includes directions for sewing your own tube/hammock-style sling.
Baba Sling
A 100% cotton sling fastened with an adjustable side-release ski buckle.
The Baby Nest Sling
This 100% cotton sling adjusts through metal rings and contains no padding. Available ready-made in one size; slings made to order in other sizes or custom fabrics.
The Better Baby Sling
This 100% cotton sling adjusts through plastic rings and features padded shoulder and side rails. Available in one color only, "Blackwatch Tartan".
Heart to Heart Baby Sling
This 100% cotton sling features padded shoulder and rails. Available in several fabric colors/designs and sizes.
Love That Baby Sling
Available in organic cotton, or mesh fabric.
Maya Wrap Sling
This sling is made from 100% Guatemalan cotton with no padding. Available in several colors/designs and in three sizes.
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder
This 100% cotton sling features padded shoulder and rails. Available in several sizes and colors/designs.
The Original Babysling
This 100% cotton sling adjusts through plastic rings and features padded shoulder and rails. Available in several colors/designs.
The Ryoka Baby Sling
This 100% cotton sling features padded rails and a storage bag. Available in several designs/colors.
SlingEzee Baby Sling
This 100% cotton sling features padded shoulder and rails. Available in several designs/colors and in five sizes.
KangarooKorner Fleece Pouch
Made from 200 weight Malden Mills fleece. Available in four sizes and twenty-seven colors.
New Native Baby Carrier
This 100% cotton sling (organic cotton available) is available in five sizes and several colors.
Maya Wrap Pouch
This 100% Guatemalan cotton sling is available in five sizes and several colors/designs.
Womb with a View
This 100% cotton sling is available in four sizes and two colors.
Gemini
This soft vertical carrier can be used to carry twins together (to 14 lbs each), or singly (to 25 lbs).
Maximom Carrier for Singles, Twins or Triplets
This soft vertical carrier can be used to wear one, two or three babies. Carriers can be separated, or worn together.
Wrap carriers are made from a lengthy, continuous piece of fabric that is wrapped about the adult's body and tied.
Baby Bundler
This carrier is made from a length of stretchy cotton fabric.
Didymos das Babytragetuch
This carrier is made from 100% organic cotton and is available in six sizes and several colors/designs.
Hug-a-Bub
A stretchy cotton wrap sling.
MamaRoo
A wrap sling with a stitched pocket to hold the wrap in place. It does not have to be retied each time.
Baby Back-Tie
A traditional style wrap and tie carrier. Can be used as a front or back pack.
Baby Wrap
This strapless front/back carrier is a modern update of traditional African baby carriers.
The Rebozo Way Project
This 100% cotton traditional Mexican shawl can be tied in various styles to hold baby.
Combi Baby Carrier
This carrier features a seat with adjustable backrest for baby. The carrier can be worn with the waist belt alone, or with the shoulder strap for extended carrying. Designed for older babies and toddlers who can sit well.
Cuddle Karrier
The carrier features a fabric sling seat for baby and an adjustable shoulder strap.
Hip Hammock Child Carrier
This carrier features a fabric sling seat for baby with back and head support and a wide, adjustable shoulder strap. Available in several colors/designs and right-hand and left-hand styles.
Tonga
This sling features a mesh sling seat with woven shoulder strap.
The Baby Trekker
This 100% cotton vertical carrier can be used to wear baby facing in or out on the front, and in or out on the back. The carrier also shifts to a newborn nest/nursing position. Heavily padded shoulder straps and waist support for parent.
Babybjorn Baby Carrier
This 100% cotton vertical front pack features leg straps for infants under ten pounds and an adjustable head support.
Birdpack
This two position soft vertical carrier features a mesh accessory pocket. For babies to 18 months. Available in two colors.
Carriboi
Padded two-position front carrier.
Ergo Baby Carrier
Soft front or back carrier with seat for child and a sternum strap. For children from 5 months to 60 pounds.
Grow with Me Soft Carrier
Three position carrier can be used as a vertical front pack, or a sling. For infants 7 to 25 pounds.
Kangaroo
This rugged two position front pack features a zip-out sun/rain/privacy hood, a zip-off storage sack, storage pocket, handwarmer pocket and toy loops. The carrier adjusts to fit adults from 4'11" to 6'8" tall.
The Pony Ride
For babies to 9 months. Can be used as a front carrier or on the hip. Seat cradles baby.
Porte Bébé Premier Soft Carrier
Two-position padded front carrier. For infants 7 to 26 pounds.
Six Position Baby Carrier
This soft carrier features an adjustable head support and can be worn facing in or out as a front carrier or a back pack. Also serves as a security seat in shopping carts and on chairs. For children from newborn to 35 lbs.
Snugli Classic Soft Carrier
Adjustable two-position front carrier with padded backrest. For infants 7 to 26 pounds.
Snugli Comfort Vent Soft Carrier
Adjustable two-position front carrier with mesh panel. For infants 7 to 26 pounds.
Snugli Front & Back Pack Soft Carrier
Adjustable two-position front carrier, single position backpack, with mesh panel. For infants 7 to 26 pounds.
The Switch Carry Pouch
This soft two position carrier features a pouch can be switched from the face in position to the face out position without removing the shoulder harness.
The Wilkinet Baby Carrier
The carrier can be used in four positions: facing in or out as a front pack, to the side as a hip carrier, or as a backpack. The carrier is designed so the baby sits in a seat and the legs are supported, not dangling. The carrier has no rings, zippers, clips or buckles. For children from 5 lbs to 30 lbs. Available in several fabrics and colors.
Your Loving Arms Baby Carrier
This soft two position carrier is adjustable for children from 4 to 35 pounds.
Back Country by Kelty.
This heavy-duty pack is designed for all day and multi-day hiking. The pack fits adult torsos from 12 to 22 inches and features a padded waist belt, sternum strap, control straps, expandable zip-off kidpack, and a sun/rain hood. The child seat has a five-point safety harness.
Base Camp
This light-duty pack is designed for walks and short trips around town. The pack features a padded waist belt, auto deploy kickstand, waistbelt torso adjustment and a sternum strap.
The Coltby Tough Traveler.
This light-duty pack is designed for trips around town and short hikes, with a 40 lb. load limit. Three belt positions allow the pack to be adjusted for adults from 5'1" to 6'1" tall. This pack features 1/2" shoulder pads, waist belt and underseat storage pocket. The child seat is 12" high with shoulder and waist restraints and loops for toys. Folds for storage.
Convertible by Kelty.
A light-duty combination backpack and stroller. Features padded shoulder straps, sternum strap and five-point child harness.
Cross Country Internal Frame Carrier by Snugli.
Medium duty pack with adjustable torso length, load balancing straps, sternum strap, and storage compartment.
The Filly by Tough Traveler.
This backpack is designed for all-day hiking and multi-day trips with a 60 lb load limit. The frame adjusts to fit adults from 5' to 6' tall. This suspension pack features 3/4" thick shoulder pads with control straps and sternum strap, a 5" waist belt and an underseat storage bag. The adjustable child seat has a 17" high back, shoulder and waist restraints, and loops to hold toys. The pack folds for storage. Available in two colors.
The Kid Carrier
This backpack is designed for all day hiking and walking with a 50 lb. load limit. The frame adjusts to fit adults 5' to 6' tall. This suspension pack features 1/2" thick shoulder pads with control straps and sternum strap, 3-piece contoured hip belt, and an underseat storage bag. The adjustable child seat has a 17" high back, shoulder and waist restraints and loops for toys. Folds for storage.
Meadow by Kelty.
A light-duty city pack with padded shoulder straps and a five-point safety harness.
The Montana
This light-duty pack is designed for trips around town and short hikes with a 40 lb. load limit. Pack adjusts to fit adults 5' to 6' tall. This suspension pack features 1/2" thick shoulder pads with control straps and sternum strap, hip belt and underseat storage bag. The adjustable child seat has a 12" high back, shoulder and waist restraints and loops for toys. Folds for storage.
The Pal'Mino by Tough Traveler.
This medium-duty backpack is designed for day hiking and walking with a 40 lb. load limit. The frame adjusts to fit adults from 5' to 6' in height. This suspension pack has shoulder pads with control straps and sternum strap, a hip belt and an underseat storage bag. The adjustable child seat has a 14" high back and a five-point harness.
Pinnacle by Kelty.
Designed for extended backcountry use with a water resevoir, GPS/cell phone pocket, removable kid pack with shoulder straps, load lifter straps, sternum strap and five-point safety harness.
Ridgeline by Kelty.
A medium duty pack suitable for afternoon hike. Features load lifter straps, sternum strap, torso adjustment slider and a five-point harness.
The Stallion
This heavy-duty backpack is designed for all day and multi-day hiking with a 60 lb. load limit. The adjustable frame fits adults 5'5" to 6'6" tall. This suspension pack features 3/4" thick shoulder pads with control straps and sternum strap, a 5" wide waist belt and an underseat storage bag. The adjustable child seat has a 17" high back, shoulder and waist restraints and loops for toys. Folds for storage.
Summit by Kelty.
Designed for extended backcountry use with a GPS/cell phone pocket, removable kid pack with shoulder straps, load lifter straps, sternum strap and five-point safety harness.
Updated July 2003
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