Material: Cotton | Maximum Weight Recommendatio n:33 pounds | Dimensions: 5.51 x 5.51 x 11.81 inches A baby wrap is essentially a long piece of fabric that wraps snugly around you and your baby to encourage bonding and create the calming effect that newborns crave. Adjustability : Make sure the baby carrier can comfortably fit different bodies if more than one caregiver will be wearing it.

The Boba wrap is designed for babies and toddlers 0-35 lbs, which is a typical weight range for these types of carriers. For some parents, this will allow them to continue to carry their child and keep their baby close past 3 years old.Mode 3: Parents can use the Hip Seat alone which allows for baby facing in and hip wear (4 months to 33 pounds) and baby facing out (6 months to 33 pounds). First, its weight range is all the way up to 25 pounds, which will work for most babies up to their first birthday, thus extending the carriers’ usefulness. Secondly, unlike some carriers that are more newborn-focused, such as traditional fabric wraps, the Embrace includes the option of forward-facing-out carry, which may be the only way your child wants to be carried. Thirdly, it provides the snug fit of a wrap without the bulkiness of a full-sized carrier.

Made from polyester, cotton, and spandex, the wrap comes in 6 different colors. It will hold infants and toddlers from 0-22 lbs. This isn’t as large of a span as others, but will likely last you through the first year. Consider whether you'll want to walk outdoors without a stroller and whether you'd like to carry your baby hands-free at home. If you already have another child that keeps your hands full (literally), and you'll be pushing that child in a stroller, decide if you want to keep your newborn in a carrier before moving to a double stroller. The fabric is a blend of 90% cotton and 10% spandex and comes in 10 colors. It provides just the right amount of stretch but doesn’t loosen too much as you wear it. It’s also machine washable, which is so helpful for busy parents.This wrap is more expensive than others. However, parents love how comfortable the fabric is and secure the hold is. The Omni Breeze offers great support for the caregiver, so this one's ideal for hikes or longer outings with your baby when you won't be using a stroller. Just note that it's a bit bulkier and may be too over-the-top for people with smaller frames — or anyone who mostly wants to wear their baby around the house for bonding time. Lifespan of Carrier: Some of the carriers on our list were for newborns only, which typically means it has a max weight limit of 25 pounds. Other carriers could be used into toddlerhood and had a max weight restriction of 35 to 45 pounds. We also noted when carriers came with an infant insert, which is a pillow or other way to adjust the seat of the carrier to ensure that even tiny babies are in correctly.