Baby to Toddler Travel Transportation Systems to Make Your Life Easier: Part 2- Baby Carriers
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With all the baby products, I liked to go with ones that would last me the longest—not only in quality but also items that can grow with them. When choosing a baby carrier, I liked to go with the ones that went up to 3-4 years of age rather than some that go up to 12 or 15 months, this way you can hold onto the closeness of baby wearing longer. Structured baby carriers are great for walks, travel, running errands or just around the house. Great for everyday for a must have for any trip.
There’s so many great choices for baby carriers but I’ve narrowed it to two that I really enjoyed using. One from Ergobaby and one from Babybjorn.
The first carrier I liked was The BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air. It has four different carrying positions: newborn, facing in/out, and on your back. It’s so comfortable to wear and is so easy to use. It’s also so easily interchangeable to my husband with just a few quick, minor adjustments.
BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air shown in Silver
Photo Credit: BabyBjorn.com
A standout from the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air is its’ beautiful, elegant earthy tones. It uses airy 3D mesh fabric that provides so much comfort from the soft cotton blend, making it more bearable in warmer weather. The shoulder and bottom straps help with preventing too much pressure on your back and makes sure you have enough lumbar support. It’s also so lightweight and easy to pack for travel. It’s so easy to use, comfortable to wear, and feels secure.
PROS: Infant to 3 years, breathable cool material, lumbar support from its shoulder and waist straps, multiple carrying positions, machine washable, easy to pack, easily adjustable
CONS: No hood to offer more privacy and protection from the sun, no small storage compartments
Ergobaby New Omni Breeze shown in Blue Lavender
Photo Credit: ergobaby.com
The other very comparable option that I really liked was the Ergobaby New Omni Breeze baby carrier. To me, this is Ergobaby’s equivalent to the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air. The Ergobaby New Omni Breeze, easily adapts to your baby from 7-45 lbs (approx. 0-4 years). It has various positions including front carry (facing parent), front carry (facing out), as well as hip and back carry.
It features a breathable material of a soft and durable mesh fabric to help keep you and baby cool. The extra padded shoulder straps and support waist belt help the baby carrying process to be as comfortable as possible. It is very easy to use to make those quick needed adjustments from one parent or caretaker to another.
Compared to some of its sister carriers and competitors, this model of Ergobaby also doesn’t require a separate infant insert which I also liked. There is a side pocket for storage, a pouch and also has a tucked away UPF 50+ hood. The BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air didn’t have a hood on it so when it came to covering the baby during her naps, she was more exposed as opposed to having more privacy in the Ergobaby.
PROS: Infant to 4 years, breathable cool material, lumbar support from its shoulder and waist straps, multiple carrying positions, easy to pack, machine washable, easily adjustable, UPF 50+ hood, side pocket storage, SoftFlex mesh for maximum breathability
CONS: Hard to think of one really!
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