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With all the baby products, I liked to go with ones that would last me the longestโnot only in quality but also items that can grow with them.ย ย 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.ย ย Structured baby carriers are great for walks, travel, running errands or just around the house.ย ย Great for everyday for a must have for any trip.ย ย
Thereโs so many great choices for baby carriers but Iโve narrowed it to two that I really enjoyed using.ย ย One from Ergobaby and one from Babybjorn.ย ย
The first carrier I liked was The BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air.ย ย It has four different carrying positions: newborn, facing in/out, and on your back.ย ย Itโs so comfortable to wear and is so easy to use.ย ย Itโs also so easily interchangeable to my husband with just a few quick, minor adjustments.ย
A standout from the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air is itsโ beautiful, elegant earthy tones.ย ย It uses airy 3D mesh fabric that provides so much comfort from the soft cotton blend, making it more bearable in warmer weather.ย ย The shoulder and bottom straps help with preventing too much pressure on your back and makes sure you have enough lumbar support.ย ย Itโs also so lightweight and easy to pack for travel.ย ย Itโs so easy to use, comfortable to wear, and feels secure.ย ย
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
The other very comparable option that I really liked was theย Ergobaby New Omni Breezeย baby carrier.ย ย To me, this is Ergobabyโs equivalent to the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air.ย ย The Ergobaby New Omni Breeze, easily adapts to your baby from 7-45 lbs (approx. 0-4 years).ย ย It has various positions including front carry (facing parent), front carry (facing out), as well as hip and back carry.ย ย
It features a breathable material of a soft and durable mesh fabric to help keep you and baby cool.ย ย The extra padded shoulder straps and support waist belt help the baby carrying process to be as comfortable as possible.ย ย It is very easy to use to make those quick needed adjustments from one parent or caretaker to another.ย ย
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Compared to some of its sister carriers and competitors, this model of Ergobaby also doesnโt require a separate infant insert which I also liked.ย ย There is a side pocket for storage, a pouch and also has a tucked away UPF 50+ hood.ย ย The BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air didnโt 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. ย ย ย
PROS:ย ย 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!
