Baby Carrier Comparison Chart - 2012

We've created this chart as a quick way to compare the best features of the different baby carriers we sell. These are just our opinions, based on 13 years of experience in helping parents choose the right baby carrier. Let us know if you have questions; we can (and do!) expound upon every check mark in this chart.

	Optimum Ages*	Quick on/off	Best for Long Periods of Use	One Size Fits All Adults	Use While Nursing**	Baby Can Ride Facing Forward	Toddler Can Ride on Back	Best Feature
Slings & Wraps
Sakura Bloom Ring Sling	Birth-2yrs							Very Versatile
Moby Wrap	Birth-12mos							Very Secure & Balanced
Boba Wrap	Birth-12mos							Very Secure & Balanced. Springs Back to Snug Fit
Soft Structured Carriers
Ergo Baby Carrier	6mo-3yrs younger w/ infant insert							Comfortably Distributes Weight to Hips
Boba Baby Carrier	Birth-3yrs No special infant insert needed.							Built-in support for young babies, stirrups for toddlers.
Beco Gemini Baby Carrier	Birth-3yrs No special infant insert needed.							Adjustable seat expands carrier as baby grows.
Beco Soleil Baby Carrier	6mo-3yrs younger w/ infant insert							Cute, wide-bodied toddler carrier

Beco Baby Carriers		Boba Baby Carriers
Ergo Baby Carriers	Moby Wrap	Sakura Bloom

The BabyHawk Oh SNAP! Structured Baby Carrier

We recently added this new soft structured carrier from BabyHawk called the Oh SNAP! It's a great carrier for older babies and toddlers and can be worn on the front or the back.

It's similar to our long-time favorite the Ergo, but it has a fold-down head support panel instead of a hood and a wider center panel. Like the Ergo, it has a wide padded waist belt, padded sholder pads, and an adjustable chest strap. Unlike the Ergo, BabyHawk doesn't (as yet) make an infant insert to accomodate small babies--it's intended only for babies 15lbs or larger.

We love BabyHawk's sense of style and we get new fabric combinations every time we order. We also love the fact that they're made in the USA. Stop in a and try one on with your baby!