Babywearing is an easy way to comfort a newborn child, and using one of the 10 best front-facing baby carriers is an ideal way to do this. With the baby in the front, the parent or caregiver and child can maintain eye contact. Babies may sleep better and feel more content when they can see, smell, hear and touch their primary caregiver, mother or father. Baby carriers worn in the front also prevent other people from touching the baby and disrupting the child’s sleep or spreading germs. These are 10 of the best front-facing baby carriers on the market.
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1. BabySteps Ergonomic Baby Carrier
This comfortable front-facing baby carrier that is safe for baby’s hips makes it easy to carry a newborn to one-year-old infant. Made by BabySteps, it features a hip seat that is comfortable for the adult and has breathable padding in order to ensure that both adult and baby maintain a comfortable body temperature. It fits babies weighing 8 to 44 pounds, and it is made for children ages 3 to 36 months. The waistband and shoulder straps are adjustable. The entire carrier can go in the washing machine and clothes dryer for ease of laundering.
2. Ultralight Miracle BEBE Carrier
This affordable multi-position baby carrier by Ultralight allows a baby to be worn in three different positions. The baby can face the adult, face outward or sit on the caregiver’s hip. It can also be used for wearing the baby on the back. This carrier is designed for babies ages 2 to 24 months. The waist and shoulder straps are adjustable and made of woven nylon for durability. Breathable mesh fabric keeps the baby comfortable no matter what the weather conditions are like. The bum pad can be detached and laundered in the washing machine and clothes dryer.
3. Gemini Performance Baby Carrier By Beco
Use this safe ergonomic baby carrier when going for a walk, traveling or doing housework when the baby is fussy. This Beco Gemini Performance baby carrier features a built-in headrest for the baby. An insert allows it to be used by newborn babies, and the insert can be removed as the baby gets bigger. The adjustable straps offer comfort and fit all sizes and body shapes of adults. The waistband has a hidden pocket for keys, wallets or phones. This carrier can be washed and dried at home.
4. AOXO 3D Baby Hip Carrier
This low-cost baby hip carrier by AOXO 3D allows parents and caregivers to wear the baby in one of nine different positions. One of its top features is ideal positioning for hands-free breastfeeding. A pillow cushions and supports the heads of newborns in any of the positions the caregiver uses. The high waist belt helps with the distribution of the baby’s weight across the wearer’s hips. The shoulder straps are removable and adjustable for comfort and easy laundering.
5. Boppy ComfyFit Baby Carrier
As an affordable baby carrier, this product by Boppy ComfyFit consists of a long piece of tee shirt fabric. Made of jersey knit cotton, it is easy to launder between uses or if the baby has an accident. There are many different ways for the parent or caregiver to put the wrap on for carrying the baby on the front and facing to the front or to the caregiver. The wrap can also be worn with the baby on the hip or on the back. It accommodates people of all sizes and body shapes.
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6. Baby Tula Explore Baby Carrier
Accommodate children from the newborn through the toddler stage with this Baby Tula Explore baby carrier. As an affordable and ergonomic baby carrier, it features adjustable shoulder and waist straps for the wearer’s comfort. The baby can be worn to the caregiver’s front or back, facing forwards or backwards. A removable and adjustable infant neck pillow supports newborn babies who do not yet have the strength to hold up their heads. This carrier supports the proper development of a baby’s spine and hips.
7. Bable Baby Carrier with Hip Seat 9-in-1
This safe baby carrier by Bable allows a baby to be worn in nine different positions. It fits men and women of all sizes because of its adjustable shoulder and waist straps. No insert is needed in order to use it with a newborn baby, making it a convenient option for busy parents and caregivers. It features breathable materials and cotton fabric around all of the openings in order to prevent any irritation to the baby’s skin. The whole thing is machine-washable.
8. Bebamour New Style Designer Sling and Baby Carrier
As a comfortable baby carrier, this product by Bebamour can be used as a sling with one of the shoulder straps or as a carrier for older babies and toddlers when using both of the shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are adjustable in order to accommodate different sizes of parents and caregivers. The breathable material of this affordable baby carrier can be laundered in the washing machine and clothes dryer. It also features removable head hoods and baby bibs for convenience.
9. DaDa Hip Seat Baby Carrier
This DaDa hip sea baby carrier is designed to accommodate adults who are at least 5’10” in height as well as those who are plus-size. It is designed for babies and toddlers ages 4 to 36 months, with a weight range of 7 to 44 pounds. The breathable material facilitates air flow all the way around the baby and the wearer. This enhances comfort on hot or humid days. The carrier’s adjustable waist and shoulder straps keep the parent or caregiver comfortable even when wearing the baby for several hours.
10. Ergobaby Carrier
Keep babies comfortable in this safe Ergobaby carrier. It facilitates wearing the baby in any position, including hip, back, and front. When worn in the front, the baby can face outward or toward the wearer. It fits babies 7 to 45 pounds, with no infant insert needed. Another feature that makes this item one of the 10 best front-facing baby carriers is its large storage pouch for accommodating diapers, wipes, phones, wallets or car keys.
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By BCR Staff
June 2019
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