Best baby carriers and wraps

With six carrying positions and pockets for storage, the LILLEbaby All Seasons carrier is an excellent choice for babywearing. It also boasts a wider waist belt for better lumbar support and can support an older baby up to about 20 kilos.

The All Seasons is bulkier than most, so it may be harder to keep with you when you’re on the go. It also features a mesh design for breathability, but we read mixed reviews about the mesh fabric irritating babies' skin. 

The extremely comfortable Ergobaby 360 Baby Carrier requires an infant insert for a newborn baby, but parents say it’s worth the extra cost. Comfort was something many reviewers noted for all four carrying positions, regardless of the length of time it was worn.

This soft structured mesh carrier also includes a hood to cover a napping baby and a detachable pouch for quick storage. Durable and washable, the Ergobaby carrier can be used from your very first days with your newborn into early toddlerhood.

The Infantino Flip 4-in-1 adjustable carrier meets all your basic baby-carrying needs for a fraction of the usual price. Designed with infants and older babies in mind, this carrier lets you carry your little one on your front in an inward- or outward-facing position, as well as on your back.

The Infantino Flip includes a bib to protect you and the carrier from spit-up, and it’s machine washable for those inevitable diaper blowouts. The biggest caution is this structured carrier isn’t as comfortable as some of the pricier models. If you’re wearing it for very long periods of time or to soothe your baby, it might not work for you.

The BabyBjörn is the classic carrier that started them all. The lightweight BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One is also highly rated for how easy it is to put on and adjust.

But keep in mind that it doesn’t have any pockets, so you’ll have to grab a bag to carry things. And it isn’t designed to wear for long periods of time. If you’re planning on wearing your baby for more time than it takes to walk the dog or pick up some groceries, this isn’t the right carrier for you. But for quick errands requiring free hands, this carrier is the easiest to get on and off.

The easiest-to-use traditional wrap on the market, the Boba Wrap is great for those seeking a more classic baby-wearing style. This wrap will make it easy to breastfeed in public and soothe colicky little ones. It’s also very affordable and washable, so you don’t need to be afraid to use it every day. It will stretch out over time, so it may not be the best fit for toddlers or larger babies that require more support.