Carrier Options at a Glance
Carrier Options at a Glance
Carrier Type | Age & Stage | Closure System | Front Carry | Back Carry | Hip Carry | Best Feature(s) |
Woven Wrap | Birth and Up | Knot | Yes (multiple positions) | Yes (multiple positions) | Yes (multiple positions) | Versatility, comfort, and unlimited carrying options |
Buckle Carrier (with insert) | Birth to 25 kg / 55 lbs | Buckle | Yes | Yes | Varies | Convenience and ease of use |
Half-buckle Carrier | Birth to 20kg / 45 lbs | Buckle & knot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Its headrest, adjustable ‘body’ and comfy shoulder straps |
Meh Dai | Birth to 20 kg / 45 lbs | Knot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Easy to put on, comfortable to wear and great for sharing between caregivers of different sizes |
Ring Sling | Birth to end of carrying period | Rings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Quick and easy to take on and off, great for breastfeeding |
Onbuhimo | 7 kgs /15 lbs to 20 kg /45 lbs | Buckle | No | Yes | No | Light, compact and easy to use |
Stretchy Wrap | Birth to 11 kg / 25 lbs | Knot | Yes | No | Yes | Lightweight and cozy |
Hybrid Wrap | Birth to range | Knot | Yes | Yes | Yes | All the snuggle of a stretch wrap with the support of a woven wrap |