Beco Gemini Cool Baby Carrier Newborn to Toddler - All Positions Baby Body Carrier, Baby Carrier Backpack & Baby Front Carrier with Adjustable Seat, Ergonomic Baby Holder Carrier 7-35 lbs (Navy)

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If you’ve ever found some baby carriers hard to do up by yourself, these two are good options for you as there are a number of different ways to configure the shoulder straps. These best baby carriers for petite mums are very adjustable, so will still be perfect for taller, broader parents: so no need to buy a separate one for Dad.

Our babywearing coach notes that some petite parents find the long shoulder straps on the LÍLLÉbaby more of a nuisance than they’re worth, but none of our testers has specific complaints. The lumbar pad will probably need to go if you have a smaller waist, but with the pad removed it’s the same as the Ergobaby and smaller than the Beco. Convenience The elegant ring slings from Little Frog and Lenny Lamb are made of one piece of fabric with two rings sewn into one end, making a sash-shaped sling that is worn over one shoulder.For three months our seven babywearing testers took these carriers everywhere. On hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains, in airports moving between connecting flights, festivals and concerts, and even shoveling snow. For context, our testers compared the carriers against other soft structured carriers they’ve used in the past, as well as slings and wraps. Comfort Baby Carrier Skip the infant insert: Ideally we wanted a carrier that did not require an infant insert (imagine a puffy mini duvet or a small pillow). Losing that piece makes a carrier both easier and less hot to use. Newer carrier models reduce the need for inserts with adjustable seat widths and panel heights that create a close, supportive fit whether the child is a newborn or a toddler. The best-looking carriers… Artipoppe Zeitgeist, Sakura Bloom Scout, Happy Baby Carrier, and Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo.

This carrier’s predominant feature is its SoftFlex Mesh makeup, which is a mesh-like polyester weave that allows for extra breathability for the baby and the caregiver. While I tested this in the winter and didn’t need extra venting, it did make for a distinctly non-sweaty experience, even indoors (which is not always the case when you have a baby pressed directly up against your body). And during a long day at the airport wearing a sweaty baby, I especially appreciated the breathability. The mesh also makes the carrier quite lightweight (just over 2 pounds). The polyester material was easy to wipe down after spit-ups and blowouts, and the Omni Breeze stood up well to a machine wash: It air-dried within about 12 hours, which was faster than the other carriers I tested. Functional Add-Ons And Plenty Of Adjustability If you’re a plus-size parent looking for a neat, long-lasting carrier that you can use from birth, I recommend the Tula Explore. It offers all the carrying positions and will last from the earliest newborn days until 18 months. The Caboo – or any stretchy wrap – is a much MUCH better alternative to the much-marketed Baby K’Tan. The Baby Ktan comes in fixed sizes, so is notoriously difficult to get a safe, comfy fit.Whether this is your first baby or your second (but definitely if this is your second/third/etc.), you're going to want to have carrier or two on hand. Baby will be living in it.