How many baby carriers does one family need? Talk to any babywearer and you will get wildly varying answers about what is the perfect babywearing stash. Some people insist that one or two is all you need, others couldn’t live without six, seven, eight or more.
Our motto? Baby carriers are like handbags. If you only have one or two handbags, then you may want only one or two baby carriers. If you have six, seven, eight or more handbags, you may be looking at a wider variety of baby carriers, too. You’ll be spending lots of time in our Learn section, checking out just the right carrier for any given occasion – the perfect hip carrier, a fleece carrier for winter, a mesh pouch for summer – and shopping our selection in search of just the right mei tai to go with your aqua sweater (may we suggest the Chocolate Terrace BBO?).
Many of you have only got one or two handbags and only want one or two baby carriers. You don’t care about your carrier matching your evening wear or being usable in the shower. You just want the minimum number of carriers that will allow you to comfortably and easily snuggle with your little one while going about your life.
Is is possible to have just one carrier that will last from newborn through toddlerhood? Absolutely. A woven wrap or a mei tai are our recommendations for the one carrier that will see you through the years from birth to 4. Both carriers can be worn in a variety of positions, can be used for breastfeeding and will be comfortable for short as well as longer outings, even as your child grows. The ERGO baby carrier is a good option for a single carrier also, although we find it a little awkward for newborn use.
So yes, you can use just one carrier, but in general, we find that most families wind up with at least two: one for quick, easy on/off carries and another for longer carries where the support of a two-shouldered carrier is key.
For those of you who'd like to achieve the perfect minimalist baby carrier stash that will allow you to comfortably and easily snuggle with your little one while going about your life, we've created the Perfect Pairs chart.
Simply choose one carrier from the “Quick & Easy” column and one carrier from the “Supportive & Versatile” column, and you’ll always having a great carrier for convenience, ease of use, and comfort for both you and your little one. Whether they will match your aqua sweater, well, that's another issue altogether!
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Baby Carriers - The Perfect Pairs |
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Click on the links to read more about each carrier type.
Got questions? Don't hesitate to contact us !
