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rebozo |
un-padded sling: stretchy |
un-padded sling: woven |
padded sling |
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pouch |
wrap around carrier: stretchy |
wrap around carrier: woven |
soft carrier: Asian/ unstructured |
soft carrier: structured |
hip carrier |
podegi |
frame back-pack |
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| suitable for a newborn |
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| suitable for 3 to 6 months |
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| suitable for 6-12 months |
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| suitable for toddlers |
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| easy to learn |
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| easy to put on |
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| suitable for breastfeeding |
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| fine adjustment with baby in carrier |
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| Easy in and out ("poppability") |
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rebozo |
un-padded sling: stretchy |
un-padded sling: woven |
padded sling |
2 slings crossed |
pouch |
wrap around carrier: stretchy |
wrap around carrier: woven |
soft carrier: Asian/ unstructured |
soft carrier: structured |
hip carrier |
podegi |
frame back-pack |
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Excellent |
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USD $30 or less |
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Very good |
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USD $31-60 |
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Fair |
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USD $61-100 |
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USD $101+ |
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