Choosing a babycarrier can seem a daunting task. We have compiled a series of articles and charts to help make that choice easier. To become thoroughly well-versed, you may also like to find out about using different types of babycarriers.

Comparison Charts

• Babywearing Positions Chart* A chart showing which types of babycarrier can be used to carry your baby in each position.
• Comparison of Carriers* Ratings of different types of babycarrier on many characteristics.

General Babywearing Articles

• Pros & Cons of Selected Carrier Types (at pittsburghbabywearers.com)
• Babywearing positions* discusses the positions that are developmentally appropriate for your baby's age.
• Glossary* of babywearing terms will help you if you are just starting out.
• Safe Babywearing* Suggestions about choosing (and using) a babycarrier safely.
• What type of babycarrier is right for me? * A brief guide with plenty of issues to consider.
• Wraparound Carriers* what are they and do I need one?
• Beyond the Bjorn - How and Why to Babywear - by UmmIbrahim, hosted at www.muslimaat.info, a site geared toward Muslim women

Special Interest Articles

• BabyWearing for Dads* Paulus's experiences wearing his son with loads of tips for choosing a babycarrier for dads and men in general.
• Babywearing While Pregnant* Kristen DeRocha shares her experiences.
• Babywearing While Traveling* Olga relates her travels and offers strategies and tips for travel by airplane or train.
• Babywearing While Hiking* Olga imparts some common sense tips and information for babywearing off-road.
• Disabled and older carriers A guide to babycarriers by ricability.org including reviews of a small list of carriers.
• Kmom's Baby Carriers for Big Moms Guide for plus size folk including reviews and comparisons. (This site has many other great pages for pregnancy, birth and post-partum for plus-sized mums).
• Plus Sizes* Adrienne has put together some good advice on choosing (and using) a babycarrier.
• Pouches and Slings* Darien discusses the pros and cons of pouches and slings.
• Babywearing and Multiples* LaRee's tips on why, what and how.
• Babywearing and Multiples Part 2 (older babies & toddlers)* More from LaRee.
• Babywearing after a C-section