Choosing a Babycarrier

General Help

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

General Babywearing Articles

Pros & Cons of Selected Carrier Types
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?

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.

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