The Best Baby Carrier for Your Family

You’re looking at the Ergobaby website, and you’re clicking on carrier after carrier. Different types, colors, and patterns…so how do you know which is the best baby carrier for your family? Start with the video, and if you need more, we’ve broken it down here.  We hope this helps make your choice easier. But rest assured, you can’t really go wrong with any of them! It’s just all about what’s best for you and your family.  You got this parenting thing! (And we're here to help in case you feel like you don't!)

The Ergobaby Original Baby Carrier

Best for: All-around everyday use for any parent

Our Original Baby Carrier is a classic, tried and true favorite and is a great choice for everyday adventures. This carrier is wonderful for any and all activities- it’s a jack of all trades really. Our signature padded shoulder straps and comfortable waistband allow caregiver and baby to adventure safely and comfortably…and not to mention in style! We offer many colors and patterns, so you’re certain to find something perfect for you and your little one. Our Original Baby Carrier can be worn in three positions: front-inward, hip, and back, so you’re able to switch it up as baby grows. And with our newly redesigned Ergobaby Infant Insert, it is useable with your baby early in childhood (7-12lbs), until baby has strong and consistent head and neck control, and without an infant insert it is usable up through toddlerhood (from 12-45lbs).

The Ergobaby Adapt Baby Carrier

Best for: All-around everyday use for the parent who wants to use it out of the box with no extras from birth

  Just as the name suggests, this carrier adapts to your growing baby, allowing a sweet ride right out of the box from birth (at least 7lbs) until toddlerhood. And of course the Adapt baby carrier wouldn't be an Ergobaby if it weren't for the renowned comfort and ergonomics for baby and parent that we are known (and named!) for.  Enjoy the ride together from the start with this innovative ergonomic seat that gradually adjusts to your growing baby. While this carrier doesn’t allow baby to face out, the higher weight limit means you’ll be rocking the back carry longer.

The Ergobaby Four-Position 360 Baby Carrier

Best for: Everyday use with an additional option to face baby out

One of our best-sellers, the Four-Position 360 Baby Carrier, allows parents to wear their babies in four different positions; front-inwards, front-outwards, hip and back. With our unique, structured bucket seat, baby will always be in an ergonomic frog-leg, seated position with her spine in an optimal "C" position, which allows you to wear baby facing outward safely and comfortably. This is our response to parents’ requests for an ergonomic fourth position option for babies over 6 months who are clearly communicating: “I want to see the whole world!” With the option to wear baby four different ways, the 360 is a great choice for those parents (and babies!) who like to be able to switch it up as baby grows. This carrier can be worn in conjunction with our Infant Insert from 7-12 lbs*, and until your baby is 33 lbs.

*The Ergobaby Infant Insert is an accessory that works with any of our Carriers to support your young baby with ultimate comfort. It provides head & neck support and keeps your baby in an ergonomic seated position, so you can confidently carry your baby from day one. All inserts are compatible with all carriers.