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baby carrier comparison chart

 

 

Baby Carrier Comparison

Baby
Sling
Baby
Wrap
Mei-Tai
Front
Mei-Tai
Back
Soft-
Structure
Front
Soft-
Structure
Back
Infant – (0-4 mo.)
can’t hold head
Excellent Excellent Poor Poor Poor Poor
Baby – (4-9 mo.)
holds head up
Good Excellent Excellent Good Fair Fair
Older Baby – (9-14 mo.)
Good Excellent Good Good Excellent Good
Toddler – (14+ mo.)
walks, but needs breaks
Fair Good Fair Good Good Excellent

Excellent = Best option for mother and baby comfort
Good = Good option for baby and okay comfort for mother
Fair = Good option for baby but short carry time for mother
Poor = least desirable for baby and mother comfort