Types of Baby Carriers
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Stretchy Wrap Length of fabric that is fed around the body. Typically made from jersey cotton. Perfect for newborns and small babies. Front carry.
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Ring Sling Length of fabric made with a pair of rings sewn into one end. One shouldered carry on front or hip. |
Woven Wrap Length of fabric that is fed around the body. Good for most size babies. Front, Back and Hip carry. |
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Soft Structered Carrier (SSC) Body panel with straps like a backpack and waist belt. Available in various sizes. Front or back carry. Some designs offer hip and outward carry. |
Wrap Conversion A soft structered carrier (SSC) made from a woven wrap. Front or back carry. Some designs offer hip and outward carry. |
Hip Seat A back supporting belt with a built in seat for a child to perch on the parents hip. Some designs have a removable body panel with backpack straps for a front and back carry. |
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Half Buckle A cross between a meh dai carrier and a soft structered carrier. Padded waistband with buckle closure and shoulder straps that tie around the body. Front, hip or back carry. |
Meh Dai Body panel with four fabricstraps that are tied around the body. Various sizes, easy to use. Front, hip or back carry. |
Onbuhimo Straps like a backpack but no waistband. Quick to put on and easy to use. Older babies and kids. Back carry. |