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Baby carriers

72 products, 82 test results from 5 sources. Hip and spine position of the baby, comfort for the wearer, how easy it is to put on alone, durability and chemicals in the fabric.

  • Look for an M-position (knees higher than bottom) for newborns and check the minimum weight.

48 ranked products, 7 reviewer picks without a score, 5 unscored products with tester warnings. Choose your market to hide products not sold there.

  1. 75
    Nalakai Ring Sling Wrap / sling US
    Single test BabyGearLab 87%
  2. 73
    Kelty Journey PerfectFIT Elite Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 84%
    ★ Editors' pick
  3. 70
    Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 79%★ Wirecutter Best for shorter torsos
  4. 70
    Deuter Kid Comfort Pro Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 78%
  5. 69
    Didymos Babytragetuch Wrap / sling EU
    Medium confidence Warentest 1,8 ÖKO-TEST gut
    ★ Test winner
  6. 68
    Osprey Poco Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 75%★ Wirecutter Runner-up
  7. 68
    Hoppediz Gewebtes Tragetuch Wrap / sling EU
    Single test Warentest 1,9
  8. 66
    Didymos Prima Wrap / sling EU
    Single test Warentest 1,8
  9. 66
    Ergobaby Omni Deluxe Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest gut
  10. 66
    Manduca Sling Wrap / sling EU
    Single test Warentest 2,0
  11. 66
    Girasol MySol Halfbuckle Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST gut
  12. 66
    Manduca XT Cotton Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST gut
  13. 66
    Ruckeli Basic Slim Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST gut
  14. 66
    Storchenwiege BabyCarrier Terra Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST gut
  15. 66
    Hoppediz Nabaca Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 1,9
  16. 65
    Osprey Poco LT Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 70%
  17. 65
    Tula Free-to-Grow Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 70%
    ★ Editors' pick
  18. 65
    Baby K'tan Original Wrap / sling US
    Single test BabyGearLab 69%
  19. 64
    Lennylamb Lennyupgrade Pro Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 2,2
  20. 64
    Manduca XT Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 2,2
  21. 64
    Kokadi Flip Baby Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 2,1
  22. 63
    Solly Baby Wrap Wrap / sling US
    Single test BabyGearLab 66%★ Wirecutter Top pick (best wrap)
    ★ Editors' pick
  23. 63
    Wildbird Aerial Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 65%
  24. 62
    Boba Wrap Wrap / sling US
    Single test BabyGearLab 64%
  25. 61
    Moby Wrap Originals Wrap / sling EU
    Medium confidence Warentest 1,9 ÖKO-TEST befriedigend
  26. 61
    Ergobaby Omni 360 Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 62%
  27. 61
    Ergobaby Adapt Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 2,4
  28. 61
    Momcozy Baby Carrier Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 61%
  29. 60
    Cybex Maira.tie Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 2,5
  30. 60
    LuvdBaby Premium Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 60%
  31. 58
    BabyBjörn One Soft structured USEU
    Medium confidence BabyGearLab 71% Warentest 3,5
    ★ Editors' pick
  32. 57
    Boppy ComfyFit Hybrid Wrap Wrap / sling US
    Single test BabyGearLab 57%
  33. 56
    LILLEbaby Complete All Seasons Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 56%
  34. 56
    Thule Sapling Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 56%
  35. 53
    Beco Gemini Soft structured US
    Single test BabyGearLab 53%
  36. 50
    Ergobaby Omni Breeze Soft structured EUUS
    Single test ÖKO-TEST befriedigend★ Wirecutter Best baby carrier for hot climates
  37. 44
    Amazonas Carry Sling Wrap / sling EU
    Medium confidence Warentest 1,7 ÖKO-TEST ungenügend
  38. 41
    Clevr Cross Country Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 41%
  39. 39
    phil&teds Escape Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 39%
  40. 30
    BabyBjörn Harmony Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST ausreichend
  41. 30
    Stokke Limas Carrier Plus Soft structured EU
    Single test ÖKO-TEST ausreichend
    ⚠ Harmful substances found
  42. 30
    Lictin Ergonomische Trage Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 4,0
  43. 29
    phil&teds Parade Hiking frame US
    Single test BabyGearLab 29%
  44. 18
    Fillikid Walk Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 4,6
  45. 18
    Stokke MyCarrier Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 4,6
  46. 16
    Fillikid Walk Bauchtrage Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 4,7
    ⚠ Harmful substances found
  47. 10
    Fidella Flyclick Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 5,0
  48. 10
    Limas Babytrage Soft structured EU
    Single test Warentest 5,0

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