Infant carriers are comfortable devices worn by the parent to keep your hands free while your baby is suggled onto you. Parents have been wearing them for centuries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. If youre not certain which type is best for you, below is a list of several designs highlighting what they are best designed to do.

You want a style that’s going to suit your body type, and your infants body type! Most infant carriers will adjust to fit any size parent and child, but you have many options and we can narrow some of them down.

Wraps distribute the weight of baby to all parts so if you’re going to be carrying your little one around for awhile, the infant wrap will allow you to do so without a sore back! Wrap slings can also vary in price depending on the brand, but you can expect to pay around thirty, to seventy dollars per sling.

Many moms choose the infant ring sling carrier when searching for the perfect product. Sling carriers don’t feature complicated snaps, and buckles and boost a ring that help you adjust for maximum comfort, and portability. Ring slings are becoming more and more popular so your options are endless as far as design, color, and pattern go.

For the baby carrying enthusiast who wants their little one as close as possible we recommend the infant pouch. During infancy this carrier can be used as a pouch type holder that nestles your little one in as snug as a bug. Once your infant grows more curious and wants to view the world, they can be adjustable work much like the wrap, or ring infant carriers work.

The last type of infant carriers is the most basic. A soft pack baby carrier is a square or rectangular piece of fabric that has four long straps that can be used to secure the infant. This carrier is the basis for many commercial brands of carriers on the market today.

The mei tai is the traditional Asian inspired rendition of a soft pack infant carrier. This simple design is great for carrying older babies and toddlers. It is also very easy to get accustomed to unlike other carriers which may require some practice and persistence. And although the soft pack carrier is a great addition to any baby wearing routine it is not as conducive for breastfeeding as others such as the sling or wrap.

The types of carriers available today are designed with the best interest of the parent in mind. Whether you want your infant carrier to mold your baby or strapped to your chest, there is an infant carrier for you. Whatever your intentions or style, there is definitely an infant carrier on the market to meet all of your needs.