What is the Best Baby Carrier 

I was a nanny for two years and could NEVER figure out a baby wrap and your videos literally made all the wrapping make sense and right when my daughter is too big for them now 🤣🤣

My one month old don’t want me to put him down at all,that’s what brought me here so I can able to do other household chores , I’m so glad you make this video for other who doesn’t know about it thanks so much ❣️

One of the cons for the mai tai could also be a pro in some instances - you said you can't take the baby out without taking the wrap off, but you could use that to your advantage in social situations where you don't want people passing your baby around or being held by too many different people

I’m 19 weeks pregnant with my first baby and this is what I needed to see. Very helpful information. Thank you!!!!

The gentle cooing sounds are just the cherry on top of this awesome video :) :)

Just wanted to say I used the k’tan with my first daughter (based the size on my shirt size) and I was able to use comfortably from birth to almost two years old. I found it stretched with their wait but the extra sash allowed you to tighten it as you needed. So it’s sized more for the fit on you then the baby, and I found it a great option, especially on the go.

This is by far the best video I’ve seen on this subject - I wish it existed a year ago when I was trying to figure all this out! Would you consider doing a how-to video for carrying toddlers/ back carries in the woven and mai tie wraps? Thanks for the wonderful video, you and Daniel are so beautiful together!

I loved baby wearing. Boba was my choice for stretchy wrap and structured carrier. My friend did a bunch of their photography, so she introduced me to them. I also loved my woven wraps. They’re so supportive and beautiful. I still have one even though my youngest is 8! I just can’t quite give it away.

I've been considering buying a boba wrap, so it's nice to know that someone more experienced is a fan. :)

With my second kiddo I watched your 3 year old thing a baby wrap video. And it made things so much easier. Thanks for all your great mama content. 💛

First time mom here! Thanks for the video and explanations! Very helpful. The only other thing though, that struck me is the babies inability to be put down without screaming his head off when he's not being worn. That's freaking me out a bit. I think I'll do more research before I decide to do the whole wearing the baby thing! Thanks for sharing!

I’m not pregnant but this has always caught my attention. Want to get this whenever I have my first.

Comprehensive video and I appreciated the pros/cons. Will recommend this video to anyone interested in wraps. My wife and I have a six week old and we purchased a bjorn, but we’re interesting in something more comfortable/snug/lightweight. I think the knit wrap is what we’re looking for.

Wish I had baby wraps when my babies were babies. I also like the way you also gave safety tips . Back in my day all we had was infant seats and I would carry it room to room of my home because as long as my children could see me they seemed to be more comfortable. Wish I had the wraps . If we did have them in the 70's , I wasn't aware of it. Thank you for sharing

I'm on my 3rd baby and have wrapped with each one. I've found that I love a knit wrap until they are confidently holding their head up to look around, then I like the linen ring slings and as soon as I can back carry, those Girasol woven wraps are amazing 😍 so many awesome baby wearing options for parents

Love it! Thanks Lisa!! Makes me miss the days when my babies would snuggle all day!

Thank you so much for this video ❤️ I just purchased the boba and can't wait to try it! I have a woven one but the lack of stretch and heavier fabric feel makes it less practical to reach for. Thanks again 😊

...and baby says: "MOM, enough already!!" 😂 😉

I live baby wearing! I have a Solly, a Mei Tai, and I just bought a ring sling!

I'm a new mom, and this tutorial is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing

Thank you for sharing. I am having a baby and my last child was 12 yrs ago. I want to wrap her but I don't even know where to start. I used the backpack type of carriers with my first child. This was very helpful

This is so helpful for someone trying to figure out what to get!! Thank you!!

Your hair is sooo pretty braided up like that! 😍

I came across your video trying to find a wrap that I can use, as I have physical limitations. I found this incredibly educational. Thank you for posting this!

New subscriber.. I am 4 months pregnant and this video was so informative. Thank you.

Really appriciated this info! I tried wrapping with my last baby and didnt love it but I think I will try a little harder with the next one as I will have a toddler and a new born.

I showed my husband this video because he will be home with our newborn a lot and he is so excited to try baby wearing. He says you look like a Jedi as you tie the wrap!

Thank you for the video! The options out there these days for baby wearing are a bit overwhelming, so this is helpful. I’m at 33 weeks with my first so haven’t been to actually try any out yet so trying to research as much as I can in the meantime. I currently have a Boba wrap (glad to see this one is your favorite!) and a couple different structured carriers I got 2nd hand, but would like to also be able to try a woven wrap and sling wrap when they’re born, too. I did kind of wish this video covered structured carriers and sling wraps, as well. Perhaps for a part II video!

This is such an informative video!! Wish it would’ve been around when I had my first. I picked the K’tan, and was able to use the same size from birth-toddlerhood. It does technically say on their box/website that if you’re wearing the correct size, you should be able to use the same size regardless of baby’s size. Not sure if others experienced this in practice, and it could possibly be due to my daughter being a long and lean baby/toddler (22 lbs at 20 months old) but we loved it and had great success with it! My only desire would be to have it in a slightly stretchier fabric. Thanks for the great video!

I've tried so many wraps. Moby, Boba, Ring Sling and other structured carriers like the ergo. I've had two babies and they just don't like them. My babies much prefer being down. I so wanted carriers and wraps to work but I've had to give up. Just wanted to share for anyone in the same boat as me. Not all babies like being constantly held.

I wish I had of found this earlier! What amazing information in the confusion world of baby wearing!

My $.02 as an ergo (original) mom of 6: ergo can do all the wovens and wrapps can do on front and back from birth to large toddler. They are easy to nurse in and once baby gets distracted it is easier to nurse in an ergo then not. Lastly an ergo is dad friendly!!!

I've never figured out how to nurse while the baby is in the wrap either. It's much easier for me to take them out and nurse them.

I'm going to weave my own wrap for when my baby is born.

This was a great, highly informative video! Thank you for sharing your awesome mama knowledge!

Thank you for such an informative blog...I created a wrap for my grandson .... perfect fit...you are my new shelter in bff

This was a great video, very informative, thank you!

This is so helpful! Overdue with baby #3 and have tried several carriers in the past, but I had no clue which were woven vs knit and all those differences. Since I accidentally donated several with baby #2, I am looking around to see which are most economical if this baby ends up liking them (my second hated EVERY single one). Love the cozy look of the boba!

Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😜😘😍😜

Thanks so much for this video!! I’m gonna go with the boba , I think. If I hadn’t found this video, I may have ended up getting the moby . And I def want stretch

Those greens are such a good color on you!!

great video idea! so helpful. thank you! I’m due in July w my first baby!

thank you 4 sharing your experiences lisa :)

The Moby was also my first baby wrap ever.

This is incredibly informative- thank you very much for this video 🙏🏼

I know this is an older video, but I’m on the shorter side (5’ 0”) and am curious if there is a baby carrier wrap that’s more “short mom” friendly?

New dad... probably tied my beluga wrap 20 times now and still can’t quite get it 😅 not gonna quit yet !

I am watching this a little bit late! I am wearing my almost 2 month old baby all the time as she doesn’t stay asleep in her bassinet, really worried that she’ll get used to it and I’ll have to do it for months…some advice would be really appreciated.

How do you breastfeed the baby while wearing the wrap all day?

What do you think of ring slings? I mainly use a Solly and ring slings, but the slings have quickly become my favorite!

I want to wrap, but I live in AZ and it's HOOOTT!!! any wraps that you would recommend?

One of your best videos! thanks!

Thank you for sharing your opinion

I've been waiting for this video! So helpful.

What do you use after the stretchy wraps are outgrown? I loved my moby wrap with my first baby but I couldn't use it too long before it became uncomfortable because I make chunky babies that outgrow stretchy wraps quick. I had an ergo carrier last time and HATED IT. It was so uncomfortable on my petite frame. I'm torn between a SSC like the Happy or a nice woven wrap. Because I really do love wrapping, just can't do the stretchy wraps long. Baby #2 is due soon and I have baby gift money to spend. I only want to buy one or the other, SSC or woven wrap, and am having the worse decision anxiety over it!

Hi,great video thank you. I absolutely love your mei tai, I know it was diy, however, does this kind of mei tai exist? Could you please tell me a name or brand? Also can it be used for older babies? Thank you so much again :)

I have that mint green one. Never seemed to be snug enough and the head part was always loose. I prefer my CBX carrier but you’re right, back hurts after a while. What do you think about a ring sling?

When can you start wearing your baby in a wrap. My granddaughter is 1 month old. I’m planning to DIY a Boba wrap.

I’m late so I’m not sure I’ll get a response here but is there a reason that your first shown woven wrap style can’t be used with a knit wrap? By that I mean how the over the shoulder diagonal pieces went over the top of the horizontal stomach piece rather than tucking it in through the top. I hope that makes sense. That method of wrapping just seems easier but I like the knit wraps more so I wasn’t sure if using that method would be safe for baby?

Do you think summer time is absolutely too warm for the boba? Trying to decide on an overall winner between the boba or solly. May due date.

Thank you for sharing. You can wear the Boba one until what age of the baby?

Fabulous video, very helpful thank you!!

Thank you for this video...I've used a few different carriers that I just really didnt like except for the baby Khan. I just splurged on the solly. So excited for number 3 due in June!

Thank you for this video! I have found a moby & solly wrap used for a great price. I've also just bought a new but used wildbird sling wrap at half the cost that a girl I know suggested and loves. Have you used any sling wraps? I'm excited to use them in hopes I will love at least a couple. I didn't get to use these with my first set of kids 12-16 yrs ago but excited to get to use them with this one.

You should try the Konny carrier!

I can’t find the pattern for the Boba ? Could you please help me

incredibly useful review that's straight and to the point, thank you!

What wrap is your favorite & what would you recommend?

Such a great video! thank you

Would you be able to use the wraps with a preemie? (4lbs 6oz)

What are your thoughts on the ring sling baby carriers?

Question: would you say it's safe to buy a boba ( or any stretchy carrier tie) secondhand? Or does the quality diminish over a certain amount of time/ years? Thanks!

Thank you for the review! Time stamps would be helpful.

I can't find a mei tai baby carrier anywhere.

Hello! Is your Boba wrap the classic one or from the "Serenity" range? (or which one would you recommend?) It's hard to know which one might have a better feel when buying it online and without being able to handle it and try it out! Thanks in advance!

I'm a big guy (almost 300 lbs and very tall), will these wraps still work for me?

How do you nurse throughout the day with your knit wraps tied on? I have always had trouble and feel like I have to unwrap the whole thing to get access to my boobs. (Especially because most of my shirts have to be lifted up to nurse.)

Have you tried the Konny? Do you know how it'd compare?

I'd love to be able to do this with my newborn but I'm concerned about the legs in versus legs out debate, and that with legs out, even with slightly bigger babies, it looks pretty tight on the back of the knees in all the vids I've watched and like it could be cutting off some circulation? Any thoughts anyone?

Can i start baby wearing to a 1 week old baby?

Daniel is a very good modelo

Sehr interessant 👍

Do you ever wear your baby on your back?

I’m sorry if you said this in the video I think missed it, how many months does the baby need to be before you wear a wrap?

Thank you for such a well-organized, edited, and comprehensive video! These 20 minutes saved me hours of reading/research/browsing other videos on all of the options out there. Thanks to you, I now know where to begin!

Thank you for sharing the pros and cons of the different wraps!💛 I used the Solly wrap with my second baby and loved it. The lightweight fabric is perfect since I tend to overheat really easily. Once baby is too heavy for the wrap, I switch to my structured Ergo carrier.

Very helpful! With my first baby I used a Baby K'tan when he was a newborn. With my second baby I tried to skip a stretchy wrap and go straight for a soft structured carrier. But I realized that a wrap really is a newborn essential! 💜 Heidi

This video is SO helpful, thank you! I really like that you model how to tie each one and give specific pros and cons for knit vs woven and also for each individual type. I am pregnant with my second baby and I have a toddler, I didn't do too much babywearing with my now 20-month-old because I was intimidated by the wrap types- we have Moby, sling, baby bjorn, and an ergo baby but I feel ready to try babywearing on our little guy (due May 2020). Thank you again for this video! :)

I’ve noticed when you have Daniel tucked in he is often looking towards your left shoulder. Do you need to be sure he spends time the other way for his neck and shoulder flexibility? I’ve never worn a baby before but I imagine it’s valuable for them to experience a variety of positions as long as they are safe.

Thank you for addressing the safety concerns right in the beginning of the video. I've watched dozens of videos about various baby carriers and you are the first person to have specifically to offer a warning a couple of best practices when carrying a baby. I didn't realize the rule about being able to kiss their head, but I'm really glad you mentioned that.

It’s the problem of being boiling hot myself…. And my hot natured baby son would start squirming and almost sweating too…red face. How do y’all deal with the heat. The doubled up fabric is like a blanket.

Thanks so much for your time on this Lisa! I’ve looked forward to baby carrying my whole life and am currently 35wks with our first 🥰 so this info is great. Been curious tho- do you not use a typical sling?

My daughter was born 30 May. I loved the solly for the first 3 months. It is expensive, especially taking into account they don't carry a heavier baby. However, it was sooo perfect for summmer months. Me and baby were never too hot and I just wore it all the time during the day. I just didn't buy a second solly purely for price (I'd wash it at night and it would be dry in the morning). From 4 months old until now I've using the boba and loving it.

I love my baby k’tan, I wish it was a bit more stretchier because I am on the heavier side, but I was able to put my baby girl in it up until about 8 months

Hi Lisa, happy new year ! What a lovely way to snuggle and bond with your baby! I found my baby snuggler with my third baby! She’s now 21 and her younger brother will both graduate college this spring! Oh how I miss those snuggle days. Ahh grandkids( from my oldest son) yeah more snuggles. 😀🍼👍

Thanks for the review! When looking at the Boba options on their website there are different materials offered (French terry cotton, organic cotton, serenity version). Do you know which one yours is or whether the material makes any difference in comfort/stretch? Thanks!

I really like that you promote babywearing, since it is the best you can do for your child to wear it close to you! I understand that you love knit wraps with newborns, but in my opinion woven wraps are better for your back and the support of your child's back after they reach a certain weight. I personally think the woven wrap is not as comfortable to you, because you don't wrap it carefully enough. It is very important to tighten strand by strand and that the child sits symmetrically. Also the legs should hang freely (please do research about this, it's not good for the legs to be tucked into the wrap or Mei Tai, that's why good Mei Tais let you adjust the width of the seat). With the woven wrap it's also possible to wear newborns on the back. Actually it's good to wear a baby on your back after it is about 3-4 months old, since it's the time where they want to see more and the weight gets higher. Our body is just not made to carry those weights in the front, since it is not good for our pelvic floor. I think it would be good if you consulted a baby wearing consultant to make another video with updates and more reliable information about ergonomic baby wearing. Sorry if I sound harsh, I normally really love your videos, but as a babywearing consultant, this topic is so important to me and I'm afraid that a lot of people will not carry their baby's right or not at all because it's not comfortable to them. And that would be too sad, so thank you for promoting babywearing I think your doing a good job, just those few things would be important to know for other parents.

She’s an expert. Notice how she glides each fabric with ease ❤️

Thank you so much!! This video was so soo helpful!!! I appreciate you taking your baby in & out for showing an example I’m sure it was not easy!!

Most informative wrap video ever! Thank you!