If you just like watching your reviews, here’s our Colugo carrier video review (just keep scrolling if you prefer reading & pictures):

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Our Colugo carrier review

Here at Fathercraft, we consider baby carriers essential. They allow you to do all sorts of stuff with your child strapped to you. Which is great, because as you know or will soon learn, parenting is time-intensive.

Here’s John demoing just a few of the things you can do while your baby is in a carrier:

Back when we first heard about baby carriers (aka back in our day), it seemed like offerings from Ergobaby and Baby Bjorn were the only offerings on the market (and, yes, we’ve been in the game a long time). But since the OG Fathercraft babies were in carriers, a few new reputable brands have entered the market, including Colugo.

• By the way, if you’d like to see how Colugo fared against the big guns in this space, check out our list of the best baby carriers.

We love Colugo’s stroller. So, when they reached out about their carrier, we were eager to test it out.

Colugo is a “direct to consumer” company (think Warby Parker, Casper, & Dollar Shave Club) that sell directly to you via their websites, which allows them to pass on savings. It’s a model that’s worked well for razors, mattresses, and glasses, and we think it’s perfect for the baby gear market. Why? Well, baby gear is something you need to try, with your baby, to really know if you’re going to like it. And, trying it out in the wild (with other kids in tow) is much better than looking at it on a shelf at a big box store.

Colugo offers a 100-day in-home trial—more than enough to decide if their stuff is right for you. So, you can make the grocery store your testing ground.

We’re here to check back in with Colugo and see how it’s held up against some of the new carriers that have come out recently. *Spoiler Alert* It’s still awesome… and we’ve been testing baby carriers ever since—with dads, with moms, with small babies, with big babies…we’ve gone DEEP on baby carriers over the years.

Let’s dive into the awesome, the wish it was different, and our final verdict.

The awesome

When choosing the Colugo as our overall favorite baby carrier, we considered the full package. The Colugo was most similar to the Baby Bjorn One from a structure and mechanisms perspective, but included some extra features, and customizations that made it stand out.

Overall comfort and usability

Half the battle with baby carriers is getting them on—yourself and your baby. The Colugo allows you to separate the process of getting yourself in and comfortable and then situating your baby independently. While this does make for some extra straps, we found the process made for an easier time getting the thing (and baby) on, and a more comfortable ride overall. Your baby might just fall asleep.

Magnetic buckles

A big part of putting on a carrier is the process of buckling the baby in. Colugo features magnetic buckles for the two final buckles you’ll use to put your baby in. They’re located on the front of the carrier near your armpits, have big pull tabs, and magnets to help you quickly align them when putting your baby in. It’s a clever and welcome addition to this final step of the baby carrier, which otherwise can require needing to look around a squirming baby to align buckles.

Here’s a closeup of the buckle in the closed position:

Lightweight, breathable material

As we noted in our Ergobaby 360 review, baby carriers can get hot. We liked the material Colugo selected. It was lightweight, breathable, and flexible, improving comfort and ventilation.

The Colugo carrier also weighs in at just 1.5lbs and packs down pretty nicely for travel or shoving in a diaper bag.

Pockets!

If the mention of pockets in a baby carrier doesn’t get you excited, you probably haven’t spent much time with one. A surprisingly small number of carriers include pockets at all, and those that do sometimes include non-functional pockets.

The Colugo’s pockets are thoughtfully designed and pretty functional (though as Calvin, our test baby, got bigger, he started to sag over the waist belt pocket, making it harder to reach).

Pockets in a carrier are really helpful if you’re just heading out for a quick jaunt—there’s no need to wear a backpack and a front pack at the same time, and nobody wants that. The Colugo’s pockets give you room for a diaper or two, wipes, keys, cell phone, and maybe a food pouch or two.

The newest model of the Colugo carrier has a removable pouch that makes life so much easier. Back in 2019, our Colugo carrier made it hard to reach into the waist belt pocket as Calvin got bigger, but with the removable pouch, that wouldn’t be an issue anymore.

Machine washable

The Colugo carrier (along with nearly all Colugo products) is machine washable. And all baby stuff gets dirty, fast. So, this is a welcome feature (though not super uncommon—all 5 of the carriers we tested were.

Back-carry option

When we first tested out the Colugo carrier, back-carrying was not an option. However, they have since updated the carrier and have certified the product to allow for both front and back-carrying.

Back and side carry can be nice as your child gets older and heavier, when the front carry position can start to strain your back.

Actually useful accessories

Colugo has been steadily improving the carrier over the years, and accessories are now bountiful. They offer a “The Drool Pack“—sounds gross, is gross, but hey, babies drool A LOT. They also offer “The Cozy“, which is basically like one of those high-tech sleeping bags for your baby that clips on to the outside of the carrier to keep her warm during the winter.

The wish it was different

Carrying capacity

We had to get really nit-picky to find something that we wished was different. The carrying capacity has been reduced to 33lbs from 35lbs, and we noticed that the bigger our baby got, the harder it was to put them in the right spot.

That being said, all we are really trying to say is we wish we could use this product forever. It’s that good. I would deliver my son to his college dorm in the Colugo if I could.

The Verdict

When we consider the complete package:

• Price
• Comfort
• Magnetic buckles
• Pockets
• Material
• 100-day in-home trial

The Colugo is our clear choice for best baby carrier. It’s also part of our newborn essentials list, which details the items you’ll want to make parenting a newborn more awesome.

At Fathercraft, there are a few products we’ve been reviewing for years and have remained at the top of the pack through all that time—the Colugo Carrier is one of those.

Pricing, options, & where to buy

The Colugo Carrier is $145 (though it goes on sale with some regularity) and available at colugo.com. There are now 9 color styles from black to the ‘Wild Child Cheetah’ and 3 limited edition primary colors that won’t last long, so get to colugo.com and order one while it lasts!

In this post we’ll:

• Introduce you to the basics of baby carriers
• Show you how we review baby carriers
• Give you our picks for best baby carriers of 2022
• Explain why we don’t recommend slings and wraps
• Talk through a few baby carrier FAQs

What is a baby carrier?

Baby carriers have literally been around for thousands of years, and other than the materials they are constructed with, not much has changed since people were hunting with stone tools and trying not to get stomped on by wooly mammoths (and here you thought you had it hard as a parent since your in-laws live out of town).  Any typical baby carrier allows an adultto contain their squirming and wriggling bundle of joy close to their body so they can have better motility. In case you haven’t noticed, babies aren’t too great at keeping up with adults, yet somehow even more troublesome when it comes to running off hundreds of yards in the blink of an eye. A baby carrier is a great way to keep them close and give their little legs or knees and hands a break so you can get things done. A typical baby carrier utilizes a set of adjustable straps and a harness to keep them in place, either facing you or facing away. In antiquity, a baby might have been held on a backboard in a backpack type of setup. Side note: yes it’s possible to wear a front baby carrier with a baby in it and a backpack — even a totally sweet mens diaper backpack — at the same time … just put the baby carrier straps underneath the backpack straps, not the other way around, for safety’s sake. Today, we have ripstop nylon webbing, plastic, and foam rubber cushioning to replace animal hides and a plank of wood, but the concept is pretty much the same. It all transfers the weight of the baby or toddler to be incorporated with your center of gravity to keep them close, safe, and comfy. So comfy, in fact, that most of the time your baby will probably be snoozing in their carrier as you do all the heavy lifting.

Why do I need a baby carrier?

There is a reason that when compared to bouncy seats, baby toys, and other parenting gear that baby carriers have been around the longest: as a parent you are going to need to do other stuff besides staring adoringly at your baby. Even though your baby might disagree with that idea. Baby carriers are like getting your hands back after a long time of just carrying your baby around. They let you be more mobile, walk at an adult pace, and allow you to have access to the world around you without lugging a stroller around. If you like hiking, walking for fun or exersize, going to the store, doing yard work, or many other activities you might have once taken for granted–you are going to want a baby carrier. Like any backpack, one of the big advantages of having a baby carrier is storage space. They have pockets!  A good baby carrier also dispaces your baby’s weight evenly across your body and gives them a very comfortable way to transport them with you. Compared to carrying your baby around in your arms all day, a baby carrier is critical for just about any activity where walking is going to get you places and strollers are just going to be a drag. The other big reason to use a baby carrier is to keep your child close to you for security as well as just  bonding with your kid, which is great for their emotional development. Whether you choose a front mounted carrier where your child rides on your chest or one where they can ride on your back, there are so many different designs to pick from.  

Our baby carrier review methodology

For Fathercraft’s baby carrier reviews, we evaluate carriers across a multi-point framework based on what we’ve found to be the most useful features we’ve tested and personally used over the years across four different kids in two states and a variety of conditions and activities.

For our reviews, we consider these features while we spend an extensive amount of time using each carrier — at least two months — and take detailed notes, photos, and videos along the way. Each one of our reviews consolidates our experience into a concise review and include our thoughts on what was awesome about the carrier, what we wished were different, and our final verdict.

Ok, one last thing before we get into the list: Fathercraft is reader-supported, meaning, at no cost to you, we may earn a commission if you buy after clicking an affiliate link. Learn more. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Best Baby Carriers for 2022

You might wish you had four hands as a parent, and while there’s no baby carrier that can multiply appendages (yet), an awesome baby carrier means you can comfortably keep the two you already have. You’ll find literally dozens of baby carrier options are available to you, so we did a lot of research before even selecting the most popular carriers to field test. Whether you need to explore different types of baby carriers or find the best affordable baby carrier, here are the trophy winners for the best baby carriers for dads, and beyond.

Check out our video of some of our top baby carrier picks to see a more in-depth review of our picks and the runners up. (And before you start worrying that this video is from 2019 … 1) it is, 2) not that much has changed in the baby carrier space since then—though, a few have gotten upgrades, keep reading).

Best baby carrier for newborns—the Ergobaby 360

We consider this the best option for newborns because it feels structured and sturdy, plus it has a well-thought out system for new babies. Also, it’s our co-founder John’s wife’s favorite overall carrier. Ergobaby is probably one of the more ubiquituous systems, with a following that made you surprised anyone else made newborn carriers. Though there are competitors, Ergobaby knows their stuff and holds the title for a good reason.  

Some drawbacks of the Ergobaby are difficult to reach adjustment straps, which can make it difficult to get the right sizing and comfort for you, especially if transitioning from a jacket or coat to looser fitting summer clothes. Though the material is sturdy, it can be a lot, leading to sweating in spots and extra weight to lug around. The additional newborn support system is also another element that you will have to fiddle with and adjust until your kiddo grows out of it.

Read our Ergobaby 360 review

Shop Ergobaby 360 on Amazon

Easiest baby carrier to use—the Baby Bjorn Carrier One

We actually like the Baby Bjorn a lot, the major drawback is that this sucker is heavy and that extra weight can also transfer into holding on to lots of body heat. Still, the grandaddy of baby carriers wins for easiest to use, because the printed-on instructions come in handy more than you’d think.

Drawbacks of the Baby Bjorn include the weight of the carrier, the conspicuous lack of pockets, and the soft padding which limits breathability of it against your skin.  Also the pricepoint is a little bit high, being at the top end of the baby carrier scale. The waist belt fastener is also an issue when it comes to comfort, since you will notice it against your back, and probably wish you didn’t after a long enough time in this system. Ease of use makes up for these shortcomings, however, which will allow you to adjust the system to your body and then clip your child into it after.

Read our Baby Bjorn review

Shop Baby Bjorn carriers on Amazon

Overall best baby carrier—the Colugo Carrier

We think the Colugo carrier is awesome. It’s easy to use, it features lots of pockets, magnetic buckles, and more. Plus, at just $145 it’s among the most affordable options out there, and the company also offers a 100-day in-home trial.  The high points of a good baby carrier should be a convergence of ease of use, comfort, and affordability.  The Colugo hits all the points when it comes to best baby carriers for dads. 

The clips allow for quick attachment thanks to the magnetic clips, which are also much safer to use than the standard plastic spring clips.  If you’ve ever accidentally caught a baby leg in one of those while getting clipped in, you’ll know what we mean.  The plethora of pockets for phone, keys, kid-stuff, wet wipes for jam and other kid-goo, and other stashing will make you feel like a commando. The lightweight material makes for easier breatheability and less pools of sweat on your lower back and torso. Colugo also features a 100 day guarantee.  If you aren’t delighted with your baby carrier, you have just over three months to return it, no questions asked.

Some drawbacks of the Colugo are some pockets being difficult to reach, especially with bigger kids.  Also, in spite of Colugo adding a back-carry function to this carrier, it can be a little bit difficult to move your child from the inward facing position on your chest to your back as indicated by instructions.  

Read our Colugo baby carrier review

Shop the Colugo carrier on their website

And … the rest of them

As we mentioned earlier, there are a ton of baby carriers on the market. The Ergobaby 360, Baby Bjorn, and Colugo constitute our top picks, but we didn’t stop testing there. If you’d like to go deeper, check out our reviews of the Beco Gemini here and the Lilliebaby Complete here.

You can find all of our baby carrier reviews here.

Wait, what about slings and wraps? Why aren’t there any on your list of best baby carriers?

We’ll keep this short and sweet: we do not recommend using “sling” or “wrap” style baby carriers at all. Here’s why:

1. Sling and wrap style carriers have been shown in studies to be less than beneficial for hip health in babies.
2. These types of carriers are also more prone to user error, which can—and we’re talking worse case scenario here, but in our opinion worst case scenario is absolutely worth considering when it comes to your baby—lead to dangerous falls or even suffocation.

So, you do you, but we don’t recommend.

Baby Carrier FAQ

You probably have a lot of questions on the topic, and we are here to help!  This list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a good place to start on your search for the best baby carriers.

Do I need a  a baby carrier?

Yes. A great baby carrier is a modern parenting essential. Wearing your baby hands free allows you to shop, clean, fold laundry, rake, hike, brew beer, you name it. Investing in a good baby carrier that works for you and your family will go a long way to helping make parenthood more manageable and enjoyable.

Are baby carriers safe for newborns?  

To answer that question, first, always read the instructions that come with your baby carrier. This will tell you the minimum weight limit for a given baby carrier, as well as whether your carrier needs special settings or inserts to accommodate a small baby.

The International Hip Dysplasia Institute identifies the carriers on our list of picks to be safe and comfortable for your baby.  A carrier that doesn’t comply with these standards could potentially cause health problems with your growing child, especially in musculo-skeletal development.  Remember, your baby is still growing and needs reliable and safe support for healthy development.

What about neck support?

Your newborn will probably feel too small and ‘floppy’, particularly in the neck, for you to feel comfortable putting her in a carrier. Over time, the muscles in your child’s neck and shoulders will be able to support their head, especially if being jostled as you move.  You’ll need to pay extremely close attention to head and neck support. As a result, you’ll want to wait a bit before putting your baby in a carrier. But, she’ll grow fast and soon you’ll likely get the sense she’s ready (you can always ask your pediatrician, too).

When can I start carrying my baby in a carrier?

Though baby carriers are often listed as starting at 0 months on up, you should be careful in considering not only your baby’s safety but also your own personal comfort level of using a carrier.  Even with neck support systems (such as with the Baby Bjorn), as a parent, you need to make the call.  It’s okay to hold off until you feel your child is ready.  Again, when in doubt, ask your pediatrician!

What are the weight ranges for a baby carrier?

Most baby carriers will have the weight ranges printed on the carrier.  For some, the range is for as little as 7 pounds, all the way up to 40 lbs.  With bigger kids, use your own discretion!  You don’t want to injure yourself, and potentially your child, if your kiddo is too heavy to carry around, regardless of manufacturer suggestions. Large kids can stress out the fabric and fasteners as well, and even become problematic when hooking them in or taking them out of the carrier.

How much does a baby carrier cost?

Most baby carriers range from about $125 – $190. Some carriers retail for as high as $370. It’s worth noting that we’re talking about structured baby carriers here. Wraps and slings, which offer much less structure, tend to be less expensive, ranging anywhere from $25 – $65.  Though in our opinion–and we’ve done the research–wraps and slings are not ideal when it comes to baby carriers for a number of reasons.  Though the price point may be attractive for the best affordable baby carriers, there is no substitution for safety vs. cost.

What are the most popular baby carrier brands?

Baby Bjorn is arguably the best known and most well-established baby carrier brand on the market, but a host of new baby carrier brands are out there now, offering parents more options than ever. At Fathercraft, we’ve reviewed the Colugo, Baby Bjorn, Ergobaby, Lilliebaby, and Beco Baby carriers. 

What is the best baby carrier for hiking?

We haven’t personally tested a ton of baby carriers for hiking here at Fathercraft, but we do have a friend of the site who has extensively field tested and recommends Osprey brand hiking carriers.  Osprey has been making backpacks, luggage, and even baby carriers for a very long time.  Not only are they a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts, but they also have the warranty to back up their product.  Osprey products also carry a lifetime warranty that means they will replace their products if they break or become damaged.

Check us out

At Fathercraft, we test all sorts of baby gear so you don’t have to.  As parents ourselves, we’ve been in the trenches for a long time now and hope to help out other new parents when it comes to the wide selection of baby equipment that is out there.  Check our website and YouTube channel (like and subscribe, if you would) for more content!

And let’s be honest: why shouldn’t they? It’s tough to overstate the convenience of the right carrier. Yes, you might feel a bit like a kangaroo. But is that really a bad thing? With your hands free and your little one buckled in, you can wash the dishes, rake some leaves, or carry in the groceries just like you did before they entered the world.

The convenience of carriers has made them about as close to must-have baby equipment as it gets. But of course, it’s only useful if you get the right version of it, which is where we come in–we’ve done numerous baby carrier reviews over the years, and compiled the best baby carriers of 2022, here.

One final note before we dive into the actual facts: don’t confuse Beco with Graco, even though they sound almost identical. One is a major brand that sells car seats, bassinets, strollers and more, and has dabbled in baby carriers. The other only sells carriers and only offers three models, and one of them is what this review is all about.

Beco Gemini weight limit, washing Instructions, and other details

Let’s start with the basics before we get judgmental. These facts can help you make a buying decision, but they don’t include our opinion at all. Just the facts, baby.

Like all baby carriers we review, the Beco Gemini is part of the structured carrier type of equipment. That means it’s sturdy enough to be (and feel) safe for all recommended sizes. At Fathercraft, we don’t dabble in slings or anything else that seems like your little one is about to go tumbling. Some other facts:

• Size and weight limit: your baby will fit and be safe if she weighs anywhere between 7 and 35 pounds. The Beco Gemini does not need an infant insert. Instead, it uses an adjustable seat for newborns up to 15 pounds. It’s designed to fit any adult between XS and XXL.
• How to clean a Beco carrier: with your washing machine in warm water. Don’t put it in the dryer, though. Hang-dry it to make sure the fabric doesn’t start shrinking and pulling. Hey, at least you’ll have your hands free to do laundry!
• Safety: Fear not. This carrier is safe for your baby as long as you don’t start doing cartwheels or backflips. It’s certified by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, and yes, the Beco Gemini is ergonomic to aid those little growing bones.
• Carrying positions: you get four, including all the hits. Front but facing inward for the littlest ones, forward-facing as they want to explore the world, hip carry for those who prefer a side job, and backpack style for 20 pounds and up.

Our Beco Gemini baby carrier review

Alright, enough with the facts. You came here for our unfiltered opinion, so let’s dive right in. 

First things first: this Beco carrier is quite the hit online, with great reviews on your major online retailers as well as other review sites. Do we agree? Wouldn’t you like to know? Keep reading to find out.

The awesome

It’s kind of a lightweight… 

… And for a baby carrier, that’s a good thing. Judgment call alert, but at 1.5 pounds, this was probably the lightest piece we’ve tested yet. That little lovable hunk will add pounds by the day. No need to make it worse with a heavy carrier, right?

The belt pocket is practical

Pockets are great in general. Pocket on a baby carrier? Well, those are just the best. Use the belt pocket to store your phone, wallet, hand sanitizer (yes, you’ll need it) or anything else you can imagine. Soon, you won’t be able to live without it–and we’re only sort of kidding.

Four carry positions

You don’t just have the four options, but they all tend to work equally well. You’ll find your favorite for the little one, but this is not one of those situations where you really only have one usable position and the other three are just window dressing.

Easy to convert leg positioning

We already mentioned above that this carrier doesn’t need an infant insert. That makes it unique from its competition, and it’s a great thing. In the inward-facing frontal position, you can simply adjust a couple of snaps to make sure it’s safe for those tiny legs. No extra piece of equipment flying around the house.

The wish it was different

Didn’t feel comfortable (for anyone involved)

Let’s make this one big negative with a lot of little parts: as we tested it, the Beco Gemini carrier just didn’t feel comfortable at all. I have all sorts of reasons for that. For what it’s worth, not that I consider myself a baby whisperer, but Calvin didn’t seem to be a fan either.

Some reasons I just couldn’t seem to get it comfortable:

• Compared to some other models we tested, the Beco has the least amount of padding in the shoulder straps and waist belt. Both of those sort of dig into your flesh, especially if you wear it for longer periods of time.
• The waist belt buckle is exposed and right in the middle of the parent’s back. Again, that digs into the skin more than it should be given the lack of padding.
• The shoulder strap buckles in a way that makes it go right under the armpit. Comfort? Kind of the pits. 
• Even though it’s not part of the official instructions, the manufacturer’s website and several reviews advise you to cross your shoulder straps for comfort. But that adds a bunch of hassle in having to clip in the buckles. Why not design it that way to begin with?

The verdict

I’m guessing the Beco Gemini has great reviews because it looks great on paper. The positions, the pocket, and the low weight are all great features. But not all that shines is gold. When you put it on, and the discomfort sets in, those theoretical advantages start to go away.

Maybe it’s the high expectations after reading the specs, but we came away disappointed. Other baby carriers just outperform it. The Beco Gemini back carry is probably our favorite, but when you have to go against your instructions on how to use a Beco baby carrier just to make it more comfortable, you lose us.

Our verdict: stay away and check out some of our higher-performing carrier alternatives. Unless you happen across it in a store and try it on, don’t trust the fact that it will be comfortable. If you’re anything like us, it probably won’t be. 

Comparing the Gemini to other Beco baby carriers

The Gemini is not the only option in Beco’s line of carriers. If you find yourself confused by the alternatives, use this as your cheat-sheet:

• Beco Soleil used to be the flagship of the brand. But when Beco sold to Boba, it was discontinued. You can still find it online at some retailers. It’s very similar to the Gemini, costs about $120 if you can find it, and has a higher weight limit of up to 45 pounds. But: no forward-facing carrying option here.
• Beco 8 is, in some ways, the evolution of the Soleil. It also allows for kids up to 45 pounds and has no less than 8 carrying options. This is the Ferrari of the Beco line with features like a removable sleeping hood, optional lumbar support, a ventilated front 3D mesh panel, and more. All that for the steep price of $180.
• Beco Toddler packs the biggest punch, literally. For $160, you get a weight limit between 20 and 60 pounds, and everything about this model is built for toddlers 18 months and up. Looking for pockets? This one’s got a detachable zipper clutch.

Pricing and where to buy

No Beco baby carrier would be complete without the price. It’s a bit confusing, actually: the manufacturer’s website offers no less than 19 different options that only seem to differ in their visual style. And yet, the price between these options ranges between $50 and $160.

In other words, you can get this one for pretty cheap if you’re willing to choose a less popular pattern. In addition to the official Beco website, you can also find the Gemini on Amazon.

You probably don’t want to spend your time carrying your precious cargo around in your arms all day. So here’s the good news: with the right baby carrier, you won’t have to. From spending some time outdoors to going through a busy airport, it’s a great way to make sure your baby is safe and still close to you while you have your hands free.

Sounds great, but that’s not always the case. Choose poorly, and you end up with random buckles and straps digging into all the wrong body parts. Baby carriers might be a must-have dad accessory, but that doesn’t mean every piece you find online is as good as the next one.

Don’t worry, though: we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation. We’ve reviewed a bunch of baby carriers and giving you our advice and recommendations. Take it or leave it–but when you do go on that hike, make sure you’re prepared.

That’s exactly what the Lillebaby Complete All Seasons promises: preparation in all scenarios. Does it hold up to that promise? Let’s dig in to find out. And one final note before we do, if you’d like more, find all of our picks for the best baby carriers, here.

Quick note: Fathercraft is reader-supported at no cost to you, which means we earn a commission if you buy a Lillebaby baby carrier after clicking an affiliate link. Read more about that here. This is an independent and unbiased review, but we received a free Lillebaby Complete to help us write it.

Lillebaby Carrier weight limit, washing instructions, and more

Before we start the subjective part, let’s go over some basic facts. The information here is straight from the manufacturer’s website and sales profiles but can help you make sure that the Lillebaby is right for you. Skip these bullets to go straight for our opinion instead.

• Baby weight: The lillebaby carrier weight limit is 7 pounds on the low end, and 45 on the high end. In reality, that means you can use it to carry your infant out of the hospital or your 4-year old to soccer practice.
• Washing instructions: It’s machine washable, but you’ll want to use cold water and gentle baby detergents. Avoid the dryer and hang it up to drip dry instead.
• Lillebaby positions: The Lillebaby is a 6 in 1 carrier, meaning that you can choose one of six positions: fetal (more on that below), infant, ergonomic outward, hip, toddler inward, and back.
• Comfort: keep scrolling for some of our thoughts. the manufacturer promises comfort through two-way adjustable straps, extendable back panels, and lumbar support. This is an ergonomic baby carrier in most positions for both you and the baby.

A complete Lillebaby All Seasons review

It’s all about the structure, baby. The Lillebaby Complete All Seasons is part of the ‘structured carrier’ category. As the name suggests, that means it’s sturdy enough to hold up and be safe in all conditions and positions. No guesswork in how that sling goes around your neck again.

So, what did we think? How did the Lillebaby All Seasons hold up in the all-important test of Calvin? We left no stone unturned, no road unpaved, no mountain unscaled… You get the idea. So let’s dive into our full review, including the best and worst parts as well as a verdict. 

The awesome

Two carrier pockets

If you’ve read some of our other baby carrier reviews, you already know: we don’t just appreciate pockets. We love them. You never know what you can store (or find) in them. The Lillebaby All Seasons has two, one larger zippered pocket and a smaller one on the outside of the larger. Great feature.

Six carrying positions

You might not have six sides, but it’s tough not to appreciate the flexibility that the six carrying positions bring. Two options for infants (although we only recommend one of them… keep reading) and no less than four for babies six months and older. 

An optional hood for that little head

Unlike most carriers, the Lillepad actually comes with a hood that you can pull out of one of the pockets or store away when it’s not needed. It’s a great feature anytime you want to take your little add-on (and the baby carrier) out in the sun.

Comfortable shoulder pads

In a world where many baby carriers succeed on everything but comfort (check out our Beco Gemini review), the Lillebaby gets this one right in one important aspect. The shoulder straps are thicker than most alternatives and extremely comfortable as a result. They also come with pads for the shoulders and lumbar area that add to the comfort.

Adjustable head support

Back to the baby’s head. It matters, you know? Especially when the little one can’t quite hold it up yet, which is why we love the head support on the Lillebaby All Seasons so much. You can adjust its snugness through a strap and buckle mechanism to make sure it fits and properly supports that lovable noggin.

Certified hip-healthy

The Lillebaby All Seasons has the official Seal of Approval from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. In other words, it’s perfectly safe for your baby’s growing hips, at least for five of the six carrying positions. (Can you feel the tease?)

The wish it was different

Big red flag: the infant fetal position

We’re finally getting to it: It’s easy to consider the Lillebaby All Seasons as perfect for newborns because of its fetal position. But be careful: that position, where your baby’s legs are curled up in the carrier itself, is not a recommended position by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. We don’t have an infant so we didn’t test it, but we would not recommend it to any parents of newborns.

A design flaw on the hood and pocket

The pocket is great, and the hood is great. But together, they don’t work as well as they should. That’s because the hood stores away in the larger pocket, which takes away storage space. Unless the weather requires the hood to be out, that’s not very usable or helpful.

Difficult to convert the leg positioning or adjust shoulder straps

At some point when your baby grows, you’ll need to move them from inward to outward-facing. Unfortunately, the Lillebaby All Seasons makes that difficult. You’ll need to take the lumbar support piece off the waist strap, pull it out from the loops, and reconnect everything. Not great, and definitely not easy.

Still some comfort issues

Even with the Lillebaby’s emphasis on comfort, our testing still revealed some issues. The shoulder straps connect to the side buckle in a way that digs into the armpit. The cross straps are also difficult to adjust, so you may be stuck in a position you don’t prefer. Meanwhile, the waist straps almost feel like cardboard in how stiff they are.

The verdict

Let’s be clear: this is a pretty good baby carrier. Most Lillebaby carrier reviews will agree that the overall comfort is pretty good, and it’s on the lower end of its category’s price range. 

But good is not great, and we had to deduct some points for usability. It’s generally comfortable but not as good as it could be. Consider it a solid B – you can do better, but you can certainly do worse. Like making the playoffs without a shot at the Super Bowl.

The Complete All Seasons vs. other Lillebaby carriers

The All Seasons is not the manufacturer’s only model, so you might be wondering which Lillebaby to get. Use this as your guide to compare the Lillebaby Original vs. the All Seasons and other models.

First up, a heads-up: You can find three different baby carriers called ‘Complete.’ The difference is in the moniker that comes after, where the maker splits up its model as follows. We already talked about the All Seasons a bunch, so here are the other two

• Complete Original: The Lillebaby flagship costs less at $120. It’s very similar to the All Seasons but comes with simpler/cheaper cotton material without mesh that’s not quite as breathable.
• Complete Airflow: As the name suggests, this one keeps your baby (and you) the coolest. That’s because of a mesh material on both the main area and the hood. Oh, and the pockets are also bigger.

In addition to its Complete series, Lillebaby also offers 4 other models:

• The CarryOn, with three carry positions specifically designed for toddlers between 20 and 60 pounds. Expect to pay around $150.
• The SeatMe, specifically designed for hip carries between 14 and 45 pounds. Heads-up: It’s not currently available on the Lillebaby website.
• The Pursuit, at $125 model designed for babies between 7 and 45 pounds. It’s designed for active parents and has no fewer than 7 (!) pockets.
• The Serenity, available for $150 on the Lillebaby website. It’s designed for 7 to 45 pounds. It’s smaller in design, resulting in more flexibility but less support. Compared to the Complete, you also get an extra pocket.

Lillebaby Complete costs, add-ons and where to buy

Depending on which of the above variants you pick, you’ll pay anywhere between $120 for the Complete Original and $170 for a more custom embossed option. You can find your favorite on the Lillebaby website or Amazon.

Don’t stop at the carrier, though. If you have some extra change to spare, Lillebaby promises some extra functionality with a number of add-ons and accessories:

• A $19.99 chest bib and teething pad that attaches to the carrier when the urge to chew just gets too strong.
• An $8 waistbelt extension that increases the size of the waistband by 9.5″ for some extra comfort.
• A $27 lumbar support pillow that’s designed to increase comfort, maintain a healthy posture, and reduce lower back strain.
• A $16.99 tummy pad that reduces the way in which the carrier digs into you, specially designed for pregnant carrier wearers who need the extra support.
• An $11 infant pillow that can easily be inserted into the carrier’s base to raise the tiny one’s position without sacrificing hip health.

Do you need all of these add-ons? Probably not. Even one may be too much. But they do add some extra complexity and comfort, which might just be what the doctor ordered.

Wrapping Up

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Strap it on, carry your baby around, and that yardwork suddenly gets easy. Doing dishes is no longer impossible. Yes, it’s convenient… Maybe even too convenient? Who said anything against that comfy rocker?

Just kidding. Sort of. Baby carriers have great potential, but they have to actually fulfill their promise. They need to be safe, comfortable for you and your little one, and easy to use. In this review, we’ll reveal whether the Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One hits those milestones. 

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Baby Bjorn weight limit, washing instructions, and other details.

Let’s start with some details. The Baby Carrier One is part of the structured carrier category, which means it’s more than just a sling or something else less than sturdy, like a wrap. That means it weighs quite a bit, but it also means you can feel safe knowing your little cargo is always well-protected and attached to your body.

No judgment calls on the Carrier One here; just some background that helps you decide whether this carrier is right for you. Skip this section if you want to go straight to our opinion in the Baby Bjorn One review.

• Weight and size limit: The Baby Carrier One is designed for babies between 0 and 3 years. Your little one should weigh at least 8 pounds and no more than 33 pounds, and between 21 and 39 inches long.
• How to wash a Baby Bjorn carrier: you can throw it in the washing machine, which makes cleaning easy. Wash in warm water and hang to dry.
• Safety: all materials meet baby product safety standards, which means they won’t harm your little person’s skin. They’ll also be OK when that all-too-familiar urge to snack on fabric hits your baby.
• Carrying positions: Four total, including two height levels facing towards you, and one each facing out or on your back. Baby Bjorn recommends waiting until your baby is at least 5 months old to face them outward.
• Comfort: We’ll get into our opinion on this carrier’s comfort level below. For now, you should know that the Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One is certified hip-healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and that the straps are adjustable to fit parents between XS and XL.

Our Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One Review

Reading baby carrier reviews may have you thinking that Baby Bjorn is the only player in the space. The 800-pound gorilla, if you will. The name is everywhere. That includes our own list of top 5 rankings of structured baby carriers, where it came in near the top. It’s gotten to the point where it’s (at least in some parenting circles) one of those brands that becomes the generic name for the thing—like Kleenex or Google.

Does it deserve to be there? What’s to like and not to like? We won’t leave you hanging any longer; keep reading for the awesome, the wish it was different, and our final verdict. Oh, and want to know how the Baby Bjorn One stacks up? Read our list of best baby carriers of 2022 right here.

The Awesome

Built-in infant insert

You might be wondering how to use the Baby Bjorn with your newborn. Well, wonder no more. This carrier comes with a built-in insert that’s specifically designed for the littlest of little ones.

The insert actually has two settings: newborn and toddler. That ensures you can wear your baby the moment you leave the hospital (as long as the weight is right and, pro tip, don’t do this), and never have to worry about safety at that weight level. It’s operated by a zipper mechanism that’s easy to adjust and insert/remove.

Instructions right on the carrier

This one was so helpful, we wondered why other carriers don’t do the same thing. The instructions for how to use the Baby Carrier One are printed right on the material. As a result, you never have to worry about forgetting how to put on a Baby Bjorn.

Think baby car seats, which always have those instructions, just with you as the car. 

That’s helpful, whether you lose your manual or just need a reminder on how to strap on when you’re on the road. Not everyone carries that book around with them. It also adds a feeling of safety if you have an urge to double-check that everything sits right.

Easy to take your kid in and out

We’ve tested enough baby carriers at this point to know the plight of trying to get the little one in and out. For way too many models, it results in twisting, moving, shimmying, anything just to get those legs in. The problem is that babies aren’t Olympic gymnasts. Their legs don’t always bend that way, or at least you don’t want to find out. 

So imagine our delight when we started coming across carriers that have a solution. The Baby Carrier One is one of them (Colugo is another—our review here), thanks to segregated straps for children and parents. In other words, you strap on the carrier, buckle yourself in, and then worry about the baby by maneuvering and buckling them into place. This division of the process into two steps makes it super easy.

Helpful buckle and clip mechanism

The Baby Bjorn functions kind of like a backpacking backpack. You tighten the waist through two middle straps, and they buckle with a mechanism that’s much easier than standard buckles. It just pops on and locks tightly and securely.

Great material for your baby and safety

Finally, a note on the material. The entire build is covered in a soft cotton and polyester mix that turns to 100% cotton for the liner. It means comfort for your baby, and yet, somehow, doesn’t heat up too much even when wearing it for extended periods of time. Magic.

The wish it was different

It’s expensive

To be more specific: this is not a cheap baby carrier. You pay for the quality mentioned above, to the tune of $190. Compare that to products with similar features like the Colugo Baby Carrier, which retails for $125, and you may not want to pay this much.

The weight can become a problem

That 800-pound gorilla metaphor above is not a coincidence. This thing is heavy. Almost three pounds, to be exact. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but add it to the weight of your baby and especially for longer chores, it becomes quite the bear (okay… gorilla) to carry around.

No pockets

If you’re like most parents and have worn a baby carrier before, chances are you swear by pockets. Where else would you put your phone, keys, sunscreen, baby bottle, snacks, diapers, wipes… you get the gist.

So here’s the problem: no pockets on the Baby Bjorn. Maybe it’s a trade-off with those helpful instructions, but we found ourselves really missing them. Deduct some points there.

Some problems with the waist belt connectors

We mentioned the positive of those waist belt connectors. Now to the flipside: they don’t fit together very well. They’re more like clips then buckles, plus they’re exposed in the middle of your back–which can become a little uncomfortable over time.

Head support not… supported?

Good baby carriers have head support for newborns facing inwards, helping them keep that big ole noggin straight while going on a ride. The Baby Carrier One is no different there. But unfortunately, once it’s no longer needed in a forward-facing position, the head support just kind of sits there.

The carrier is designed for the head support to flip over in that position. But there’s nothing holding it in place. No clip, snap or buckle. That means it can flop around a little and sometimes even get in the way.

The verdict

We like it. A lot. It’s one of our favorite structured carriers out there, coming in just behind the Colugo in our rankings of Top Baby Carriers of 2020. If you can afford the admittedly steep price, chances are the Baby One will be worth your money.

The infant insert is great, it feels (and is certified to be) safe, and not many of its competitors can match the ease with which you can take your baby in and out. Meanwhile, printing the instructions on the carrier seem so obvious now, it makes you wonder why no other manufacturer does it. 

Point deductions for the price, lack of pockets, and some minor comfort issues for the parent. But in all, the Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One is a good choice.

Which Baby Bjorn carrier is best?

Baby Bjorn is a major brand out there in the baby market, and they have a bunch of options for parents looking for carriers as well. The Baby Carrier One is our favorite, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a look at some of the other models:

• Baby Bjorn Original Carrier, which is in some way the granddaddy of models. It’s what most people think when they think baby carrier. You can still find it in some stores and on Amazon, but be careful: this model is not actually recommended by the manufacturer. That’s because it’s been replaced by:
• Baby Bjorn Mini, the evolution of the Original. It’s cheaper than the One, at just $80. It’s only usable for babies younger than 12 months and lighter than 24 pounds because it doesn’t actually have a waist belt for extra support. Try it out with an infant, but only pay the money if you know you won’t use it past six months (probably unrealistic).
• Baby Bjorn One Air. Remember how we complained that the Baby Carrier One is heavy? This one tries to solve that issue. The One Air is essentially identical to its sibling, except for the fact that it uses mesh instead of that cotton/polyester fabric. That takes off about a pound of weight, but it does come with an even heftier $220 price tag.

Still unsure which one is right? The Baby Carrier One is our favorite mix of quality, usability, and price. This carrier comparison chart on the Baby Bjorn website can help you make sure you feel the same way.

Pricing, add-ons & where to buy

The Baby Bjorn Carrier One costs $190 and is available on both Amazon and the Manufacturer’s website. You can also find it in most department stores carrying baby products, including big names like Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Look out for older models, though. Baby Bjorn updates its design and materials every few years. Some of the outlets mentioned above still carry some of those older models, which might not match this review. Buying directly from Baby Bjorn’s website is your safest bet.

On that website, the manufacturer also offers a couple of add-ons to consider if you have the budget:

• A Teething Bib, designed to help your little one soothe its mouth when those white chunks start breaking through.
• A Windproof Cover that’s intended to protect your baby and keep it warm in the cold. It comes with full-body coverage, including a hood.

We did not check out these add-ons as part of this review, so we can’t speak to their quality or usefulness, but we do know for sure kids like to chew on carriers.

Wrapping up

That’s all we have for this review! Hope this was useful.

Want to see all of our baby carrier reviews, along with our pick for best baby carrier—you’ll find all of that here.

There’s a lot of hype out there about baby carriers. The pull of going “hands-free” while still hanging out with your baby is hard to ignore. In this review, we’ll take a look at the Ergobaby 360, one of the most popular carriers on the market. Does it really deserve all the hype? Will you and your baby be off to run errands, take care of chores around the house, and accomplish all of your daily tasks as easily as if you were on your own?

To find out, we spent 2 months with the Ergobaby 360. Let’s dig in.

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What is an Ergobaby 360? How does it work?

The Ergobaby 360 is a baby carrier that is designed to let your baby sit in one of four different positions. These positions are supposed to make life easier for parents since they can put the baby where it’s most convenient for them. You can carry your baby:

• Facing in toward your chest
• Facing in toward your back
• On your hip
• Facing out away from your chest

To use the Ergobaby 360, you secure the waist strap around your waist, put your baby in position, and then lift up the shoulder straps. Depending on which position you want to wear your baby in, this can be an increasingly complicated gymnastics routine that may require a little bit of help. Once your baby is in, you can wear them without having to keep your hands on them all the time, which means that you’ve got your hands free for holding the dog’s leash, cooking, taking out the trash, or a wide range of other important activities.

Note: it’s recommended that you never wear your baby while performing an activity that you wouldn’t do while carrying your baby, since that keeps both you and the baby safer. A great example? Mowing the lawn. At first, we thought that might be a great use of the Ergobaby, but then thought more about the protective ear and eye gear it would require, along with some sort of body armor in case any projectiles headed toward your baby.

The Ergobaby 360 comes with several features that set it apart from other carriers on the market. It has adjustable padded shoulder straps that are intended to increase comfort for both baby and adult, 4 separate positions that are designed for comfort and ergonomic positioning, and a lumbar support waistband that’s designed to help support your back.

This review was conducted by John and his son Calvin, who was 7 months old during the review.

John and Calvin’s Ergobaby 360 review

If you prefer your reviews in video form, check out this video. If you prefer to read your reviews, keep scrolling.

As usual with all of our baby carrier reviews and our baby gear reviews, we provide some overall thoughts, what’s awesome, what we wish were different, and a verdict.

Overall

I’d heard a lot of great things about baby carriers. Being able to enjoy hands-free time with my son? The promise of getting to knock out some stuff around the house and in the yard when Calvin didn’t want to play, but also didn’t want to be put down? Awesome! So, we got an Ergobaby 360 to test with Calvin, who was 7-8 months old during the two months we did the testing.

As you’ll see, I found a lot of the advantages to using a carrier like the Ergobaby 360, but during my review, I found some serious challenges with the act of getting Calvin into the Ergobaby … and getting him out. While I definitely improved with use, we suspect this is a challenge that might be shared by many dads who tend to be less flexible than moms and have broader shoulders. Paul, the other half of Fathercraft, has never successfully put one of his children into an Ergobaby, though granted he only made only a few attempts. Our wives Beth and Jamee, on the other hand, both seem quite adept at getting babies in and taking them out.

The first challenge: getting your baby into the Ergobaby 360

Getting Calvin into the carrier was a challenge. The Ergobaby 360 is hard to get on, even after a lot of practice (at least for dads). The location back buckle that ensures the shoulder straps don’t slide off your shoulders is just hard to reach, especially for dads, who tend to have broader shoulders and be less flexible. I also found that the Ergobaby 360 wasn’t very stable during the time when you’re putting your baby in – you just have the shoulder straps on. It doesn’t take much for the straps to fall off of your shoulders since the buckle isn’t yet buckled, which means that you have to be careful so that your baby doesn’t fall. And, during one attempt to put Calvin in, his leg wound up above the shoulder strap and it made him pretty unhappy! Ergobaby does have a nice set of instructional videos on their website.

The second challenge: getting your baby out of the Ergobaby

Taking Calvin out was basically the opposite of putting him in: seriously awkward at first, but not bad once you get it down. It’s a complicated gymnastics process that all the videos make look incredibly easy, but that turns out to be a lot harder when you’re the one trying to do it!

The third challenge: trapped body heat

It took some trial and error, but I did manage to get Calvin settled firmly in the carrier, and get him out of it with relative ease. Once I did, he seemed pretty comfortable in it. It didn’t take long, however, for both of us to start getting hot. That thick carrier fabric traps a lot of body heat! You can also definitely feel that your baby is in there and that you’re carrying him around. In the St. Louis summer, this made going for long walks or doing too much stuff outside became impractical, fast. It’s worth noting that Ergobaby does make a “cool air mesh” version of their carrier that does look like it’d be at least somewhat cooler.

That’s not to say that carriers aren’t a very useful thing for new dads. We definitely enjoyed being able to get out and around with a minimal amount of effort, and Calvin really seemed to like being snuggled close to dad.

The awesome

Calvin seems super comfortable. He’s fallen asleep in the Ergobaby several times now, and he likes hanging out with me when he’s in it. Even if I’m not doing it right (as mentioned below, Calvin’s face perenially seems too low in the carrier), it still seems to work for him, so it’s pretty dummy-proof in that manner.

The Ergobaby 360 creates healthy hip positioning. If you’ve visited a pediatrician with your child, you’ve likely seen him or her check your child’s hips by moving her legs around. This is to check for healthy hip joint development, which can be a real problem in babies. Because of the way your child is held in the Ergobaby 360, or any Ergobaby carrier for that matter, the carrier is considered ‘hip healthy’, and has a seal of approval from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.

It opens up a world of possibilities. The things I tried to do while wearing Calvin in the Ergobaby were relatively easy. That’s the awesome thing about the Ergobaby (or really any baby carrier): it opens up a world of possibilities for what you can do with your baby. Cleaning the kitchen, doing the dishes or the laundry, gardening, are all completely possible. You do have to be mindful of squatting down and make sure that baby is pretty still, not wiggling around too much, depending on what you’re doing. I even thought about mowing the yard with Calvin in the Ergobaby carrier, but decided that I’d want him to have protective gear on if I was going to be mowing.

The wish It were different

Breathability: Summer in St. Louis is hot and humid. The Ergobaby doesn’t leave a lot of room for airflow. It’s not a major advertised feature of this model (again, the Ergobaby Cool Air Mesh might be better), but there definitely wasn’t much airflow or breathability in the Ergobaby.

Putting it on for the first time requires seeing someone do it: Ergobaby provides several instructional videos on their site on how to set up the 360 and put your baby in the carrier, which is good because it seems to require seeing someone do it to figure out some of the tricks. Before watching the videos, I tried to put Calvin in after reading the instruction manual that came with the 360, but found myself pretty lost. The written instructions gloss over several of the steps from the process, which makes it hard to figure out what to do.

Still not quite sure I’m doing it right: Buttons, sort of like shirt buttons, make it possible to adjust the width of the seat, but there’s no explanation of when you should do this. It’s hard to figure out when you ideally should make those adjustments. Also, I’m pretty sure Calvin’s face is supposed to be up above the barrier, but I still haven’t completely figured out how to get it there.

Lack of explanation of key terms: “Having your baby in a frog-legged position” is a new concept. It’s a useful one if you want to be able to put your baby in a carrier, but some more explanation of this before I got started would have been great.

Our verdict

Once you get your baby into the Ergobaby 360, it’s great. Unless it’s hot and humid. And until you need to take him out. Obviously, getting your kid into and out of a carrier isn’t the only measure of how well it works, but it’s an important one. And again, both of the women in our lives struggled with the in/out stuff much less than we did, so that’s worth noting.

There’s a lot we did love about the Ergobaby 360 too – the concept of getting stuff done while spending some close time with your kid was real, and we appreciated the feelings of safety we got from the 360 – both that Calvin was secure when he was in it, and that his hips were safe. The 360 was also John’s wife’s favorite carrier out of the carriers we’ve tested, due to feelings of safety and comfort it gave her.

The in/out challenge is for dads is real here, and we found carriers like the Colugo (our review here) to be easier to get kids in and out of.

Looking for more? Here’s our full list of the best baby carriers of 2022.

Pricing, notes, & where to buy

The Ergobaby 360 retails for $160, but looking at the Ergobaby site, you can sometimes find models/colors on sale if you’re not picky about colors.

It’s important to note that out of the box, the 360 doesn’t work for babies under 12 lbs – you’ll need a separate infant insert, sold for $35.

The 360 is available on the Ergobaby website, or on Amazon, which also sells the Cool Air Mesh and the infant insert. Ergobaby products are also sold at Nordstrom and some botique baby stores, but aren’t available at the typical big-box baby and kids stores.

So there you have it – our review of the Ergobaby 360. Have questions we didn’t answer? We’d love to hear from you – paul[at]fathercraft.com.

Looking for more baby product reviews? Check out all of our reviews here, or visit our baby essentials list for babies 0-6 months old here.

Editor’s note: this review was originally published in June, 2018, but was updated in January 2020 with new information.