When I had my first son over three years ago, I didn’t know too much about baby carriers. I knew I needed one and the only carrier I knew by name was the Baby Bjorn. So when we created our baby registry, that’s what we asked for, and that’s what we received and used. It wasn’t until I started my blog and reading other mommy blogs that I learned that not all carriers are created equally. The proper carrier will not hinder the healthy development of your baby’s spine and hips.
For a list of important baby carrier features to look for, check out the Baby Wearing Institute before making your purchase.
I recently got to try out the Snugli front, back and hip carrier from Evenflo. I mostly used it to carry my baby while I was out and about running errands with both of my boys. It was comfortable and fairly simple to put on which was important since I had to put it on and take it off during the cold weather.
In fact, the Snugli literally saved us during the winter when we went up north to the cottage. The cottage roads aren’t plowed and we had to walk a kilometer, knee deep in the snow, to make it to the cottage. What we didn’t factor in is that by the time we got there it was pitch dark and we didn’t really think about how we would get our three year old to the cottage (there was no way he was walking all the way on his own). Luckily, I had the Snugli in the car with us. My husband back-carried our toddler son and he carried other bags at the same time. The Snugli was truly a life safer and I was so happy that we had it.
Some of my favourite features of the Snugli are:
• Holds children between 16-40 lbs
• Ergonomic seated position for baby wearing
• Easy adjustability for growing baby
• One handed buckle
• Soft and breathable, easy-clean fabric
Together with Evenflo, Mayahood blog is giving away a Snugli carrier ($70 value) to one lucky winner. Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter below (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest is open to Canadians. Contest ends Friday, March 28, 2014. Good-luck!
I look for hip support which will take the baby’s weight off my back and distribute it. It makes a huge difference!!
Breathable and easy to buckle
For me it’s definitely comfort and support. I want a carrier that I feel my baby is safe in, but it won’t hurt my back or shoulders after carrying him in it for a while.
how easy it is to put on
Comfort for both mom and baby
Jonnie
My carrier has to be comfy for me and for baby. It can’t be a ‘dangler’. I want to be able to see my baby and be able to kiss her head.
Comfort and support for both baby and mom!
comfortable for both baby and I and easy to use.
ease of use, and that I can put it on and baby in by myself!
Most important feature is comfort for myself and for the baby.
Most important feature? The comfort and support for both mommy and babe
I look for comfort!
I look for • Ergonomic seated position for baby wearing.
Something that is comfortable for me by distributing baby’s weight evenly
good weight distribution
ease of use and comfort
High weight limit and comfortable carrying as the child gets bigger – I want something I can carry my baby in comfortably even when she is a toddler.
That its comfortable for me and baby.
Comfort for both mom & baby.
comfort,support & safety
i like one that can grow with baby
Safty is #1
Safety and something that is durable and comfortable
Must be comfortable and durable….and washable!
has to besafe and comfortable
Comfortable, light and safe.
I look for the ease of putting it on and comfort
Comfort for looooong walks
Safety and comfort!
How the baby is seated is most important for me.
For me it’s got to be comfort, safety and ease of use. 🙂
comfort and ease of taking it on and off.
hip support and something that both mom and dad can wear!
I like to make sure it is safe and that it’s comfortable for whoever wears it.
I look for quality.
Ease of use! Need to get something on without my son losing his mind 🙂
Has to be comfortable to wear and for the baby
Safety and Comfort for both mom and baby.
How easy to put it on
It need’s to be comfortable for mom & baby
safety and comfort
I look for the seating of the baby: will it be safe for him?
easy of getting the device on while handling a child…not a two person job
I’ve not tried one yet, but I will look for the support and ease of wearing factor.
Comfort, safety and ease of use.
Ergonomic seated position for baby wearing so it doesn’t kill my back.
Easy to put on and take off.
Safety and comfort for the baby.
comfort and making sure the baby weight is evenly distributed
safety and ease of use
I am watching for comfort on my back.
Safety and comfort for both mom and baby.
Comfort and how well it adjusts as baby grows 🙂
Easy to get on and off and easily adjustable.
Comfort is the most important!
Ease of use is important
the most important feature is that it is comfortable to wear.
comfort and easy of use
I just want it to be comfortable
weight limit easy buckle if it will support my baby and if it will fit around me
Safety.
Comfort for me and the baby is important.
comment for mom and baby
The most important feature is being able to carry from baby to toddler comfortably
Comfort for me and baby
For me it’s definitely safety first then comfort and support
comfort for both
Comfortable forme and baby
The most important feature would be comfort and support 🙂
The number one thing I would look at is that it was safe and provided the right kind of support to baby.
Looks great, love the lumbar support!
Comfort is the feature I look for
Comfortable fit for both of us, comfortable material (not too hard and not too soft), washable and durable…I can’t stand dry clean only products or washable that come out of the machine destroyed.
Support for baby and I
Comfort and support.
Love the practicality of a baby carrier over a stroller
I look for baby’s comfort and safety.
Carriers need to have legs properly angled!
Comfort for my back and shoulders
Baby’s comfort and my comfort!
I look for something that is going to be comfortable for both me and baby.
Safety and comfort
The spinal and muscle development of a baby is very important to me.
Great carrier
Comfortable for my daughter an I both an easier on my back
MY LITTLE DIVA NEEDS TO BE CARRIED ALL THE TIME, I’VE TRIED MY SISTERS BJORN AND SHE CAN’T SEEM TO GET COMFORTABLE. I’VE HEARD NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS AB OUT SNUGLI!! HOPE WE WIN!!
Support for their hips and easy to put on/take off
comfortable and easy to clean!
safe & secure
I look for that is is safe ,comfy for myself and the baby
I look for a carrier that is easy to buckle and is designed to be comfortable for both the baby and myself.
First time mom here so I am still learning what is important. I would say comfort for the baby.
safety!
This carrier looks so comfortable
Love it! Could get soo much done !
Tie for safety and baby’s comfort!
Ease of use, comfort and safety.
Definitely the safety features
The securities and safety features but also the comfort for both me and the baby!
Comfort
These are so nice for the parent that likes to balance housework and baby time.
Le confort et bien entendu la sécurité.
Adjustability! Hubby and I are very different sizes, and I hate needing 2 carriers.
I am looking for one that is comfortable for me, my husband, and the baby.
Safety for the baby
Comfort is the most important feature I look for.
easy to use and a colour both of us will wear
i want it to be comfortable. i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
The most important feature is safety and also how comfortable it will be for myself and my baby.
Laurie Emerson
HAS TO BE SAFE, COMFY FOR ME AND THEM THANKS FOR OFFERING
Comfort and safety.
I look for leg support for baby, and comfort
Support