Infantino Cuddle Up Carrier - Ergonomic Bear-Themed face-in Front Carry and Back Carry with Removable Character Hood for Infants and Toddlers 12-40 lbs

Very comfortable made by 25 pound child feel like she wasn’t even there, I’m 5’2 and have a larger chest so finding things that are comfortable is hard, but this is definitely a good choice

This is my first baby carrier, and not going back! I absolutely love it, makes my days easier at home with a baby especially during teething phases! Love that I can use forward facing position and back position. My baby is currently 18 pounds and I continue to use it without feeling strain on my back! The fox hoodie is an addition and perfect for when days feel breezy and cooler, keeping the baby warmer.

I kept my baby in this for a 2hr plane ride and after I removed her from it she was chafe. So new parents please note that. But regardless the product did its job and was very durable, also wash well in the washer/dryer & it did not shrink or stretch.

I have had this for a few months now and use it nearly every day and love it. This is an excellent carrier for the price. Easy to get on, comfortable and supportive. It is not too hard on the back as long as straps are adjusted properly. Almost as good as the ergo at less than 1/3 cost. I would not use this if really hot out (or any baby carrier for that matter because of overheating risk). Only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because the upper latches (hard plastic) for front straps tend to fall right at my baby's face. On the up side, she is teething like crazy and loves to chew on them when we walk. So much better than the bjorn - more room for baby's bottom. And the hood and pockets will come in handy for fall.

I wouldn't say I'm a babywearing expert, but I'd classify myself as someone who is at least moderately experienced. I have 4 stretch wraps, a JJCOLE agility, a Mei Tai, a WCMT, seveal slings, and now this. I never thought I'd be a buckle carrier kind of person. I've always been fond of wrapping. But let's face it, wrapping is very time consuming. Comfy, but time consuming. I actually bought this carrier for my husband. He loves wearing the tiny humans and is willing to wrap (if I pretty much do it for him), but I was hoping to get a carrier that was easier to put on for him. Well, it turns out im obsessed with this one so I'm going to have to get him his own. The thing about buckle carriers is that while they are adjustable and can be shared between users, getting a good fit requires a lot of tampering with buckles. The first time I put this on I was miserable. I had things rubbing in all the wrong places. But once everything is adjusted just the way you want it, you don't want to have to readjust again. For example, I'm on the shorter side and curvy (to put it nicely), my husband is tall and thin. If he takes my carrier and adjusts it to feel good on him, I'll have to readjust the next time I use it, whereas now all I have to do is slide it over my head, pop baby in, and click, click, click, click. Viola. I don't even unsnap the chest clip (though I use it as a front carrier so...not sure what it would be called). This carrier is comfy for *at least* a solid 1-2 hours before my shoulders start aching a bit. The number one thing I use this for is shopping. We just switched our little girl from an infant carrier to a big girl, convertible car seat. She's only 5 months old and isn't sitting up on her own yet so being propped up in a shopping cart exhausts her pretty quickly since there's no support. So I just wear her. It's actually funny, even though I've always loved wearing her, she has never particularly liked being worn, not until this carrier that is. I purchased this more for my toddler so I was surprised to see she liked it. The hood is really cool. Its removeable. Bonus points. You unsnap it if you want it down, snap it if you want it up. That only bad thing is that there is no way this hood would work for an older child. It would be able to reach. It works great for my baby, but she's very petite. And to anyone wondering about the giant (and very noticeable tag in the hood) I just removed it with a seam ripper. Can't even tell it was ever there. Wish they could have put it in a less obvious place. Summary: I LOVE IT.

Best carrier EVER I saved it so here I am 6yrs later using it for baby #7 the pockets the hood great for big babies as it suppports up to 40 pounds 10 out of 10 recommend

I do like this carrier although it does need some improvements. The pros: -the place to put your hands is great for when it is chilly, great for holding phone as well. -the "hat" part is great for shading and covering baby -I love the color of the hat and the grey of the carrier -fairly easy to put on by yourself after some getting used to -my little man sleeps in this perfectly. -love the more ergonomic seat for the baby. An older model I have the baby's legs kind of fall straight down instead of wrapping around. The cons: -the "hat" part was already too small for my 3 month old and is now useless. - think the carrier overall is suited for taller people. I'm 5ft and it works ok but the part around my waist just doesn't seem to fit as it should. -the strap across your back cannot be adjusted by yourself. Have someone else adjust it then never move it. -the material is thick and now in the spring/summer months is way too hot. -there is an elastic part that sits under the armpit in between the armpit and hip...I've only been using mine for a few months and it has already started to warp a little. As soon as I saw it was elastic I figured this would happen. -it can only be worn 2 ways...in front baby facing in and on your back baby facing in. I have an older model that can be worn in front facing in or out and on back facing in.

This is my second owned baby carrier. My first one, which wad described as one to grow with the baby did not seem to actually grow with the baby and was more difficult to get the baby in and out of. I used that one until I felt my daughter needed something a little more comfortable, so I upgraded. Being on a budget, I was looking for something that looked comfortable, would grow with the baby, and one to keep the baby's legs wrapped around me rather than dangling as they did with my previous carrier, but needed these things at an affordable price. I came across this carrier and purchased it. I use this carrier very frequently and my daughter is very comfortable while my back feels more relieved than it did using the carrier I used prior. I have not used a lot of carriers to offer much of a comparative perspective; however, this one has met my needs, kept my baby comfortable, and I have much confidence in it. The added bonus is the little baby hood which is used frequently. My daughter does not like the sun in her eyes and this helps protect them from the rays, while the hood also helps provide extra protection from the rain. The pockets up front offer a comfortable spot to rest my hand and I find myself using them frequently. I definitely recommend this product. It helps make my day to day life even smoother.