Best Carrier?

[xd005]

Hello friends, I have a 16 lb 6 month old, and he absolutely hates the Tula carrier we have. I am tempted to buy an Artipoppe because of it’s famed comfort, support, and ease? But from different comments I’ve sifted through, some say it’s not any more comfortable than others? Also that they aren’t machine washable… I’ve also heard they are hard to return, and I can’t justify spending so much on one unless I’m sure it’s better than our other stupidly expensive carrier that didn’t work. Please let me know all your experiences and tell me if the unicorn even exists

Here’s what I’m looking for:

-Comfort Cush and material for baby
-Ease to put on by myself
-Not bulky
-Breathable for summer/outside
-Tons of back support
-Machine washable
-Good for home wear AND walking a long ways
-Something that I can use for at least another year then transition to a new baby

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

 

[tangledmoss]

@xd005 Have you posted a fit check? Some people say their baby hates the carrier but they actually don't have a good fit so baby is just uncomfortable for that reason. Might be worth checking to see if anyone can help troubleshoot before you spend more money on another carrier.

But if you've done fit checks and it's still not working.. you might want a meh dai or half buckle. You'll get lots of support and cush, without the bulk. H&P have amazing meh dais. I've tried Didytai and its also good. I haven't tried didyklick or Lenny lamb half buckle but I've heard great things.

If you're in Canada or US then you can do a try before you buy program through Little Zen one for free.

 

[xd005]

@tangledmoss I have not posted a fit check, I’m new here, but that’s not a bad idea. My little guy cries the instant I put him in and more as I start buckling. He seems pretty uncomfortable, but I’ve noticed he’s not nearly as upset when he’s in a soft wrap, which leads me to think it is a comfort thing?

Thanks for all these suggestions, I’ve made a list. I didn’t know about meh dai or half buckles. They look really comfortable!

 

[tangledmoss]

@xd005 It's pretty normal for babies to get upset when you put them in the carrier. I would not give up that easily. Usually once you get them all buckled in and start moving they settle pretty quickly. Walking and bouncing once they're in really helps calm them down.

 

[jesuslovesyou90]

@xd005 I don’t have the Artipoppe but I do have several other carriers and I think the Ergo Omni Breeze would best fit your criteria! It’s got nice padding where baby’s legs sit and is very breathable and lightweight. It is machine washable and has padded back support which is amazing for long walks. I regularly am out and about with my baby in it for 1-2 hours at a time and we both love it!

 

[xd005]

@jesuslovesyou90 Thanks so much! Is it pretty easy to put on and take off? Also, does it have any sort of sun shade?

 

[gossamyrrh]

@xd005 I have one too and yes, it takes me a few seconds, even when baby is fussy.

 

[xd005]

@gossamyrrh

 

[katmack]

@xd005 I second this suggestion. My baby doesn't let dad put him to sleep, unless he's wearing the ergo. My husband is also not down for any difficult or multi step carriers, this one is comfortable for hour long nap walks, with a sunshade! The nice thing about ergo as well is they have rain and snow accessories that you can buy if it is needed in your climate!

 

[xd005]

@katmack Awesome! Does the sunshade come with it or separately?

 

[katmack]

@xd005 With!!

 

[xd005]

@katmack Awesome, thank you!

 

[katmack]

@xd005 With!!

 

[davidjb]

@jesuslovesyou90 I have the ergo Omni 360 breeze and I think it meets all your criteria except it’s fairly bulky when not being worn. On my body I find it’s great but it’s a pain to carry with me if the baby is not in it. Both my spouse and I were not sure about it until we started crossing the straps in the back and got a way better fit. We now love it!

 

[bluesky123]

@xd005 I feel like what you describe does not exist.

Cushy material will be bulky, and will not be breathable. If you equate cushy material to better fit and support, then there are lots more to choose from, but it depends on how it fits your body.

HBC og is not bulky, material fairly thin and breathable, and easy to put on. Ergo Breeze is more supportive and slightly more breathable but bulky.

 

[redrobbie]

@bluesky123 I found HBC really difficult to put on! It was nearly impossible for me to do it alone.

 

[bluesky123]

@redrobbie If it’s the upper back buckle thing that you find difficult, I feel that you’ll find Ergo difficult as well, although Ergo’s buckle is slightly better quality than HBC.

The easiest putting on myself I find is Ergo Embrace when wearing cross cross because the shoulder straps are very soft and easy to fling to the opposite side. So going off the same thought, if you’re not opposed to tying, why not try a mei tai or half buckle?

 

[xd005]

@bluesky123 I will definitely look into the Meh tai or half buckle as well.

 

[xd005]

@bluesky123 This is exactly what I wondered: if it’s always a give or take, and none of them have it all. Thanks for commenting. I think bulk is probably the area I’d be most flexible with, if it met all the other criteria. I prefer cush over non-bulk. Cush and fairly breathable sounds like a doable compromise.

 

[pitcharan]

@xd005 An Artipoppe isn’t going to be functionally different from a Tula, if anything they look like they have less adjustment options. The only reason to buy one is for higher end fabric choices and Instagram clout.