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Totes for Tots: Best Baby Carriers for Outdoor Adventures

Fall in Love with Babywearing with These Wraps, Slings, and Carriers

Which is Your Favorite Baby Carrier?

Motherhood Loves Community Award 2025 Badge

Motherhood Loves Community Awards nominees have been carefully chosen by our team. We may earn a commission if you buy something through links on our site.

 

For a little one, when everything is fresh and new, everyday activities like going to the grocery store, taking a walk around the block, or visiting the park are outdoor adventures. Baby carriers are a godsend for new and even experienced moms. They allow you to make yourself lunch, chase your toddler around the playground, or fold a load of laundry while still keeping your little one close. We’ve gathered a list of some of the top-rated baby carriers that are considered hip healthy, are beyond comfortable to wear, and come in trendy designs and patterns so you don’t have to sacrifice style for function. Whether your Velcro baby prefers soft structured carriers, stretchy wraps, or silky ring slings, you’ll find a favorite here.


Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...

  1. Infantino | Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier
  2. Beco | Gemini Baby Carrier
  3. Tushbaby | Hip Carrier
  4. Boppy | ComfyFit Adjust Hybrid Baby Carrier
  5. Ergobaby | Omni Breeze Baby Carrier
  6. Boba Baby | Boba Classic Baby Wrap
  7. Tula | Free-to-Grow Baby Carrier
  8. BabyBjorn | Baby Carrier Mini
  9. LÍLLÉbaby | Complete 6-in-1 All Seasons
  10. Lenny Lamb | WrapTai Mini

Favorite Baby Carrier of 2025 Winners


Infantino | Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier

A gateway carrier for anyone who is unsure of babywearing, the Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier is a budget-friendly way to test the waters. A narrow seat position and padded top cushion ensure even the smallest of babies is well supported. The carrier can also be modified to a wider seat and looser head support for older little ones who like to take in the world around them.

Infantino Flip 4-in-1
Infantino Flip 4-in-1


Beco | Gemini Baby Carrier

Made to fit a variety of bodies with its large, adjustable design, the Beco Gemini Baby Carrier allows both parents to tote baby around town with ease. It also offers the option to switch the back straps between X and H formations to suit each parent’s preference. Rated for infants as small as seven pounds, the carrier can hold baby as soon as she or he gets home from the hospital.


Tushbaby | Hip Carrier

Have an older baby in their “hold me!” phase who doesn’t love to be confined to a traditional carrier? The Tushbaby Hip Carrier is the answer to your lower back pain. Designed for premium lumber support, it boasts a memory foam seat for your little one, making them just as comfortable as you are, and five storage pockets that can double as a purse when you’re out and about.

Tushbaby Hip Carrier

Tushbaby


Boppy | ComfyFit Adjust Hybrid Baby Carrier

If you love the cozy and snug fit of a wrap but sometimes get confused by all the fabric, you have to try Boppy’s ComfyFit Adjust Hybrid Baby Carrier. Combining the best features of a soft wrap with the simplicity of a structured option, it’s made of stretchy material—think yoga pants—but still has adjustable arm straps and a belt that buckles for back support.p

Boppy ComfyFit

Boppy ComfyFit


Ergobaby | Omni Breeze Baby Carrier

Created by a mom dissatisfied with the carriers available for her own children, Ergobaby is a trusted brand that receives top ratings for products like the Omni Breeze Baby Carrier. Great for hot climates, the Omni Breeze is considered to have the best airflow for mom and baby due to its SoftFlex™ Mesh, and the four carry positions mean you can switch it up based on your child’s preference.


Boba Baby | Boba Classic Baby Wrap

The Boba Classic Baby Wrap is the perfect way to keep your little one close if you prefer something less structured than traditional carriers. Its one-way tying design takes the guesswork out of putting it on, and its heavier-weight cotton material ensures baby stays snug against you. Parents of reflux babies also appreciate that it’s both machine washable and dryer friendly.


Tula | Free-to-Grow Baby Carrier

For moms who want something that can carry their little one from birth to preschool, Tula’s Free-to-Grow Baby Carrier is an excellent choice. It’s designed to grow with your baby with simple, adjustable features, and it’s also one of the most size-inclusive options for parents available, fitting sizes 0 to 24. Moms also note that it’s one of the most comfortable carriers they’ve tried.


BabyBjorn | Baby Carrier Mini

BabyBjorn has been in the baby carrier business since the early 1970s, so it’s no surprise that the Baby Carrier Mini is a favorite for many parents. Ideal for newborns and smaller babies, it comes ready to wear (no infant insert needed) and unfastens from the front, allowing moms to make crib transfers with a sleepy baby without jostling them awake.


LÍLLÉbaby | Complete 6-in-1 All Seasons

The Complete 6-in-1 All Seasons features versatility that is hard to beat; you can wear your baby in six different positions, including fetal carry and hip carry. And with LÍLLÉbaby’s zip-down mesh panel and Comfort Carry Design promising even weight distribution and adequate back support, you’ll have no problem strolling through the park with your smallest child while your older kids zoom ahead on scooters.


Lenny Lamb | WrapTai Mini

Known for gorgeous, unique fabrics that are often limited in stock, Lenny Lamb has created a carrier that is every boho mommy’s dream: the WrapTai Mini. This wrap is more like a structured carrier than you’d think, however there are no buckles that pinch or put pressure in the worst spots. A bonus is an adjustable hood that offers protection from the sun and wind as well as extra privacy for baby.