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| Carrier | Can it be used for newborns with no other modifications? | What size wearer is it best for? | What types of carries does it do? | What type of head support does it offer for sleeping babies? | Do the straps move for different carries? | What is the upper weight limit of the carrier? | What else do I need to know about this carrier? |
| Action Baby Carrier | No—needs a receiving blanket or something to support newborn | Average, plus-sized | Front-facing in, back | Attached sleeping hood | Can cross straps across back for front carries, can move straps for hip carry | 40lbs | Lightweight body makes it IDEAL for hot climates! |
| Angelpack | No—needs a receiving blanket or something to support newborn | Petite, average | Front-facing in, hip, back | Removable sleeping hood | Can cross straps across back for front carries, can move straps for hip carry | 40lbs | Lightweight body makes it IDEAL for hot climates! Reversible to plain side so that wearer can change based on preferences. |
| Beco Butterfly 2 |
Yes! | Petite, average, plus-sized | Front-facing in, back | Removable sleeping hood | No | 45lbs | Customizable through Pimp My Carrier program or with a Cutie Cover slipcover! |
| Beco Gemini |
Yes! | Average, plus-sized | Front-facing in, front-facing out, hip, back | Flip-up headrest | Can cross straps across back for front carries, can move straps for hip carry | 35lbs | Customizable through Pimp My Carrier program or with a Cutie Cover slipcover! |
| Ergo Classic | No, requires a special heavily-padded insert which adds bulk and warmth | Average | Front-facing in, hip, back | Non-removable sleeping hood | Can move straps for hip carry | 40lbs | Front panel is much shorter than most other carriers, meaning that older/taller kiddos may not have as much back support. |
| Pikkolo | Yes! | Petite, average, plus-size | Front-facing in, front-facing out, hip, back | Attached sleeping hood | Can cross straps across back for front carries, can move straps for hip carry | 40lbs | Standard waist belt is unpadded; optional waist support belt available for babies over about 15lbs. |
| Olives and Applesauce | Yes! | Petite, average, plus-size | Front-facing in, back | Attached sleeping hood | Can cross straps across back for front carries | 30lbs for the infant harness, 40lbs for the carrier | Contoured straps mean that no chest belt is required for back carries! |
| Boba | Only for babies 15lbs and up | Petite, average, plus-size | Front-facing in, back | Removable sleeping hood | No | 45lbs | Removable foot stirrups help provide extra leg support for children older than 2 years. |
| OhSnap! | ONLY for babies that are at LEAST 6 months AND 15lbs. | Average, plus-size | Front-facing in, back | Flip-down headrest | Can cross straps across back for front carries | 45lbs | Carrier seat is much deeper than most other SSCs, allowing greater comfort for larger children. |
| Scootababy | Only for babies 5 months and up | Petite, average, plus-size | Front-facing in (one shouldered), hip, back (one shouldered) | None | No | 37lbs | Dedicated hip carrier works for short-term back and front carries as well. |
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I actually found the Oh Snap to fit a petite wearer well. It cinches down small enough and the contour of the straps can be adjusted as well. The boba didn’t cinch small enough for me.
This chart needs to be updated to include the Boba 3G which CAN be used to carry newborns with a small adjustment.