TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Price	$60 SALE! $35	$139 DISCONTINUED	$129	$139 with Babywearing Belt	$160 for Organic, $120 for Classic Solids, $125 for Classic Prints	MSRP is $98 - but I no longer sell this carrier. The Boba is better in almost every aspect for carrying a toddler.	$105-$148	$79.95 - $199.95
Who is this carrier for?	Best for newborn to about 20 pounds. One of the very best front carriers for little babies. You live in a hot climate and need a very lightweight, breathable carrier. You want unlimited flexibility for ways to carry your baby. You want a compact, portable carrier that can stay in your diaper bag for when you need it. You want a carrier that is easy to pop your baby in and out of.	Works best with babies newborn to 18 months. You don't have much babywearing experience, and want a very secure carrier. You need an easy & and extra-safe back carry method that works with even a younger baby, because you have an older child to care for and need your front free, you have back troubles (a back carry is much easier on your body than front or hip carries), you want to be able to cook/do dishes/garden/etc. with your baby (chores with which you cannot easily use a front carry). You want a really stylish, slim-fitting carrier. You don't mind spending an extra few seconds buckling your baby in and out of the carrier insert, you love the security that it provides. Fits wide range of sizes, from petite to tall and plus-sized. No facing out or hip carries, just front and back (but the back carry is so easy to do, it will sub for hip and facing out).	Works best with babies newborn to 12 months, sized a bit too small for older babies and toddlers. You want a very simple, uncomplicated one-piece design that is easy to use. You want to do 4 different kinds of carries (front-facing-in, back, hip, and front-facing-out) with one carrier. Be warned though, that facing out and hip carry are not all that comfortable, especially with bigger babies. You don't mind a learning curve for back carries, you feel confident when handling your baby. All three buckles (waistband + 2 shouolder straps) have buckles that you need two hands to undo. You have to pinch the sides while pressing a button in the middle. Very secure, but also kind of a PITA. I have to actually look at the buckle to undo it. One-handed buckles are a lot easier and faster.	Newborn to 16 pounds without the Babywearing Belt, up to 45 pounds *with* the optional Babywearing Belt. Just get the Belt, you'll thank me later. You want to do 4 different kinds of carries (front-facing-in, back, hip, and front-facing-out) with one carrier. Be warned though, that facing out and hip carry are not all that comfortable, especially with bigger babies. You want to be able to customize your carrier as your baby grows, and don't mind a little assembly up front and change in configuration from time to time. Shorter, narrower carrier for a little baby. Taller, wider carrier with an added Babywearing Belt accessory for bigger babies. Slightly bulkier than the other carriers, with wider straps and a more thickly padded body. You don't mind a learning curve for back carries, you feel confident when handling your baby. Fits a wide range of sizes, from very petite to tall and plus-sized. However, it's not as comfortable for petite wearers, due to the bulk of the carrier and the wide shoulder straps. For plus-sized wearers, the padded section of the Babywearing Belt does not come around as far as the carriers, so you might not have ideal coverage.	For use with babies newborn to 45 pounds, and fits all sizes beautifully. My top pick for toddlers. A truly versatile carrier with a fantastic design. You want to be able to customize your carrier as your baby grows. Easily convert to a newborn carrier by turning over the waistband and reversing the buckles. Best carrier for older babies and toddlers right out of the box. More lightweight and compact than any of the other carriers except for the TPB Wrap! If you are sharing a carrier with a partner of a different height/size, this carrier will fit both of you, it has a very broad adjustment range. No facing out or hip carry, but those tend to be hardest on your body, especially with heavier babies. If your baby is over 20 pounds, focus on back carry. Your baby can see what you see, it's the safest way to carry your older baby (hard to see over a bigger baby on front, harder to balance, more risk of tripping and falling) and it's the easiest carry on your body.	You have a heavy toddler or pre-schooler (age 18 months and up) and want extra-thick stiff support and padding in the shoulder straps and waistband. Much stiffer and more bulky than the Boba. You just need a carrier occasionally (for a particular outing or holiday) and are looking for the cheapest solution. You have a leaner/back archer and want a very close-fitting carrier (though the body is not as tall as the Boba, Butterfly or Pikkolo). Most complicated back carry of any carrier listed here. Difficult to do with any child under 18 months old. Child needs to be able to hold on in a piggyback position unsupported while you thread his/her legs through the straps and pull them up behind the child's back.	Works best with babies in the 6-18 month age range. Too wide and deep for a newborn or small baby to use without the Ergo Infant Insert (basically a pillow that you stick into the carrier behind your baby to fill up the extra space inside - not pleasant to use). Too short in the body to work well with a toddler, there's not enough upper body support. You have a child that does not tolerate any sort of upper-body constraint. The carrier body is very short. You have a larger frame and wide shoulders. (This is not a good fit for petite or narrow-shouldered babywearers) No facing out position. The one situation in which I think an Ergo might be a better option than other carriers listed here is if you live in a very hot, tropical climate and your baby weighs more than 20 pounds. In that case the mesh Ergo Sport might be a good option to combat the heat. (With a smaller baby, try the TPB Wrap.)	No one, unless you love wasting money and love shoulder pain. It is fairly easy to use, but so are the other carriers, especially in front carries. Weight is suspended from your shoulders rather than shifted to your hips (there is none on the BabyBjorn, the Active model's "lumbar support" is a joke). After 15 pounds you will really start noticing the strain, whereas with all the other soft structured carriers, 15 pounds feels like nothing.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
What Makes it Cool	Always an ideal fit for even tiny babies, shapes perfectly to your baby and your body without any extra bulk whatsoever. No need for all the weight and multiple loops of the M*by Wrap...the TPB Wrap is made of a more supportive, less stretchy fabric, so you can use simpler ties that are faster, easier, and more comfortable. Super lightweight, cool and breathable in hot climates. Extremely compact and portable...just stuff your TPB Wrap in its TPB Wrap Sack and you're set! Will easily fit in a diaper bag. Very easy to get your baby in and out. Leave your TPB Wrap on all day and just pop your baby in and out as necessary.	Extremely safe and secure. Baby gets buckled into internal Y-shaped insert. Baby is held securely, baby and carrier can be easily handled as a single unit. Smaller newborn insert (included with carrier) can be used for babies 0-1 month old. Little babies ride higher in the carrier and with extra support. Tall carrier body provides great support for baby's upper body, prevents leaning back and thrashing around, promotes napping, reduces strain on wearer's back.	Four carries with one carrier - front-facing-in, front-facing-out, hip carry and back carry. Shoulder straps can be worn crossed OR backpack style. Simple, one-piece design is easy to use. No accessories to worry about. Nothing detachable. Elegant design allows you to snap the base at the bottom and narrow it, both to fit newborns and for holding older babies in front-facing carry. Has a headrest support that can be raised, instead of a full sleeping hood. For small babies this is more practical and easier to use than a hood. Sleek, minimalist look with stylish colors and print options. Similar in features to the Pikkolo, but a simpler, sleeker design, meant more for younger babies. Doesn't fit as wide a size range...weight limit is 35 pounds compared to Pikkolo's 45.	Carrier is totally customizable to make it work from newborn to toddler. Shoulder straps can be worn crossed OR backpack style. Carrier body can be cinched to narrow it for smaller babies or forward-facing babies. The base remains wide enough to allow for a semi-seated position, baby doesn't "dangle" when facing out. Like the Gemini, but the Pikkolo is a little bit easier to convert on the fly, thought the Gemini's snaps look more elegant. The Pikkolo allows you to wear an apron-style unpadded waistband (for front carries with little babies) OR add the padded Babywearing Belt for bigger babies over 16 pounds. Carrier can be made shorter (worn without Babywearing Belt), or several inches taller (with Belt). Great for accommodating baby's growth over time. Better for 18mos and up than the Gemini, can easily handle a 4+yo with the Babywearing Belt attached.	Carrier is totally customizable to make it work from newborn to toddler. Carrier body is tall enough to provide support and comfort for tall babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Available in both organic (Organic G3) and conventional (Classic) cottons. The Boba G3 can also be folded over at the waistband (with buckles reversed) and cinched smaller for use with newborns. Fits all sizes/ages beautifully. Unique footstraps on waistband provide a place for your long-legged toddler to put his/her feet and avoid leg dangle. However, the nice wide carrier body also helps prevent leg dangle, so you might not ever need the footrest feature. Flexible, form-fitting waistband fits a wide range of body shapes. Supportive without being stiff and poky. All straps are dual-adjustable (this means that you can pull or loosen from either side of the buckle) for ease of use and a very wide fit range.	Extra-thick padding in waistband and shoulder straps, for supporting heavy toddlers and spreading out their weight. An set of adjustable middle straps that theoretically allows you to specifically adjust how close your child is held to your body. You can pull your child in nice and close to your body without having to overtighten your shoulder straps. However, for most people the fit of the Patapum is uncomfortable. I found it impossible to loosen it up enough to fit the curve of my back.	Body of carrier is padded throughout, good for very cold climates. Zipper pocket on outside of carrier can carry a diaper change or small wallet (but is not accessible in back carry) Matching front pouch and daypack are available for most colors.	Totally unlike any of the other carriers listed here. The Becos, Pikkolo, Boba, Patapum and Ergo are all soft-structured carriers (aka SSCs) and they use backpacking technology to support the weight of the baby on the wearer's hips. The BabyBjorn carriers spread the weight across the shoulders and upper back instead. . These are the most widely known of all the baby carriers, most people have seen one.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Potential Negatives	Some users are intimidated by a length of fabric and learning to tie it. (Stick to learning Cross Carry Tie at first, follow the directions closely and you'll be fine.) Not the best carrier for babies over 20 pounds. At that point it's better to switch to a Soft Structured Carrier such as the Beco Butterfly, Pikkolo or Boba. A TPB Wrap + Butterfly, Pikkolo (w/Babywearing Belt) or Boba is a great carrier combo to own, that way you have coverage for all ages and both front and back carries.	No hip or front-facing carry. Buckling baby into insert takes a bit longer than a non-insert carrier, and can seem a bit convoluted at first. Buckling children over 2yo into the insert can be a hassle, it's often best to have them step into the carrier like putting on a pair of pants.	Waist and shoulder strap buckles require two hands to open due to special safety button release feature. Super safe, or unnecessary pain in the booty? Headrest gives when pushed on with any force, needs a better attachment/adjustment method. (Beco is working on this.) Too short in the body for use with older toddlers, and too narrow in the body as well. What makes it great for newborns and smaller babies is a disadvantage for wearing with older children. Straps bow out a little when worn in straight backpack style (not crossed), they don't lie flat on the shoulders.	All the potential configurations might seem overwhelming at first. Cross the straps? Attach the Babywearing Belt? Some carrier assembly is required before use, especially when attaching the Babywearing Belt. Compared to the Beco Butterfly, a back carry will take some practice to overcome the learning curve. Practice with a happy baby, in front of a mirror, with couch or bed behind you. Bulkier than the Beco Gemini, Beco Butterfly, TPB Wrap or Boba. Babywearing Belt's padded area is not as extensive as in other carriers. If you are plus-sized, when you have the buckle in front (back carry), the padded section of the waistband might not reach around to your hipbones where you need it. The padded waistband being optional and not a permanently attached part of the carrier makes it a bit awkward to use, and sacrifices the fit a bit.	Straining hard to think of something here. Everything that I had as a negative for the G2 has been addressed in the G3. The footstraps accomodate larger feet, the sleeping hood is now adjustable. Ummm, for some people the waistband might be too soft?	No hip or front-facing carry, but those are not good carries for a toddler anyway, they will kill your back. Carrier is pretty basic, not a lot of frills. Does what it promises to do (carry a heavy toddler) and that's about it. Elastic safety loops on all straps are a PAIN, make adjustment very difficult. I cut mine off, in my opinion they are simply not necessary. Buckles are very secure, and if one does pop open your baby will still be held in place by the *other* straps. Close-fitting shoulder and side straps can be very uncomfortable. I had a lot of returns on this carrier when I sold it.	Too bulky for little babies. Padded and wide Ergo carrier body + thick pillow-like Infant Insert + baby....it's like you're 10 months pregnant all over again! Too short in the body for older babies. Upper body is not supported, which means lots of leaning back and flailing around, which means shoulder, neck and back pain for you as you try to compensate for all the wild motion going on. ErgoBaby owners are not pleasant people to deal with. Ergo filed exclusive patents on commonly used baby carrier components (like the chest strap and padded waistband...used for decades in backpacking technology and used by other carriers such as the Baby Trekker way before Ergo), and they have threatened and intimidated other baby carrier manufacturers in an attempt to monopolize the SSC market (there is plenty of room for everyone to grow and profit, more carrier choices are GOOD for consumers!). You don't want to give these people your money. Apart from all that, there are now better carrier options than the Ergo.	No back carry. No hip carry. No sleeping hood or head support. Causes severe shoulder pain in most wearers once baby is over 15-20 pounds. Baby's weight is not distributed to rest on wearer's hips, instead it is borne entirely by the wearer's shoulders and upper back. Narrow carrier body forces baby to hang suspended by the crotch, concentrates pressure at the base of baby's spine. Narrow carrier body does not allow baby to rest in an ergonomically appropriate seated position with knees at hip height. Expensive, considering its use is so limited.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Sleeping Hood Characteristics	No formal sleeping hood, although in Cross Carry Tie you can pull one side of the TPB Wrap over for full support of a sleeping baby's head.	Hood-shaped to hold baby's head. Elasticized sides. Detachable with snaps. Height adjustable to 2 levels.	No sleeping hood. Headrest. (the carrier body unfolds behind the sleeping child's head to keep it from flopping backwards, instead of coming *around* the head to hold it in place)	Hood-shaped to hold child's head. Elasticized sides. Detachable with Velcro. Height not adjustable.	Hood-shaped to hold child's head. Elasticized sides. Detachable with snaps. Adjustable!	Flat hood made of cotton netting. Very breathable and cool, but does not shade a sleeping toddler. Detachable with snaps. Height not adjustable.	Hood-shaped to hold baby's head. Elasticized sides. Detachable with snaps. Height adjustable.	No sleeping hood. Headrest.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Carrier Body Height (from the top of the waistband)	23" wide	16"	15" with headrest folded down, 18.5" with headrest up.	15" when worn folded at the bottom with apron-style waistband. 17" from top of waistband when Babywearing Belt is attached.	16.5"	16" from top of waistband	13" from top of waistband
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Carrier Body Width at Seat	n/a	13"	7" at narrow setting, 11" at wide setting.	8" at narrowest setting, 13" at widest setting.	14.5"	12"	14"
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Shoulder Strap Adjustment	n/a	Single-direction pull to adjust strap (pull towards baby). Buckle adjuster located on carrier body for easy location and adjustment.	Single-direction pull to adjust strap (pull towards baby). Buckle adjuster located on carrier body for easy location and adjustment. Buckles require two hands to open and close, due to extra safety button release.	Dual-adjustable straps can be tightened from either direction, and buckle can be relocated forward or back according to preference.	Dual-adjustable straps can be tightened from either the padded end of the strap or the carrier body end of the strap, very broad range of strap length.	Single-direction pull to adjust strap. Strap end located on padded section, can end up in armpit and become difficult to find and loosen.	Single-direction pull to adjust strap. Strap end located on padded section, can end up in armpit and become difficult to find and loosen.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Waistbelt Fit Range	Variable, depending on tie used...Wrap is 5 yards long, so should amply fit most users.	24"-57"	28"-57"	16"-54"	28"-57"	28"-55"	25" to 43" A waist extension accessory extends the circumference of the waist belt of the carrier to 51", and costs $8.00.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Maximum recommended weight of baby (for your comfort)	20 pounds	45 pounds	35 pounds	16-17 pounds without Babywearing Belt, 45 pounds with Babywearing Belt	45 pounds	45 pounds	45 pounds	15 pounds
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Good for petite types? (under 5 feet, 2 inches)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Good for tall and/or plus-sized types?	Yes	Yes	Not both tall AND plus-sized, straps are not very long compared to the other carriers.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Maybe for tall, although short carrier body might be a concern if your baby is also tall. Not good for plus-sized wearers...waistbelt has a very small range and you need to pay $8.00 for a Waist Extender in order to reach 51 inches, still less than the normal fit range of the other carriers.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Can I wear the shoulder straps crossed?	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Special Safety Features	n/a	Unique internal harness holds baby inside carrier, especially good for secure back carries with smaller babies. Front-loading straps have a extra secure buckles that require two hands to undo...prevents accidental opening by curious toddlers.	All waistbelt buckles require two hands to undo...prevents accidental opening by curious toddlers.	none	none	Elastic safety loops on all buckles to secure them in case of accidental buckle release.	Elastic safety loops on shoulder strap and waistbelt buckles to secure them in case of accidental buckle release.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Front Carry - Facing out?	Yes	No	Yes, and baby is in a semi-seated position that does not place as much pressure on the baby's crotch and the base of the spine as other carriers such as the BabyBjorn.	Yes, and baby is in a semi-seated position that does not place as much pressure on the baby's crotch and the base of the spine as other carriers such as the BabyBjorn.	No	No	No. Ergo claims that facing out is a harmful position that is too stimulating for babies.	Yes, but legs dangle and pressure of baby's weight is focused at baby's crotch. Imagine being suspended by a thong underwear harness! OK, maybe not that bad, but not good either. ;-)
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Back Carry?	Yes, but not recommended. Other carriers are better for back carry.	Yes, definitely the easiest back carry for beginners, of all the carriers listed here. The Butterfly's internal harness enables you to easily put Baby + Carrier on as a single unit, like a backpack.	Yes.	Yes.	Yes.	Yes.	Yes.	No.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Hip Carry (which I do not recommend except for short periods, as it encourages an unbalanced posture and creates a great deal of strain on one side of your body)	Yes.	No.	Yes.	Yes.	No.	No.	Yes.	No.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Ability to specifically adjust closeness of child to wearer, to prevent a "leaning back" feeling?	Yes, in Cross Carry Tie you would pull the TPB Wrap higher up around the shoulders, for more upper body support.	Yes, the front-loading buckles are specific to this.	No.	Sort of. Supposedly, tightening the dually-adjustable shoulder straps towards the outside of the carrier also helps pull the baby higher and closer, due to the way the straps attach to the carrier body. I confess that I have not noticed any difference.	Yes, in the new G3 you can cinch the top part of the carrier body in order to support the upper body of a smaller baby, and bring the baby in closer to the wearer.	Yes, the middle set of straps specifically serve to pull the child in closer without having to tighten the main shoulder straps.	No. Wearers often find the Ergo frustrating because the short carrier body often gives the feeling that the baby is falling backwards. The user then tightens up the shoulder straps to bring the baby closer, but this only places more strain on the shoulders from the too-tight straps.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
How does it fit newborns and small babies?	Perfection. An exact fit to your individual baby, every time.	Great! Newborn insert (included with each Butterfly at no additional charge) supports floppy little babies 0-1 months, holds them snugly at the top of the carrier body and keeps them from sinking down too deep into the carrier. Newborn insert allows little babies to be held vertically in the carrier with minimal leg spread (Leg spread is not harmful, but newborns and smaller babies generally don't like it at first). Back carry is relatively easy with small babies. As soon as your baby has good head control (generally by 2-3 months), you can safely wear him/her on your back (NOT in the newborn insert).	Very well. Carrier base can be narrowed to accomodate a tiny body, and the carrier body is stiffly padded for extra suppport of tiny floppy bodies.	Very well. The Pikkolo is easily cinched to create a narrow base for smaller babies, and it can be tightened to fit them without the need for an insert of any kind. You can shorten the carrier body by wearing it without the Babywearing Belt.	Great! Use the Newborn Hold. Requires a slight modification of the carrier. No need for an insert.	Not meant for newborns or small babies. 18 months and up.	Not well. Ergo recommends that you use a bulky padded insert (costs $25-$38 in addition to the price of the carrier) that fills up the carrier body so that the baby is supported and doesn't sink to the bottom. The new version of this is better than the previous, but I don't know any woman thrilled about wearing a pillow on her front after being pregnant for 10 months.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Can I nurse in this carrier?	Yes, depending on which tie you use. In Cross Carry Tie, you can carefully loosen the main knot and lower your baby down a little bit to latch on. When done nursing, lift your baby and pull the wrap tight again, then re-tie the knot.	Yes, though not the easiest carrier for this. Insert fabric might be in the way for some wearers. Undo one side of the front-loading buckles, loosen your shoulder straps to allow your baby to drop down a little, and tip your baby over sideways a bit to latch on. You can put up the sleeping hood for privacy. When finished, re-attach your front-loading buckle and tighten your shoulder straps back up.	Yes, just loosen your shoulder straps to allow your baby to drop down a little and latch on to a lifted breast. You can put up the headrest for privacy. When finished, tighten your shoulder straps back up.	Yes, just loosen your shoulder straps to allow your baby to drop down a little and latch on. When finished, tighten your shoulder straps back up.	Yes, just loosen your shoulder straps to allow your baby to drop down a little and latch on. When finished, tighten your shoulder straps back up. For newborns, you just loosen the top cinch of the carrier body.	Yes, possible, but not easy due to the close fit of the carrier. Hard to loosen it enough that your baby will drop down low enough to be able to nurse..	Yes, just loosen your shoulder straps to allow your baby to drop down a little and latch on. When finished, tighten your shoulder straps back up.	Yes, but awkward, not really secure, not private, and not really hands-free.
	TPB Wrap	Beco Butterfly	Beco Gemini	CatbirdBaby Pikkolo	Boba G3 Baby & Toddler	Patapum	ErgoBaby Original	BabyBjorn
Where is it manufactured?	India. Tried to do it in the USA, but couldn't find anyone to weave the custom cotton fabric here.	USA and China	USA	China	China and Taiwan, in carefully monitored settings	China	China

A Few Notes I do not sell or recommend ANY carrier that is one-shouldered. That means no pouches, Hotslings, New Natives, hip carriers, ring slings, or the like. I know, lots of people use them and enjoy them, and I have used and enjoyed them too. But bearing weight primarily on one side of your body stresses your neck, back, shoulders and hips. Much better to be able to stand up straight with good posture and have your baby's weight be balanced evenly. Be gentle to your body and it will thank you. There are many examples of the Mei Tei, also known as the Asian Baby Carrier. They are similar to the SSC, but they have fabric straps that wrap around your body and tie, instead of buckle attachments. They can be great for many people, but they have a few disadvantages: 1) Lack of a padded waistband means that weight is not distributed as effectively to the hips, and shoulders bear more of the baby's weight. 2) Lack of an adjustable chest or sternum strap means that the shoulder straps often lie too far out on the shoulder caps, or if crossed, lie too far in and press on the collarbones. 3) Long fabric straps dangle and drag on the ground when putting carrier on and taking it off, a real pain for those in wet, dirty or muddy environments. Some mei teis do have chest straps, and some even have padded waistbands. There are many variations available. You can put your Pikkolo Babywearing Belt on any mei tei and give it a padded waistband. But overall, I think that the better weight distribution of the SSC and the ease and simplicity of buckles make it a better option for most people.