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Comparing Baby Carriers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award  Best Value Award Top Pick Award Editors' Choice Award 
Price $90 List
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$59.95 at Amazon		$179 List
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Pros Easy to use, comfortable to wear, cozy for baby, affordableComfortable, easy to adjust, useful pocketBudget-friendly, easy wrap, machine wash and dryComfortable to wear, machine wash and dry, cozyEasy to put on, super comfortable to wear, cozy for kids
Cons Hang to dryHang to dry, rough fabricSize specific, no adjustabilityPrice, harder to adjust on-the-goLong drying time, lots of buckles and straps, expensive
Bottom Line Easy to use, comfortable sling to wear and sit inEasy to wear and adjust with comfort for baby but the fabric could be softerInexpensive, easy to use, wrap style without the wrap hassleComfortable carrier for parents and baby, but it's harder to use and expensiveMost comfortable to wear with a cozy seat and easy attachment
Rating Categories Nalakai Ring Sling Maya Wrap ComfortFi... Baby K'tan Original Tula Free-to-Grow BabyBjorn One
Child Comfort (25%)
8.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
Parent Comfort (35%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
9.0
10.0
Ease of Use (30%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
Ease Of Cleaning (10%)
8.0
8.0
10.0
6.0
3.0
Specs Nalakai Ring Sling Maya Wrap ComfortFi... Baby K'tan Original Tula Free-to-Grow BabyBjorn One
Min/Max Weight 8 - 35 lbs 8 - 35 lbs 8 - 35 lbs 7 - 45 lbs 8 - 33 lbs
Carry Positions Facing In (8 - 35 lbs)
Hip Carry (8 - 35 lbs *BGL recommends Head/Neck/Torso Control)		 Facing In (0 - 3 mo)
Facing Out (3 - 6 mo)
Hip Carry (6 mo - 35 lbs)		 Kangaroo Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Hug Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Adventure Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Explore Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Hip Position (8 - 35 lbs)		 Facing In (7 - 45 lbs)
Back Carry (Head/Neck/Torso Control - 45 lbs)		 Facing In (0 - 36 mo./33 lbs)
Facing Out (5 - 15 mo./26 lbs)
Back Carry (12 - 36 mo./33 lbs)
Weight 0.9 lbs Sm: 0.92
Lg: 1.16 lbs		 Sm: 0.89
Lg: 1.04 lbs		 1.25 lbs 2.26 lbs
Packable Size Small Small Small Medium Large
Fabric 58% Bamboo
42% Linen		 Cotton, Polyester 100% Cotton 100% Cotton Cotton, Polyester, PU Foam
Hood No No No Yes No
Storage Options Pocket on the tail Zippered pocket on the tail Pouch on the belt. Velcro pouch on waist belt None
Other Features & Notable None Available in two different lengths, standard and long Azo Dye-free Adjustable Seat Width, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class 1 Adjustable Seat Width,
Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class 1
Included Accessories None None None None None
Care Instructions Machine wash cold, hang dry Machine wash cold, hang dry Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Machine wash warm, hang dry