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The human answer to marsupial pouches, strap-on soft carriers allow you to hold your baby close to your body while keeping your hands free. A carrier should be safe to use, easy to adjust, and comfortable for both parent and child.
Those are the qualities we considered when we rated ten soft carriers priced from $35 to $90. All can be worn on the front, with infants facing the parent (until the babies can hold up their heads) or with older babies facing out. Four carriers can also be worn on the back.
According to the manufacturers, the carriers are suitable for use with babies weighing as little as 6 or 8 pounds to as much as 35 or 40 pounds. (The ...