Baby Carrier
"Wearing" your baby in a carrier makes for great bonding and is also a nice alternative to the stroller. A newborn carrier should have excellent head and next support for baby and good back support for the wearer. The carrier should be stable enough to let the wearer go hands-free if necessary, but not so complicated in its design that it requires more than one adult to put on and take off. Given the variety of carrier types, many parents opt for more than one.
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$120
If you see yourself using a baby carrier often, go with the BabyBjorn Active model, which is designed to provide targeted lumbar support. The design is a little bulkier than the original, but for regular wearers, it's worth it.
$80
Among the first and still the best recognized of baby carriers, the BabyBjorn Original remains a new parent staple. Sporty and comfortable with exceptional hands-free support for baby and wearer. Baby can be positioned to face in (for newborns) or out. Embraced by dads everywhere as acceptably manly.
$100
The Air model has the basic design of the BabyBjorn Original Carrier but comes in a lightweight, breathable mesh fabric. Nice choice for summer babies.
$160
The Synergy offers the same lumbar support as the BabyBjorn Active model, but it's made of the Air model's lightweight mesh fabric.
$95
If you're in the market for a versatile sling but looking for a not-so-crunchy option, look no further. The ERGO Baby is an ergonomically designed carrier that is receiving rave reviews for its combination of comfort, versatility and support. And like the BabyBjorn, dads seem comfortable sporting the ERGO Baby. Two design features to weigh: (1) the ERGO Baby is not designed for front-facing carrying (where baby faces out) like the BabyBorn, and (2) the back support is not as substantial as some other options.
$45
Not just a sling, the Moby Wrap is 18-feet of sturdy cotton fabric that lets you wrap you and your baby together in a variety of positions, including front-facing, unlike traditional slings. Definitely has a crunchy vibe that may or may not suit Dad. Available in solids and with inset decorative panels.
$50
A substantial sling carrier with simple, classic styling. Made of twill and canvas with muted, attractive designs. If dad is interested in sporting a sling, New Native is a good choice.