Natural Fit Carrier, 7-45 lbs., Khaki Orange

I've used many ergonomically correct and higher costing carriers, and have been wearing my child since she was a week old and assisting others who are interested in babywearing. I like to purchase budget carrier to try out so I can recommend them to the people I help. (And I kept this one instead of reselling it, that's how much I liked it) I am average size, and carrying an average sized 2.5yo. I use this carrier a few times a week when needed for short trips into stores. It does not fit my toddler "knee to knee", but this is less important in children who are walking, and she is still kept in an ergonomically correct position when worn in this carrier.The shoulder straps are surprisingly pretty comfortable. The back panel comes up high enough to be supportive for a toddler, yet would adjust smaller for an infant, and could even be used with a newborn with a rolled blanket to support their bottom. The material is lightweight and can fold very small, so it could be squished into a diaper bag or similar. I also suspect it is a quick dry, and would definitely recommend this as a beach carrier for someone who didn't want to take a costlier carrier where there's sand and sunscreen.My only complaint is that the waist band webbing (black part) is thin and may be uncomfortable after longer periods wearing. I have seen others use a pad of some sort to fix this problem.For the cost of this carrier, it'd be hard to find another comparable carrier in the same price range, even second hand. I'd definitely recommend it to someone on a budget, someone who is wanting to try wearing their baby without investing a lot, or someone who just needs a back up car or vacation carrier they don't want to worry about damaging or losing. Great product.

This worked great for a few months when my baby was 2-4 months old. Very easy to use, wash and comfortable! However, when my baby hit 4 months and about 16 pounds, he didn't feel supported enough when I would wear him in this. I mean technically you can still use it, but I definitely felt more strain and pull from the straps/digging into my shoulders because my baby was heavier. So overall, I would recommend this if you're not keen on the long fabric wrap materials, this is a great on-the-go easy to use alternative. Honestly, for $20 the few months of great use we got out of it was worth it for such a low price.

This carrier worked great for about the first 3 months. Now that my daughter is 5 months and almost 18lbs its just too uncomfortable. My only complaint is the waistband. Its not padded all the way around and the buckle is starting to break. You really have to cinch up the waistband to support the baby and after a trip through the grocery store it really starts to cut in. My daughter is perfectly comfortable in it and it supports her head just fine. Being a first time parent I didn't really know what to look for. We went with this one because the price is great and it had good reviews. Now that I know a padded waistband is a must I'll be upgrading to a Tula (worth the money in my book) especially if you have a big heavy baby like I do.

My wife bought this for a trip home to visit family. She was traveling alone and needed a way to manage our 1 and 3 year old. She used this carrier for our 1 year old at the airport and during the visit.Pros: Light and comfortable wear, nice color, breathable, easily adjustable and less than half the price of other carriers.Cons: Difficult (but not impossible) to get the child in and out without another pair of hands. It can be done but definitely practice on a padded surface first! Also the material stretches over time so the child starts to hang lower and lower on the back. Not a deal breaker but a little annoying.Overall, for the price you can't beat this. Great for occasional use in situations where you want to contain a little one, have your hands free and still let them be a part of the fun.

I originally bought the for the baby girl I am expecting. I was never satisfied with my old carrier, and didn't use it as much as I could because of that. It didn't have a lap belt, and it really killed my back after about 30 minutes of use. I haven't used it for a baby yet, because my daughter hasn't been born. However, I have used it with my three (almost four) year old toddler, and it's great! We go for walks together with her strapped to my back, I can carry her for several blocks without discomfort. That's saying something, as I am 5 feet tall and she's 3 feet tall - and I'm 8 months pregnant! I've never worn it for more than about 30 minutes at a time though, so I can't attest to a really long trip - but those 30 minutes went much more smoothly than with my other carrier.I find the straps easy to adjust and fairly comfortable. If I know I am going for a LONG walk with her on my back, I sometimes wrap a towel around the waist strap. I do require help to get her in, but that's pretty normal. I usually have my husband lower her in, see how everything fits, then have him lift her just enough so I can make adjustments as needed. I think I could put her on by myself if I was sitting on the couch, but there hasn't been a need. She does occasionally complain about her neck hurting, but that's only if she's staring straight up. It usually means I've got it pulled a bit tight. If I let a bit out of the shoulder straps, she then has enough room to move her head freely.My husband has used it a few times as well and really likes it. He absolutely hated our old carrier and wouldn't use it at all. The straps often tangled on him and his ended up completely hogtied once! But, he likes the lightness and simplicity of this one. We're actually considering buying another, one for baby and one for my older daughter. For hiking or trips to the zoo, it might be nice to carry both of them, rather than mess with a stroller.