The Best Baby Carriers for Every Type of Parent

These picks will keep baby safe and your hands free.

By Rachel RothmanPublished: Nov 1, 2017

Carriers are a great way to get things done while keeping the baby close, or for toting them around town without having to schlep a hefty stroller. These top-tested pick from Good Housekeeping Institute consider every baby age and task at hand.

Best Forward-Facing Carrier: Baby Bjorn Original

Baby Bjorn

$80

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Most Versatile: Ergobaby Omni 360

Child, Product, Baby carriage, Baby Products, Baby, Toddler, Baby carrier, Abdomen, Hug, Trunk,

ErgoBaby

$180

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Easiest Wrap: Baby K'Tan Original

Baby carriage, Product, Child, Baby Products, Baby carrier, Baby, Toddler, Shoulder, Hug, Standing,

Baby K'Tan

$60

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Most Womb-Like: Moby Wrap

Product, Shoulder, Baby carrier, Arm, Joint, Baby carriage, Neck, Hug, Baby Products, Elbow,

Moby Wrap

$45

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Rachel Rothman

Rachel Rothman was the chief technologist and executive technical director of the Good Housekeeping Institute for over 15 years, overseeing testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all GH Labs. She also managed GH's research division and the analysis of applicants for the GH Seal and all other testing emblems.

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