Are you a parent looking for the best baby carrier for your little one? With so many options available in the market today, it can be difficult to decide which is the right one for you. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 baby carriers in Kenya that have been rated highly by parents and what makes them stand out from the rest . We will look at their features, comfort level, breathability and ease of use. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of the best baby carriers in Kenya and be able to make an informed decision when getting one.

1. Infantino Baby Carrier.

The Flip Infantino 4-in-1 baby carrier’s unique, convertible seat makes it the ideal baby carrier for infancy (3.5kgs-14.5kgs) through toddler years. To comfortably hold small infants, use the narrow seat position and padded head support . Switch to the wide position to continue to provide a comfortable seat while your child grows.

Features

• 4 ways to carry: facing-in (narrow seat), facing-in (wide seat), facing-out and back pack
• Carry children from 8-32 lbs / 3.6-14.5 kgs
• Natural, ergonomic seat when facing in
• Narrow and wide seat positions
• Adjustable head support
• Extra-padded shoulder straps
• Supportive waist belt transfers weight to wearers hips
• Includes Wonder Cover bib

2. Chicco Baby Carrier.

This designer baby carrier provides comfort for both the little one and the mum. It’s quality lasts for years on end. Chicco Baby Carrier has been specifically designed to ensure your baby an ergonomic and safe position for their back and hips, and has been acknowledged as a “hip-healthy” product by the IHDI (International Hip Dysplasia Institute). This carrier comes with a practical multi-function reducer with a foldable and cute hood for baby.

Features

• 2-in-1: Faces in towards mom/dad or faces out for baby to explore
• Soft, mini-vented lining, mesh side panels, and adjustable side straps
• Padded shoulder straps and bi-directional side straps adjust for mom/dad
• Padded lumbar support adjusts for mom/dad
• Breathable 3D AirMesh fabric featured on shoulder pads and lumbar

3. Hip Seat Carrier

With this hip seat baby carrier, you can hold baby in lots of different positions as in the image above. You have an extra option to use the waist seat by itself or the double strap carrier. The hip seat has storage space for wipes, diapers or a number of baby clothes. The hip seat helps reduce baby weight on mom and gives her the comfort that she needs mostly when carrying a heavy baby. While this carrier would be perfect for an older baby or a toddler, I find it to be quite unsafe for a newborn. Mostly used for babies from 4-36months.

Features

• Offers 3 carrying positions to satisfy different child wearing needs.
• Has adjustable panel for head and neck support.
• Protecting your spine. With hip seat rigid base, your child’s weight will be carried by your hips so your spine can remain in the right natural position and pressure is alleviated.

4. Double Strap Baby Carrier.

The baby carrier is wholesomely designed making it outstanding to bring out the cuteness of both baby boy and girl. It has high strength and suitable for babies weight of 3.5 kg – 16Kg. It comes with a sliding pouch which enables you to change the baby’s position without disturbing him or her. The following are the carrying positions possible with the Baby Carrier; Inward facing of the baby, Forward facing of the baby.

The removable head support gives the newborn extra head protection and allows discreet breast feeding. It is also lined with 3D mesh fabric which helps optimizing comfort for all the seasons. The belt of the carrier can be adjusted to suit your body size as well as that of the baby.

Features

• Extra baby’s head protection
• Permits discreet breast feeding
• Providing comfort for the baby
• Strong and long lasting
• Has adjustable belt

5. Baby Wrap

A baby wrap is a long piece fabric you tie and knot around the upper body, to create a pouch on your chest, hip or back where the baby can sit. It wraps over your shoulders and across your torso and it’s meant to distribute the baby’s weight across your shoulders and hips. Baby wraps can be used to carry baby from 3.5kgs to 14.5kgs

Features

• Suitable from petite to plus size.
• Ergonomically designed to support you and your baby.
• Stretchy, breathable cotton blend material.