Soft Stuctured Baby Carrier Comparison| Bloomington-Normal, IL

Soft Structured carriers have a body and straps that have buckles on them, so they are also known as buckle carriers. Instead of tying straps, there are buckles that secure the straps. These carriers are extremely easy to use, you just snap them on and go. There is no fabric that might drag on the ground as you try to get your baby secure. These carriers are very comfortable, going over both shoulders and distributing the weight of the child very well. You can wear your baby on the front, on the back and with some carriers, on the hip.

Action Baby Beco Butterfly 2 Beco Gemini Boba

Boba Air Oh Snap Olives & Applesauce Onya

Pikkolo

Why a Soft Structured Carrier?

Soft Structured Carriers, also known as buckle carriers, are some of the easiest carriers to own - just buckle and go! Most dads, and many moms, love the ease of use along with the comfort that comes from using a buckle carrier. All the carriers we carry are 100% cotton, so they are very breathable, and they come in variety of fabric designs.

What are the differences in brands?

Brand	Action Baby	Beco Butterfly 2	Beco Gemini	Boba	Oh Snap	O&A	Onya	Pikkolo
Weight (lbs)	infant - 40	7 - 45	7 - 35	7 - 45	15 - 45	infant - 45	15 - 45	infant - 40
Front Carry	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Front Facing Out*			x					x
Hip Carry	x		x					x
Back Carry	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Shoulder straps for front carries	cross in back	use chest strap	cross in back	use chest strap	cross in back	cross in back	cross in back OR use chest strap	cross in back
Features		Infant insert and internal harness	snaps at leg opening for smaller seat	foot rests, lots of pockets		infant harness	chair harness, lots of pockets	wears like a Mei Tai, leg cincher, optional waist padding
Hood	attached, flat	removable hood snaps on	Headrest, no hood	Removable hood, attaches with snaps	Headrest, no hood	hood tucks into pocket	hood tucks into pocket	hood tucks into pocket

* While forward facing out is possible to do in these carries, please use it sparingly if at all and make sure baby is positioned comfortably - seated, not dangling.

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