Beco, Boba, Ergobaby, Onya Baby, Baby Hawk…so many baby carrier choices! We thought it might be helpful to post a handy comparison chart so that you can look at different soft-structured baby carriers side-by-side:
Did we miss anyone? Are our measurements off? Please comment below to let us know.
We hope you find this helpful.
Happy babywearing!
I’m pretty sure the Beco Gemini only goes up to 35 pounds (it’s one of the arguments a lot of people have for getting the Butterfly II, instead – it’ll be useful for longer).
Could you include a column for if it can be used with newborns (or if you need to purchase an insert separately?)
Thanks for the correction, Carolyn! And…new column added.
I’d also love to know how a carrier works on mamas with different body types. I’m tiny, 5’2 and 104 pounds, and our Ergo is nearly too big for me.
Andrea: do the measurements in inches help you? The best way to really know if a carrier will fit you and feel comfortable is to try it on in person. If you take a look at Babywearing International’s website, you’ll see a list of babywearing groups. They all have lending libraries where you can try out different carriers for yourself. There are also many other local babywearing groups that have lending libraries of differing degrees. Check the sidebar above and you’ll see a link for our huge list of babywearing groups. There’s most likely one near you. Lastly, most carrier companies (including us) offer risk-free purchasing. If it doesn’t work, return it (in new condition) to get your money back. Hope that helps!
How about the baby hawak Mai tai and the baby hawk o snap?? So wish I knew about the lending library before I ordered mine a few days ago
and this chart for that matter haha!! After days of doing my own comparing I went with the beco Gemini 
hopefully I like it!!
It would be helpful to include some of the other popular buckle carriers like the Catbird Baby Pikkolo, Olives and Applesauce, etc.
Ashley and Samantha – I’ll happily add the other brands, just have to research the measurements first. We’re keeping this list specific to soft-structured carriers, though, so mei tai carriers aren’t included.
Thanks for sharing! It is very difficult to read however. Is there a way to make the print bigger?
Thanks, Bridget. If you click on it once, then again once you see just the image, you’ll be able to zoom in a little more. Sorry it’s so small. It’s as large as I could make it within the confines of the space I had.
This is a wonderful tool! Thanks for creating and sharing it Onya Baby!
You’re very welcome, Salina! We’re thrilled you find it helpful! Feel free to share it, print it, whatever you want to use it to your advantage.
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Great overview! BTW: Manduca has a storage pocket for keys, or a (small/flat) purse, right above the extension-zipper. I used the Manduca for my newborn baby, with the (attached) baby insert.
As we were informed by a retailer of Manduca, the most recent model no longer has a pocket. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment!