Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Baby Carrier - Ergonomic, Convertible, Face-in and Face-Out Front and Back Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler 8-32 lbs, Gray

I love this guy. I have 4 carriers (this one, infantino carry all, Lille baby all seasons, and a boba wrap). Maybe I'm just dumb but I could never figure out how to narrow my Lille baby's seat so baby #2 and 3 were just stuck facing me. But when my 3rd turned 11 months, I REALLY wanted to face her out AND my one carrier was always dirty and I had to go without for 24h till it dried. I needed another but I didn't want to spend a ton of money. I've heard about this carrier and have considered it before. Man, I wish I got this sooner. It's so EASY TO NARROW AND WIDEN THE SEAT. No need to watch a tutorial to operate this simple plow mule. It's pretty intuitive but I'd still watch how to videos and read the manual if you're totally new to carriers. It's surprisingly comfy and isn't bulky (I'd say it's pretty streamlined and minimal). Not as supportive as my $150 LB obviously but I still enjoy wearing it regularly. If I already had this one, I wouldn't shell out on an expensive one unless you can find a secondhand bargain. This carrier is really all you needNo fancy bells and whistles, just a basic carrier with standard materials but it still feels durable. We'll see. Even if it only lasted a year with daily use, that's not bad considering its price. I'm pretty sure it'll hold out till baby #3 outgrows it.HOWEVER, with LB there are only TWO 2 buckles, none that come in contact with baby, but with this one there are SIX 6 buckles, 4 of which can pinch baby or wearer when putting on. That's the only downside to this carrier I've had. I pinch myself almost every time when I buckle in the baby panel and it's a pain in the butt to buckle all those with a squirmy baby. It's the same thing with my infantino carry all. If you can put up with that slight inconvenice (I would considering it's a budget carrier) then you'll find it totally worth it. However unlike the carry all, this one is great for PETITE SLIM ppl, maybe the average young teen could wear it. I have to tighten it pretty good but there seems to be about .5-1in left.. For reference, I'm 5'1 almost 100 pounds. This is a great carrier for the vertically impaired (short height) person I'd think. Overview: this carrier is a great value. I've only used it for a few weeks with my third baby who's almost 12 months so I can't speak on how it supports floppy newborns, the baby panel can be tightened all the way and it has a head support that can be folded down later on so I think with some blankets as positioners you can make it safely work, but it is great for 3m+ for sure. I got it for $26 and I feel it's money well spent. If you're unsure about baby wearing or what kind of carrier to get then START with this one. Keep the packaging, try it out with baby. If it's not for you then return it and try another one. You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a safe efficient baby carrier. This would also serve as a more than adequate cheap backup for a pricier carrier. You might become a convert.

I purchased this for a baby shower gift and the new mommy was so excited to get it. It is a quality product, made strong and is versatile. The material is quality and the color true to the picture. It looked easy to use and will make carrying baby more comfortable. It is as described and pictured.

The first time I bought this item was in 2018 for my daughter it held up so well I decided to buy it in 2021 for my son and when I found out I was pregnant a year I know I was going to buy it This is such a great support for the children. I have tried other carriers, but this one is my favorite. I normally don’t even write reviews, but this have served me well for years. Hopefully this is my last Child and I can pass this on to someone else. This is my four month year old right next to it. I just wanted to show y’all an example. He is 25 inches and 15 pounds. Your child would definitely love it. It felt so well it is so comfortable for them.

I have a nearly 4 month old baby that's extremely picky with how she is carried. Prior to her birth we had bought a ridiculously expensive Ergo baby carrier that we were very excited about however upon our little ones arrival our excitement turned into disappointed head shaking when we realized our little one absolutely hated it and then some. She has only sat it in twice for maybe 20 minutes tops when she was first born and now at nearly 4 months old I just have to strap it on myself ( I don't even need to put her in it) and she screams her head off - the Ergo baby carrier was a giant waste of money.Our baby is not an easy child by any means, she is overly picky and fussy- she wants to be held facing out only but not cuddled so we needed an outward facing carrier to satisfy everyone's demands and this one popped up. I read up on this one for a good month or so, it was a toss up honestly between this one and another Infantino carrier and this one won based on color since I couldn't find any information about these carriers and hip dysphasia. Anyways, it arrived today finally (I just couldn't wait honestly - with a kid that feels the need to change what she's doing every 10 minutes its a pain in the ass) I popped that sucker on with little need for instructions (its a lot less complicated than the Ergo and pretty straight forward when looking at it) which was very nice, I was able to tighten it myself without needing my husbands help which is key as I'm at home alone during the day. Initially I wasn't very thrilled with the material used, compared to the Ergo it feels light and cheap but you get what you pay for I suppose - you can't buy a 5 Carat ring for $5 so why would you get Ergo quality for $25? I tried not to judge it based on that and slapped that bad boy on with ease, I grabbed the baby and popped her in it without any complaints. She tolerated being put into it - tolerated being carried IN it which is a miracle of miracles. She went in easy and fast, just snap snap and done LITERALLY. She apparently loved it as I did not go deaf from a fussy baby screaming at the top of her lungs in protest. All materials held up, it IS much lighter than Ergo which, I believe, in summer will come in VERY handy. I have only a few small complaints about this thing which is really just minor little things. Firstly, The "bib" part did not fold down as neatly as it is in the photos - my baby isn't a big baby so how she fits in it isn't the cause - it does clip down as it's supposed to but it's kind of all over and pulling or messy looking but like I said, that's a minor thing. Secondly I wasn't really enjoying the fit of the strap in the back that connects the two arm straps...it was a little painful just like the Ergo however I might have had it pulled too tight, too close together making the carrier very VERY uncomfortable. When my little one wakes from her nap I'll adjust and try it again. This carrier doesn't have an over abundance of material used which means in summer my baby will not sweat to death however I did notice today after 30 minutes of use my shirt was soaked where her legs touched my midsecton- I did sweat up a storm and boy oh boy my baby is a little oven producing lots of heat.Overall I am VERY happy with the purchase and at the same time I'm upset I didn't order this first before the Ergo carrier - I can't even return it! This infantino carrier is a great purchase in my eyes and I'm a product snob when it comes to my baby, we've bought nothing but the best and most expensive products for our baby from her Stokke Xplory stroller to her Cybex Aton Q car seat so this purchase is uncharacteristic for us due to its price but it's sooooo worth it. I would recommend this all day long to friends with babies! Will it last as long as an Ergo would, only time will tell but I will NOT hesitate to order another one even if it does last only one year...I just love this product and so does our baby!I came back to edit this post and add a little tid bit I did love about this carrier, it has real metal buttons!!! Even our very exoensive Ergo carrier only has plastic snaps/buttons but this one which is much cheaper used real metal...I love that, nearly no products use the old metal buttons anymore, just love it!!!