This cover will keep your baby fully protected when the weather turns wet or cold, and it will keep them cozy comfy too. The cover is made from soft fleece, so your baby can snuggle up even when they’re out trucking in nasty weather. And the outer material is also both rain and wind resistant, so the little one will be shielded from the worst elements. However, the fabric is still completely breathable so baby won’t get too hot or sweaty while tucked snuggly up inside. The cover also has a hood that can be completely removed. This is not only helpful for when you don’t need the hood, but when you need to change the baby from forward-facing to rear-facing.

One of the best things about this carrier is that you can take baby out of the carrier without even having to move the cover. This means less fiddling around with different accessories, and allowing you to keep your hands even freer, which is one of the best things about the Baby Bjorn carrier it was made for. The Baby Bjorn Carrier Cover is made to work with the Baby Bjorn Original Spirit, Original, Air, Synergy, and Active carriers and is priced at about 27 pounds.

Hip carriers are becoming more and more popular, as parents continue to realize the benefits of carriers that allow you to hold your child as you would naturally – on your hip! Of course with these types of carriers there’s also the added support of cushioning and fabric. The Infantino Side Rider is just such a baby carrier and is made from soft fabric that will conform to the child’s shape and provide extra comfort and protection for mum or dad!

The Infantino Side Rider works by positioning a seat, made of soft fabric, around the parent’s hip and uses straps around the parent’s opposite shoulder as well as around the waist to evenly distribute the weight. Inside the carrier there’s a safety harness system so the child is always kept extra-safe and while the fabric is contoured to a child’s shape, there’s also lumbar support for the child to help reduce strain on the back. The parent’s hip support is also padded for additional comfort and there’s a side pocket for stowing your keys or extra change.

But that’s really where the features on this baby carrier just begin. The straps feature a tidy wrap system that helps keep excess straps out of your way and the Set & Forget System also allows you to only have to make the initial adjustment once and then save it for future use. There’s a release buckle that will make the carrier as wide as you need it when taking your baby in and out and the same buckle is also used to easily refasten. The buckling system is also specially designed so that the carrier is easy to get on and off. The Infantino Side Rider baby carrier is suitable for babies from 14 – 36 pounds, or approximately 4 months to well into the toddler years! A great investment in a great carrier!

The Go baby carrier from Chicco is perfect for babies who are under 9 kilograms, which is usually around the time of baby’s first birthday. From the time baby is born until they are 3 to 4 months, or have good neck control, they can face inward and the cuddle pocket that Chicco has included is not only a creative way to give baby some rest, but it also cuddles them even closer when they are being toted around – something every baby loves and many other carriers don’t especially provide. Once baby gets a little older, they can face out and see the world as they’re brought along with you on your errands!

Both sides are adjustable so it will easily grow along with baby and the breathable mesh fabrics also guarantees that both parent and child will always make sure that they are traveling in style. The shoulder straps are also padded and placed so that they will evenly distribute weight and the entire baby’s seat is also cushioned – giving even more of a snuggle feel! All of this for such a great price, even if you do only use it for 6 to 9 months!

This forward-facing baby carrier from Tomy allows your baby to sit inside of it facing inward from birth until 3 months and then facing out to see the world from the time they are 3 months to approximately 6 – 8 month old. This is important to keep in mind if you are considering this Tomy because although the price is great, you’ll need to invest in another carrier before the baby’s first birthday. 

The Tomy Classic is designed so that the shoulder straps and hip straps are padded, giving the parent optimal comfort and all of the carriers in this line are in neutral colours so they are suitable for both moms and dads to wear. The Classic is comfortable for baby too with a raised neck in the back to provide ultimate support when baby’s relaxing while being dragged around on errands and the front also has a small neck lip, so that the child’s head doesn’t fall forward too much if they should fall asleep. 

There’s no extra storage in the way of pockets so you might end up bringing along another bag but if you’re only looking for a temporary solution to trek baby around in, the Tomy Classic baby carrier is a beautiful way to do it!

The Kyo Metropolitan baby carrier is a product from Graco, a leading name in the baby gear industry. Although it’s said by Graco to be suitable for infants up to 9.9 kilograms, which is generally right up to their first birthday, most reviews and retailers recommend it for smaller children, newborn to six months approximately.

This wraparound sling-style carrier does let baby be close to you at all times, which is vital in those very early first few days and is worn on the parent’s chest with the baby facing either inward or outward. The shoulder straps are wide and slightly padded so that they won’t cause a lot of discomfort and there’s also a hip belt, that will help distribute baby’s weight. It comes in a stylish white and blue design and if you’re going out for more than just a short stroll, remember to bring along an extra bag – this carrier has no extra pockets or storage.

This baby carrier from Quinny Curb lets you carry your child just as naturally as you would without any additional support – on your hip! The carrier straps snugly around your waist via a wide belt that will help support the back and is particularly helpful with the lumbar area and the shoulder strap is not only padded but fully adjustable so that it’ll fit just about anyone. Baby will also have lots of support with backing that comes up slightly to make baby feel even more secure. Also to add to your child’s support, this Quinny Curbb also comes with an insert that can be tucked inside when being used by smaller children.

The Quinny Curbb is easily portable so you can take it along with you when you’re not using it without it being awkward to carry and it’s a solid investment as you can use it from when your child is 6 months to 2 years old. The Quinny Curbb Hip baby carrier also has a very contemporary and stylish look in grey nylon and reflective piping. When you’re running out and about with your little one and need to be hands-free, this Quinny Curbb is a great way to go, and at a great price, too!

This carrier from Chicco looks great, stays true to its name, and will fall within anyone’s budget! The bold red and white colour makes it perfect for both mums and dads to wear and is constructed of soft fleece combined with easy-to-clean polyester. This carrier is extremely versatile, being able to be worn 3 different ways – sling-style for newborns; inward facing for 0 to 4 months, or outward facing for 4 months up. Baby will always be sitting in the utmost comfort with an insert that is also made from soft fleece and will provide baby with extra warmth during the chillier months and it can be taken out to reveal breathable fabric for the warmer months to add to baby’s comfort then too. The straps are adjustable to fit just about anyone and the dual buckle system will feel as secure as it holds. The Chicco Soft & Dream baby carrier also features a hood that can be used when nursing to enhance privacy. 

It’s important to keep in mind that this Chicco model, like most soft-shell carriers, has very little storage space and so will most likely not be suitable if you are thinking of taking baby out on longer hikes.

Baby will be strapped to you safely and securely with an adjustable side system that grows as she does and the back has extra padding to ensure that the spine and neck always have all the support they need. And not only will baby be safe and comfortable but she’ll also feel extra cozy with the cuddle pocket that lets her stay close to you.

The light mesh and polyester fabric can be thrown in the wash and it even comes with a bib so that baby’s messy face doesn’t ruin your clothes – and of course, this can always be thrown right in the wash too! For only £29.99, this is a great carrier that can be used for approximately the entire first year of baby’s life and it can be found at www.kiddies-kingdom.com.

But if you need even more versatility than that, you’ll be pleased to know that the Baby Bjorn carrier cover can also fit over Baby Bjorn seats and prams and that it can also be used as just an extra snuggly blanket. Your child will stay dry with the breathable fleece that will keep them super warm and for added protection, there’s also a removable hood. This baby carrier accessory is available for £26.00.

The pouch-style allows baby to sit comfortably inside while you never have to worry about their safety while inside the sling! Use it from the day you come home from the hospital until your little baby becomes a toddler – the Peanut Shell is capable of carrying children up to 36 kilograms! And don’t think that just because this sling is the master of simplicity that it also means that it comes with very little – this sling has a hook for toys and a pocket for your keys, change, or credit cards. Plus it’s stylish with a cute blue and chocolate polka-dot pattern on one side or reverse it for a simpler look in solid chocolate.

To top it all off, the Peanut Shell baby sling is available for only £39.99.