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We Love, You Need: The Best Baby Slings, Carriers and Backpacks of 2012

Our parents reviewers put the newest carriers of 2012 to the test! Read on to find the carrier that's right for you (27 Photos)

Kate Bayless on Mar 20, 2012 at 6:02PM

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We Love, You Need: The Best Baby Slings, Carriers and Backpacks of 2012

25 Baby Slings, Carriers and Backpacks We Love

In the market for a baby carrier? We had parents put the newest backpacks, front packs, hip carriers, baby slings and wraps for 2012 to the test. Here are our favorites -- click through to find the right carrier for you and your baby.

Moby Wrap
The mother of all wraps now comes in two new prints (Dandelion and Koi) and two new UV-protected fabrics (Coral and White).
Carrier Stats
Type: wrap
Weight range: newborn to 35 lbs.
Price: $53 (style shown)
Made of: 100% cotton
Parent Rating:
Get It Now: Pure and Simple Baby

Style: "The Moby is a versitle wrap that you can use with your newborn and as your baby grows. It's the type of carrier that's 'in' at the moment with my mom friends and I can see why."

"The design on the front was a fun touch for a standard carrier. It adds a little personality to it."

Comfort: "The hard part about using the Moby wrap was figuring out how tight to tie it before the baby was placed inside. However, once we had used it a few times this got a bit easier to judge."

"The material was soft and appealing. It was very comfortable for both me and my baby. It also provided adequate back suport while wearing it -- I felt like I could wear it for a couple of hours."

"I liked how it kept the baby close and secure. My baby always fell asleep while in the carrier because of how comfortable she was. It was great to take her on the go and still be assured that she would sleep."

What It's Missing: "One of the biggest drawbacks of the Moby is that there's a lot of material so it takes up almost all the space in the diaper bag. But it does fit in there!"

Bonus: "One of the benefits of the Moby carrier is that it can be used for a baby of any age because it isn't size-specific and you can adjust the way you tie the wrap as the baby grows."

--Dayna and her 8-week-old daughter, of Santa Barbara, Calif.