If you are unsure if the ErgoBaby Omni 360 is the right carrier for you, we would advise you to HIREone for a couple of weeks, to give it a thorough road test to make sure.

The Ergobaby Embrace 2-position Carrier has been specially developed for newborns and babies and supports the ergonomic frog-leg position (“M” shape position) of the baby. The seat of the carrier gradually adjusts to your growing baby right from newborn all the way to toddler (7-45 lbs / 3.This way, your baby is warm and safe, and best of all, your hands are free, which not only adds a whole new level of convenience to your day but also the interaction with the bigger sibling is so much easier to reconcile. The panel forms a bucket shape for baby to sit in when facing out, and it is almost impossible for the pelvis not to tilt slightly so that knees are brought up and are well supported in front and away from parent, which is good.

However, the facing-out position, even though it is much more ergonomic and supportive, still has the issues of reducing face to face contact and communication, which is so important for the growing brain still learning who and what to trust. The Adapt is Ergobaby's first ever insert-less newborn-ready baby carrier gives you the renowned comfort and ergonomics for baby and parent, and an innovative ergonomic seat that gradually adjusts to your growing baby. Aura wrap is the perfect solution for those who would like all the benefits of a traditional woven sling for themselves and their baby, without having to deal with large, complex tying techniques.The Original panel usually feels too short for toddlers to be supported up to the backs of their shoulders. Plus, there is a great range of designs to choose from - the standard cotton version, the cool air mesh version, the Breeze and the Dream designs. A great feature of the Aura wrap compared to the previous type I used was that the label was a marker for the middle and different stitching was used to identify the guiding edge. Worst bit: No forward facing option although some would argue that this isn’t a particularly comfortable way for baby (or mum) to travel anyway. This is inevitable, as the panel hangs over the waistband and is stitched along its length about a third depth into the waist.

The wide, padded straps and wide padded lumbar support waistband distribute your baby's weight evenly and comfortably. The “M” position of the seat ensured that his leg was in a comfortable position as he travelled on our backs and there was definitely something soothing about all that close contact at a time when he wasn’t able to run around. This makes it even better and more versatile than the previous model, which has already performed very well in baby carrier tests. Facing out in a sling from around months helps cure the baby FOMO and can be super handy when they don’t want to be put down for too long and holding them all day in your arms just isn’t an option! I have been known to let the baby fall asleep in the sling and wedge myself upright to grab myself a quick snooze during the days when their eyes just pinged open as soon as I placed them in the cot.

The principal difference is that the Omni 360 is newborn ready and can be used with a newborn starting at 7 lbs, whereas the standard 360 baby carrier requires the use of an infant insert if you want to use it with a baby under 12 lbs. That's because it's made of pure viscose, which is derived from natural eucalyptus and acacia fibers. In any case, the advantage of a baby carrier is that it can be put on quickly and easily with just a few steps.