According to safe baby carrying guidelines, your baby should be close enough to kiss. German company Manduca have taken this message on board, creating a soft-stuctured carrier that keeps your baby snuggled up close. An anatomically shaped waist

A unique three-in-one baby carrier that can be used facing forward and outward and, unusually, as a back carrier too, for use once your child is old enough to sit unaided. Adjustable and easy to use, with the style typical of this Norwegian brand

into your chest on whichever side is more comfortable for you. It comes in a range of colours including navy blue and firecracker orange. Hippychick Hipseat, £40.Who was the winner our category for Best Infant Carrier 2012?Fuel role-play with... the Moover

This soft carrier offers structured support and protection for your baby. Suitable for use from birth, the carrier offers four different carrying positions and has soft, adjustable straps designed to distribute your baby's weight easily.Caboo DX

What’s not to like about the Miracle, with its good looks and clever design taking BabyBjörn’s iconic, award-winning classic front carrier to a whole new level. Providing flexible carrying through state-of-the-art adjustments that allow rapid weight

Not only does the Morph look different from other front carriers on the market, it’s been designed differently, too. A baby pod that comes with two different-sized harnesses, it provides perfect fit and support for baby and parent alike

Stokke MyCarrier, £139When it comes to transporting your precious cargo, you want a carrier that provides the perfect fit and support for child and parent alike, and Norwegian brand Stokke ticks all the boxes. The versatile three-in-one design can

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There are front carriers and back carriers – this brilliantly ingenious carrier is both. In fact, it allows your child to be carried in three positions – the first time this has ever been possible using just one product. So whether facing you

Caboo + Organic carrier, £59.99Caboo is the perfect way to bond with your little one and provides parents with an easy, safe way to nurture and carry their baby hands free. It is one of the few carriers that can be used from day one, even with low