Best Budget Baby Carriers

Best Budget Baby Carriers 

A $100-150 baby carrier not fitting you budget? We have been testing baby carriers for many years and have seen some great options under $50. Not great enough to get into our annual top 5 list, but definitely worth considering if you're looking to save some cash! Start with the Baby Bjorn, listed above, for about $50. But if you want something a bit more versatile and like the more comprehensive carriers, check these out:

1. Bebamour Baby Carrier. This is an awesome hip-seat option, one of two hip-seat carriers on our list (the other is below). This one is super versatile, with 6 different carrying positions. It can be used on you chest, for inward or forward facing (3-36 months), on your back forward facing ("backpack position"), and as a versatile hip or front seat. So without the hip-seat it's a pretty typical carrier: you can use it as early as 3 months, and it supports babies up to 44 pounds. It has tons of awesome little pockets for cell phones, pacifiers, and keys, and a ton of adjustments to make it fit virtually any mom shape and size. We loved the number and range of all the adjustment straps! It also has a nice breathable hood that attaches using little loops, so there is no loud snap or clip that might disturb your sleeping baby. They also did a nice job with the softness of the fabrics, nice wide and padded shoulder straps and hip belt, and overall decent fit and finish. It is a big carrier, and we thought that it would be most appropriate for babies over about 4-5 months, unless you have a larger baby. Otherwise it's a bit roomy. The hip-seat aspect is nice. When worn like a typical carrier, it does a nice job putting most of the baby's weight on you waist rather than back and shoulders. It can also be worn independenty of the rest of the carrier. This is great for very little babies, for resting their bum or side on the hip seat, for instance while nursing, or rocking to sleep. It's also great when they get a bit bigger and can hop onto the hip seat and use their arms to hold on - this is great for toddler and older. Overall, we really liked this carrier. The only drawback is really the large carrier size that doesn't accommodate smaller babies. There's also the fact that it's a Chinese company and made in China, which makes the descriptions and instructions a bit difficult to digest. Overall, this is a great carrier, especially for the price. Usually around $40.   

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2. Mother Nest Ergonomic Baby Carrier. One of our favorite all-time carriers under $50, with features and versatility that are quite good for this price range. Supporting babies from 12 to 33 pounds, this carrier does not have an infant insert and can only support babies after they are a few months old. It can be used rear-facing on the chest and on the back, but doesn't work as a front-facing carrier which is unfortunate. But that's where the limitations end. It has nicely padded shoulder straps that we thought were quite comfortable, and it does have a small strap to connect the two shoulder straps and help keep things in a nice comfy position for mom and dad. It has a removable hood, and more pockets than most other carriers on this list, with four zippered pockets, some on the carrier itself, and some around the waist band. Speaking of the waistband, it is quite wide and thick for this price range, and uses Velcro in addition to a clip, keeping it secure. In our testing, we thought the fabric was impressively soft and durable for a carrier in this price range. It also comes with some drool pads that you can remove and wash separately. Overall, this is a really great carrier for this price range, though like the others it's not appropriate for babies under about 12 pounds, and has limited versatility in terms of carrying positions. Tends to sell for about $50, you can see it online here.  

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3. Mo+M Classic Baby Carrier. This is a great back-to-basics soft-structured carrier with some great versatility, especially given the price point. There are 3 carry options: rear-facing front, hip sling carry, and front-facing back. Notice how there is no forward-facing front position, and no infant position. Not only is there no infant (fetal tuck) position, the carrier is not suggested for use under 12 pounds. It does go up to 36 pounds, however, which is quite good. There are also some good additional features, like a zip-down flap to expose some mesh for higher breathability, much like the LILLEBaby. Also has storage pockets and a hood. Downfalls? Well, not anywhere near as comfy or padded as our premium options, and the cloth is nowhere near as soft and luxurious. Also cannot support infants, and has no infant insert. Overall, a great option if you're looking to save a ton and can deal with the limitations. Tends to go for about $35 online, you can check it out here.

4. NimNik Sling Carrier Hipseat. This is one of the more unique carriers on this list, and we think it's great for older toddlers and bigger kids (up to 45 pounds). What's really unique is that this carrier can be used as: a forward-facing carrier, a rear-facing carrier, and also as a super cool hip-seat for older babies. What is a hip-seat? Well, it's not a baby carrier at all, but rather a little seat you have around your waist to help support your baby's weight. It's a great concept to reduce those sore arms from carrying your baby around in the natural position. And the carrier is quite good as well. It uses lightweight highly breathable fabric and design. It's basically the hip-seat with an added back support to turn it into a very simplistic carrier. IT does have some nice features, however, especially for the price point. It has three small mesh pockets (non-closing) that can fit a phone, keys, pacifier, etc. It also has a nice wide waist band which helps with comfort and stability, especially when using the hip-seat. It uses Velcro and a buckle to hold on the waist, which makes it feel quite secure. But there's no infant insert and can only be used for babies over 12 pounds. No closing pockets, nowhere near as padded, soft, or luxurious as our top options, and definitely not as comfortable to wear. But if you're looking for an inexpensive hip-seat that doubles as a basic carrier, then this could be the option for you! Usually about $50 online, check it out here.

5. Infantino Cuddle Up Ergonomic Hoodie Carrier. Infantino makes a wide range of baby products, and several varieties of baby carriers. They have over a dozen options, some of which are difficult to tell apart from others, and some are not really worth considering. We will say that we're impressed by the pricing and features of the Infantino line, with an overall reliable and secure set of carriers at great prices. As with all the others on this list under $50, it has limited weight range, versatility, and comfort. The Cuddle Up is included in this list for a few reasons. First of all, it is adorable, with a cute bear hood cover that goes on like a soft hoodie cap and has cute little ears. When it's off, it has a cute colored chevron pattern on the fuzzy inside. It's the only carrier on this list that has a hood that can actually keep your baby's head a little warm in the fall. Second and 

continuing the hoodie theme, it also includes a front pocket just like your favorite hoodie, though we point out that things can fall out of it at times, particularly when taking the baby in/out, or taking the carrier off. Third, we found the pads to be reasonably supportive and the adjustments were sufficient. Not too much back or shoulder pain. Note that like the Mother Nest and Mo+m carriers, it only supports two carry positions, both are facing mom or dad: front carry and back carry. It also only supports from 12 to 40 pounds, which is par for course on this inexpensive carrier list. Usually about $40 online, you can check it out here.