The Top Baby Carriers for Back Pain

Evenflo Snugli Comfort Vent

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

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about a month old and i took her out with me on a shopping trip i took the bus and also walked alot she slept in it the whole time about 3 hrs.however my back hurt afterward and she was about 10lbs.
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..it will probably hurt your back after 15 minutes of carrying your baby around.
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i don't find it uncomfortable at all, but her father says it makes his back sore if they go on a long walk.
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with our son, we tried the baby bjorn and it threw out my back -- provided terrible support for a big baby.
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i like this carrier but after a while of having baby in it, it hurts your back!

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Comfortable, Easy To Use, Frameless Carrier

Patapum PTC

$89.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is comfortable to wear, and it's easy to learn how to switch baby from front to back and back again, without help!
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all the weight rests on your hips, so it doesn't kill your back like the bjorn or other slings.
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this is an excellent backpack carrier!
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i don't feel pulling on my back.
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even my mother-in-law, who has back problems is able to use this to carry our child who weighs around 30 lbs and is 33" long.

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Positives: Comfortable, Excellent Support, Good Safety Features, Framed Carrier

Kelty TC 2.1

$95.00 Est. at Amazon

from Joanna, www.childcarriers.com
my husband wore it day after day after day and never had any issues or any back pain.
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if the carrier isn't sitting high enough you will feel pressure in your shoulders, and if its not tight enough you will feel it in your lower back.
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alternative for large external framed backpacks
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those backpack carriers are a lot more adaptable between different body sizes (like, mom's size and dad's size).

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Positives: Excellent Support, High Quality, Good Safety Features, Frameless Carrier

BabyBjorn Air

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from love my baby girl, www.target.com
the material and quality is great, but my daughter was just to heavy for it, walking any where for more than 15 minutes, hurt my back, so it just didn't work for me.
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easy on the back, and pretty stylish as well.
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the best part is that it gives really good back support which is so important when you're carrying your baby for a while.
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this carrier is great on my back and it's very easy to adjust.
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i haven't had a problem with my back hurting, either, but my baby is still little.

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Positives: Comfortable, Good Safety Features, Excellent Affordability, Frameless Carrier

Kelty Frame Carrier 2.0

$160.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is the first backpack-type carrier i've owned so i can't really compare it to any other rear-carrier.
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this is a great backpack carrier.
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i love that the diaper bag zips off for when we didn't need it--or so i could put the larger backpack in the overhead compartment and smaller bag under the seat on the plane.
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the backpack is huge and there's an extra diaper bag part that comes off.

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Positives: Nice Safety Features, Comfortable, Easy To Use, Framed Carrier

EllaRoo Mei Hip Baby Sling/Wrap

$83.00 Est. at Amazon

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with my baby on my hip it's comfortable for me and she can see the world (unlike being on my back with other carriers.
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i ordered it and have truly never looked back.
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my son and i love our mei hip., it's really comfortable and i like how it keeps all of his weight off my back on on my hips.
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he was still within the weight restrictions for the front carrier, but there was too much of a strain on my back.
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i don't experience any back, hip, neck or shoulder discomfort when holding my daughter with this carrier.

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Positives: Comfortable, Great Safety Features, Great Support, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Baby K'tan BKBC-M Sling/Wrap

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is very easy to use, many carrying positions (8), can nurse my baby in it privately, very soft comfortable material, and it is comfortable on my back (it has a back support band that slides up and
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the fabric is stretchy and comfortable, and eases back and shoulder strain - even with a very big baby!
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the loop that holds the two pieces of fabric can be a little difficult to reach...it is supposed to be in the middle of your back when positioned right but seems to be a little higher on me.
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it kept her close to me and spread the weight across my back instead of on my shoulders.
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at this point(3 months old) he can hold his head up without assistance-which is required for this position and most others-, but not his back.

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Positives: Great Support, Nice Safety Features, Attractive Design, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Baby K'tan BKBC-S Sling/Wrap

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is very easy to use, many carrying positions (8), can nurse my baby in it privately, very soft comfortable material, and it is comfortable on my back (it has a back support band that slides up and
from www.amazon.com
the fabric is stretchy and comfortable, and eases back and shoulder strain - even with a very big baby!
from www.amazon.com
the loop that holds the two pieces of fabric can be a little difficult to reach...it is supposed to be in the middle of your back when positioned right but seems to be a little higher on me.
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it kept her close to me and spread the weight across my back instead of on my shoulders.
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at this point(3 months old) he can hold his head up without assistance-which is required for this position and most others-, but not his back.

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Positives: Good Support, Nice Safety Features, Attractive Design, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Deuter Kid Comfort III

$279.00 Est. at Amazon

from Anonymous, www.childcarriers.com
it is impossible for me to reach the kickstand to fold it in once the pack is on my back.
from Katelet, www.childcarriers.com
my husband and i easily pass it back and forth between us, and sometimes switch the 3 year old for the 8 month old in it, and all the adjustments are simple, quick and it is comfortable for everyone.
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plus it adds a little extra shade having the tall part in back.
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we've been backpacking for years.
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after several miles of hiking, no pain or soreness materialized in my back whatsoever while carrying a 25-pound (about 11.5-kg) child.

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Positives: Comfortable, Great Affordability, Attractive Design, Framed Carrier

ZoloWear Cotton Sling

$52.00 Est. at Amazon

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i keep it on me the whole weekend so i can pop baby into the sling soon as we get out of the car, then pop him back out to put him on a shopping cart, pop him back in when we're checking out, without
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put it on, put her in it, adjust the fabric up her back, and off we went.
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even so, it still works well for me but will take a toll on your back after a while.
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we also have a baby bjorn that my husband used occasionally, but the baby bjorn really hurt my back and shoulders, the peanut shell didn't.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Comfortable, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap, Infants 4 to 40 lbs.

Baby K'tan K''tan

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is very easy to use, many carrying positions (8), can nurse my baby in it privately, very soft comfortable material, and it is comfortable on my back (it has a back support band that slides up and
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it kept her close to me and spread the weight across my back instead of on my shoulders.
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the loop that holds the two pieces of fabric can be a little difficult to reach...it is supposed to be in the middle of your back when positioned right but seems to be a little higher on me.
from www.amazon.com
the fabric is stretchy and comfortable, and eases back and shoulder strain - even with a very big baby!
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at this point(3 months old) he can hold his head up without assistance-which is required for this position and most others-, but not his back.

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Positives: Comfortable, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Evenflo Snugli Front Back

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was hoping to find some sort of carrier that i could put on my back that wasn't one of those big hiking things and this was it.
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it has a place for your money and it has a decent back support, just adjust it right the first time you put it on and it stays.
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it doesn't put too much weight on your shoulders or back and this of all things is one of the only things that will soothe my 4 month old.
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i got a lot of use out of both carriers, but now that my baby is five months old, she really likes to be worn on my back.
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my baby likes to recline back a little and see the world instead of having her head against my chest all of the time.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Comfortable, Frameless Carrier

Fisher-Price Easy Clip

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

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the baby can be worn forward or backward.
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it doesn't hurt your back.
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i did some walking with my daughter and got no back or shoulder pain.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Framed Carrier

Hotslings Solstice Size 2

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from Alaskan Mommy, www.target.com
she loves riding on my back with it and will often fall asleep.
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i started using this product when my daughter was only 5 days old and she and i have not looked back!
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it takes a little while to find the most comfortable way to put the fabric over your shoulder , but once i did it does not hurt my back or my shoulder and my back feels much better than when i carry
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as they get older ( and bigger!) it does hurt my back.
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i actually took my d-ring sling and mobywrap back, and not to mention other baby carriers because either my baby wasn't comfortable or they were to hard to put on.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Nice Support, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap, Carry Position: Front,Side/Hip

Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling

$64.00 Est. at Amazon

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true, if you have back problems, it's prob not going to be a positive experience for you.
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my son is 3 months now (15 pounds) - i was caring him since he was born in a long wrap (ellaroo) - which i still like and keep for a back carry.
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the other slings made my back hurt within 15 minutes.

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Positives: Excellent Safety Features, Attractive Design, Good Breathability, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

New Native Regular Cotton Baby Sling/Wrap

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from store.babycenter.com
as far as baby being scrunched, this is a natural carriers that allows baby's back to curve as it is intended while developing.
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i have two herniated discs in my back, and so far this sling is comfortable to use.....i don't know how it will be when my baby weighs more, but for now it is perfect.
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feels very secure/safe - baby loves how we can rub/scratch her back when she's in it.
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(i can even fold it up in my pocket, for use during our walks!) nom more hot padding, rings that slip and backaches!
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while we now use both, the new native sling is far better for long periods; i have yet to experience any back pain or shoulder pain while using this, whereas with the front carrier, any longer than

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Positives: Comfortable, Easy To Use, Compact, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Hotslings Baby Sling/Wrap

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is easy on my back and i feel totally comfortable in it.
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too complicated to use; sent it back.
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believe you me, did not feel any strain on my back.
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i bought this when my son was 11 months old because he was getting too heavy to carry but my stroller and hiking backpack were both too cumbersome for many places.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Great Breathability, Comfortable, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Playtex Deluxe Hip Hammock Color: Black

Playtex Deluxe Hip Hammock Baby Carrier Color: Black

$70.00 Est. at Amazon

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i originally have the classic baby bjorn carrier but did not like it too much since it caused major shoulder & back strain- my daughter was only 9 lbs.
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it, so we bought a snugli, and used it maybe three times when he was just little tiny b/c i hated the snugli, as it puts all the baby's weight in your upper back and shoulders, and was very painful.
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i think that this item is a great way to save a parents back and free up the hands.
from justhegrls, www.shopping.com
pros: good quality, good price, frees up hands, takes strain off back
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then our backs started to kill us.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, High Quality, Easy To Clean, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

Pink Ecru Paisley Hotslings Size 1

Pink Ecru Paisley Hotslings Baby Carrier Size 1

$50.00 Est. at Amazon

from Alaskan Mommy, www.target.com
she loves riding on my back with it and will often fall asleep.
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i started using this product when my daughter was only 5 days old and she and i have not looked back!
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i was worried that because it hangs on only one shoulder, it would be uncomfortable but if you wear it right and spread the fabric across your back it doesn't put any pressure on your shoulder, it
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it takes a little while to find the most comfortable way to put the fabric over your shoulder , but once i did it does not hurt my back or my shoulder and my back feels much better than when i carry
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as they get older ( and bigger!) it does hurt my back.

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Positives: Nice Support, Attractive Design, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap, Carry Position: Front,Back,Side/Hip

New Native Organic Cotton Baby Sling/Wrap

$78.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is very easy to use, many carrying positions (8), can nurse my baby in it privately, very soft comfortable material, and it is comfortable on my back (it has a back support band that slides up and
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it can be hard on the back in the shoulder blade area, as well as on the shoulder if used for a long stretch of time, but keeping the two layers as spread out (vs.
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the loop that holds the two pieces of fabric can be a little difficult to reach...it is supposed to be in the middle of your back when positioned right but seems to be a little higher on me.
from www.amazon.com
it kept her close to me and spread the weight across my back instead of on my shoulders.
from www.amazon.com
the fabric is stretchy and comfortable, and eases back and shoulder strain - even with a very big baby!

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Positives: Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Great Safety Features, Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap

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Baby Carriers

Best Baby Carriers for Back Pain

Evenflo Snugli Comfort Vent

Patapum PTC

Kelty TC 2.1

BabyBjorn Air

Kelty Frame Carrier 2.0

EllaRoo Mei Hip Baby Sling/Wrap

Baby K'tan BKBC-M Sling/Wrap

Baby K'tan BKBC-S Sling/Wrap

Deuter Kid Comfort III

ZoloWear Cotton Sling

Baby K'tan K''tan

Evenflo Snugli Front Back

Fisher-Price Easy Clip

Hotslings Solstice Size 2

Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling

New Native Regular Cotton Baby Sling/Wrap

Hotslings Baby Sling/Wrap

Playtex Deluxe Hip Hammock Color: Black

Pink Ecru Paisley Hotslings Size 1

New Native Organic Cotton Baby Sling/Wrap

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