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What: This site features a variety of slings and carriers for parents ready to move beyond the Bjorn.
Why We Love It: The Baby Bjorn is almost automatically put on a new mom’s baby registry. But more than a few of them have cast a curious eye at the seemingly easy-going mother toting her child in a variety of different ways. This site explores them all and even demystifies how they’re worn and how to place a baby inside! Plus most items ship for free.
Shop Here For: The best of the four kinds of traditional baby carriers, including wraps (such as the Moby Wrap, $39.95), Asian-style mei tais, pouches (from Hotslings, $38-54, Sprout, $48-65), and ring slings (from EllaRoo, $59-94), plus the structured Ergo ($105).
Our Favorites: Mei Tais from CatBird Baby ($89), EllaRoo ($89), and BabyHawk ($80) are great for those who are comfortable with tying straps. Also check out BabyLegs ($12). These sleeves can be worn on chilly legs that dangle or as sleeves. For your little helper, the site also sells boy and girl kid-sized slings for carrying dolls (or 30 Hotwheels cars) at the same time.
Deal: Check out their outlet.
