You can, in theory, breastfeed in any baby wrap and almost all baby carriers; the exception being BabyBjorn Carriers and budget baby carriers like the Infantino Flip, which will much be harder to breastfeed in due to their internal harnesses. The waistband and shoulder straps are pretty chunky, so this one’s best for average to plus size parents. If you’re a more petite mum carrying a large child, opt for a Lenny Lamb or a Tula.

Smaller babies may be comfortably carried in Izmi Carrier beyond 12 months. And if you have a taller/heavier baby, you may want to size up to an Izmi Toddler Carrier sooner, from around 7 months. It is important to adjust your Izmi tightly around your and your baby to prevent them from slumping, so that their airways are protected. If you prefer to feed with your baby in a more horizontal position, you might want to use a ring sling or stretchy wrap. If you’re a UK size 8-10 or below, or you’re 5’2” / 158cm or under, these are my top recommendations for you.The organic cotton Manduca XT is very similar in fit and function, and is suitable from 1 month to roughly 3 years (max weight 44lbs/20kg). So what are the best toddler carriers and preschool carriers for 2023? Which is the right one for your family? Well, as I explained in Do I Need A Toddler Carrier? the most important thing is that your carrier fits both your toddler – and you.

Based on extensive research with both mums and dads, the Izmi carrier resolves issues parents reported. The unique straps spread to fit snugly across shoulders, and the body succeeds in combining the soft flexibility of a sling with the secure structure of a carrier. The head support provides vital support for newborns, and the adjustable seat, ensures the comfort and intimacy lasts as the baby grows, from birth to walking at 18 months approx. Izmi Baby (0-6m+)has always been my favourite lightweight newborn carrier. Then they bought out the even-cooler Izmi Baby Breeze version, with ventilated soft mesh panels to keep your baby cool. Genius. Both are so much lighter and easier to use than pretty much any other carrier on the market. Your baby should be held high and snug against your chest, close enough to kiss the top of their head; and with the carrier tightened to prevent them flopping or slumping away from your body.If you would like to use your Izmi Baby Carrier from 2.3kg/5lbs, be sure to get advice from a babywearing or health professional first. If you want an ultra-lightweight, just-in-case carrier for when little legs get tired, you won’t get more compact and great value than the Izmi Toddler Carrier, perfect from around 9 months to 3 years.

The Caboo – or any stretchy wrap – is a much MUCH better alternative to the much-marketed Baby K’Tan. The Baby Ktan comes in fixed sizes, so is notoriously difficult to get a safe, comfy fit. A sling should always mimic how you carry your baby in your arms: snug and high up on your chest so they’re close enough to kiss. Here’s my handy how-to video to show you how to safely and easily use any stretchy wrap. Izmi Baby WrapThe Tula Toddler Carrier is a fuss-free, easy toddler carrier that’s ideal from 2 to 4 years. Your child will need to be wearing aged 2-3 clothes for this one, or it’ll feel a bit too big.