If you could only buy one baby carrier, what would it be

[Marlene]

I would say Manduca. They are comfortable, and easily adjustable. They also have a zip across the back so you can change the height of the carrier so it will fit bibs for longer.

[Babyluv]

I've never used a Manduca but have an Ergo Sport and love it. We used it from birth, with the insert. DD was born in Summer and we didn't find it too bad really, the sport is lighter than the original. I really liked it because bub is in a seated position rather than hanging. It does need to be adjusted when hubby has worn it and then I do but all that entails is pulling on a few straps once the carrier is on. We use it still now for DD in the back position and she loves it. I also really like that the weight is on your hips and not on your back, this means you can wear it for a long time and not get any back pain.

[onthefly]

oh that boat is so COOL!

If she's quite petite, the ergo may not work for her...

[LimeSlice]

A Bamberoo wrap conversion (mei tei) would be my one and only if I could only have one, and didn't want to wrap.

I personally wouldn't steer toward an Ergo - there really are other much better SSCs out there, and I found my (tall) DH had a very hard time getting DD in to the right position, high enough, on his back. They aren't the comfiest either.

[*Efjay*]

A Bamberoo wrap conversion (mei tei) would be my one and only if I could only have one, and didn't want to wrap.

I personally wouldn't steer toward an Ergo - there really are other much better SSCs out there, and I found my (tall) DH had a very hard time getting DD in to the right position, high enough, on his back. They aren't the comfiest either.

I would agree on the position on a tall person. I like mine but its its too low when I wear them on my back & when I wear on my front the buckles rub on my arms.

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

I like the Kari me: it is a jersey-style wrap. And I used it until Liebs started school, when it was packed away to be moved and is now in the attic. But we could still use it if we wanted to. DH is average height, I am tall and both of us could use it comfortably.

(Plus it's wide enough to wear as a top when the weather is hot with just a bra underneath. Bonus!)