Walking - Baby Carrier

Can anyone recommend a baby carrier that would be comfortable for long distance walking. I live right on the South Downs and used to love going for long walks, but obviously I can’t take the pram and the weather is getting much nicer so I want to get out!

Baby weighs around 19lbs now so I need something that’s going to be comfortable. I got a cheap one off Amazon but it’s so crap. Thank you for any help! 🙏

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Agree ergo baby is great! Ive had the 360 since my toddler was little and now using it for my 5 month old! The best I’ve used!

(I got mine off Facebook marketplace so paid about half the RRP!)

Ergobaby Omni 360! The only one that’s been comfortable on my back and my partner’s. Baby is 6 months old and can carry her comfortably

Ergobaby omni 360 has been great for me. I beat in the winter so out for 6 hours plus up cx and down valleys and lo was fine in it. However depending on how strong your lo is (head carriage wise) I’d suggest a back carrier like the deuter kid comfort or osprey poco. Honestly it has been a game changer for me being able to back carry now (my lo is 7 months next week and has very strong head carriage) its so much easier on my back as the weight is take on the hips and it’s nice being able to see your feet when you are walking on uneven terrain. The ergobaby does back carry as well but my lo has such a long torso she sits weird in it and it doesn’t look very comfortable for her 😂.

If you’ve got a sling library near you though that would be a good shout to find one that suits you better.

Thank you so much everyone! I think I’ll go with the Ergobaby since it seems like a clear winner! 🤣

I hadn’t even thought of back carrying for safety thank you! Where I walk the terrain is very uneven. My LO is quite petite so hopefully we get enough use out of it. Thanks for the suggestions x

I’ve never even heard of a sling library thanks! ☺️

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