Carriers
Ergobaby Embrace Newborn Carrier
Our take
A soft, slim newborn carrier with a wrap feel and buckle ease, and a 52-inch waist strap that fits many bodies. It tops out at 25 lb, so most babies outgrow it within the first year.
7-25 lbSoftNewborn-focused
Consider instead: Ergobaby Omni 360 for a carrier that lasts into toddlerhood.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Must-have Hands-free carrying helps with fussy babies and errands. Fit varies a lot by body, so try before you buy if you can.
Cost per monthAbout $4.12 a month over a typical 24 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionMomcozy Baby Carrier: About $70, scored 75 (Good).
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand. Check the buckles, straps and stitching, and search for recalls.
TipMany towns have babywearing groups or stores where you can try carriers on with a weighted doll.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Easy for newborns
- Soft and packable
- Fits many sizes
Recurring complaints
- Low weight limit
- No pockets
- Not for very small newborns
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
PositionKeep baby's face visible and chin off their chest
RecallsNone for this carrier in CPSC carrier recalls since 2020
When to buy it
Registry
Try one on in a store if you can; fit varies by body
By 36 weeks
Practice with a doll or pillow
Weeks 1-4
Most wraps and slings work from birth; check minimum weight
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Sources
- Babylist: Best baby carriers of 2026babylist.com
- CPSC recall database: "carrier" recalls since 2020saferproducts.gov