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Choosing a Baby Carrier

Five things to consider when purchasing a carrier

1. Fit for you. Is it comfortable and does it fit your size and body type? Can you carry the baby without strain?

2. Care. Is it machine-washable or easy to wipe clean?

3. Flexibility. Can you carry your baby in various positions?

4. Adjustability. Can it be tightened or adjusted to fit you when you are at home in indoor clothing or outside wearing a coat? Can you adjust it easily for use by others?

5. Adaptability. Will it work for your baby now as well as six months from now? Do you like the style and will you enjoy wearing it?

Meet our expert:

Elizabeth Pantley is a mother of four and the best-selling author of eight parenting books, including: The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Discipline Solution. She is also a contributing author to The Successful Child with Dr. William Sears. Based in Washington, Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings Inc. (a family resource and education company) and a parenting expert for a variety of publications including: Parents, Parenting and Redbook.