What are the best toddler carriers for 2022? Which is the right one for your family? Well, as we explained in Do I Need A Toddler Carrier? the most important thing is that your carrier fits both you and your toddler. This is what makes it safe and comfortable to use. Aside from fit, you can choose between different fabrics and designs, as well as different sling styles suitable for different situations.
Here’s our low down on our most popular toddler carrier options – and why we love them.
The Best Toddler Carriers and Best Preschool Carriers
These carriers are specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers.
Tula Toddler and Tula Preschool Carriers
This popular toddler carrier – and the sized-up Preschool version – are real classics; simple to use rucksack-style carriers for front and back carries from around 2-4 years (Toddler) and 4-8 years (Preschool), they do what it says on the tin – and do it really well. They offer a sensible level of padding to the shoulders and waistbands and they fit a REALLY wide range of adults. We love how simple and supportive they are- and the huge range of gorgeous prints it comes in.
- Tula Toddler Carrier From: £129.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer ratings
- Tula Preschool Carrier Product on sale
£129.00From: £109.00Select options
Easy Feel Extend Plus Carrier
THE most long-lasting carrier on the market, this ingenious carrier adjusts to fit 12-18 month-olds up to age 7, 8 or 9 yrs and beyond! Whilst most families won’t need to carry for this long, the Easy Feel Extend Plus is deliberately designed to consider families of children with additional needs. Made from strong-yet-soft woven Ikat cotton fabrics, this really is the ultimate carrier for comfort and longevity.
- Easy Feel Extend Plus Carrier Product on sale
£154.00£139.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer rating
Lenny Lamb Preschool Carrier
Lenny Lamb is famous for the huge range of beautiful woven wraps, and now they’re making preschool carriers out of them! These carriers are buttery soft and come in a wide range of exquisite designs, colours and fabrics. They’re less bulky than most preschool carriers, thanks to light padding on the waistband and shoulder straps. When front carrying, shoulder straps can be worn rucksack (‘H’) style, or crossed in an X position for total versatility – meaning you’re guaranteed to be able to do this one up easily on your own. Gives a great, high back carry too. Max weight for this one is 30kg/66lbs, and we find it’s ideal for children aged around 18months to 7 years (yes, really!)
- Lenny Lamb Preschool Carrier From: £129.00Select options
Izmi Toddler Carrier
The larger version of the clever and lightweight Izmi carrier; suitable for front, hip, and back carries. We love that this toddler carrier is width adjustable to fit from 7-9 months to around 3 years, and that it’s amazing value at just £80. It’s soft and compact; the squishy waistband is super comfy and the unpadded shoulder straps can be spread wide for excellent weight distribution. A great option if you like the feel of wraps but need a quicker, easier option for your toddler, and the best Toddler-specific carrier for more petite parents and slimmer toddlers.
- Izmi Toddler Carrier Product on sale
£80.00£60.00Rated 4.67 out of 5 based on Select options customer ratings
Integra Size 2
A super lightweight, simple design with an unstructured waistband. Suitable from about 18 months these carriers are easy to use for front, hip and back carries and come in a huge range of gorgeous fabrics. There’s also a Preschool / Size 3 version for use from 3-4yrs+. It’s worth noting that these are IDENTICAL o the now-discontinued Connecta Toddler Carriers; same design, just a different brand name.
- Integra Toddler Carrier (Size 2) £95.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer rating
Beco Toddler Carrier
The tallest and most padded toddler carrier of these four, the Beco toddler offers more structured padding to the waist and shoulders, with adjustable shoulder straps that adapt well to front and back carrying. Suitable from around 2.5years to 5 years and for front and back carrying.
- Beco Toddler Carrier £115.00Select options
Best Newborn-To-Toddler Carriers
These adjustable baby to toddler carriers really do hold up to carrying much bigger babies and toddlers for many years – great options if you want your carrier to last, or if you’re needing to carry children of different ages.
Manduca XT
The latest and most adjustable version of the classic Manduca Carrier. Manducas are real workhorses and the XT is neatly adjustable in height and width to fit from around 1 month to 4 years of age. Suitable for front, hip and back carries, and adjustable to fit almost all parents, the Manduca XT is our top choice for carrying smaller toddlers and a great fit for petite to plus size parents.
- Manduca XT Carrier From: £159.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer ratings
Isara The One
This carrier is really amazingly adjustable to fit from newborn to 5years+. It features adjustable height, width plus extension panels to take you through all your years of carrying! The Isara is perfect if you love woven wrap fabrics and comes in a range of gorgeous, super-soft woven fabric designs. Fits all wearers, and especially good for petite wearers who find other carriers don’t cinch down small enough.
- Isara The One Carrier From: £139.00Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer ratings
Cococho Baby Carrier
Unlike most soft structured carriers, you load and secure baby into the carrier first, before putting the carrier on your chest or back. This gives you loads of reassurance when you’re getting to grips with back carrying and it’s a brilliant, lightweight alternative to more cumbersome framed back carriers. And great for front carrying, too. You can use it from newborn, but it’s ideal from 3-4 months to at least 3 years.
- Cococho Baby Carrier £159.00Select options
Quick Up-and-Down Hip Carries
When your toddler is mostly walking, but sometimes just wants ‘up’, you don’t always need a full-on multiposition carrier or wrap. Ring slings and hip seats are perfect for quick ups and downs in situations where you’d otherwise be hoiking your toddler onto your hip.
Little Frog ring slings
With a wide range of gorgeous fabrics, rings slings (from brands like Little Frog) are a wonderful option for snuggly hands-free toddler carrying. Suitable from newborn up to preschool these are also light and compact enough to easily fit in your bag ‘just in case’.
- Little Frog Ring Slings From: £61.95Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on Select options customer rating
Hippychick Hip Seat
Whilst the Hippychick isn’t a handsfree option (you’ll need to support your toddler with your hand or arm to stop them falling off), it’s really very handy if you need an aid for carrying your toddler for quick trips like the school run. We love how super simple this is to use- and great value at £39.95.
- Hippychick Hip Seat From: £39.95Select options
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Updated February 2022.
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Review SummaryReviewerHannah Wallace, Wear My BabyReview Date 2022-02-01Reviewed Item Best Toddler Carriers for 2022Author Rating Product NameExpert comparision of the Tula Toddler Carrier, Izmi Toddler Carrier, Beco Toddler Carrier, Lenny Lamb Preschool Carrier, Integra Toddler Carrier and more Price GBP From £80Product Availability Available in Stock Posted in Buying Guides, How To, Reviews, Toddlers
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