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Baby Carriers Australia - Baby Slings, Wraps and Structured Carriers
Baby wearing is one of the oldest and most beneficial parenting practices in the world. Keeping your baby close in a carrier supports their neurological development, regulates their temperature and heart rate, reduces crying, and frees your hands for everything else that needs doing. At Peekaboo Baby we stock a range of baby carriers and slings for Australian parents, from soft wrap carriers for newborns to ergonomic structured carriers for older babies and toddlers. Pair with a nappy bag or nappy backpack for hands-free outings, and browse our full out and about collection for all your baby travel essentials.
Choosing the right carrier depends on your baby's age and weight, how you plan to use it, and your own body type. Ring slings and stretchy wraps are popular for newborns and give a gentle, womb-like closeness. Structured carriers with buckles offer more support for longer carries and are great for active families. Hip carriers suit babies who are sitting independently and love to look around. Whatever your carrying style, the most important thing is that the carrier positions your baby in a physiologically correct M-shape with knees higher than bottom. Browse our prams and strollers and baby travel accessories for more ways to get around with baby.
What to look for in a baby carrier
- Ergonomic M-position - The carrier should support your baby in the M-position (knees higher than bottom, thighs fully supported) for healthy hip development. Look for carriers endorsed by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
- Age and weight range - Check the carrier suits your baby's current weight and the weight range you expect to use it through. Many structured carriers suit 3.5kg to 20kg.
- Breathable fabric - Look for mesh or lightweight woven fabrics, especially important in warm Australian climates. Both you and baby will get warm in a carrier.
- Adjustability - Padded shoulder straps, adjustable waistbands, and seat depth adjusters allow the carrier to fit different body types and adapt as baby grows.
- Ease of use - If a carrier is fiddly to put on alone, you will not use it. Choose a design you can confidently and quickly get baby in and out of.
- Newborn insert - For use from birth, check whether the carrier includes a newborn insert or is suitable for smaller babies without one.
Explore our full range of out and about essentials including prams and strollers, nappy bags, and baby travel accessories. Baby carriers make excellent gifts - see our gift ideas collection.
Baby Carriers and Slings - Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the TICKS guidelines for safe babywearing: Tight (carrier fits firmly), In view at all times (you can see baby's face), Close enough to kiss (baby's head is close to your chin), Keep chin off chest (baby's airway is open), and Supported back (baby is in M-position with supported spine). Never carry in a bag-style carrier or cradle position where chin is on chest.
Many structured carriers and stretchy wraps can be used from birth with a newborn insert (minimum weight is usually 3.5kg). Ring slings and stretchy wraps are popular from the early newborn period. Always check the minimum weight and age recommendation for your specific carrier.
The M-position (also called the spread-squat position) refers to baby's posture in the carrier with knees bent and raised higher than the bottom, thighs fully supported, and the spine in a natural C-curve. This position supports healthy hip development and is recommended by paediatric hip health organisations.
There is no strict maximum, but most babywearing experts recommend taking breaks every 1-2 hours and ensuring baby's airways remain open throughout. Listen to your body too - if your back or shoulders ache, it is time for a break. Structured carriers with padded waistbands distribute weight more evenly for longer carries.
Stretchy wraps use a long piece of fabric tied around your body - very gentle for newborns but can be fiddly to learn. Ring slings use a shorter piece of fabric threaded through rings for quick adjustments. Structured carriers have buckles and padding, making them quicker to put on and more supportive for longer carries with heavier babies.
Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $129, dispatched from Melbourne. Baby carriers are available online and shipped directly to your door.