The reverse of the wrap is plain white, and these contrasting sides come in very handy when you’re learning to wrap. The sling is made of soft, lightweight and yet strong fabric, which is great as some slings are made of heavier uncomfortable fabric. Don't waste money on a baby carrier or baby sling that's uncomfortable, tricky to get on and off or won’t support your baby. The Izmi Essential Baby Wrap is a great value cotton alternative to the luxurious bamboo Izmi Baby Wrap. We Made Me Flow is one of the more expensive wraps on the market, lasting up until your baby is around 15kg (as with the AmaWrap and the Lifft).

This really lightweight viscose fabric made from eucalyptus and acacia makes the Aura a good choice for use in the summer or for parents who get hot easily. The brand offers 12 different colours and prints, giving parents more choice of funky colour schemes and designs compared with the plain block colours from many other brands. The one-way stretch can make it trickier to master at first, but that means it’s less prone to sagging than the 2-way Lifft Stretchy Wrap. When testing slings and wraps we consider a number of factors including ease of use, material, comfort and value for money.

The word ‘sling’ is a generic term for 'A Bit of Kit That Keeps You Baby Safely Held Onto Your Chest (or hip, or back)'.

Love the breathable material, especially for warmer days, our baby gets really close and cosy without us having to worry about him overheating like we do in some of the thicker slings. I'm now going to be looking for a sling with buckles which is much easier to put on and a lot more comfortable. There’s just one carrying position, but at 580g compared with an average weight of 800g, the Flow is lighter than many others, making it good to stash under a pushchair or in your changing bag.She said, “My baby feels well supported, including his leg positioning and I find it very comfortable as long as you maintain good posture. A tight wrap is also much better for your back: a too-loose wrap will mean your babies weight is pulling away from you and they’ll feel heavier. There’s a lot of fabric, which means it can be used with babies, twins and toddlers up to around 3 years old. Georgina used both slings and wraps around the house when her children were newborn, and regularly take her kids on off-road walks using baby carriers.

Have a practice tying it (with a doll or teddy) before baby arrives, then pop it in your hospital bag. The soft, stretchy fabric is ultra-comfy for the whole family, and there’s no buckles or clips to dig in.

I’ve tried a few slings out over two babies and finally settled with these ones, I highly recommend!

While parents need to carefully read the instructions to correctly put on this wrap, it is easy to use with practice according to our testers. They tend to get outgrown by around 3-6 months – Stretchy wraps are often safety tested until the weight of a toddler. If the thought of learning how to tie a long fabric wrap fills you with dread, the K’Tan Breeze Baby Carrier might be just what you are looking for. Ensure they’re tied TIGHT and SNUG around your baby – Counterintuitive as it may sounds, the only way to ‘squash’ a baby in a sling is by having it too loose.Ruth added, “Super soft, stretchy and lightweight, this wrap is a great way to carry your baby around and keep your hands free for cooking, running after a toddler or while out for a long walk. Scoring almost top marks in the ‘comfort for baby’ section of the MFM Awards 2021, the Lifft Stretchy Wrap was praised for being easy to put on, well made and featuring strong, supportive but stretchy material. They’re incredibly practical – You’ll have your hands free and they take up far less room than prams and strollers. However it only comes in just 2 shades of grey, while the brand's Baby Wrap has a wider choice of colours.