Ergobaby Embrace Cozy Newborn Essentials Draagzak Wrap (7-25 lbs), Premium Katoen, Crème

The carrier is excellent, very soft and extremely comfortable for the baby.Also a great back support, I can wear it for longer stretches of time. Love the product.The only note if you live in a hot climate it might be a bit hot for the baby as the fabric makes them or warm and snug, so make sure it is not too hot for the baby.

Great carrier, especially for newborns! I bought two so I can keep one in my car after forgetting to bring it on trips too many times.

I have a wrap and a heavy duty baby carrier but I wanted something that was easy to put on but still gave me the support and comfort. Im a mom of two with a colicky 2 month old that needs to be carried a lot of the time. I found the wrap would start hurting my back and the heavy duty one was too bulky and complicated to put on in a rush. This carrier is super easy to put on, using one hand, and my 2 month old loves it so far. She fits perfectly and feels snug with good neck support. It’s soft and light and I love the cream colour. I highly recommend if you are looking for a hybrid mix!

We have quite a few carriers, the infantino flip, boba wraps and a ring one.This is our favorite carrier to date!While I loved the cloth wrap ones.. they are way too hot in the summer, especially if you’re using them for a long walk. They ring sling we’re still working on it but it’s not as comfy for us now that he’s 13 lbs. The infantino is fine but it was very structured for him and would rub on his skin so we decided to bit e the bullet and get a cloth carrier so it wouldn’t irritate our babe as muchI was honestly shocked at how comfy this one is to wear, it’s so easy going on my shoulders and back. I walk 6 kns with him daily in this thing and my back doesn’t hurt. Highly highly recommend if you’re thinking about purchasing carriers and you don’t want to spend an outrageous amount. The money for this is well worth it!Although, I wish I would have looked into ergo baby a little more because if I didn’t have all the other carriers I might of just went for the ergo baby 360. The only reason we didn’t choose that one was the price tag. Looking back, if we have another kid, we will probably invest in the 360.One thing to also note. I don’t do anything with this carrier but walk. Haven’t quite mastered the skills to do thing a with him on me (dishes and vacuum.. bending down is also a struggle and a half) not sure if he would just hang out in the carrier either.. he mostly sleeps.Hope this was helpful in your carrier decision!

The TLDR;This is a great carrier for your baby from the time they are born (>7lbs) to over a year old (+ Comfortable, breathable fabric that is tested and found to be free from harmful substances and safe for human health.+ Easy to set up and wear correctly+ Portable and compact when folded- Only works for a small weight range from 7-25lbs, limiting its useful lifespan for parents- Needed a bit of 'break in' time to get the elastic parts to loosen up for ease of use*Utility*The baby carrier is easy to set up with a three-step process, rolling and securing the belt buckle, cinching the fabric at the waist belt, and then securing the shoulder straps across your back. It's important to ensure that the baby's legs make an "M" shape and they are secured high up enough for you to kiss their head. Their airway should be clear and the fabric should not rise above the baby's ear. This was easy to do with our 2w old baby who is around 8lbs. The most common problem people may have putting this on is the process of rolling up the belt one fold and securing it high enough up on midsection, it's almost around your navel or lower ribs, not your waist. It is extremely important to read all instructions and watch the videos to ensure you're wearing your baby safely!The carrier is extremely light and breathable, and stretches just enough to make it comfortable but without compromising the tightness you need to wear it safely. The belt and straps are plenty long enough to accommodate pretty much any body type.The major benefit of this carrier is how compact it is. It folds up into a bundle small enough to hook on a belt loop, or toss into a small bag to carry. This means we are more likely to have this on hand when we need it and can readily travel with it without worrying about bulk.This carrier is very much intended for the first year or so of your child's life with a max weight of 25lbs, which means that it will have limited time of use for most families. This will not work for toddlers, who are often well above 25lbs. We already own an ErgoBaby Omni Dream from our first child, which works up to 45lbs... however, that carrier is more complicated and bulky. This will be a major buying decision for parents, whether to prioritize short term use or long term use. In our case, our 2yo hates being in a carrier, so having a carrier that accommodates his weight has little value for us. If I could go back in time, I would skip the ErgoBaby Omni Dream and buy the ErgoBaby Embrace for the newborn stage and then donate it or give it to a friend when we no longer needed it.*Build Quality & Care*The Ponte Knit fabric is buttery soft and very comfortable to the touch. It's relatively breathable and is not a bother to wear for extended periods of time, even in warm weather. My opinion is that this fabric blend is more comfortable to wear than the alternative air mesh, but at the cost of maximum breathability. Finding a carrier that carried certifications for being free from harmful materials was important to my partner and I, as the baby is breathing right up close to the fabric and touching it all the time. This carrier has a Oeko-Tex 100 certification, which doesn't necessarily mean it is perfect, but that the finished textile product has been tested and found to be free from harmful substances and safe for human health. This was a major plus for us.The stitching and build of the carrier is solid, with no visible loose stitching or loose fabric/threads to be seen. I did have a tough time with the elastic belt loop that holds the waist strap being too tight when it was new, which made putting on the strap properly tougher, but that has loosened up over time.The Amazon description for the Ponte knit fabric does say that it cannot be machine washed, however, having run it on gentle in the washer and hung to dry it was totally fine. ErgoBaby's instructions indicate it is safe to machine wash and air dry, but recommend using a pillowcase to stow the product while washing.