This carrier is an absolute must-try for parents of littles. I love the Osprey brand and have multiple packs that have served me well through backpacking Europe, domestic air travel, national park hikes, and everyday school and work use. I recognize that baby carriers are not one-size-fits-all and that there are multiple ways to babywear so I won't go so far as to buy this Poco LT without trying others, but absolutely definitely try this one out as you're doing your research, especially if you're already familiar with the Osprey brand. I love that this baby carrier utilizes the skeleton to help distribute weight rather than making your muscles do the heavy lifting! Osprey knows ergonomic weight distribution and it shows once again in this carrier. It's also very obviously designed for outdoor adventure use as well as everyday wear; I love the UV protective shade for protecting baby from the sun and how breathable the material feels against the skin to prevent hot spots and sweating during wear. I wish I had one of these 10 years ago when I tried and failed babywearing with my firstborn! This is so much easier to use than the name-brand carriers of the day.

We got this Osprey carrier for our little one a few months ago, and it's been great for navigating the city. It's comfortable for both my wife and me to wear, and our baby seems pretty happy in it too. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and convenience. Definitely makes running errands and getting around town much easier.

I have the full size Poco LT for hiking excursions for my toddler. I'm excited to use this one with my infant while my husband takes the bigger kid. Osprey is superior in load balancing. The waist belt is really strong and comfortable for long outings. Really nice attention to detail like a sun canopy built in. I selected tan because I thought black might get too hot in the sun.Edited to add: I’m currently using it with my toddler, 15 months, 34 inches, 99th percentile, and I’m 7+ months pregnant, and I LOVE THIS CARRIER. It fits over the bump, toddler is comfortable, the balance is amazing, and most importantly it feels safe to put him in and take off. The waist strap is really strong and has that safety flap, which is KEY. To put him in, I pull it to the front, put in toddler, sit in an armchair, shimmy him and the carrier to my back, and then pull my arms into the straps and clamp them together across my upper chest. I adjust the waist strap and tighten. I have the waist strap above my bump. The first time I used it, I was making breakfast, and my little one fell asleep on my back, so it’s very comfortable! And I was able to take it off and put him in bed without him waking up. He has never let me use a back carrier before. I tried the ergo around 10 months and it was an immediate rejection haha.

We purchased this harness specifically for the forward facing carrying option, however adjusting the seat to the narrow setting was impossible; every time we folded the flaps down they wouldn't stay down, and the two times we tried to put our daughter into it her legs were too splayed apart, making her cry. Seemed like it was made well, however.

I've been a huge fan of Osprey for a long time. Their products are always well thought out and impeccably made. I'm disappointed that their Poco products don't support their lifetime warranty, but I haven't seen any difference in the quality we expect from Osprey.We've used a number of Osprey's larger child carriers so I was happy to see that they now offer one for newborns. Technically, these support a child up to 33 lbs, but I expect you'll find it too small when your child gets over about 25 lbs.This is the LT version of the carrier which is about $15 less than the standard version. It weighs slightly less but also lacks some minor changes like a slightly more comfortable back panel.This is a really great pack and I like the flexibility of options for facing the child in different ways.Overall, I'm happy with the "Osprey Poco LT Soft Baby Carrier for Newborns".