The Caboo – or any stretchy wrap – is a much MUCH better alternative to the much-marketed Baby K’Tan. The Baby Ktan comes in fixed sizes, so is notoriously difficult to get a safe, comfy fit.

That’s 3 layers already! Always bear this in mind when dressing yourself and your baby. Our recommendations are:

The Integra Size 3 is the most compact preschool carrier on the market, with barely any padding but an ingeniously simple design that hugs your child’s weight into your body – especially if you’ll be carrying your child mostly on your front. If you want an ultra-lightweight, just-in-case carrier for when little legs get tired, you won’t get more compact and great value than the Izmi Toddler Carrier, perfect from around 9 months to 3 years.

TOP TIP: You can carry your baby front-facing from around 4 to 12 months. After this they’ll feel too heavy when facing out, as their weight will by pulling away from you.Izmi Baby Carriers grow with your baby. You can extend the width of your carrier with hidden Velcro tabs, and increase the height of your carrier with poppers, to ensure an ergonomic and comfy fit at every age and stage. The Izmi Baby Breeze Carrier grows with your baby. You can extend the width of your carrier with hidden Velcro tabs, and increase the height of your carrier with poppers, to ensure an ergonomic and comfy fit at every age and stage.