Evenflo Snugli Comfort Vent Carrier, Navy

I bought this as a second carrier for my wife and I to use with our 2 month old baby girl. Our first carrier was the Ergo Baby carrier - a more expensive carrier that, quite simply, is fantastic.

We wanted another one that we could keep in the car in case we found ourselves out and about somewhere and forgot to pack the Ergo. This Snugli turned out to be the right choice.

Pros: This unit was the right price for what we needed: really inexpensive. Even with the low price it works well for what we need. It's compact, easy to use, and allows good flexibility: you can wear it in back or front and with the baby facing you or facing out.

Cons: It's functional, but not super comfortable. After extended wear you will feel it either in your lower back or neck. The straps are thinner than on the other carrier we use and can dig in after a while. They're also all nylon and not too comfortable if your arms rub on them walking around...Read more

I couldn't ask for a better carrier. It works great and is easy for me to get baby in and out of. If I am careful I don't even wake him up when I take him out to lay him down. So far I haven't had any problems with it hurting my shoulders or my back.

I have come to the conclusion that there is a direct negative correlation between a baby's happiness and the comfort of the individual holding him. Each of my children were happiest (i.e., not crying) as babies when I was holding them and walking around or standing. This, of course, became rather back breaking, especially as they grew. Unfortunately, the minute I went to give my back a break and sit down, they would let me know their disapproval quickly and loudly. Same goes for lying down comfortably on the bed. A baby will only sleep on your chest if you are inclined at such an angle as to prevent any sort of restful sleep on your part.

When we purchased the Evenflo Snugli, I thought this axiom had seen its last. The Snugli would vanquish the happiness/comfort negative correlation and all would be well with the world. Alas, this was not to be.

As babies, my children loved to be carried around in the Snugli, especially my youngest son Ben. We would place him...Read more