Though you may want to, it's not always practical to carry your baby everywhere. And a stroller may leave your hands free, but it doesn't offer any comforting closeness. That's where baby carriers can be invaluable. They let your child snuggle close to your body while keeping your hands free to perfect the art of ikebana. The soft 100% cotton carriers from Baby's Best further help parents out with their three adjustable positions, comfortable padding, detachable hoods, and machine-washable fabric.

Baby's Best carriers are worn on the front, with the baby facing toward your chest or with the baby facing away from it. With the hip seat, the carrier can be worn on your side, a position that can make breastfeeding easier. Some of the more popular baby carriers do not offer the hip-seat option.

The carriers can support kids weighing between 13 and 33 pounds, though they're not recommended for children younger than 6 months because of their inability to hold up their heads.