Kelty Koala Baby Carrier

Pros: Very comfortable, very secure for baby.

Cons: Took time and patience to set it up initially.

The Bottom Line: Once you have learned how to use this carrier, you will marvel at its ease of use and comfort.

Review: I purchased this carrier to replace an inexpensive Fisher Price model which I purchased at a garage sale. The Fisher Price model was not at all comfortable.
I have a bad back and wondered if I could use a carrier at all but this carrier worked...

Pros: Adjustability. Appearance on males. Trusted name brand.

Cons: Takes some patience to get used to.

The Bottom Line: We're not having any more kids, but ours will definitely be passed along when we are done with it (with hints on how to use it well).

Review: Bought this as a replacement for a rather ineffective Snugli. Saw the review in Consumer Reports Magazine, and sought out a retailer that had it. We found it at a sports store, and the great sales person there showed us the various features and the ...

Pros: Comfortable, adjustable, feels safer than many carriers.

Cons: Complicated, baby can only face inwards, hard to get baby in/out.

Review: This can be a great carrier if you take the time and patience to learn all the latches and take the time to adjust it. It's very comfortable, even for heavier babies since you carry most of the weight on comfortable waist straps, not all on your ...

Pros: Reasonably priced; good padding.

Cons: 'B' grade on comfort and fit.

The Bottom Line: The Kelty K.I.D.S. Koala is a nice front carrier, but if you can afford it, I would recommend upgrading to the Kelty Kangaroo front carrier.

Review: Koala Front Carrier by Kelty K.I.D.S.

Last year while I was looking for a front baby carrier, I tried out the Kelty K.I.D.S. Koala at an outdoors sports store. The pack was nice and the baby fit well in it, but I preferred...

Pros: Durable, Attractive

Cons: Hard to Adjust, Uncomfortable Fit, Hard to get child situated

Review: One of the central concepts of "Attachment Parenting" is that one should "wear" your child whenever possible. My partner and I were committed to these principles and shopped earnestly for the best possible child carrier. I have been a...