Wrap, ring sling, soft-structured carrier, hip seat. They are not competing products. They solve different problems. Here is a straight comparison so you can work out what you actually need.

The real maths on whether a hip seat carrier is worth the money, with cost per use worked out three ways, plus an honest list of who should probably skip it.

Most hip seat carriers fit a wide range of bodies because they adjust at one waistband. Here is how sizing actually works, what to do if you are petite or plus size, and how to tell if the fit is right.