Babies love to be held. While it may not always be possible to hold your baby close, there are a variety of carriers designed to help you in carrying your baby hands free. These are also great for discrete nursing.
1. Cuddly Wrap
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The Cuddly Wrap is a one size fits all wrap that is used to place the baby in a centered position (front or back). The material is soft, organic cotton.
2. Mei Tai Baby Carrier
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The Mei Tai Baby Carrier is a great baby carrier for infants to toddlers. The flexibility is really amazing making it a front pouch or a back carrier.
3. Baby Bjorn
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This carrier is very popular and it comes in multiple sizes because mommies and daddies aren't all the same size. It can be used for babies weighing 8 lbs. to 33 lbs. and provides head support for the little ones. 
4. Hotslings
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This is type of carrier is more commonly referred to as a sling. It has a padded shoulder, but no rings built in so that it is really more of a pouch. Moms who have these rave!
5. Moby Wrap
This wrap has more fabric and goes over both shoulders, rather than just one. This allows for better distribution of your baby's weight. The length of fabric can hold from preemie to 45 lbs. When not being used as a wrap it can also be used as a blanket, nursing cover or pillow.6. Snugli
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This carrier is a soft carrier and the difference in features is that it provides you the ability to carry the baby either front facing or rear facing. This allows curious little ones to look around while being snuggled next to someone.
7. Kangaroo Carrier
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This carrier sports a zip on feature to protect baby from the elements while effectively shifting the weight of the baby from the shoulders to the waist. Also has a storage pack that snaps off for convenience.
8. The Original Baby sling
The sling that started the sling craze. This denim sling is great for moms or dads. It's perfect for newborns through 35 lbs. You can even breastfeed discreetly in this versatile baby carrier.9. Maya Wrap
A great sling with several sizes and colors for men and women. This sling offers a built drape via the tail for nursing. It does not have the padding found in other slings.