26 Game-Changing Products New Parents Need (Even If They Don’t Know That Yet)

Abiie is a small business in Austin, Texas making stylish and practical baby gear.

I have this carrier and it’s changed my family’s life. Both me and my husband use it daily, and it’s quickly become our go-to way for carrying our infant son around. It’s so much more practical and intimate than a bulky stroller. When he’s tired, I’ll have him face inward, and he’ll fall asleep immediately. When we’re out and about and he’s wide awake, I have him face outwards so he can be part of the action. I can tell he is very comfortable in either position.

With my firstborn, I never liked using the traditional baby carriers on the market because they didn’t offer enough support, or they were too complicated to adjust and keep on. Because this one has a hip seat, it’s ergonomically way better — my son’s weight is distributed more evenly, so there’s little to no pressure on my lower back, hips, and shoulders. And it’s great that when he becomes old enough to sit up on his own, I just unzip the carrier part, and it becomes a practical hip seat. Truly a gift that keeps on giving.

Promising review: “This baby carrier will replace all of your baby carriers! My favorite thing about it is the wide waistband. It doesn’t dig into your sides, back, or stomach after wearing for long periods of time. My little one is five months old, and he enjoys taking long walks and hikes in this carrier. He is comfortable, and I appreciate that his hips, knees, and legs are in a good ‘M’ position. The seat is supportive, and the shoulder straps are comfortable for mom or dad! My little one and I are both very happy with this purchase.” —Kaile

Get it from Abiie on Amazon for $69.95.