Disclosure: I am have received the Boba 3G in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are 100% my own.
If you follow my blog, you know I am in the camp of -You can only hold your babies for so long-. To facilitate this, being that I have an 18 pound baby, I babywear and I babywear frequently. Need to do the dishes...babywear. Need to fold laundry...babywear. Dufda says he couldn't get anything done...Why didn't you put the baby in his carrier? It is the solution to many issues and the savior to any hope my house will be clean again. I think 95.% of new moms have said, "My baby only wants to be held, I can't get anything done, what should I do?" Put that baby in a carrier and get on with your life. Now that I have stepped off my babywearing soap box...Which carrier should you get? The options are endless: wrap, woven, ring sling, mei tei, soft structure carrier. Believe we have tried them all.
The one that we are reviewing today is the Boba Carrier 3G. This is a soft structured carrier (SSC), which means there is no wrapping involved and will use buckles to secure the baby to your body. At first look you may think that this is similar to other SSC, but there are definitely some upgrades that makes the Boba stand out from the crowd.
The Boba is versatile: Most SSC's require an infant insert to carry a smaller baby, the Boba does not require that. If your newborn is over 7 pounds, you are able to carry them in the Boba.
Front Carry:
Back Carry:
The Boba is easy to use: One of the biggest complaints I have with SSC's is that I can't get the back strap done with a front carry. Boba has a back strap with an adjustable height. I am able to let out the straps completely, put Nugget in the carrier and comfortably buckle and tighten the back strap. Boba has a complete list on instructions for all carries available. Since the Boba is easy to use....
The Boba is Daddy Friendly: I have been trying to get Dufda to babywear to make his life easier from the beginning. The problem is that most of my carriers are feminine. When I was choosing the color for the Boba, I went with solid black because you can't go wrong with black. He also agreed that he would have worn the gray as well if I would have went in that direction. Dufda was able to put Nugget up in the carrier and go grocery shopping all by himself. The other day I came home from work and he greeted me at the door...baby in the Boba...Dinner on the table.
The Boba is perfect for an on the go mom: This carrier has a front pocket that will easily hold your phone. It also has shoulder straps that will secure a purse or diaper bag and keep them from falling down. The look is sleek because it hugs your child. This makes it less bulky than other carriers. You are able to do a front or back carry with the Boba. Back is my favorite because it allows for more freedom while going about my day. Front is great if you would need to nurse while on the go. You can loosen the arm straps to drop your baby down and give him access to the breast. The Boba has a removable hood as well, for naps or to provide some extra coverage while nursing.
The Boba is made for just about everyone: The Boba is extremely adjustable. The waistband can range from 25"-58" and is made for people who are between 5'0 - 6'3. The fit was an issue for me at the beginning. I have narrow shoulders and felt like the straps were going to keep slipping. After using it more, I was able to fix this issue with the back strap positioning. I was also able to put it on and off by myself by using the sliding back strap.
I have started to like the Boba so much that I have rarely used my wraps since I received this carrier. It definitely has a small learning curve, but after you get the fit right, it is very comfortable and looks great on. My one small complaint...it collects everything. We have a big white dog and the Boba is now covered in dog hair.
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