Caboo Stretchy Wrap Carrier

Stretchy wraps are usually praised for how close and secure they feel against a newborn but criticised for being fiddly to tie correctly — the Caboo addresses that by pre-forming the wrap into a cross-back shape with buckles, so there's no lengthy wrapping technique to learn, just two straps to fasten.

Against the fully structured carriers in this category (the Omni 360, Free-to-Grow, Mini), the Caboo trades some back support for closeness and a very newborn-specific fit — many parents find the stretchy fabric better at settling a fussy newborn than a structured carrier's firmer panel. The stretch fabric also means less precise support as baby gets heavier, which is why it's really a first-few-months carrier rather than a long-term one.

If your priority is the snuggliest possible newborn experience and you're put off by traditional wrap-tying, the Caboo is a sensible middle ground. If you want one carrier to last well past 6 months, a structured option will serve you better.