A giving a baby carrier as a gift is a lovely idea if the recipient would like to carry. The best choice is one you make together: ask which model the parents have in mind, which child it is intended for and what they find comfortable. The colour can remain a surprise, but above all, the baby carrier should be comfortable and easy to use. A gift that gets used often is better than a beautiful baby carrier that stays in the cupboard.

Start with a simple question

Have the parents already chosen a baby carrier? Then you do not have to start your search from scratch. Ask for the exact model and version, or ask them to send you a link. If they have not decided yet, ask when they would like to carry. For a walk outside, on the way to childcare or perhaps for short periods at home? This will help you discover whether a baby carrier is actually the gift they would be happy to receive.

A baby wrap or buckles?

Some people enjoy tying a wrap, while others prefer a baby carrier with buckles. Both can be a good choice. So do not automatically give them what you found comfortable yourself. With a full-buckle baby carrier the waistband and shoulder straps fasten with buckles. You do not have to tie a long wrap, but you still need to adjust the baby carrier properly to the parent and child.

An example: the Neko Switch Baby Bold

The Neko Switch Baby Bold is a full-buckle baby carrier made from wrap fabric. The waistband, back panel, shoulder straps and chest strap are adjustable. The understated grey version is easy to combine with different outfits. This makes it a model to look at together if the recipient is looking for a baby carrier with buckles. It does not mean that it will automatically be the most comfortable choice for every parent.

Consider the child as they are now

Who is the gift intended for: a baby who has not yet been born, a young baby or an older child? A baby carrier that fits one stage is not automatically suitable for every subsequent stage. Read the measurements and guidance for the chosen model. For the Neko Switch Baby Bold, the product information lists approximately clothing sizes 50/56 to 86/92. These sizes help when choosing, but also check that the baby carrier fits the child properly.

Also ask who will use the baby carrier

Will mainly one parent carry, or would several people like to use the baby carrier? If so, look together at adjusting the straps and at what each person finds comfortable. Body shape, clothing and the size of the child all make a difference. You can adjust an adjustable baby carrier to fit different bodies. Even so, not everyone finds the same model equally comfortable.

Let the parents choose for themselves with our gift voucher

Do you not know which baby carrier the parents will find most comfortable? Then give them a Slings & Things gift voucher. They can use it to choose a baby carrier that suits them and their child. Even if they are still deciding between a baby wrap and a baby carrier, they do not have to make that choice straight away.

You receive the digital gift voucher as a PDF by email. You can forward it or print it out and wrap it festively. This way, you are still giving them something to unwrap, while the parents decide for themselves what to buy.

Check the order before paying

Are the model, size and colour correct? Also check the expected delivery and the conditions for exchanges or returns, especially if you are buying the gift well before the birth or the festive season. Keep the order details. This will prevent a well-intentioned gift from becoming unnecessarily complicated.

Is an adjustable baby carrier with buckles on the wish list? View the Neko Switch Baby Bold together and read the product information. The best thing about this gift is not that you came up with the perfect surprise, but that the parents receive something that suits them and their child.