My perfect carrier.

I saw a post on one of my mom lists about soft structured buckle carriers and someone mentioned they were selling a Babies Beyond Borders Mei Favorites Buckle Carrier. The wide straps made me want to try it. I'm happy to report no pain in left shoulder from wearing this carrier at all and it really does put most of the weight on your hips/legs. I got the toddler size that goes up to 50lbs. It fits both Manperson and myself with its 47" waist size. He likes it better too now that he has gotten into using the ergo sport and my one-year old actually brings it to us to carry her in. She fell asleep in it easily unlike the other buckle carriers we've used. I think because this one really supports her with it's extra long body, and when she is awake the fabric and style allow her to get her arms out.

This carrier has the multi-adjustable straps like the Boba, but they are wider and more comfortable. They are super lightly padded so it is not a pain to put other things on my shoulders over the carrier straps which was a problem with Ergo and Boba with their heavy padding and the wideness of the straps as well as the super wide waist pad distributes weight even better which means I really am mostly using my legs. It comes with an adjustable chest strap, but I don't really it need all that often which is a first with this type of carrier. The wide straps seem to keep it from sliding off my shoulders. It also comes with a small pouch. You can roll the body of the carrier and snap it to your waist when not in use. This is a feature I didn't mention with the beco butterfly that I loved. This carrier has arms straps with the ability to be crossed for greater support and size adjustment. Since I got mine used, I didn't get a mesh bag or instruction booklet that a new one would come with. Even better of all the carriers I've tired this one cost the least new.  If I had gotten mine new, I would have totally gotten a custom design, though their are really great colors to choose from, the most of any of the carriers. If you are going all organic they don't have that option, but these are fair trade and made by a group of women.