Onya Baby Carrier Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

 As my boys have gotten older and I have gotten better at baby wearing and have a wider variety of carriers I have learned to love the soft structured carrier. I have two wraps that are gorgeous but they never get used just because they take so much more time to get on and I have just never gotten terribly comfortable with them. The thing that I love about soft structured carriers (onya, ergo, boba, beco, etc) is that they are so self explanatory and easy to use. Snap it around your waist, snap it across your chest, get the straps snug, and you are good to go!!! SO easy!! Most soft structured carriers can be used from about 15lbs (some can be used from birth) to when your child is a toddler and work on the front and back and make for a very versatile baby wearing experience.

I am so excited to introduce you guys to a new(ish) baby carrier company called ONYA. They make soft structured carriers that are made to carry babies from 15-45 lbs. Here are a few of the awesome features that you get when you buy an ONYA baby carrier:

• Rip-stop nylon body and air mesh lining

• Patent-pending integrated chair harness with safety strap

• Tuck-away sleeping hood

• Low-profile shoulder straps

• Contoured low-profile, supportive waist belt

• Sternum strap for adjustable comfort

• Double-entry, side-zippered koala pouch and patch pocket

• Seat darts for child’s comfort

• Leg padding for baby

• Toy loop on each shoulder strap

• D-ring for attaching key clip (not included)

• Safety-tested to 75 pounds

• Machine washable

The Onya Baby carrier is available in 2 different styles:

The Outback carrier is made to be used in hot weather or while you are hiking the trails. It is more of a performance/sport type carrier. Instead of the normal fabric lining that all of the other carriers I have tried the Outback is made with a breathable mesh lining which helps wick away moisture and keep you and baby cool in the hot summer weather. The Outback comes in two colors-Burnt Orange/Slate Gray and Olive Green/Chocolate Chip.

The Cruiser carrier is made to be used in every day life. It is perfect for your trip to the store or stroll at the park. It is made from 100% cotton and has a cotton lining instead of the mesh lining on the Outback carrier. It is very soft, supportive, and comfortable for you and your little one. The cruiser also comes in two colors-Leaf Green/Umber  and Dove/Chocolate Chip.

I was so excited when I received my Onya carrier. As soon as I got it out I was amazed with all of the extra features that it has!

It can be used for both front and back carry. I love having a carrier that can be used for both unlike the Bjorn that can only be used on the front. Both of my boys when they were little I carried them on my front, but when they got bigger they had no interest in looking the opposite way that we were going. They wanted to see all that was going on and not miss one thing (and I wasn't about to place them in a carrier front facing). Back carry is also nice for getting stuff done around the house. Strap your little one on your back and they are up safe out of the way so that you can get things done.

Is has awesome storage pockets to keep keys and a wallet in. When I am just running into the store or if we all go garage saleing it is so nice to not have to lug around the diaper bag and my purse the whole time. All I have to do is grab a diaper, my ID, and some money stuff it in the pocket and we are good to go. It is close by in the pocket if needed, but I have nothing that I need to carry around.

It is a very tall carrier which makes carrying a toddler more secure. I don't carry my three year old very often but when I do I hate how short some other carriers are in the torso area. The onya carrier goes all of the way up my toddler back and keeps him very safe and secure so I don't have to worry about him arching his back to try to get out.

It has VERY padded waist and shoulder straps. I have some back pain at times from a slight curve in my back so padding and support are crucial to a carrier not hurting my back. The design of this carrier is made to put a lot of the weight of your little one on your hips so your back doesn't have all of the extra weight straining it. I also love that the waist buckle is covered in fabric so that it is more comfortable and more sleek looking. There's no exposed plastic buckle to dig in or to get stuck on things.

 One of the BEST aspects of this carrier is the one that makes this carrier a step above the rest!!! There is a zipper on the bottom of the storage compartment that if you unzip it you can pull out a seat to use for strapping your kiddo to a chair to use as a high chair!! How AMAZING is that!! It is super easy to use and is nice and secure to keep your little one in. We all know just how dirty and nasty high chairs are at most restaurants. The convenience of having a built in high chair is just amazing!

Are you one that carries around a purse, diaper bag, baby carrier, and some sort of a seat to use to strap your little one in?? Well, the ONYA is the thing for you!!! You can store your important purse and diaper bag items in the handy zipper pocket and your high chair is built in and doesn't take up any extra space! Want a baby carrier with all of the extras???? This is the one for you!!!

 To see instructional videos on the ONYA carriers click HERE


To buy an ONYA of your own you can go to their website.
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