Evenflo Snugli Infant Carrier By Tina Lehman on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
The Snugli infant carrier by Evenflo was my first baby carrier purchase. I loved the thought of having my hands free while carrying my new baby. But, although the concept was a good one, I didn't like the execution.
Using the Snugli, you can carry your baby facing either inward toward you or outward. It's best to use it facing inward for infants with little or no head control. When they get a little older, you can carry them facing outward.
The Snugli is relatively comfortable, but I did not like the fact that my baby was right in front of me. So, although you are hands-free, it pretty much prohibits you from doing much else. It is also very hard to get your baby in and out of it. There are a lot of straps that have to be arranged just right or you will have fits trying to get it to work.
Overall, it is a nice little carrier for short periods of time but the problems I had with it keep me from being able to recommend it very highly. Admittedly, I have tried a few different types of carriers and never really liked any of them, because it feels so strange to not use your hands to hold your baby... so it may simply be personal preference.
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I don't much like this type of carrier either, too many straps and buckles to mess with.
I liked my Snugli, but I spent a lot of time getting it just right for me. It was great for grocery shopping when my son was really small, and I also used it for hiking. I never did use it as a back carrier - he was always on my front. That being said, I am also somewhat tall (5'7") and have been used to having backpacks digging into my shoulders. That may have played a role in my being ok with it.
thanks for that frank opinion of yours, No matter what carrier, mothers' hands are still the best carrier.
I didn't like the Snugli either. I couldn't get the straps just right.
I've always thought this was an adorable one. But I wouldn't want to hassle with the straps!
The Snugli, oh that brings me back to the days of a crying baby who was lonely the day she was born, lol.
Having had three children in 3 1/2 years the Snugli saved my life, leaving my hands free to hold the hands of the other two. I agree it was difficult to get them into and out of it, but I loved it just the same.
You're so right-your baby is right in front of you so it is pretty restrictive as to what you can do!
My kids didn't care for this to much when they were little
Frogdoc, I agree with you. I need my hands free and I want my arms holding my baby. I'd always be concerned about bumping baby against something. But the biggest objection I have is not spending mommy time with him. Yes, baby is close to the body, but babies know the difference between the two.