PRODUCT REVIEW: Infantino Breathe VS Infantino Flip

As a new mom...wait, as any mom, you learn that being able to use your two hands becomes a luxury. Our little ones have their days and their moments when they just want to be held, but you have plenty to get done. Here comes the baby carrier to the rescue!

There are multiple baby carriers on the market these days. Wraps, slings, harness and side carriers to name a few.

Personally, I never liked the idea of a sling, I didn't think it worked well with my body type, and the type that could work a bit for me, didn't work at all for my husband. We agreed that we wanted a carrier that fit the both of us and we were both comfortable wearing.

We tried the wrap because it can be customized to your body type and you could fasten and loosen the wrap to fit both you and baby comfortably. But, after trying to maneuver it on my own, cloth all over the floor, it just didn't work out.

So, we decided to try the default type of harness carrier.

The first one we tried was the Infantino Flip

The Flip design allows the baby to face-in, face-out, and ride backpack style. Weight limits are 8lbs - 32lbs. It has the extra strap for lumbar support. We bought it from the department store for $29.99. It includes a bib cloth that velcro's to the inside when facing-in, and on the outside when facing-out.

What helped our decision on purchasing:

1. It could be used all the way up to 32 lbs!
2. The lumbar support would be nice if you are carrying around a 32lb child.
3. It was inexpensive.
4. Both Mom and Dad would be able to wear it and adjust it easily.

Once we purchased and we tried it out, it wasn't what we were expecting. The material for the bottom parts of the shoulder straps was quite rough. It pinched the side of my breast and rubbed my skin quite a bit through the shirt. The extra lumbar support, didn't support much. It was more of a hassle. Trying to get it buckled without it twisting and getting the pad in the right position without moving was a bit tough. There is a buckle that fastens at the top of your shoulders, It was very hard to reach and it wouldn't stay tight for anything. The buckles to fasten the baby were normal, they weren't that hard to manage, and the little one didn't mind it.

Each of us tried it multiple times and it was just really uncomfortable. So, we returned it and purchased the Infantino Breathe.



The Breathe design allows baby to face-in, or face-out. It also includes the bib cloth that can be place in or out. Weight limits are 8lbs - 25lbs. It is has extra padded shoulder straps, and a breathable made with breathable mesh material. The front piece easily removes for washing. Can be washed and wiped down. We purchased it at the department store for $21.99.

What helped out decision on purchasing:

1. After using the Flip, the Breathe having the extra padded shoulders was a plus.
2. The shoulder pieces are connected in a crisscross fashion. Unlike the Flip that had the shoulder buckle that wouldn't stay.
3. Breathable material, because we would be using it a bit in the summer.
4. The fact that there were only 4 buckles to worry about, all for the baby.
5. There were only 2 straps that needed to be adjusted when switching from Mom and Dad.

We tried the carrier on inside the store and fastened the baby in. It was like a night and day difference between the Flip and Breathe. The Breathe was MUCH more comfortable. It had the same concept of fastening the baby in, which was easily done. My husband tried it on and he said "WOW" because of the difference. We were confident in the purchase of the Breathe. My husband wears it when we go grocery shopping and I wear it when we are at the race track. Since I wear it out in the heat, it really is breathable. I was worried because between the body heat of us both, I was worried we would be drenched in sweat by the end of the day, but it wasn't bad at all. Wasn't any hotter than having to hold him without the carrier. It was also even more inexpensive than the Flip.

We both give the carrier an A+ rating. I highly recommend it for Mommies and Daddies!

*My reviews are based on personal opinions of the product. They are not influenced by any outside individuals*

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