Sling/Wrap, Infants up to 20 lbs., Carry Position(s): Front, Without Canopy
Swaddle...snuggle...travel. What a comfy, cuddly carrier! Baby rides snuggled softly against your body, enhancing bonding while you're on the go. Designed to help infants feel secure, with a gently elasticized opening and unique swaddling-type harness system that's free of uncomfortable buckles and hard edges. Ultra-comfy to wear, with an adjustable padded strap that alleviates back and shoulder strain. Just slip it on, adjust, and secure baby inside! So discreet, you can even breastfeed.
Price Range: $30 - $35
Epinions Rating: 
(26 Reviews)
Carrier Type: Sling/Wrap
Carry Position: Front
Face Position: Face In
Infant Weight: Infants up to 20 lbs.
Canopy: Without Canopy
Allow Discreet Nursing: Yes
Product ID: 23184509
I’ma goin’ back to Ghetto-Mart to get my $25.00 back.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Machine washable. Handy dandy cell phone pocket.
Cons: Didn’t last one parade. Momma and baby hated it.
The Bottom Line: got lost with Tristan de Luna.
Review: The Fiesta of Five Flags. Pensacola, Florida’s annual way of saying,"We exist."For a few months activities abound, including a treasure hunt, balls, and of course that old Gulf Coast tradition, parades with“throws.” It’s my... Read Full Review by bodashe, Jul 2, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Inexpencive, simple
Cons: Just about everything
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This was the first baby carrier I bought and I did like and use it when my daughter was a newborn. Problem is she was absolutly swimming in it. It didn't matter how much I tightened it, it always felt too big and I am almost 6'. Also, I noticed when my... Read Full Review by kikismiles, May 26, 2008
Fling this Sling to the trash...
Author's Rating:
Pros: nice pattern and cute
Cons: doesnt work appropriately, not worth the money
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend the Infantino SlingRider. There are so many better child carriers on the market.
Review: Having a new baby and 2 older boys can be quite a challenge. The older boys want to go go go and that is really hard to do with a small baby who refuses to be put down. I found it really hard to get anything accomplished around the house. When I saw the... Read Full Review by bizzimommi, Apr 5, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: creates womb like sensation, is comfortable for him and mom
Cons: after awhile your back hurts
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My baby loves to be held and cries when he is not being held. We tried everything from rocking him to sleep, soothing music, walking around, laying him down etc and nothing worked. He loves his car seat and he loves this sling. he was in the sling for 1... Read Full Review by jenn908, Feb 13, 2008
Great for sending babies to sleep
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet contented baby
Cons: Found strap hard to adjust 1 handed, not waterproof for rainy days
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Bought this item with a voucher someone had given me and there was nothing else in the shop i wanted. Glad i did! My daughter gets very grumpy in the evenings and nothing calms her down, but as soon as she's in the sling she goes straight to sleep... Read Full Review by mellylou, Oct 7, 2007
Infantino SlingRider needs improvement---some models now recalled!
Author's Rating:
Pros: fashionable design, great for newborns with snug, close to body fit, adjustable straps
Cons: Not really for babies past 3 months, baby position inside not adjustable
The Bottom Line: The product is good for babies 3 months and younger and is worthwhile during that stage when baby likes to be more snug. Not recommended for older babies though.
Review: Although the Infantino SlingRider is marketed as being usable up to 20lbs, I have found that it really is more like up to 12lbs or 3 months. The product was very good when my daughter was a newborn as it held her snug and close to the body which was... Read Full Review by jjhess10, Mar 29, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: holds baby close, good quality construction
Cons: baby over heats, baby not able to really see out of carrier
The Bottom Line: null
Review: While this sling looks like a great idea it just didn't work for our needs. Our little guy tends to run warm and when we tried to use this sling he just would over heat way too fast! I am not sure if the heat issue is due to the fact that they are... Read Full Review by aprilgrrl, Mar 18, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: none
Cons: Daughter fell to floor when buckle broke. Causing skull fracture
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased this item for my two month old daughter who weighed 13lbs. The day I received it I placed her in it and pulled to tighten through the plastic buckle. It broke and she dropped to the hardwood floor head first. We rushed her by ambulance to... Read Full Review by sarahsskull, Mar 21, 2007
Go for a wrap or sling instead that grows with your baby!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Hands free baby holding She goes right to sleep when I put her in it
Cons: No head support, baby positioned strangely, no versatility with positions, hurts shoulder, hard to nurse
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My baby cries when I put her in it, but after she goes to sleep she seems fine. She looks very uncomfortable though. Because of the placement of the velcro, her head is smooshed sideways in there. If I loosen the strap, it just lowers her which makes... Read Full Review by sterasinski, Mar 6, 2007
Pros: Easy to use and adjust the size
Cons: It just hurts! My back and shoulders would ache after only a few minutes.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I got this sling for my newborn daughter, and for the first few weeks it seemed like it was working fine. After she was about 10 weeks old though, I couldn't use it anymore. Every wriggle made me feel like she was not secure, and after only a few minutes... Read Full Review by amnestyrose, Jan 19, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works like the womb to sooth fussy baby, easy to get in and out.
Cons: Tough on neck and back after a while, doesn't last much beyond first three months
The Bottom Line: Essential newborn gear. Very well made, easy to use and a life saver for soothing a"collicky"baby when nothing else works.
Review: This sling is not good up to 20 pounds as it says on the box. But if you accept the fact that you will probably not use it much 12 weeks, then it is still a small price to pay for a quiet happy newborn. The first three months of life are often called... Read Full Review by jennythenipper, Oct 30, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: It was like an external womb. :o)
Cons: Shoulder strap needs improvement.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this product because I didn't want to push a stroller around everywhere. This sling caught my eye because the material was so soft and it's easy to secure baby into place. My daughter really loved this in the first month of her life. After... Read Full Review by mendeanng, Jun 18, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Attractive (mine black/white toile). Buckle easy to adjust. Nursing is possible in it.
Cons: Corner fabric, stretchy sides swallow baby! Have to switch sides to nurse other side.
The Bottom Line: Try before you buy!
Review: I'd been reading about slings and thought it would be great to use one with my new baby. I know they like to be held a lot. My first son was a"high-needs"baby and since I learned about slings I wish I would have had one for him. So, I bought this... Read Full Review by julinda, May 8, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great hands free carrier that allows baby to be close to you. Great baby calmer.
Cons: I'm missing a little pocket but thats my only negative.
The Bottom Line: I've seen this work for babies and I also have found it works for my dog. I think its a well designed product.
Review: I recently purchased the Infantino Sling Rider Baby/Sling/Wrap. My purpose was a bit different than what the company had in mind but I will get to that shortly. As a baby carrier I was really rather impressed with the take an old concept and build a... Read Full Review by susiewho, May 4, 2006
Love this product! Baby is cozy and sleeps. Handsfree!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Baby can sleep, nurse privately! Handsfree.
Cons: Can cause neck/shoulder strain if you don't wear it the correct way.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Purchased this product after having bought a backpack type baby sling. This is great for an infant that does not have head and neck control. It is also useful if you are out and about and baby wants to sleep. You don't have to deal with a big awkward... Read Full Review by mrsandr, Jan 10, 2006
Sling rider not suitable for Baby or Mom
Author's Rating:
Pros: Beautiful colors
Cons: Is NOT one size fits all, provides no comfort for baby or Mom
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this sling Rider from Target and hated it so much that I took it back. What attracted me to it was the beautiful colors and the fact that you could Nurse your baby while wearing this. I put it on and had it as tight as possible and it still did... Read Full Review by serenity8501, Dec 20, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sturdy, secure and simple
Cons: Difficult adjustment, pocket a bit deep, did not hold baby close to body
The Bottom Line: A good idea but it just doesn't work like a sling should.
Review: The Infantino SlingRider is very simple to use. The baby is placed inside the carrier in the laying down position. She is then strapped in using the padded straps inside. You then sling the carrier over your head and one shoulder. I have mixed... Read Full Review by irelandb23, Nov 13, 2005
Infantino Not Suitable For Hot Climates
Author's Rating:
Pros: Nice and snug for a newborn in cool weather conditions, safety harness attached
Cons: Too hot in summer, caused shoulder and back pain, limited carrying positions
The Bottom Line: There are better slings on the market.
Review: We purchased an Infantino Sling Rider when our baby was 4 weeks old. We were looking for a sling carrier to use to calm her during fussy periods at night and enable us to have our hands free to do things around the house. The sling was ideal in the... Read Full Review by samdansophie, Oct 11, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Inexpensive, unless you never use it
Cons: Everything else
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I registered for this and received it as a gift. From day one, my baby hated it. It cocked his neck in an uncomfortable position and I never could make him comfortable in it. I figured the positioning would improve as he got bigger. Never happened... Read Full Review by austins_mama, Sep 3, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Baby stays close&secure, comforting Keeps baby out of reach of strangers&germs
Cons: Baby gets heavy on your neck/shoulders Only good for newborn phase before baby outgrows
The Bottom Line: I am able to keep baby close and comforted,&out of the reach of strangers&germs. Newborns have such a weak immune system. Highly recommend!
Review: Update: 6/9/07: Skip this sling. There are better products out there now. I was a new mom when I wrote the following review and didn't know better. Since this review, there have been several recalls of Infantino sling products concerning safety... Read Full Review by ecseteacher, Jun 9, 2007
