Also goodCarriers & wrapsBirth (3.2 kg) to about 12 months (11.3 kg)
Ergobaby Embrace Newborn Carrier (Soft Air Mesh)
A soft, wrap-like newborn carrier with buckles, cooler than a stretchy wrap and easier to learn.
MamaLoop mums pick
5 colours
- Heather Grey
- Pure Black
- Midnight Blue
- Soft Olive
- Cream
We researched the Embrace for parents who like the snug feel of a wrap but not the metres of fabric. It has a padded waist belt and stretchy crossed straps, carries from 3.2 kg to about 11 kg with no insert, and the Soft Air Mesh version is the one to get for Australian summers. The International Hip Dysplasia Institute lists it as hip healthy. Trade-offs: it is a first-year carrier only, it has no back carry, and some parents find the crossed straps fiddly at first, so practise with a doll or with help before your baby arrives.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Snug, wrap-like fit for newborns
- Waist belt spreads the load better than a strap-only carrier
- Mesh version breathes in hot weather
- Rolls up small
Cons
- Outgrown at about 12 months
- No back carry
- Crossed straps take practice
Who it suits
- Newborn months, especially in summer
- Parents who like wraps but want buckles
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want one carrier into the toddler years
- Back carrying
Price
$100–200
Typically $160–$200 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Newborn use | From 3.2 kg without an insert |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 3.2–11.3 kg |
| Hip positioning | Wide seat; listed as hip healthy by IHDI |
| Back carry | No |
| Hot climate fabric | Soft Air Mesh version |
| Nursing friendly | Loosen straps to feed, then re-tighten |
What to look for
- TICKS: tight, in view, close enough to kiss, chin off chest, supported back
- Knees level with or above the bottom (M position)
- Weight range on the label
Where to buy in Australia
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