I also find this style (with the cross-back straps) the easiest design to put on by myself. Other carriers have this design, too, but because the Artipoppe’s material is so soft, I found when I tossed the straps over my shoulders, it wasn’t a struggle to reach them (as it was with other carriers). As a parent who walks with their baby every day in a carrier, it was really important for me to find one that worked perfectly. And this one does. So, if it’s in your budget, I would 1000% recommend it.
As a side note: I also tried out a Mabē Baby Carrier, which is considered an Artipoppe dupe at $129. The Mabē was decent, but I found the back side of the waist strap to be quite uncomfortable as it put a lot of pressure on my lower back — that’s not to say it doesn’t work well for others, this was just my experience. Momcozy also makes a dupe, and I was impressed with the softness of the material; though, it’s still not as structurally strong as the Artipoppe. But it’s even more affordable at $59.99, so absolutely worth considering!
