Cybex 2.Go

It was quite a year for baby wearing mamas! Despite a Consumer Product Safety Commission warning about the use of certain slings, moms turned to the fabric carriers to keep their lil ones close and their hands free throughout the day. European-import, Cybex added some style and color to the baby carrier market when they introduced the 2.GO ($98) last year, and now LilSugar readers voted it the best baby carrier of year. Though the Moby Wrap and K'tan carriers waged a strong write-in campaign, the Cybex 2.Go walked away with 54 percent of the vote. The carrier distinguishes itself with a zippered seat that converts into the "spread-squat position" doctors recommend for infants. It also distributes 70 percent of a lil one's weight on its mom's hips, keeping her back and shoulders stress-free, which is something that all mums could use!

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Wear your baby in style! Though Baby Bjorn made carriers mainstream, companies like Ergo, LilleBaby and Belle, not to mention all of the sling manufacturers, have given mothers many options.

When we took our first look at the European import Cybex last Spring, we were interested in the 2.Go baby carrier – a cross between the Baby Bjorn and Ergo that comes in bright colors. Working with orthopedists and midwives, the company designed the carrier to place 70 percent of the weight distribution on the hips, rather than the back and shoulders. With five different carrying positions – allowing parents to use it when their child is between eight and 40 pounds – the 2.Go proves versatile.

To see what really impressed us, as well as some photos of how the 2.Go works, read more