So SSCs (soft structured carriers) are not my favorite carrier, mainly because my little one doesn't tolerate them for any extended period of time. They are, however, a great carrier, and work well for many mamas.
An SSC is made of a main body panel, a waistband, and straps that go over your shoulders and secure with buckles (or in some cases a ring waist). They are excellent for quick in and outs, as well as long carries because most come with padded shoulders for comfort.
You can get an SSC that will work very well for as little as $25-30. My Infantino Union is great. Ergo is another good brand to get, but its closer to the $100 mark. You can also get SSCs made from woven wraps, but they can be pricey at $200 and up. It all depends on what you're willing to spend. The key is to get a good one.
So what makes a good SSC? You want a body panel that is wide enough to spread from knee to knee when your baby is situated. Also, if you're going to do back carries, you will want the body panel to come up high enough to support baby properly...so at least to his shoulders. Look for heavier weight fabrics and straps that have reinforced stitching where they attach to the body panel. Beyond that, try a few...find what works for you. We tried a Beco Butterfly and an Ergo, neither of which worked well for us. Little one just didn't like them (think he's a wrap baby). :-) My friend's Tula was great, but I'd need a toddler size to fit my long legged guy. The standard was just that much too narrow.
So that's the run down on SSCs. Below are some pictures of me putting on my Infantino Union.
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