LILLEbaby Complete Baby Carrier Review (and Giveaway!)
We always joke that moms need an extra set of hands. It’s true. We really, really do. Some days I dream of having a nanny (and a maid, and a chef . . . ). Babywearing gives me an extra set of hands and lets me keep my baby close so it’s a win-win for everyone. All my babies have loved being worn and it’s been a great way to still manage to get some things done while cuddling with my baby at the same time.
I’ve tried dozens of baby carriers in my almost 12 years as a mom. A few years ago I discovered the line of carriers from LILLEbaby and I packed all my other carriers away. Nothing else compares as far as comfort and functionality and their new Complete carrier took everything to the next level.
LILLEbaby sent me the new Complete Airflow carrier and I’ve been using it with my twins since they were teeny-tiny (no infant insert needed!). The breathable fabric is perfect for our warm San Diego weather but I like to wear my babies around the house too so I love that it doesn’t feel heavy or hot.
The support on this is unbelievable. I’ve had some back issues since having my twins, mostly because I spent so much time on bedrest and lost all my muscles. After my c-section I wasn’t able to wear my babies for the first month or so after their birth and even after that some of the other carriers bothered my back.
Part of what makes the LILLEbaby Complete so amazing is this baby carrier distributes a baby’s weight so well and it also has fantastic lumbar support. My biggest complaint about my formerly favorite baby carrier was that it was padded all over and then had this single strap across my back so it tended to hurt right there. The extra lumbar support on the LILLEbaby distributes that weight across my back and is so much more comfortable.
I really wanted to share a picture of the lumbar support with you until I realized how much back fat I have. Then I decided just to remind you that I had twins and share it anyway because I wanted you to see how much support there is. So ignore my back fat.
I wore my LILLEbaby Complete recently on a 2 hour whale watching tour. The boat was rocking all over the place so I had to be able to stay balanced. At the same time I was trying to prevent my 2 year old from jumping overboard so being able to have my hands-free to take care of her was essential.
The LILLEbaby Complete worked perfectly. My baby fell asleep 20 minutes into our trip and slept comfortably with her head shaded thanks to the sleeping hood the whole time. I was totally comfortable (and no one went overboard).
One of the things that really set this carrier apart for me is that you can adjust the width of the seat for different carry positions. The narrow seat made it much easier to carry my twins for the first several months because they weren’t quite big enough to sit with their legs wrapped around me. The option for a narrow seat also gives you the option of carrying your baby forward facing if your baby wants to turn around for a while.
The LILLEbaby Complete has 6 carrying positions and works for babies 7-45 pounds. I can carry my twins just as easily in it as I can carry my almost 3 year old. I love how easy it is to adjust, not only because I can get the perfect fit but because my husband can use the carrier too and we can get it adjusted for him in seconds. With 3 kids 2 and under someone always wants to be carried so it’s amazing to have an option that’s so versatile and easy to use.
ENTER TO WIN
LILLEbaby is giving one Busy Mommy Media reader their own LILLEbaby Complete carrier. The winner gets their choice of in-stock Complete carriers. You can check out all LILLEbaby Complete carrier options here.
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Love babywearing! Love being able to get things done around the house while keeping my little one close!
I’d never get anything done without wearing my babies. I actually cooked Thanksgiving dinner wearing both of my twins – one on the front and one on the back.
yes we love babywearing! So convenient and baby loves it!
yes and no. It is hot and uncomfortable, but a lot easier than just carrying the kid!
Tracee, you are using the wrong carrier then. I had a cheap carrier with my oldest son that I hated but once I got one that was supportive it was amazing how big of a difference there was.
I love love love baby-wearing (remaining close to your baby, but still able to do activities like go for walks, do housework, shop)! I recently saw the LILLEbaby carriers at a local baby store and I’d really love to try one.
I’m due in 10 weeks and 2 days (but whose counting, right?), and we loaned all of our carriers out and haven’t gotten any of them back.
Abby, My sister loaned out her LILLEbaby carrier and had trouble getting it back because her friend loved it so much. The struggle is real.
Would be able to walk about and do my chores.
I love baby wearing because it frees my hands up to do what I need to do. I like doing my paper work for work while holding my baby.
I like babywearing because it makes things like cooking easier!
No baby yet for baby wearing, but I’d love to give as a gift. I imagine it would come in handy for keeping hands free to clean up around the house or out shopping.
I love babywearing because I can multitask by cleaning the house, talking on the phone or cooking dinner.
I’ve never done babywearing, but I’m thinking it would be helpful while trying to vacuum, clean, grocery shop, etc.
I love to multitask during nap time!
I would love to be able to get some work done around the house!
I would love to use this when walking around at Target or the grocery store
Everything would be easier hands-free =)
They do make life a little easier. Nice to free you up to get some things done around the house
I enjoy babywearing when we go on our daily walks.
I’m not a baby wearing mom yet, but I plan on being and I think I will love it! I would love to be able to be close and still do housework and go places/do things that need to get done.
Things like vacuuming are so much easier when babywearing.
This will be great so in making other chores like folding.
I really like it when I go to flea markets — taking a stroller it’s difficult to navigate all of the sites and when wearing the baby you don’t have to worry about someone grabbing them and running off.
I enjoy baby wearing because I can keep my toddler close and it always calms him down if he is upset.
I love babywearing! It makes shopping easier.
I’d be able to get meals cooked and the house cleaned.
What is something you can do (or would do) because you have your hands free? Answer my cell phone. Thank-you for a great #giveaway 🙂
I do love baby wearing. I would walk around and get some stuff done around the house.
I love babywearing because I can get chores done and it makes it easy to take baby out shopping!
I love baby wearing, it helps me get so much down around the house, laundry, preparing meals, cleaning up, and even while out shopping.
Ive never tried a baby carrier but would like to give one to my daughters that are due this year. I think it would be a great way to interact but stay busy.
It is not uncommon to see me babywearing and pushing the older ones in a stroller. Having kids close in age is fun!
I like baby wearing! I like that I can get stuff done around the house!
I am entering for my cousin who just had her first baby but I never did have anything like this with mine. The baby swing had to be my salvation so I could accomplish things. I know my cousin would love this since she is out and about often and will have baby with her. Nice to shop and carry baby like this
I love babywearing! We have a 2 week old and babywearing is a must for me to be able to chase around my 3 & 5 year old. It helps me be able to keep him close while getting things done around the house too!
If my hands are free, I can fold laundry.
I absolutely love wearing my baby. I am able to do my yoga with her 🙂
I love babywearing because I can hold my baby and clean/cook, etc. at the same time!
I love it! Everything is easier with a baby in a carrier, but my favorite thing is that I have my hands free to help & hold hands with my other children!
I did not baby wear with any of my other kids but plan to this time. I think it will allow me to get more done around the house.
I would hike to a waterfall
I am able to cooking with the added help!
I wear my baby to the grocery store. I can move more freely as I shop. Plus she loves it too!
Awesome giveaway!!! Would love to win this.
I love baby wearing! I would use it to get household chores done!
My wife loves it when I wear our baby, She would love me more if I win this, haha.
Can definitely get a ton of cleaning done!
I loved babywearing with my first, and it will become even more crucial with my second on the way! I’ll be able to tend to my first while still keeping my littlest one close. 🙂
Love being close to my baby. Makes it easy to nurse her while I’m out.
i would definitely get more things done around the house if I was able to baby carry!
My sisters are both pregnant and they love baby carrying so this would be perfect for them.
I will be a first time mom but I am definitely looking forward to the benefits of baby-wearing! Avoiding torticollis & plagiocephaly, easier nursing on the go, better digestion after feeding, better supervision, and of course being hands-free! Definitely looking forward to shopping and running errands without lugging a giant stroller around!
I LOVE baby wearing. I love that you can get so much done while doing this. My favorites include shopping and cooking! 🙂
When you wear that baby she sleeps longs.
I would use it for everything!
I miss baby wearing now that my 8m daughter has surpassed the 25lb limit on my previous carrier. I used u for cleaning, for walking and exercising, for walking to check the mail, for cooking, for shopping. Heck, especially to be able to wear makeup again finally!! Lol
I like doing dishes and cleaning while babywearing!
I do love babywearing, and this looks like a great buckle carrier.
Yes! I can do dishes while baby wearing.
I would be able to sign a birthday card.
Yes!!! Being able to do house work…..
I would get more laundry done, and cleaning the house in general
My baby is due in June so I haven’t done babywearing yet, but I’m looking forward to having him close while I do my normal activities.
As a busy busy mom of two crazy boys–I love and could not function without babywearing! With free hands I get to help teach my 5 yr old to ride a bike, crochet a lovely viking hat for my 6 month old son, and sometimes…even sip my coffee and eat a scone and read a book…..! would love to win this! LOVE YOUR BLOG!
I love babywearing while I shop.
my niece just gave birth so she has not used anything like this yet but would love this I’m sure
I love that babywearing allows me to be hands free while doing chores or grocery shopping while still being close to my baby.
I love baby wearing. My carrier isn’t the best but is working right now. I like that I can pick up or cook, get my coupons and order and my little one is happy being snuggled with mama!
I love baby wearing because I feel it increases my bond with my child plus frees up my hands (so I can brush my teeth)!
can do dishes while baby wearing.
It’s great to be able to do stuff around the house.
I am a new mom, baby wearing is new to me! But is something I think I will LOVE! If I won this, I would be wearing my baby everywhere, cleaning, walks, and cooking!
I have went shopping, done dishes and housecleaning while baby wearing.
yes, washing dishes
My first child is due next month and I look forward to wearing him! I’m hoping it will give me hands free so I can keep our house clean
It’s great to not have to navigate a stroller through crowds.
I would do dishes, cleaning, typing on laptop and eat/drink.
I would be able to do housework
When I received a basic Boba wrap as a baby shower gift, I never thought that I would actually use it. One day in desperation to be able to go fix dinner with a screaming baby, I drug it out. I was able to fix dinner while she napped happily on Mommy. It was wonderful, & I was hooked. I now have several carriers that I use for various occasions, but would love to try this lilebaby!
I have to take my dad to the hospital 5 days a week (and push him in a wheelchair), so when I watch my grandbaby, this type of carrier would make things so much easier.
Sometimes you have to wear the baby to get ANYTHING done. I especially needed it when washing dishes or preparing dinner!
I absolutely love to babywear! I love that you have your hands free but at the same time you still have that closeness and bonding with baby.
I would love to have this for my grandbabies. I would give to their mom so she can use when she is trying to get things done.
You could do so many things if your hands were free. I would take pictures.
I’m a big fan of babywearing…my daughter can nap while I’m on the computer or making dinner
I would love to use it everywhere, being hands free at home would be great. Going out to the park, walks around the neighborhood, and to the beach. Thanks!!
This would allow for a cup of coffee or to make a call.
I plan on babywearing. I would do housework during.
Yes, I love babywearing! It makes it so much easier to do other things like talk on the phone!
I love babywearing. If I had two free hands I could do housework.