The Obi is the simplest front baby carrier around. The word Obi means belt or sash in Japanese. Obi baby carrier is constructed of two belts of fabric that cross twice and are sewn where they intersect, creating an X shaped carrier. It slips over the wearer’s head and onto the shoulders. The center of the crosses is situated in the front and back of the wearer’s body. The front cross creates a seat/back support for the baby and the back cross serves as the wearer’s support, spreading the weight of the baby evenly. The efficient weight distribution uses a large area of the wearer’s back and shoulders. To prevent chafing, the Obi is lightly padded in the baby’s leg area of the carrier. At the top of the front cross there is an additional triangle piece of fabric that makes for a comfortable head rest for the baby. It can be opened to ease the access of putting the baby in or out of the carrier.

Obi also comes with an infant harness, added security, for infants less then 15 lbs. This harness is fully independent of the carrier and can be removed later when the baby is older.

Obi is a fitted baby carrier and comes in 2 sizes. However, due to the carrier’s structure, the sizing does not have to be as precise as the pouch carriers.

Size 1, will fit users of size 0-8 (pant size) or S/M (t-shirt size), Size 2 is for users of size 10-16 (pants) or L/XL (t-shirt).

Obi is fully reversible. One side is print, the other side is a solid color. The carrier can be folded into the size of a diaper.

We recommend Obi for users who are looking for a simpler and less expensive baby carrier. Due to its excellent weight distribution, Obi is a good option even for people with a history of back or neck injuries.

Anaya color is a sort of yellow tinted neutral with greyish/brown print)

Lenka (color is a sort of light blue with olive green print)

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