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Infantino
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier - Black
BabiesPicks rating
7.0/ 10
An editorial assessment, separate from shopper ratings.
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About the product
Overview
A soft-structured buckle carrier from US brand Infantino, the Flip 4-in-1 in black. It offers four ways to carry at a budget price and, per Infantino, includes a Wonder Cover bib. It is one of the best-known budget carriers, but it suits errands and shorter carries best.
Key features (per Infantino)
- Four positions: facing in with a narrow seat, facing in with a wide seat, facing out, and back carry.
- Convertible narrow/wide seat that adapts as baby grows, with a natural ergonomic M-shaped seat when facing in.
- Adjustable head support.
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps (about 53 to 99 cm) and a supportive waist belt (about 61 to 124 cm) that shifts weight to the hips.
- Lightweight: about 476 g according to the Amazon listing.
Who it suits
- Babies from 3.6 to 14.5 kg.
- Facing in with the narrow seat from 3.6 to 6.8 kg, and with the wide seat from 6.8 to 14.5 kg.
- Facing out only once baby can hold their head up unassisted, and back carry only once baby can sit up unassisted.
- Parents who want a low-cost carrier for short trips and around the house, or to try babywearing before buying a pricier carrier.
Limits before you buy
- Hands-on reviews of its sibling, the Flip Advanced, by BabyGearLab and MadeForMums found comfort drops on longer carries, especially in the back and shoulders, and judged it best for shorter use.
- No hip carry and no sun hood.
- Fabric and buckles are more basic than premium carriers.
- On Amazon.sa it is sold by a third-party seller and shipped by Amazon, with limited stock at the time of checking.
Care and use
- Follow the weight limits and milestones for each position, and set the seat to narrow or wide according to baby's weight.
- Make sure baby's face is visible and not pressed against your body or the fabric, and check every buckle before each use.
- Follow the included manual for washing and care.
Why this rating?
A budget carrier rated 4.6/5 from over 19,000 ratings on Amazon.sa, offering four carry positions at a very low price. However, hands-on reviews of its sibling, the Flip Advanced, by BabyGearLab and MadeForMums found comfort drops on longer carries, and Wirecutter did not test it. This is an editorial assessment based on sources and reviews, not our own testing.
A good fit if
- If you mainly need it for short carries, not hours of daily wear
- If you follow the weight limits and milestones for each position
Product strengths
- Very low price compared with other structured carriers
- Four carry positions that change as baby grows
- Lightweight and easy to put on once adjusted
- Convertible narrow/wide seat
Before you buy
- Comfort drops on long carries, with some wearers reporting back or shoulder strain
- More basic fabric and buckles than premium carriers
- Back carry is hard to do solo
- No hip carry and no sun hood
Product specifications
- ASIN
- B07XMN3SK6
- Model number
- 200183-06 (Black)
- Carrier type
- Soft-structured buckle carrier
- Child weight range
- 3.6 to 14.5 kg (8 to 32 lb)
- Carry positions
- 4: facing in narrow seat (3.6 to 6.8 kg), facing in wide seat (6.8 to 14.5 kg), facing out (head control required), back carry (sitting unassisted required)
- Shoulder strap length
- About 53 to 99 cm (21 to 39 in)
- Waist belt length
- About 61 to 124 cm (24 to 49 in)
- Carrier weight
- About 476 g
- Included
- Carrier and Wonder Cover bib