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By Ergobaby Omni Breeze is a bestselling baby carrier. It can be used from birth, and its ergonomic design makes it the comfiest front-facing carrier on the market. It’s more slimline, softer, yet just as supportive as the earlier Ergobaby models.
Here’s what you need to know.
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ITS THE MOST SUPPORTIVE AND SLIMLINE ERGOBABY
The Breeze has all the same features and functions as the earlier Omni baby carriers. It’s almost identical to the Ergobaby Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh. BUT it looks and feels less bulky, is more slimline, but just a supportive as ever!
It’s from SoftFlex fabric, so the whole carrier feels slightly softer and lighter, while still being breathable for baby
IT FITS EVERYONE, FROM PETITE TO PLUS SIZE
This new Breeze model has contoured shoulder straps that are sewn at a slightly different angle to the previous Omnis, offering a better fit for petite mums who may otherwise struggle with the bulk and heftiness of other Ergobaby carriers
Realistically, this carrier will fit almost all mums from a UK 8 to 22, and dads from XS to XXL
YOU CAN USE THE ERGOBABY OMNI BREEZE FROM BIRTH
The superbly adjustable body panel means the Ergobaby Omni Breeze doesn’t need the thick, cumbersome newborn insert of the much older Ergobaby 360 models.
It’s safety tested as suitable from 7lbs (3.2kg) and it genuinely is brilliant for babies of that weight, so you can use it literally from birth.
It gives a much better fit for tiny newborns, compared to the Omni 360 and the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh, which have a larger body panel and are best from around 4-6 weeks+.
Top tip: For babies who are only a few weeks old, you’ll need to ensure you’re wearing the waistband high up on your torso, with your baby’s bottom seated in the bucket-shaped base of the carrier – otherwise the body panel will feel too big for them
IT’S THE BEST FRONT-FACING CARRIER ON THE MARKET
Like all the Omnis, you can carry your baby outwards facing in the Breeze. It’s bucket-shaped ‘seat’ means your baby will be well supported in a comfy, ergonomic position with their knees higher that their bottom.
Pushing together the plastic sliders on the front of the carrier will narrow the carrier and create a better, tilted seat position to support your baby when outwards facing. These buttons are very discreet so are often overlooked! (Leave them on their wider setting when your baby is facing you).
Their legs won’t be dangling down and they won’t feel as heavy as they would when outwards facing in a BabyBjorn, Infantino or just about any other front-facing carrier.
So if you’re looking for a great front-facing carrier: there’s nothing better than this.
Babies should only be carried front-facing once they have full head and neck control and some upper body control, usually a minimum of 4 months. Many parents enjoy having their baby facing outwards, but remember this outwards position isn’t essential:
Babies are well able to look around in a parent-facing carrier, especially if one or both of their arms are above the top of the carrier allowing them greater freedom of movement and a wider field of vision.
IT WILL LAST UNTIL YOUR BABY IS 1.5 – 2 YEARS
The Ergobaby Omni Breeze’s body panel gets wider, by adjusting with the clever Velcro tabs on the inside of the waistband; and taller, using the top set of buttons).
This means the carrier can grow with your baby and will last until your baby is at least 1.5 to 2 years old – and you could get away with carrying a petite 3 yr old in it too, albeit for short periods only!
It’s safety tested all the way to 45lbs (20kg) – that’s 5kg more than earlier Omni models. But remember a comfy fit is determined by baby’s height, your shape, and both of your carrying preferences, rather than just your baby or toddlers’ weight.
EXTRA LUMBAR SUPPORT, A HANDY HOOD AND A BUILT-IN BAG!
The extra-wide integrated lumbar support pad will give some relief to wearers with lower back issues. The removable zip-up pouch on the waistband is big enough to store your keys, phone and wallet; plus there are two handy hidden extra pockets built into the side pockets.
There’s also clever wind- and sun-proof sleep hood tucked away into a zip-up pocket, which simply poppers onto the shoulder straps; ideal for naptimes and blustery days.
WHICH EXTRAS ARE WORTH BUYING?
We strongly recommend the extra Drool Pad to stop any rubbing on your baby’s face, especially when they’re teething – and to protect the carrier from dribble and cut down on your laundry! The pop-on rain cover is super helpful extra if you don’t have a babywearing coat.
HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO THE ERGOBABY OMNI DREAM?
The Dream is exactly the same as the Breeze: but it’s made from much thicker, soft cotton canvas. If you’re not a fan of the mesh, then by all means go for the Ergobaby Omni Dream; it’s just not quite so ventilated and light.
ANY DOWNSIDES?
It’s not the absolute back carrier, especially for petite mums who will find their baby sits a little low on their back. It’s fine for most parents, but if you’re looking for a supportive back carrier for daily use then do check out these recommendations.
I’m kind of splitting hairs here as it’s an awesome carrier, but in the interest of balance: The Omni Breeze works FRACTIONALLY less well than the other Omnis if you’re wearing it with crossed (‘X’) straps. That’s because (a) some people need two hands to undo the new safety buckles that connect the straps to the body panel; and as the shoulder straps are more contoured, they may not side quite as neatly across your back. For most people, neither of these things will be a big deal.
