{"product_id":"the-baby-carrier-wild-child","title":"The Baby Carrier","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis baby carrier grows with your child from newborn snuggles to toddler adventures, supporting inward, outward, and back carry positions as your little one grows. It is built for children weighing 7 to 33 lbs, with a waistband that adjusts from 28 to 54 inches to fit a range of caregivers. At just 1.5 lbs, it is designed to be lightweight for all-day wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier's main fabric and lining are 100% polyester, with a 100% nylon belt and straps, and it is machine washable for easy cleaning (wash separately in cold water, air dry, and skip the bleach, fabric softener, and iron). It includes a UPF 50 sunshade and meets relevant US safety regulations as confirmed by third-party testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes a removable fanny pack pouch, which doubles as a wristlet thanks to its built-in strap and can hold items like keys, a phone, a pacifier, or a snack, plus a front pocket that opens from either side for diapers, wipes, or an extra onesie. Magnetic buckles help align the straps when buckling baby in. For travel or storage, the carrier rolls up with its sunshade wrapped around it and fastened at the head support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts between inward, outward, and back carry positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits children from 7 to 33 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a UPF 50 sunshade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable waistband fits 28 to 54 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain fabric and lining are 100% polyester, with 100% nylon belt and straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets US safety regulations, as confirmed by third-party testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a detachable fanny pack pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront pocket opens from either side to hold diapers, wipes, or a onesie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable fanny pack pouch includes a strap so it can be worn as a wristlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolls up with the sunshade wrapping around and fastening to snaps for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures magnetic buckles for easier alignment when buckling in baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledged as a \"hip healthy\" product by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts as your baby grows (from newborn to 33 lbs.), so you’ll never need an infant insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 9 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirway \u0026amp; Positioning Safety: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Standard Compliance: 89\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip-Healthy Design: 72\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier Textile Chemistry: 87\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 95\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural Load Integrity: 90\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry: 76\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 72\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Safety Alliance Verified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Issued by Baby Safety Alliance. The Baby Safety Alliance Verification Seal shows a product has been independently tested to meet the federal, state and voluntary safety standards set for its product category.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese certifications are held by the brand or manufacturer, not by Birch. We show them because the brand states them for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrying Positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInward, outward, and back carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChild Weight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 to 33 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWaistband Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 to 54 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunshade UV Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPF 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby carrier, removable fanny pack pouch, and sunshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% polyester main fabric and lining, 100% nylon belt and straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine wash separately in cold water, air dry, no bleach or fabric softener, do not iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets ASTM F2236 for soft infant and toddler carriers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirway \u0026amp; Positioning Safety — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe carrier supports inward, outward and back carry from 7-33 lbs with weight gates mentioned for the newer version, but no minimum age for outward-facing carry is stated and no TICKS-style positioning documentation is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Standard Compliance — 89\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColugo names ASTM F2236, the soft infant and toddler carrier standard, and several Canadian safety rules for this carrier, and Target's own item data lists 'Meets ASTM Standards'. No certificate or test report is published, and the JPMA certification Colugo also claims is not recorded by the Baby Safety Alliance, which lists no Colugo carrier among its verified soft infant carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHip-Healthy Design — 72\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColugo's hip-health claim for this carrier rests on an acknowledgement from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, which says it is not a certifying body and does not list Colugo among the companies it acknowledges. Beyond a 'Hip Healthy Design' label, no M-position description or knee-to-knee seat width is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Textile Chemistry — 87\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA third-party listing describes OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified 100% cotton shell and lining, but the brand's own materials disclosure for this carrier lists the shell and mesh as 100% polyester with polyurethane, polyethylene and EVA foam padding, so the certification claim does not match the product's own published materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the CPSC recall database directly across its full corpus and found no record naming this brand in any role. A control search confirms the registry covers comparable product classes like strollers and carriers, so the clean result reflects an actual clean history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Load Integrity — 90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe carrier states a clear weight range of 7-33 lbs and describes magnetic one-touch buckles as the load-bearing hardware, though no load testing data or review-corpus pattern on buckle\/ring\/seam durability is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry — 76\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt undertakes internal and third-party testing meeting US safety regulations, without naming any flame-retardant-free or PFAS-free status, or any chemistry certificate, for this carrier's fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 72\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColugo calls the carrier JPMA certified and an IHDI-certified 'Hip Healthy' product, but neither issuer records it: the Baby Safety Alliance, which runs JPMA certification, lists no Colugo product among its verified soft infant carriers, and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute says it is not a certifying body and does not list Colugo among the companies it acknowledges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt partners only with manufacturers who share its safety vision, without naming the country of manufacture, specific materials beyond organic cotton, or any warranty terms for this accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colugo","offers":[{"title":"Wild Child \/ Wild Child","offer_id":45704107425858,"sku":"102700","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/BabyCarrier-06.png?v=1792727930","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/products\/the-baby-carrier-wild-child","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}