Embrace Newborn Carrier - Midnight Blue

$199.99

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Embrace Newborn Carrier - Midnight Blue

Name: Embrace Newborn Carrier - Midnight Blue
Brand: Ergobaby
SKU: BCEMAMIDBLU
Price: 199.99 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (72 reviews)

$199.99

Colour Midnight Blue

Ergonomic from first day to first birthday.

Awarded "The Best Baby Carrier for Newborns" by the NY Times Wirecutter.

A simple, two-position, soft and cosy newborn-ready carrier designed for baby's first 12 months with patented, industry-leading ergonomic support.

Simply designed newborn ready carrier, no tying required
Industry-leading, adjustable bucket seat for healthy positioning of baby
Padded head & neck support for baby's comfort
2 ergonomic positions (inward and outward facing)
Intuitive to use for quick on/off
Designed for smooth transitions between caregivers
Determined hip healthy by the IHDI
Certified back-friendly by AGR
ErgoPromise™ Guarantee

Carry Positions
Front Inward Facing
Front Outward Facing

For Baby
Baby weight: 3.2 - 11.3kg
Baby age range: 0 - 12 months

For Wearer
Size Inclusive: Adjustable to fit the widest range of body types (Petite to 4XL)

TICKS rules for safe babywearing

Tight – enough to hold your baby close to you
In view at all times – you should always be able to see your baby’s face
Close enough to kiss – you should be able to reach the top of your baby’s head to kiss it
Keep chin off chest – make sure your baby’s chin is up and away from their body
Supported back – your baby’s back should be supported in a natural position with its tummy and chest against you

Soft, lightweight knit allows for ease of movement and molds to the body (wearer/baby)

Machine Washable

Fabric
79% Polyester, 17% Viscose, 4% Spandex/Elastane

Important/Warning/Caution: Babies under 4 months can suffocate in this product if their face is pressed tight against your body. Keep baby’s face free from obstructions at all times

Free shipping on orders over $250. Orders under $250 ship for just $5

Love love love this carrier. My baby is 3mo now and isn’t loving it so much anymore but was very happy to be in it until now. Saved my back. I was very experienced at wearing a wrap carrier with my first born, so this is pretty much the same but much easier on the back since the weight of the baby is more focused on the waist than the upper back. For some reason my baby is happier at the moment in the wrap carriers than this embrace one. Also, if you plan on wearing this to do activities where you will get dirty, don’t buy a light colour like I did. It looked filthy very very quickly!! And after a wash it doesn’t take long to look filthy again.

Great but blush was a bad colour choice

Love love love this carrier. My baby is 3mo now and isn’t loving it so much anymore but was very happy to be in it until now. Saved my back. I was very experienced at wearing a wrap carrier with my first born, so this is pretty much the same but much easier on the back since the weight of the baby is more focused on the waist than the upper back. For some reason my baby is happier at the moment in the wrap carriers than this embrace one. Also, if you plan on wearing this to do activities where you will get dirty, don’t buy a light colour like I did. It looked filthy very very quickly!! And after a wash it doesn’t take long to look filthy again.

Gorgeous soft material

The ergo embrace is made of gorgeous soft material and very well made. I found I didn’t use it as much as I would’ve like as you have to have it so incredibly tight to keep your baby up. It is also quite tight on the baby and I was uncomfortable using it regularly. I did like that you can adjust for a newborn or slightly older baby.

Recommend this baby carrier

I love this carrier

Haven’t tried it yet as baby hasn’t arrived but, material feels and looks high quality. Looks as described!

Beautiful and comfy, but with some ergonomic weaknesses

I'm left-handed, so I personally find the waist buckle a challenge to clip on. I'm also petite—5'2" (157 cm) so the carrier feels like a trip hazard whenever I put my baby on or take him out—the shoulder straps and buckles practically graze the floor.

Nonetheless, I have no regrets. It's a beautiful carrier that goes really well with my outfits. It's also comfy enough for my baby, who falls asleep in it during walks.

A bit hard to put on, also not sire if my 2month old baby is sitting down correctly. Also I can’t tell if he’s comfortable or not. However, great quality and the colour and deaign looks great too.

Love it!

Love this carrier. Easy to use. My bub falls asleep in it every time! I don’t bother shipping with a pram anymore. Thank you!

Comfortable

Very comfortable for both myself and baby

Supportive and super comfy

After using a few carriers this one is surprisingly easy to use and super comfy. It’s a great stretchy/structured combo! Bub loves it too :)

Excellent product

10/10 perfect for my newborn so soft and comfortable plus very easy n quick to get on with Bub

Love it.

Very comfy for my newborn, not stiff like other carriers I’ve used.

Excellent carrier, easy to use and lovely when babies are little

Fantastic carrier for little babies and newborns

very comfy carrier fits my neeborn perfectly very easy to use. I highly recommend

The BEST carrier I have ever owned!

The Ergobaby Embrace is amazing! It is the most comfortable, supportive carrier I have ever owned and is so easy to put on! Highly highly recommend it!

LOVE THIS CARRIER!

I love this carrier. Our bub is only 9 weeks, but it's the 4th one we've tried and this one is a clear winner. It's easy to put on, comfortable to wear and soft on bub. It's also super easy to adjust when my partner uses it. I highly recommend!

Embrace

I love this baby carrier. Simple to use without having to twist around & not too many buckles that make sense to stored mumma. Soft material & comfy for bubs :) 5 stars for sure!

Great newborn carrier!

This carrier is very easy to use and so soft for bub.

So easy and comfy!

I love this carrier. I already own the ergo360 and used it with my daughter but I wanted something less bulky for my newborn son and due to not using a carrier until later on with my daughter, I also wanted something soft for little babies. I had considered a wrap/t-shirt type of carrier but I am so glad I went this option! It's so easy to use and a very soft fabric which is exactly what I was after. I love that it still has the buckles making it super quick to put on and it always feels secure which I doubt I would manage with any other alternative without buckles. Recommend it 100%

Easy and comfy to wear

I am a lover of babywearing and I bought this for my third bub. It is super comfortable and really easy to put on. I like that all the clips are at the front. The fabric is cosy and bub seems very comfortable and relaxed in there

Love our baby carrier

Really helped with the third trimester. Super comfy, Bub loves sleeping in it.

Love this carrier

Could not recommend this carrier more! Purchased to use in the early days as I found the Omni360 a little too structured and complicated as a first time mum. This carrier is so simple and easy to use and bub absolutely loves it!

Ergo

Most comfortable carrier

Love the ergo embrace

Love this baby carrier, finally found sobethi g comfortable & simple to use! 5 stars for comfort & ease of use. Soft fabric on bubs. Definitely recommend to all my friends

My little one loves it

Love the ergo carrier, has freed my hands up to get things done and babe is happy and comfortable next to me

Great carrier

Super soft and full of support, this carrier is halfway between a wrap and a more traditional baby carrier. Couldn't be happier with this product

Excellent carrier for parents on the run!

I love this carrier! I bought it for my third baby as it looked easy to throw on in a hurry and i was right. It’s soft and snuggly like a stretchy wrap but with buckles to make it all so much easier. Where i live is also hot and humid so i was worried it might be a little too warm for my baby but its great! I just wish i had an embrace when my first two kids were babies!

Great for the busy muma or dad.

Love the easy flexible design. Easy to put on and adjust. Easy to breast feed in and do house work or ducking into the shops. We've loved this kind of carrier compared to others. Also folds up and fits in baby bag.

FAQs

How is the Embrace different from a structured carrier or a baby wrap?

The Embrace sits deliberately between the two. It merges the cosiness of a soft wrap with the simplicity of a carrier as soft and close as a wrap, but secured with just three buckles rather than requiring any wrapping or tying. The Embrace is made from a slightly stretchy, supportive, lightweight knit fabric, whereas other Ergobaby structured carriers like the Omni Deluxe and Omni Classic are made from mesh — the knit gives the Embrace a warmer, more snug feeling that many parents find especially comforting for newborns in the early weeks. It is also considerably lighter and slimmer than a structured carrier, weighing just 480grams, which makes it easy to stash in a nappy bag and pull on quickly. The trade-off is that it is designed for the newborn and infant phase only, rather than carrying through to toddlerhood

From what age and weight can I use it, and when does my baby outgrow it?

The Embrace is suitable from birth a minimum weight of 3.2kg and minimum height of 50.8cm through to approximately 11.3kg, which is typically around 12–18 months. The carrier adapts to your newborn's smaller size through a specific setup: in Newborn Mode, the waistbelt is folded inwards twice, shortening the back panel and narrowing the seat width to fit a smaller baby snugly. As your baby grows, you move to Baby Mode — Facing In from around two months, and Baby Mode — Facing Out once your baby has strong head and neck control and is taller than 66cm, typically around 5–6 months. It is designed as a dedicated newborn and infant carrier, so families who want to continue babywearing into toddlerhood will typically pair it with an Omni Classic or Omni Deluxe for longer-term use

Is it genuinely easy to put on and can one parent manage it solo?

Yes simplicity is the Embrace's defining feature. It doesn't require any complicated wrapping or tying, and snaps on in three clicks, making it one of the fastest carriers to get on and off independently. This matters enormously in the early newborn weeks when you're often trying to settle a crying baby quickly, or when you need to transfer a sleeping baby out of the carrier without waking them. The waistbelt should be secured high and tight on the torso, with the product labels always on the inside and the buckle facing out — a small but useful detail that helps first-time users orient the carrier correctly. Ergobaby also provides detailed instructional videos for each carry mode, which parents consistently rate as helpful when getting comfortable with newborn positioning

Is it safe for my baby's hips and spine?

The Embrace has been recognised by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute for hip-healthy positioning, placing baby in the natural spread-squat or M-position where the knees are at or above hip level and the spine is gently rounded the same ergonomic principle used across all Ergobaby carriers. The carrier features padded neck support to support your baby's head and neck, and the knit fabric holds baby close against the parent's body, which encourages the correct slightly rounded spine posture that mirrors how a newborn naturally lies. One important safety note: you should never carry your baby facing out until specific developmental milestones are met — strong head and neck control and sufficient height and you should always ensure baby's face and chin clear the top of the panel and their airway is unobstructed during every carry

What fabric options are available, and is it machine washable?

The Embrace is available in the original SoftKnit, which is a thick, double-knit jersey-like fabric that feels warm and womb-like against a newborn's skin. The fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, confirming it is free from harmful substances, and is machine washable. To wash, use mild detergent free of bleach, perfumes, dyes, chlorine, or optical brighteners, and machine wash cold at 30°C. Air dry rather than tumble dry, and wash the carrier alone or inside a mesh laundry bag to protect the knit fabric from snagging against zippers or Velcro from other garments. Using a drool bib or teething pads on the shoulder straps during daily use also reduces how often the whole carrier needs washing

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