When I am looking at a baby carrier, I want one that is functional, safe and that will grow with my child. Buying a carrier can be an investment that will make your life easier, but it can be so much more than that too. Babywearing can help parents accomplish daily tasks as well as bond with baby.
I will start by telling you that until now, I have only ever had an Ergo, but I didn’t start using until my oldest son was just over a year old. (Actually my first carrier was narrow seat carrier that lots of parents start out with…but I quickly ditched it because I hated it!) That Ergo got me through many days, night, trips and family time. But then I was given the chance to check out the new Boba 4G carrier! I was excited because I’d heard over and over how comfortable the Boba carriers are.
The Boba comes in some fun patterns, with a total of 8 to choose from! I picked the Soho color and LOVE it! With having 2 boys, most of my gear is more boyish. So I like that this allows me to have something a little girly for me. There was so much more than just the carrier in the box when it arrived.
Here is what is included with Boba 4G:
- carrier
- infant insert
- removable foot straps
- removable hood
- purse strap holder
Check out my Full Video Review!
My Favorite Features:
Things I love:
- The easy-to adjust center strap! With the sliding feature, it is so easy to adjust to just the right spot no matter what carry you are using.
- The very accommodating waist straps. With being a size 14/16 mom, I need a carrier that is comfortable and works for my body. This carrier fits the bill perfectly!
- Pockets: I love that the sleep hood has a zippered pocket that it can be tucked into. I also like that there is a pocket that I can slip my phone into and possibly my keys if I don’t have my purse along.
One of the first things I noticed when I put on the waist strap was how accommodating it is! It can accommodate a waist range of 25-58 inches. With my other carrier, I always had to have it as large as it can go. With the Boba, I have lots of room to spare. The next thing I notice, was how easy it is to adjust strap that secures the shoulder straps. They slide up/down making them so easy to adjust if you don’t have someone that can help you adjust the fit.
Another awesome part of the Boba 4G that is completely unique to this carrier is the innovative infant insert. The insert is to be used when your child is between 7lbs and 15lbs. It has 2 settings, one for babies between 7 and 10 lbs and one for babies between 10 and 15 lbs.
The first setting of the insert is used when your baby is 7 to 10 lbs, and is used folded and snapped together. This creates a little seat for your baby to sit on. One important thing to remember when using the insert in this position is their feet/legs should NOT be outside of the carrier!
The second setting using the insert is with it unfolded and is used when your baby is 10 to 15 lbs. With the insert fully open, is still creates a little seat, but this one is wider. When you use the insert in this position, it is okay if your child’s feet/lets are hanging outside of the carrier.
Ways You Can Carry Baby in The Boba 4G:
- Infant carry – with insert for newborns up to 15 lbs
- Front carry without insert – for babies 15+lbs
- Back carry for babies and toddlers 20 – 45 lbs
I received this carrier after my youngest was to large to utilize the infant insert, but I have used it many times for both a front carry and the back carry. I think I have used it more to get supper on the table on time than for any other time! When we get home in the late afternoon, all my youngest wants to do is be held. So that means that I either hold him and don’t get anything done or wear him and continue on my day!
So how does the Boba 4G score overall?
- Overall: A
- Ease of use: Super easy for anyone to use
- Style: A It has beautiful patterns to choose from!
- Age/weight range: A+ This carrier can and will get you from your first days with baby home all the way until they start kindergarten! (OK or until your child reaches 45lbs!)
- Comfort: A+ this carrier is so comfortable. When I carry my almost 5 year old in it, I don’t even notice the additional 40ish lbs that are on my back.
- Good for multiple users: YES! This carrier can be used by both myself (5ft4in) and by my husband (6ft4in)! With all the adjustable straps, we are both able to find a comfortable way to carry our kids in it.
Bottom Line:
This carrier is perfect if you are looking for a carrier that will be your only one! It’s pattern is fun, but also something both moms and dads will want to wear. The infant insert is very easy to use and small enough that baby isn’t overwhelmed by it. I’m busy, so the last thing I want is to spend time adjusting my carrier – with the Boba 4G I don’t have to. I love how easy it is to adjust to anywhere you need to, and how secure my children are while in it. Baby-wearing allows me to get stuff done, cuddle my youngest while playing with my oldest, make a meal, clean the house…the activities are never ending. 🙂
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I have that print too! Love ours.
I have the very same carrier! I was also used to an Ergo, so I wasn’t sure how I’d like the Boba, but it’s quickly become a favorite. I get a really high, sturdy carry in this one, if that makes sense. My baby feels super secure in it. And i have to agree that the pocket is a must! It’s a small thing, but I honestly don’t use my pocketless carriers as much as the ones that give me room for my phone and keys.
And even though I have this one, I didn’t even know some of the perks you pointed out! Thanks for taking the time to explain it all so thoroughly. Babywearing FTW!
I have the Soho Boba 4G too and I LOVE it! It use it every day either at home or while we are out and about. I could not get everything done that I need to if I did not have a great carrier. Love how the weight is distributed over both shoulders. Great review!
Looks like a great carrier. They have made so many improvements to carriers since I used one.
I’m glad you love it! I went back and forth on what carrier to get for months and ended up with a Boba 4G, my baby is due any day now and I can’t wait to try it out with the newborn insert!
We are in love with our 3G and I already shipped my sister a 4G because we know she’s going to need it with her expected 3rd!
What a great review, I love this video and all the photos – it explains everything so well! I have the Boba wrap and the 3G carrier and just got the 4G carrier a couple months ago but haven’t used it a lot. I’ve always been on the go so much so that I have not gotten a chance to really play with this carrier. THANKS for this review! Time to play 🙂
I have this exact carrier, LOVE IT! I couldn’t be without my Boba 🙂
i love the purse strap and the pockets with the ergo i always feel weird carrying my purse or anything on top of me so this is great! love the infant insert and foot straps and the designs!
i love baby wearing! It is the best thing ever! love boba and love that they have accommodating sizes too because the one i used to use from another company i was always at the max! LOL i like all the extras it has and the great price too!
I’ve never used a boba, but it looks like it’ll fit our needs perfectly! Thank you!
I love babywearing my son daily. One of the most important features for me is the easy adjusting center strap. It is of top importance for me being extremely large chested while breastfeeding, to get an exact fit, placing the strap where it belongs and not directly across my chest!! I love the hood and Boba’s exclusive foot straps for toddlers.
love the purse strap and the infant insert. would love to have one for my baby
Thanks for the review. Good to see.
I have never tried a Boba but I have tried similar styled carriers. I really love that this carrier can be used all the way up to a 45 pound toddler. I really love all the beautiful prints too.
This carrier looks awesome and I’d love to try it!!
I love the idea of a purse strap and waist pockets.
Thanks for the great review! I love that you can nurse easily with this carrier! Love all the cool prints too!!
This boba looks amazing! I love the removable foot straps and the purse strap!
I love that this Boba has a high weight limit and the purse strap is an awesome addition.
I, too, only have an ergo. I have been eyeballing the Boba 4G and also the Boba air for summer time.
I just got done watching your video and learned ever thing that I wanted to know about the carry. I not all that good on read love that you had a video to go with thank you so much.
I had a Boba with our first baby and it was my #1 most used piece of baby gear. I used it so much that we need a new one for baby #2, which is OK because I’m super excited for the infant insert in the new version.
Seems like a great carrier. The one I have now is so hard to get baby in and out.
It would be nice to know how this differs from an Ergo. They seem fairly similar.
It looks good. The patterns are so pretty, and I love that it can be used from birth to big kid.
I need one!!
I think this carrier is awesome and would love to try!. Thanks for the review.
I totally want one of these!
Thanks for a very thorough review! I really like how adjustable this carrier is… I’m quite tall and always worry about a carrier fitting me. Plus, the little details make all the difference – the purse strap, zipper pocket, cute prints, etc. But above all, comfort is most important and since you gave it an A+, I’d really love to try it!
I have the first generation of Boba carriers that has now been used through 3 babies. I like that this new one has the built in infant option and it has the zippered pocket.
I love that it comes with everything you need, like an infant insert!
I have the Boba 3G and I love it. I wish this version would have been out when my daughter was born. She was 6 lbs and I could not use this carrier for a while because of the lack of infant insert. I am sad that I cannot just buy the insert to go into mine! I hope to win this carrier so that I can be ready for my next child with a carrier that I can use from the start!
I have researched many carriers and have decided the Boba 4G is the best out there. It is supposed to be great for petite women like myself as well as larger women and men. I also love the fact that you can even use it with newborns unlike some other carriers. I can’t wait to try one!
I love that it is so easy to use, and has buckles, not straps you tie, for my husband’s sake. And that it comes with the infant insert.
I love that Boba has added a pillow to make it easier to switch from wearing a newborn to a toddler! It has to be my favorite change they’ve made from the 3G to 4G.
the changes they made look really nice. Id love to try the new style and see how much better it is.
Would love to win this for my DIL!!
I love that the Boba now has an infant insert and can work for almost all stages! This would be such a great thing to have to go for walks and such!
So excited to try it!
Would love to try one of these- little guy is getting very wiggly in his blue ceery wrap
The purse strap seems like a good idea and i can imagine that the pocket is in constant use!
We haven’t tried a Boba yet! I love the foot stirrups! Such a great idea!
I love that the boba is comfortable for multiple users! It’ll come in handy when my daughter gets big! My husband and I can take turns carrying her!
This a great review! Its very helpful, I wish I had come across it before I had purchase my last carrier.
I love that this has pockets – and that it’s easily adjustable for different body types so my husband and I could both baby carry without a lot of hassle.
Okay, wait, I may have a new favorite! Your video and photos are great! The color in the carrier print panel is more rich then it appers in the boba catalog. TY for the review!
I’m having such a hard time deciding between the Ergo and Boba, but I’m hearing such wonderful things about the Boba, I think I’ve decided. Plus, my husband loves the look of the glacier!
I’ve been wanting to try this carrier so bad
I am wondering if there is a way to take up the slack in the waist strap since the size is so generous. With my current carrier I end up having to tuck the end in the waist, kind of a pain.
LOVE Boba! Thanks for all the info!
I would love to try this out! I like how the back is higher than my current carrier, this would make carrying my toddler much easier!
Great review! I luv my mei tai, but really would like to try this for my toddler <3
I like that it keeps the legs and feet of a tiny baby inside the carrier. I like the infant insert so it can be used from birth. I like that it can be used to carrier an older child on the parent’s back.
I am in need of getting a new carrier, thank you for the review!
Yes! Each strap has an elastic band that is attached that you can roll the strap up and security it.
I love my ergo, but I really like the extra features of the boba! I have been wanting to try one for awhile.
This looks like a great carrier. I love all the different prints that they have. It looks comfy!
I love that it comes with an infant insert and looks like it is really actually usable with an infant!
Thanks for the awesome review! And a purse strap?! How awesome is that!
I love the revisions! I think my favorite part are the pockets for the sleeping hood or keys, etc. Thanks for the review. I have to say the older model is one of the only things I will use
Glad to hear you say it works well with your tall husband. I am very tall and need something that will be comfortable, as not all carriers work with all body types!
I haven’t tried the Boba 4G, but it looks great. I am in the market for a new carrier, since I left my old one on an airplane and never got it back. My daughter is already a toddler, so I like that this one will last for a while with her, and I like the foot straps to keep bigger kids’ legs in a comfortable position.
Great review, thanks for the information! It is nice to know that the waist adjusts so much.
I really like how easy the infant insert is to use! way less bulky and hot looking than the ergo!!!!! I’d love to try one!
I don’t own a Boba 4G, but boy, those waist pockets are enticing!!! I also really like that they include the infant insert, instead of having to buy it separately!
A purse strap- Brilliant!!!
I love this review! I have been wondering how good this carrier is. I really need one so I don’t need the stroller all the time
Thank you for the review.I’ve never used a boba, but it looks like it woulkd be perfect for my great nephew
I have read great reviews on the carrier, this is a must have for new mommy.
I would love to own one of these! I would utilize the back carrier the most. EEEEk, I hope I get a chance to use a Boba. I’ve heard great things about it! and the hood is just perfect for breastfeeding!!!! Yay!!
The prints available for this carrier are awesome! I like that it is adjustable to fit different body types, would work for me and my husband.
I think it’s nice that the infant insert is included! Makes it simple.
A Boba is one of the only “must have” pieces of baby gear I want to get for baby #2. I love the new infant insert and can’t wait to carry a tiny little baby in one!
I have been looking at a lot of different carriers and wraps and have been overwhelmed and really lacking in quality advice. This has helped me, especially the explanation of the infant insert.
I’ve been hearing good things about this carrier. Great review!
I really like that the infant insert is included and you don’t have to buy it separately. I have never used a Boba carrier of any kind but they look so much softer and more adjustable than other brands I’ve seen. I also think it’s pretty nifty that it comes with a purse strap, very interesting! I would really love to win this
I love the look of this. In the past I have used wraps but this looks so convenient and easy to use. I am currently expecting baby number 3 and with two other little ones I need something quick and easy to put on and go. Thanks for sharing the great review.
I’ve never used a Boba carrier, but I’d love to try one out!
I’m really looking forward to baby wearing this go-round and these look amazing!
I love that all the “extras” are included and this carrier will fit larger framed people. 🙂
Very thorough review. I really like all the cute patterns Boba has for their carriers. I’ve never tried their carriers (well, aside from the Boba wrap which I liked) but the 4G looks really great!
I’m glad it is so easy to put on! I’ve had a few different styles & just from getting them on my baby got super fussy & Then wouldn’t calm down! This is where it’s at!
Wow.. I love that you can carry a 40 lb five yr old and it can also carry a newborn. Removable hood cover would be cool too. Padded straps are a must.