Baby Chest Carrier

The Front Carry Facing In

The front carry facing in is the starting position for every Artipoppe carrier and the mandatory position for all babies under six months. The baby sits chest to chest with the parent, face visible and turned upward, the body panel adjusted to a narrow position to cradle a newborn's natural seated posture with the knees higher than the hips.

This position supports the natural C-curve of the newborn spine and keeps the baby's face visible and accessible at all times. The padded neck cushion, which can be folded inward in the first eight weeks for additional head support, ensures the head never falls forward. The crossed-back shoulder straps distribute the baby's weight evenly across the parent's shoulders and back, making the chest carry sustainable through longer periods of wear. Full step-by-step guidance is available on the front carry facing in instructions page.

From Six Months: Front Carry Facing Out

From six months, once the baby has developed sufficient head control, the front carry facing out becomes available. The baby still sits against the parent's chest and torso, now turned outward to face the world. The facing-out insert, included as standard with every Artipoppe baby carrier, narrows the body panel to maintain the ergonomic M-position with the knees above the hips throughout. Artipoppe recommends limiting this position to 15 minutes at a time to keep the experience comfortable without overstimulation. More details are available on the dedicated front facing baby carrier page.

Natural Fibers, Worn Close

A chest carrier is worn directly against the skin for hours at a time. Material matters more here than in any other carry position. Every Artipoppe baby carrier is woven from natural fibers, free from toxic chemicals and dyes throughout production, and jacquard woven so the pattern is built into the fabric structure rather than printed or applied to the surface. There are no coatings or finishing treatments between the fabric and the skin. The full range of natural fiber options is available in the baby carrier collection, including breathable linen options in the linen baby carrier collection and all-natural, organic materials in the organic baby carrier collection.

For those who prefer the softer, more enveloping feel of a wrap for chest carrying, the woven baby wrap collection supports the front carry facing in from birth in the same jacquard woven natural fibers.

Complete the Look

The belt bag collection attaches directly to the baby carrier or wears independently, keeping essentials close without a separate bag. For parents beginning their babywearing journey, the newborn baby carrier page offers full guidance on carrying from birth.