Wear your baby snuggled either on your front, back or side, from 3.5kg right through to 20kg.
ALL Manduca baby carriers are made from 100% organic cotton or organic cotton/hemp mix and when you look at the features, it’s not surprising the Manduca is Germany’s number one baby carrier:
• Baby’s knees are higher than their bottom – othopaedically ideal for best hip development
• Broad sitting base for baby while supporting thighs
• 100% certified organic cotton against baby’s skin, with outer layer organic cotton/hemp mix
• Built-in newborn insert for use from 3.5kgs
• Baby’s back and neck are supported, and support extends as baby grows
• Headrest/sunshade are included with all carriers
• Secure two handed hip clasp with extra long hip strap
• Choice of colours in standard models (organic cotton/hemp mix)
• Designer Limited Edition prints in 100% organic cotton
I had two Manducas and they where just life savers. So easy to use and comfortable for me and bubs whether front or back carrying. Used with my kids from newborn up. I still occasionally carry my 2yr old if she is sleepy and we are out and about.
Love my manduca. I bought one not long after bubby was born and started using it when she turned about four months. Lets her sit in a natural position and keeps her close to me. Love that you can wear her on your front, back or hip and straps are adjustable enough for hubby to use too. Recommend to all mothers that want to keep there arms free to do stuff other then holding your baby.
We like it that much that I am thinking about getting one for my sister in law who is due mid November this year. She I think would love it because she has a daughter already and to be able to still get things done around the house with two cleaning and cooking. She loves mine so I think she'll get a surprise when she gets one at her baby shower.
This looks great. thank you for writing all the reviews. My friend is having a baby and was asking me about baby carriers and after reading all these reviews on mouth of mums I am going to tell her about this and suggest she buys one. It looks very comfortable.
I have used my manduca mainly for my last 2 children from newborns. I bought it because I needed something that was good for plus size and I didn't have to buy extra things to use for a newborn. I love it, I can carry my 6 wk old, my 1 year old and my 3 year old in and I only have to quickly adjust the straps to accommodate each child.
I got one of the limited edition colours after having a blue one and wanting to be just a little bit fancy. People comment on how great it looks and I'm yet to have a sore back after being out walking with the kids.
I love that I can front, side and back carry my older kids as well especially as on my back it makes it easier for them to look around.
This is one of my favourite carriers and I own many. It is very comfortable and easy to use. There isn't much you can get wrong with this carrier due to its user-friendlyness. I have easily gone 5 hours of walking with an 8kg baby and it is still going strong with a 10kg 12 month old. It is ergonomic for both baby and wearer and I just love that it comes with the newborn insert for no extra cost. It also has a high resell price which is fantastic for those who are worried about spending money on things that can't be resold later. I just love that the hood can be tucked in or out and it is a much better and supportive hood than any other carrier I have used. I also love the way it looks.
I adore my Manduca! I honestly could not live without it, far and away the best thing i have bought for my little man. I can still carry my 1 year old in a front carry without any discomfort and he is always so comfy and content in it. I used it a couple of months back when we went bushwalking and was able to carry him all day long without a problem. I dont tend to use the hip carry much, but am going to start giving it a go as little man is starting to get a bit heavy for my poor arms when he wants to be on my hip. Getting the buckles perfect took a couple of goes, but once i got them in the right postition it has been a breeze. Some reviews have commented about it being too fiddly with all the adjustments available, but that is part of what i love about it, getting it to feel just perfect. I have tried other leading carriers and none have come close to my Manduca for comfort. I use it each and every day and it has been the best thing to strenthen the bond i have with my son. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
My baby is only 8 weeks old and we have been using a manduca carrier for over 4 weeks. We live on a mountainous farm and the easiest way to get around while we are lambing is on foot with the carrier. My little boy stays warm and dry (in light rain) suggled up against me. We have a sling but he hates it, whereas he loves the carrier, which is lucky as he spends a lot of time in it. luckily it is also very comfortable for me also.
We went to underwater world a couple of days ago and there are several levels with lots of stairs. So it was a perfect opportunity to use the carrier in the side carrier position so we could go from attraction to attraction easily. It was really comfortable and she enjoyed sitting on my hip and being nice and warm during the cold day.
It was also good for her as she has a cold and she was in up right position so it was a good position to help with breathing. Although as with anyone when they get sick they get tired so wanted to be cuddled to sleep rather then fall asleep in the Maduca. I see babies asleep all the time in carriers and I am sure it would be very comfortable to fall asleep in but she hasn't fallen asleep in it yet. I still love the strength of the carrier and that her whole bottom and back is supported when she is in the carrier. It great to know she is safe.
I obtained my one of these little beauties when i won it in a Practical Parenting competition. I began to use it when i had another bubba who had colic and flathead and pretty much had to constantly be held. this carier turned out be my greatest blessing. unlike with the carriers i had used with my eldest, I felt with this product both me and my bub were more supposted and his weight was distributed over my body better so i avoided getting stiff and sore after longer periods of use. he always seemed comfortable and loved going in the carrier and had some of his best sleeps in it. my only downsides to the product are it is very hard to properly use without someone else to hook you in (there is a buckle between the shoulders you cannot do up or undo yourself) and the fabric it is made of will collect every bit of fluff it comes into contact with. otherwise a great product and i still recommend it
Great support for the little one, hurts my shoulders
I thought this would be a fantastic carrier as it supports the baby's hips. Unfortunately, as with all carriers like this, it hurts my shoulders and back. I really need wide straps on my carrier otherwise I am in a lot of pain. I can only use these types of carriers for about an hour and even then they hurt.
I really love my Manduca!!! I had a Baby Bjorn and it does not compare! My Manduca is really comfortable and great for carrying my baby & toddler around. My baby is really happy when being carried around in it. I'm really glad I found it!
I had tried two other carriers that bub just screamed every time I put her in. But then I bought this one on a recommendation from another mum. It was the best thing I did. Within ten minutes of being in the carrier my bub was asleep. It feels very secure and baby loves it, I love it too cause I am able to get things done around the house.
The carrier has great material for washing however it is not user friendly when it comes to putting on and adjusting with different users. It's great that it carries babies up to the weight of 20kg however if your child is this heavy it's not comfortable at all. I've purchased a BabyBjorn and this carrier is much easier to use and adjust.
I love my Manduca. It has great adjustability to help fit both me and bub comfortable. We can also share it with dad who can adjust it for his size. Crossable straps are excellent for front carrying to give extra back support. This carrier really does grow with your bub, I have even carried my 2 year old in it.
I have purchased this item recently for my baby and I must say it is just so comfortable and easy to carry my baby in! She loves being close to me, she can sleep in it and i can get stuff done around the house or out shopping. It is great quality and value for money so worth it and will be great to pass on to my sister when she has children!
I had two Manducas and they where just life savers. So easy to use and comfortable for me and bubs whether front or back carrying. Used with my kids from newborn up. I still occasionally carry my 2yr old if she is sleepy and we are out and about.
I started off using a baby Bjorne and moved to a Manduca after attending a pretty awesome Kanga class. I'm not too sure what I would do without it actually, we use it pretty much every day weather it's a 5k hike up a mountain or chillin on my back while I cook dinner baby loves her Manduca time just as much as I do! It's safe, comfortable and so easy to use!
I posted a review on this yesterday but I forgot to explain why I only gave three stars for design. I find it very difficult with all the buckles to get a good fit where baby doesn't hang when I lean forward, even when I tighten all the buckles he still hangs a bit and I end up with an uncomfortable fit. Although I still think it's a great carrier, I've decided to sell mine and get one that's a bit more customisable.
I purchased a navy manduca baby carrier about 4 months ago, at first I found it fantastic but lately I just haven't been able to get it to fit comfortably this is probably because bub is getting heavier, I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. It is easy to use, however, and looks great.
I had one of those older style oens when I first needed to use one but was given one fo these for my second baby. No doubt about it this was far better than the one I ahd used. It was very easy to get baby in and out of and all up this one was the best one I ever used.
A little too hot for my climate but definitely feels secure
I've had to opportunity to use a Manduca carrier for a postnatal exercise class and have found it ticks many boxes! I started using it when bub was not quite 4 months so she still needed a fair amount of head support which the Maduca provided with no worries at all! The material I found to be quite comfortable although not as breathable as I would have liked, keeping in mind I was except using and sweating though it did a pretty good job! It was also quite easy to clean and maintained its shape and softness! Perhaps the biggest draw card was the fact bub enjoyed it, not only did it provide enough back support for me but it also put her straight to sleep, which is always a good sign! No baby will nap if they are uncomfortable! I have another carrier that I use regularly and while I don't think I'll be trading in anytime soon if I had to recommend one to purchase for a new mother the Maduca would be in the top two!
We purchased a Manduca about 6/7 months ago and it is a well loved item in our household. It's very and easy to put on and extremely comfy to wear for wearer and bub. My almost 17 month old loves being worn in the Manduca and it's easy enough for my hubby to manage as well. The feature I love most about Manduca is its ability to cross the shoulder straps, something not currently possible to do with the Ergo.
love this reviews, my hubby has been testing all sorts of carriers only to return it the very next day... some just dont hold baby in the right postion that feel right, feels like she's going to slip right out.
after reading all these great reviews, we might just have to try this one.
After using my old carrier (hug-a-bub) I didn't think anything could beat that. But then my baby started growing and was getting too heavy to wear in the hug-a-bub. So after a lot of research I purchased a Manduca carrier.
I was tossing up between the Manduca and the Ergo, and I went for the Manduca as it has quite a few better design points. There is the in built infant harness (which I have used on my now 5 month old) and the biggest point for me is the adjustability of the Manduca. There are SO many adjusting points, and for me wearing the straps over my shoulder like is always pictured was simply not comfortable, but the Manduca allows you to cross them over your back - which I feel gives me (and my baby of course) far better support.
I think the price is pretty good for what you get, and the quality of the product is fantastic.
I love carrying my baby around. I love having her close to my chest and knowing that I can keep her safe. These carriers are perfect for just that. They support the childs back and not just let the legs dangle, the child is pushed close to your body and keeps them warm, really love this product due to the fact i have to catch oublic transport every where due to not driving nor having my lience i find that a pram is to big and bulky so this carrier is great it dosnt hurt my back like most do.
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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Life saver
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Best carrier ever.
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Great
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Easy to use, pretty, kids love it
I got one of the limited edition colours after having a blue one and wanting to be just a little bit fancy. People comment on how great it looks and I'm yet to have a sore back after being out walking with the kids.
I love that I can front, side and back carry my older kids as well especially as on my back it makes it easier for them to look around.
7:57 pm
Super comfort meets super style
This is one of my favourite carriers and I own many. It is very comfortable and easy to use. There isn't much you can get wrong with this carrier due to its user-friendlyness. I have easily gone 5 hours of walking with an 8kg baby and it is still going strong with a 10kg 12 month old. It is ergonomic for both baby and wearer and I just love that it comes with the newborn insert for no extra cost. It also has a high resell price which is fantastic for those who are worried about spending money on things that can't be resold later. I just love that the hood can be tucked in or out and it is a much better and supportive hood than any other carrier I have used. I also love the way it looks.
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It was also good for her as she has a cold and she was in up right position so it was a good position to help with breathing. Although as with anyone when they get sick they get tired so wanted to be cuddled to sleep rather then fall asleep in the Maduca. I see babies asleep all the time in carriers and I am sure it would be very comfortable to fall asleep in but she hasn't fallen asleep in it yet. I still love the strength of the carrier and that her whole bottom and back is supported when she is in the carrier. It great to know she is safe.
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best prize I ever won
1:56 pm
Great support for the little one, hurts my shoulders
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I really love my Manduca!!!
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This carrier was my sanity saver.
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Difficult to Use
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Not to bad
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Versatile and Comfy
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Best baby carrier
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Life saver
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Simply love my Manduca
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Great carrier (part 2)
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Great carrier
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I WOULD LOVE ONE
ive never used one before, but from what ive heard, it will help so much!
my daughter would love it too!
does anyone know where im able to get one? and are they expensive?
would really love to know:)
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The best baby carrier I've ever tried.
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Great product
Very great design. I like having my child in the front rather than having them on my back.
Recommend this product to another mother or father, and have just recently bought my friend when to try out
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A little too hot for my climate but definitely feels secure
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Fantastic baby carrier!!
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A must!
after reading all these great reviews, we might just have to try this one.
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I'll never use another carrier!
I was tossing up between the Manduca and the Ergo, and I went for the Manduca as it has quite a few better design points. There is the in built infant harness (which I have used on my now 5 month old) and the biggest point for me is the adjustability of the Manduca. There are SO many adjusting points, and for me wearing the straps over my shoulder like is always pictured was simply not comfortable, but the Manduca allows you to cross them over your back - which I feel gives me (and my baby of course) far better support.
I think the price is pretty good for what you get, and the quality of the product is fantastic.
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