2010 BOBA Pine Front and Back Baby Carrier- MADE IN USA

Where is the Boba made?

Boba carriers are all manufactured in Boulder, CO USA. Nap, Inc. also has its own office, warehousing and distribution facility here in Boulder which naturally reduces our fossil fuel consumption and lessens its manufacturing and distribution footprint. Local manufacturing ensures easy monitoring of the existing labor conditions and the overall quality of our carriers.

Can my baby face out in the Boba?

No, this carrier is not intended for forward facing. The Boba carrier is designed to comfortably carry babies in a physiological manner, oriented toward the carrying individual (either on the front or on the back) with baby’s legs supported in a flexed abducted (froglike) position.

What materials do you use for the Boba?

The outer fabric is 100% organic cotton.  The  panel is 100% organic cotton.  The batting is  100% organic cotton. All organic cotton used meets or exceeds the Organic Exchange 100. We also use standard recyclable packaging

Will the carrier fit both my husband and I?

The Boba carrier comes only in one size. It is designed to fit most parents between 5 and 6 feet tall.

Can I use this carrier for my six month old?

The Boba is designed for older babies starting roughly at age one. Since the carrier is designed for toddlers the extra height in the back may not give a smaller baby much of a view. We wholeheartedly recommend a stretchy wrap for at least the first year of life. A wrap provides infants with the extra support, especially the head and neck support, that they require.

Is the Boba machine washable?

Yes. We recommend that you spot clean regularly.  Machine wash on cold cycle with a mild detergent only when necessary.  Air Dry.  Do not wash frequently.

Can I wear the Boba through pregnancy?

Moms do safely wear their carriers with no problem through pregnancy-some up until the end. Yet, some complain that the belt places pressure on the bladder. It all boils down to personal preference. Ask your doctor or midwife and use your intuition. A wrap may be a better alternative as the fabric can be spread wide and is more flexible and soft.

How does the Boba carrier stand up to framed backpacks?

Why do the foot straps make a difference?

With stretchy baby wraps the fabric can be easily adjusted and pulled to the back of the knee to provide proper leg support. With soft structured carriers the seat of the carrier usually does reach the back of your infant's knees for full support. Yet as your child grows, as the seat is not adjustable, the legs are supported less and less and the fabric no longer reaches the back side of your growing toddler’s knees. The added foot straps feature alleviates the uncomfortable feeling of fabric digging into the back of your toddler’s hamstrings. It gives tired legs a place to rest and at the same time acts to support the legs in the physiological flexed abducted position (froglike position) which in turn naturally tilts the pelvis and aligns the spine

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Why does your carrier come up so high in the back?

We designed the carrier with added height because it is intended to be a carrier for toddlers. This carrier was not intended for newborns or infants so we didn’t have to worry about babies getting lost in the carrier. The extra fabric provides proper back support to the toddler and brings them closer to the carrying individual and his/her center of gravity. In shorter bodied soft structured carriers it is more difficult to bring your child’s upper body close to you. Your only option is to crank the shoulder straps which may make the carrier tighter overall and dig into the middle of your little one's back but not solve the problem and leave you with sore shoulders. With the boba, parents should be able to stand naturally and never feel like they have to bend forward to compensate for the “leaning back” feeling of their toddler. The rounded top makes the adjustment more enveloping than the low square back which essentially pulls only your child’s lower body closer. The closer your little one is to your center of gravity, the easier to carry your child.

Can I nurse my baby in the Boba carrier?

Yes, you can nurse your baby in the Boba. Adjust the shoulder straps to lower your little one so that he can latch on. Lifting your breast helps. The extra height and width of the carrier helps make nursing more discreet.

Although the Boba can accommodate a six year old, we recommend a weight limit of 45 pounds, or up until your little one turns four.

Can you use the Boba with twins?

We recommend carrying one baby at a time, and using one Boba at a time, for the safety and comfort of the carrying individual.

Should I have someone help me out when putting my baby on my back?

When first acquainting yourself with the carrier and the loading process we do suggest that you have an extra set of hands available to help. The Boba carrier is designed for you to be able to put your toddler in by yourself. You’ll be loading your little one into the carrier like a pro in no time. If you need any extra help, feel free to contact us.

Why doesn't the baby on the Boba box have his feet in the footstraps?

The baby on the front of the box in the Aspen carrier is only one year old. The Boba has the widest seat of any Soft Structured Carrier out there and therefore provides a wider seat for the baby to sit in. The seat alone of the Boba will provide adequate leg support until the toddler is eighteen months to two years old. By this time the foot straps will compensate for the lack of material behind the knee and support bigger legs so that your little one's knee is brought up to hip level. In short, your toddler will probably not use or need the foot straps until he/she is two years old.