My search for the perfect baby carrier

I recently ordered a new baby carrier. It is only my fifth. What is also odd is that my baby is 11 months old. Would not you think that I am past the baby carrier phase. Not so. My little guy is small and we are about to enter the holiday travel season. I can use a versatile carrier that allows me to hold my baby with no hands. Here is the saga of the baby carriers:

1. The Dr Sears recommended sling NoJo (not the one askdrsears.com recommends now).
Pros: Affordable, I liked it when my first baby was a newborn. It was like a little cocoon.
Cons: Not easy to adjust. Not attractive, okay it was ugly and gray.
This sling was not all that I was hoping it would be.

2. Moby Wrap. Loved it!
Pros: Comfortable, baby can face forward or you. It was like being pregnant without the heartburn. Great for getting your baby to nap while you shop. Completely machine washable.
Cons: Can't easily use it as a backpack. Can't really put it in your purse.
Seriously this wrap saved my life with baby number one. He always wanted to be held, 24/7. I just need a good back pack carrier.

3. Hiking backpack.
Pros: Structured, good for hiking.
Cons: Comforatble for the first 20 minutes then kills my back. It is only a backpack.
So, we don't hike that much. Someone recommended it for doing housework. Seriously? No.

4. Hotsling. Loved it!
Pros: Small, you really can fit it in your purse. Cute. Great for carrying toddlers and infants on your hips.
Cons: Not my favorite for little babies. Can't use it as a backpack and it isn't always hands free with infants.
The sad things is that I can't find my Hotsling. I really do miss it. It was really handy to put in my bag.

5. Kozy Carrier. Can't wait to try it!
Pros: Very versitle. Backpack, front carrier, hip. Soft. Cute.
Cons: Can't really fit is in your medium or small purse. We'll see.
A friend recommended this one to me. It is made here in Virginia. I'm excited to try it.