Bébé Voyage members are always asking for advice on how to pick the perfect baby carrier when strollers are not an option. We’ve done the research for you! We asked our community of over 18,000 globetrotting parents to help you prepare for your next trip, and a few stand out as clear favorites.

Some families never even travel with a pram or stroller. When flying, babywearing can be a great option for getting bébé to sleep peacefully on the plane. In busy cities, babywearing keeps your child(ren) held safely up against mom or dad. In more rugged terrain, babywearing allows parents to be active and adventurous outdoors. And of course, some infants and babies are simply happiest when snuggled right up to mom or dad in their favorite carrier, making it easy for the parent to move around while keeping their baby close and comfortable.

Sometimes, kids don’t take well to traditional soft-sided carriers. Or parents find carriers to be uncomfortable. Luckily, a handful of non-traditional options are worth checking out, like hip carriers and piggyback riders. We have a round-up of non-traditional baby carrying alternatives.