I've tried three different carriers and every single one either hurt my back, took forever to put on, or my daughter absolutely hated being in it. This one she actually reaches for when she sees me pick it up, which says more than anything I could write. I use it every morning while I'm doing things around the house and it's the only reason I get anything done before noon. She's happy, I'm comfortable, and I don't finish the day feeling like I've been carrying a small boulder on one side of my body. Should have bought this first.