Peanut Shell Baby Carrier Review

I asked for the Peanut Shell as a gift because I thought (and had been told) I could breastfeed baby while in the Peanut Shell.  Sadly, the information I received was incorrect -- you cannot breastfeed a baby in the Peanut Shell.

I also found that my little "peanut" did not like the 0-3 mo position of laying down and being tucked in.  I also didn't want her to get used to being worn and sleeping on me... I wanted her to sleep in her bed.  Consequently, my Peanut Shell went unused the first several months.

Once my little "peanut" was big enough to be propped upright and hold her head, she did enjoy the sitting forward/legs crossed in front of her position but I found it to be not as sturdy as when she was in my Graco front carrier (kind of like a Baby Bjorn but cheaper).  Plus, I found it more difficult to get her in/out of the Peanut Shell than the Graco, and not as comfortable on my back since it goes over one shoulder whereas my Graco goes over both for more even distribution.

I never even tried her at the older ages/weights in the shell becuase I also have an Ergo baby carrier and that worked MUCH better to carry her on my back where her weight was distributed across my hips and I truly had free hands. 

While the peanut shell was cozy for her at the 3-6 mo age range, I wouldn't say it offered enough value for the spendy trendy price.  Go with the Graco or Baby Bjorn front pack instead.