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My favorite baby carrier is the Pikkolo carrier by Catbird Baby.
That’s a pretty strong statement, right? Well, we all have our favorites. After trying about six baby carriers since having Kara in December, the Pikkolo is mine!
Keep reading to learn why I love this baby carrier, and also how you can enter to win a Pikkolo carrier of your own!
Pikkolo carrier features
The Pikkolo carrier from Catbird Baby is a cross between a mei tai and buckle carrier. This carrier features comfortable memory foam straps. Its stream line design actually enables you to do an ergonomic front facing out carry.
You can read more about Catbird Baby’s view on front facing out carry on their blog.
The Pikkolo can be used from birth without a separate insert, and still works great for carrying toddlers as heavy as 40 lbs.! The Pikkolo comes with attached hood and chest strap for use with back carrying.
What I love about the Pikkolo carrier
So, why is the Pikkolo my favorite carrier? One word.
Comfort.
Is it fair to base my Pikkolo review almost entirely on comfort? I think it is. Look — most of the carriers in this class are stylish and relatively easy to use.
What sets this carrier apart is the softness of the fabric, and the fact that there is virtually no bulk on this carrier. The shoulder straps do have padding, but it doesn’t make me feel like I’m wearing a life jacket. The Pikkolo also doesn’t have a bunch of excess padding around the waist. I LOVE that feature!
This carrier is just incredibly comfortable and easy to wear. I feel like Kara’s little butt and body just fit really comfortably inside the baby carrier as well.
It is so nice to have finally found a soft structured carrier that gives me a feeling of freedom. Catbird Baby’s Pikkolo carrier is perfect for anyone craving a carrier with less bulk. I truly love this carrier, and I think you will too!
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I received a Pikkolo carrier from Catbird Baby to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own.
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expecting our first and this carrier would be so useful.
Great looking carrier! Comfort is def a reason for a positive review :)
i would love to win this for my cousin and her baby
Thank you for doing this post!! I was looking for the perfect carrier and this seems to be it!
I would love to win one! I’ve never used one & would LOVE to try one.
Hi Chrissy!! My name is Jennifer, I’m 4 mnths along now and have been having some complications that have me on bedrest. This is my 3rd child, and it’s gonna be my miracle baby! I would loove to carry him or her around in this comfy little carrier! ( :
My sister is having a new baby and I’d love to won this for her! :)
I would love to win this carrier! I used the bjorn until my little weighed 15 lbs, and now I use the Ergo, but would prefer a carrier that she can face outwards in!
I’d love to win this carrier for my very wonderful friend who is expecting. She has had a few set backs but is finally pregnant-she would adore to hold her precious bundle in : )
Thanks for the competition
I would absolutely love to win a Pikkolo carrier from Catbird Baby because I am going to be a first time grandma. I will be babysitting 3x a week and I walk every morning, the Pikkolo carrier would be awesome. Not only will it keep our little one snug and comfortable up next to me but he/she will add a little weight so I can lose some weight myself. I want to be a happy and fit grandma.
I’ve been eyeballing this carrier forever! My two month old and I would love a chance to win one!
I think a carrier like this would be great because some activities it is just too hard to get a stroller around. I also really like that it handles up to 40 pounds so it can transition as the baby grows into a toddler.
I would love to win this for my Granddaughter who is expecting anyday.
I have a Moby and I love it Ryder on the other hand is not a fan, but I love wearing him so this would give me another option!
That is so cute. I love carriers. I am currently in the market for a comfy and good fitting carrier because the one i have is not. LOL. I would love to win this.
I need a lightweight easy carrier for my husband and I… we live in FL and this would be perfect for us both to use. WANT!!!
This would be wonderful for my fist grand-baby. She is due to arrive in November and I only want the best for her and the Pikkolo Carrier would be perfect! Thank you from very excited Grandma- to -be!
Awesome giveaway! Would love to win!!!
I couldn’t pick a carrier when I did my baby registry because I heard and saw such conflicting reviews that I didn’t know what to do. My sister-in-law offered me her carrier from my niece and it was great the one time I used it! However, it either fell out or was taken from our stroller and now I don’t have anything to carry my 3 1/2 month old son in if he gets uncomfortable in his stroller.
Also, the entry link for liking CatBirdBaby on FB is linking to Nivea USA for me.
This would be perfect, I am looking for one right now!
I would love to win for my grand daughter
I would love to win this baby carrier because I have a 13 month old and another that will get here any day. This would really simplify my life as I could wear my baby girl around while I get stuff done in the house and with my toddler!
I would love to win this carrier. We have twins and one has special needs and the Moby doesn’t work, Mei Tai’s are too spendy, and baby bjorns aren’t good for their hips.
I’d love to win this! I’ve never tried a soft structured carrier and these look great. I also have a cousin having her first and I’d love to be able to teach her about babywearing.
(by the way, you’re link to catbird baby facebook fans leads to Nivea’s facebook page on the rafflecopter form)
I’m expecting (December 30, a New Year’s baby!), and would LOVE to have this carrier for my little one. *crossing fingers*
I have a Boba right now but we can’t do a forward facing out with it. I’d love to try something with a few more options.
I would actually LOVE to win this carrier for my step-daughter who is due with twins in October. She has one carrier for her and her fiancee to use but could use another so that they could wear both babies at the same time when they are out and about. I really like that it’s not bulky. Thanks for the chance.
bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
So cute! I have a Boba carrier but would love to try this for the new baby!
I have been so frustrated trying to find a good fitting carrier thats comfortable for me and baby. I just bought an Infantino carrier last week and I don’t like how bulky it is. I would love a try at anoth.er carrier
We’re expecting baby #2 any day and we’ve been looking at this exact carrier. I think it would be perfect as I will definitely be baby-wearing this time around!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I’d love to win, because I find the pikkolo carrier beautiful and it looks really comfortable I bought a MT online and unfortunately it was cheap and of low quality :-( I can’t afford a new one.
I love how the pikkolo combines the customizable fit of a mei tai with the ease of a soft structured buckle carrier. The prints are cute and it is great that it is family run.
Comfort and saftey. <3 This!!
Honestly, i have one already, but i know the perfect person to get this one as a gift!
I have 3 boys under 5 and could use this to keep my hands free.
Unfortunately I don’t have money to buy a carrier and I’ve been entering contests and everything to try to win one! I love this! I hope I win! ;)
Im going to be a new grandma is December and would love this for the new bambino :)
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I’d like to win because I’ve only tried one other baby carrier since Sean was born and I hate it. I want to try another carrier before he’s to big to carry. Great photos of you and Kara.
I would love to win this carrier! I have a new baby due in October, and would love to try this carrier out on her when she gets here, especially if it is as long lasting as you say it is!
i think it’s cool how it’s a lot like a mei tie but with no wrapping!
With a new baby on the way, the pikkolo would be perfect! Something I can use straight out of the hospital would be grand.
Love this, looks like a fantastic carrier.
I would love to win this carrier so I can bring my son with me to the farmers market!
Its very warm here and I think the less bulky carrier would be more comfortable.
I would love to win a great carrier since we can’t afford a new one for our little guy.
I love our Catbird Baby Mei Tai & would love to try the Pikkolo.
were trying for a new one, and thius would be awesome!
I have a 2yr old and little one on the way! I will have to be carrying my baby everywhere! :)
for my daugther
I can’t tell, its a secret, but it would be most awesome!
I would love to win one! I have never used one & would LOVE to try one.
My baby girl loves being carried and the weight of carrying her hurts my back. This would be perfect and we could both enjoy closer quality time together!
I would love to use this with my baby..I never used a carrier on her till now.
I would love to win because I have yet to find a carrier that both my son and I like.
I love to carry my babies and would love to have a lighter weight carrier.
use it to carry my baby to everywhere
I would love to win this for my niece who will be born in October
Would love to win to give to a close friend. Thank you.
I’d love to win for my friend who is due in August!
Looks more comfy then the one I used……would like to win it for my first grandchild who will be here in October.
looks cool & comfy ;)
I would love to win this because I have baby #3 coming in Oct. and I do daycare. It would make things so much easier if I had a carrier!
I like that you can use this from infant to toddler stage, with no inserts. Also, the design seems great for the summer months since there’s no bulky padding. Would love to have this for my little one. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I don’t have a carrier for my daughter and would love this one!
I just had my first child a month ago and he won’t let me put him down. He wants me to hold him allllll the time. I would love to won this so I have two hands again and can get ready before 4 PM.
I do not have a carrier yet and I love that this one is not bulky and looks so comfortable!
I am all about comfort. If this one is as comfy as you say, then I am all in.
I’d love to win this for my sister, who is expecting.
I’d love it for my baby! :)
I could really use this because Baby #2 is on the way and my husband and I each need a carrier!
Iwould like to win because we are planning for baby #2 and with with baby #1 my carrier hurt my back so I need a new one :)
I have a 5 month old and we would love to win this carrier
It seems like a comfortable carrier for both Mom and baby and I am really interested in babywearing!
I want to be stylish carrying my baby.
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I’d love to win this for me. I just had my 3rd baby 3 weeks ago and could use all the help I can get. With 3 kids under 4, and 2 under 2, I’ve definitely got my hands full!
Between carrying the little one and running around after the toddler, a nice carrier would be an absolute life saver! So far, we haven’t found one that my little dude likes… But the Pikkolo looks really nice and maybe it would work for him.
I’ve been shopping around for a carrier recently but without much luck..you sold me with “comfort”
I’d love to win this because its a cross between the mei tai and SSC. I loved our mei tai but all that tying was a pain but SSC can have too many buckles- this sounds perfect!!
i would like to use it to take my son places
My brother is having his first child and this would make an awesome gift for him
I am looking to have baby #3 and with two older children I don’t have any hands free! This carrier looks great and I need to upgrade from a 5 year old one.
Will have our first soon and would love to have a soft structured carrier.
I would love to win the Pikkolo Carrier for the new young Momma in my life! It’s her first baby and she doesn’t have a lot. I know she’d be thrilled to have it! Plus, they walk everywhere so it would make her life easier! Thanks for the giveaway! Blue Strong on FB! :)
We plan to go to Disney with DS when he is 6 mo old. I think we will need a carrier as well as a stroller !
I would love to win it because I know how handy carriers are and this one looks extremely comfortable not only for baby but for momma as well.
I would like to win this so I can give it to a dear friend who has a new baby boy. She is such a Super Mom and I think that she would absolutely love it.
I love the fabric design and they look much more comfortable to wear than a lot of the other ones Ive seen
The lack of bulkiness looks great, especially for summer.
I have just had a new nephew so this will be a gift for him
I would love to win the Pikkolo carrier from Catbird Baby because I have a newborn infant son and I would love to be able to wear him around the house and outside. I love that this carrier can be worn in front and back, and that it is light. It looks great!
for my grandson
Love that this will hold up to a 40lb toddler! Now I know its built to last.
I’d love to win this for my sister because it looks cute, comfortable and practical! Thanks.
My sister is pregnant and I’d love to give her this as a gift! She already has two beautiful daughter so it would help her out so much!
Because it looks gorgeous (your photos certainly make it so!), I would love to have this instead of my blah carrier and I always wanted the front facing out feature which doesn’t work with mine!
I would love to win this carrier because I have a baby due in three weeks, and I think this carrier would be a great way to keep my baby happy and help me to get things done around the house at the same time.
I really like babies neck/head support. Looks comfy for both. Mommy & Baby!
I would love to win this because it would make a great baby shower gift for my niece. Thanks
I would love to win this because my daughter is at the needy/needs to be held stage but the only carrier I have, the moby, just doesn’t work for us!
I would love to win this for my baby and I. I’ve wanted a carrier like this one for awhile now. Seems like mommy and baby are both so comfy. I have neck and back issues, that having a carrier like this one may help carry the baby better. I like that the baby sits on mommy’s tummy with legs wrapped somewhat around. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love how it has memory foam straps and how you do not need an insert for newborns!
Yeah, I’m sure you should give it a try. So comfortable and stylish. 5/5
I can’t seem to find the “just right” carrier for me…and I’ve tried quite a few! I really like the look of this one. The one that has come the closest to perfect for me is the Baby Bjorn, and this one, in some ways, looks pretty similar. Maybe it’s what I’ve been missing!
Im expecting my 4th child this November and any extra arms I can spare, the better!
I would love to win a Pikkolo to wear my son more. I have an Ergo and find it awkward to wear him as much I would love to. I think this carrier would be so much easier and more comfortable. Plus an added bonus, more kisses all day!!
We live in south Texas so it is hot around 9 out of the 12 months. I would love a carrier that isn’t bulky and HOT!
looks like a super comfy carrier and would make a great baby shower gift for a friend of mine!
Hi, my name is Sophie and I’m a newly young mother, and like every mother, I read about everything on baby and chidren. Since, my baby had hip problems at birth, I cannont cary him in any baby carrier. I would love so much to carry him around, but those I can use are usually rellay expensive or the knots type, which I’m not so good with. This is why I would really love this one, because it seems perfect both for me and my baby. Thanks for the opportunity!
My sister is due in February and with 3 other kids this would come in really handy for her.
I think I would like to give this to my preggo high school friend to introduce her to the wonderful world of babywearing! This is her first child and I’d love to get her started on the right foot! Thanks… blondredhead at mac dot com
I’ve been needing a carrier that my hubby won’t fight to use too. This would be perfect!
I am expecting my first and while I know I want a carrier, it’s so overwhelming to consider all the options. Comfort is one of my biggest concerns since if it isn’t comfortable, we won’t use it! Given your positive endorsement, I’d love to give this carrier a try.
I would love to win for our new baby.. I really want a comfortable carrier since I also have a 2 year old and babysit a 3 year old. During the school year I walk my older 2 to/from school every day.. so a good comfortable carrier for the new baby would be great. Comfort is the key!
These carriers look so comfortable to wear! I would use it for our baby to be coming soon!
I’ve always wanted to try a Pikkolo! I have gone through several different SSC’s and each one has a few unique features, and I’ve had the Pikkolo recommended to me for some of my needs, but never had a change to try it out!
Expecting our second child any day now and do not yet have a carrier plus I’ve heard a lot of good things about the catbird. Thanks.
I would love to have a Pikkolo because your review makes it sound like this would be a very comfortable carrier. I am all about COMFORT!!
I would love to have this to carry around my favorite lil bub!
I would love to win this carrier because I recently started providing daycare for my 3 mo old Niece. Their are 3 other kids in the house so I need to have my hands free while caring for baby. Thank you!
it looks like a great carrier
We’re expecting #2 in a few weeks & this would be wonderful to have on hand. I’m hoping to get away with carrying #2 while pushing #1 in the stroller. I’d love to own such a wonderful carrier!
This looks like such a nice carrier. It does look a lot less bulky than others. Nice and cuddly :) My 9 week old son loves to be cuddled and carried around but he doesn’t seem to like the wrap carrier I have. This would keep him close and cuddled, without him feeling so restricted.
I’ve never tried a carrier with buckles. This one looks easy and comfy. I hope I win! LOL!
I would love to free my hands and still have my child close to me.
Looking for a great carrier. I always see people use and rave about them. Can’t wait to wear my baby!
I’d like to win this as a baby gift!
I would love to win this for my sister who is expecting her first baby!
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I would love to win because they have beautiful carriers and I could use it with my next baby.
My sweet baby livestock be held closest to mommy so she would love this.
I would like to win one to hold my baby close to me rather than pushing her in a stroller.
I love holding my baby close to my heart (sappy cliche, i know) but so incredibly true!
I would love to win this carrier as I am pregnant and have a 2 year old son. I know I am going to be running after my 2 year old while holding the new baby. This would be wonderful to have!
I’d love to win one for baby3 coming in October. I had a baby bjorn with my first daughter and hated it. I then bought a sleepy wrap for my second daughter, and it was much more comfortable but I had a hard time making sure she was secure, and it took forever to put on. I’d love to have a new and better option for this new baby, especially with my two girls keeping me busy. Did I mention they are only three years and 20 months! I definately need a hands free way to carry baby chasing them around.
Would make a great baby gift for my girlfriend!
I would love to win this carrier because I am pregnant with our third child! With our first two I bought carriers from WalMart and ended up using them each twice and then throwing them away because they were so cheap and uncomfortable! We love to hike, go fishing, take long walks, spend the day at the park, ect. and I would love to have an awesome, comfortable carrier to be able to use with this baby! Thank you so much for the chance to win this fabulous giveaway!
expecting our first child in September and plan to baby carry :). would love to give this carrier a try
It looks like a very comfortable carrier for both baby & mommy!
I just wanted to let you know this picture of you two is priceless !
The baby is beautiful ! It’s nice to see you post once in awhile !
Keep showing the baby growing please!
Im expecting my 3rd in November and this baby will be worn everywhere so I NEED comfort.
My baby boy won’t let me put him down without freaking out! Sometimes I just let him scream, but it’d be nice to be able to tote him around doing my “chores” without killing my back!!!
this would be great to carry my baby!
I think a great carrier can change your relationship with your baby, bringing you closer. I would love to win this for my next baby!
I would love to win this for my 9 month old! It would make grocery shopping, and probably a lot of other things a lot easier… It looks very comfortable! Thanks for the review!
I would love to win one for my grandson.
My daughter needs it for her 2 month old.
I just have to say that you and your baby are so photogenic! You are both beautiful! Have a great day (night). :-)
I would love to win it since I am a single mom. :) This would be very useful.
what a beautiful way to carry the baby. My daughter would just love this.