Its a great carrier. my baby is able to sit up and he loves it. at first he was very apprehensive at first as was i. but after 3 uses he realised that its for walkes and loves it. the shoulder pads are comfortable and the buckle to connect the shoulder pads really secure them. my only suggestion would be to make sure you dont have the waist buckle to high. the shoulder straps below can press up against babys legs (especially if he has muscly(chubby) legs.)
can be used as a back pack (only when baby can sit up), front facing you and apparently side ways. (never tried that yet). but love this carrier.

A great carrier, our newborn loves it, it's the only place where he calms down straight away & quickly falls asleep. It's very comfortable and easy to use, only takes a few times to get used to put it on. The fabric is great. Would recommend to anyone with a new baby.

I got the ocean coloured Manduca sling wrap just before bub was born and love it! On in the morning and off I go. Nice material for Australian weather too.

Love this sling! Gorgeous colours and so comfortable once on.
Manduca is a trusted brand with high quality standards. There is a colour to suit any personality.
Comes with clear instructions

Thw Manduca carrier is excellent. It is easy to get on and simple to use. I love that you don't need any additional inserts for newborns and you can cross the back straps which make it really comfortable. I had an Ergo 360 but now swapped to this, I wish I had it from the start.

I had a baby born in aussie summer and could not decide on a carrier, so glad we chose this. It is great from birth as it has an inbuilt infant insert unlike ergo which has a separate bulky one. It is a super adjustable carrier but easy to use for both me and my hubby. Very comfy all day. We love it

I purchased my manduca second hand for my third child when he was one. It was amazing. To be able to carry him on my back so comfortably for school pick up and drop offs was a great help. I also use it now as a carrier for my #4. Took a bit of practice with her as a newborn but once we got the hang of it I couldn't go without it. It is super easy to wash, and cleans up nicely. It still looks great. It's the most comfortable carriers have owned by far. My kids love it!

Just purchased this baby carrier in the Classic Range in Red for a 14-month old and it is very good so far. I used it in the last month in the front position with and without the extension open while shopping and getting around in airports. The toddler felt asleep in it and I extended it easy and used the little hood to support the head. My favorite thing is the back carrier for short walks. I can tell it is not easy by yourself to place your kid in it and to release but with another person around it goes well.

I purchased a manduca for my third baby after using several others for my previous children. It is super easy o use and adjust, comfortable for carrying on the front and allows for my baby to be in the optimal "m" position. I have back problems and have not had any issues with this carrier and definitely recommend it for others. I have not yet used it or back carries.

This carrier is amazing! I was hesitant to get one but am so happy I did. My 3 month old daughter loves it and just falls asleep in it, I used it when grocery shopping on the weekend and also use it when taking bubs and our dog for a walk as it is too hard with a pram. Absolute life saver. My daughter is little and I just use the newborn insert for her and cross the straps over at the back as I find it more comfortable that way. I can go for an hour walk and have no discomfort or soreness. When it first arrived I thought I'd never work it out, but I got the hang of it after a few goes and it is now so easy! Great investment :)

We decided to buy a baby carrier when our daughter was going through a phase of hating everything other than being carried - went into the store wanting to buy a carrier that would support her in the 'm' position and thought there was only one option. Were surprised to find a couple of options- Manduca was the second option we tried and she settled within seconds of being in there (whereas she seemed very uncomfortable in the other options we tried). Love the fact that there is a newborn pocket build in - something that costs extra with some other brands. The Manduca was the cheaper option at our local baby store and the one our daughter loved.

I bought a manduca to go overseas with for my 17mo 13kg boy made going through airports a breeze! So much easier putting him on my back and carrying him around than trying to get the pram around. It's only good if you cross the straps if bub is carried at front I found uncrossed the straps would just slip off and hurt my neck. Bit tricky when it's brand new learning how to use the clips and adjusting but once you get the hang of it you will love it

Easy to put on and take off. Baby sits belly to belly with you there's nothing in the way. Bubs weight is evenly distributed for the wearer so even a 2 year old doesn't cause too much strain. You can adjust the carrier to suit yourself for optimal comfort.

I bought this after doing some research on carriers and was impressed on the ergonomics of it and how the baby's hips and legs are in an M position. My husband loves using it as much as i do, and baby falls asleep in it every time she's in it. She's only 2 months old and have found it very suitable for a newborn with nothing extra needed. i look forward to using it as she grows as well.
Weight is distributed well so no pain, baby is happy, very gender neutral so husband can wear it too
A bit fiddly to use at first

I looked at a number of baby carriers and had bought a couple of different ones before falling in love with this carrier! My little one falls asleep everytime I put him in it! He also loves sitting tall in it and having a big look at the world while I walk around!
I purchased this carrier mainly because it is hip friendly, my son is at risk of hip dysplasia, so knowing that this carrier puts my son legs and hips in the correct position was fantastic. I love the easy to put on design too!
Hip friendly, easy to put on
Wish it came in a summer material as I live in a hot climate. Also couldn't work out the infant support