Tula Explore
US$175, on sale (regular price US$219) · €176, on sale (regular price €219.90) · £160, on sale (regular price £199.90)
Price last checked 21 Oct 2026.
Specs
- Type
- Buckle carrier (soft-structured)
- Weight
- 7–45 lbs
- Age
- Not yet checked.
- Positions
- Front, facing in (newborn; 7 lbs); Facing out (strong head and neck control; 14 lbs (6.4 kg); max 25 lbs (11.3 kg)); Back (middle setting + consistent head/neck control)
- Front, facing in: “Truly newborn ready from 7 lbs, no infant insert required” Minimum age stated: newborn. Minimum weight stated: 7 lbs.
- Facing out: “facing out 14–25 lbs with strong head and neck control” Minimum age stated: strong head and neck control. Minimum weight stated: 14 lbs (6.4 kg); max 25 lbs (11.3 kg).
- Hip: Maker says this is not offered. “positions listed: front in, front out, back”
- Back: “once baby fits the middle or wide setting and has consistent head and neck control” Minimum age stated: middle setting + consistent head/neck control.
- Newborn without an insert
- Maker says yes. “Truly newborn ready from 7 lbs, no infant insert required”
- Materials
- Not yet checked.
- Breathable mesh
- Not yet checked.
- Hands-free
- Not yet checked.
- Listing status
- Active. Listed on the manufacturer product page
Where you can buy it
- Italy — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
- United Kingdom — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
- United States — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
- Germany — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
- France — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
- Spain — You can buy it here, online or in a shop (the brand’s shop or a major retailer that delivers here).
Hip health
IHDI's industry-partner page does not name this model.
Partner list last checked 21 Oct 2026.
This is not a safety rating.
Recall notice
Not yet checked. This page does not say there is no recall.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Among the most cushioned and comfortable carriers tested; no newborn insert needed
- Size-inclusive waistband and many prints
Cons
- Bulky and hard to pack; straps can twist; no hip carry
- Did not score as well as Tula's Free-to-Grow in BabyGearLab testing
Where to buy
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