Pearl Wrap Carrier: the Tushbaby newborn carrier
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Current discount reported on November 2, 2026: 16% off sitewide. It has reached 22% during holiday sales. Discounts change, so check the final price at checkout.
Who the Pearl is for
The Pearl is for the newborn stage, when your baby is small, snug against you, and not ready for a hip seat. It is a soft wrap carrier, not a hip seat, and it is made to feel close and womb like, with your baby facing inward. If your baby is already sitting up, pulling up, and wanting to look out at the world, the Pearl is probably past its stage, and the hip seat or the 2 in 1 system is the next step.
Specs, checked November 2, 2026
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Exact product name | Pearl Wrap Carrier, often sold as a Pearl Wrap and Pack set, or a Pearl Wrap and Mini Pack set |
| Weight guide | 8 to 20 lbs, facing inward only |
| Hands free | Yes, as a wrap carrier |
| Nursing | Yes, nursing friendly, with access and support for breastfeeding on the go |
| Positions | Froggy, legs in, and M shaped, legs out, as your baby grows, for healthy hip positioning |
| With the hip seat | No. The Pearl is a standalone newborn carrier and is not designed to be used with the Tushbaby Hip Seat |
| Transition | Once your baby reaches 12 lbs, you can transition to the 2 in 1 Combo Carrier for extended support |
| Price guide | Pearl Wrap and Mini Pack set about $127 to $154 depending on color. Pearl Wrap and Pack set about $124 before any discount. Check the final price at checkout. |
| Care | Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry |
What makes the Pearl different from a wrap you tie yourself
A traditional wrap can feel like a puzzle the first few times, with long fabric and a knot to learn. The Pearl uses shrug style shoulder straps, a padded waistband, and a panel, so you can put it on solo without complex wrapping. The fabric has four way stretch, so it adapts to a wide range of body types, and the shoulder straps are made to spread weight and reduce neck strain. It also has built in pockets and a hidden bottle holder, and it pairs with the Pack or the Mini Pack for diaper bag level storage without bulk.
The Pack is larger, about 11.5 inches long, 9 inches high, and 4.5 inches deep, and it adjusts to up to 60 inches. The Mini Pack is smaller, about 7.8 inches long, 5.9 inches wide, and 2.4 inches deep, and it adjusts to up to 55 inches. Pick the Pack if you want a full day bag, and the Mini Pack if you want a light crossbody for a short trip.
Honest limits
- It ends at 20 lbs. That is the point, not a flaw, but do not buy it for a toddler who is already close to that limit.
- It is facing inward only. If your baby wants to face out, wait for the 2 in 1 system, which allows facing out from 16 lbs.
- It is not a hip seat add on. Do not try to pair it with the hip seat. It is its own carrier, and the next step is the 2 in 1 system, not a Pearl plus hip seat combo.
- Like any wrap, fit and practice matter. Put it on at home first, check that your baby is close enough to kiss, chin off chest, and nose and mouth visible and free.
Newborn timeline, in plain order
- 0 to 6 months, breastfeeding support: the hip carrier can be used as support while you sit and feed, and the Pearl can be used as a hands free newborn carrier.
- 8 to 20 lbs, facing inward: the Pearl stage.
- 12 lbs and up, facing inward: the 2 in 1 system starts, with the hip seat plus the hands free attachment.
- 16 lbs and up, facing outward: the 2 in 1 system allows facing out.
- Once your baby can hold their head up: seated hip carrier use starts, up to 3 years old or 45 lbs.