Carrier Wars: Happy Baby Original vs Sakura Bloom Scout - baby carrier comparison / review

I'm providing a DETAILED comparison of two of my favorite soft structured carriers and highlighting the features I love most. WILL THERE BE A WINNER?
Video Notes:
HBC = Happy Baby Carrier
OG = Original Carrier
SB = Sakura Bloom
Happy Baby Website - Original Carrier Landing Page:
happybabycarri...
Sakura Bloom Website - Scout Landing Page:
sakurabloom.co...
Facebook BST (Buy/Sell/Trade Groups) - this is where you can find secondhand carriers. Both of these brands have a strong secondhand market and at times carriers can even be seen selling on these pages for more than the original retail price due to availability and limited releases.
Happy Baby Carriers B/S/T and chit chat! :
This is the official Buy/Sell/Trade Happy Baby group and is moderated by one of the creators of the Happy Baby brand
Sakura Bloom Chit Chat & BST :
/ sakurabloomchitchat
Sakura bloom does not have an "official" brand-managed BST group, however there are several self managed Sakura Bloom groups. The group above is one of them
Scout fit notes (2017-2021):
(disclaimer-- I have not tried every single one of these personally, but this is a list of generally accepted fit differences for the generations of SB scouts - although in some years the change seemed to occur mid-year and so may not apply to all carriers manufactured that year)
2017 - narrow straps, narrow base panel
2018 - wider straps, narrow base panel
2019 - narrow straps, wider base panel
2020 - slightly wider and shorter straps, wider base panel with leg padding
2021 - narrow straps, wider base panel with leg padding

[@terms_n_c0nditi0ns]

I also have both carriers, personally I feel the scout is more comfortable, soft/floppy and looks so much nicer. However the buckle on the HBC is the most convenient along with the built-in hood. Great review, you have a nice collection of carriers 😍

[@carrymemama77]

The hood pocket is definitely a plus. I always have to be careful to remember where I have put the scout hood when I take it off. 😅

[@gabeherbabe9093]

What a great and concise review! Thanks

[@jenn2990]

Love your video! So helpful, any tips on cleaning the scout with leather?

[@lesliemonarrez9255]

I Just scored a scout for $80 with leather! I’m so excited to try it! 😭 thanks for this video.

[@carrymemama77]

What a steal! What colorway is it?

[@lesliemonarrez9255]

@@carrymemama77 it was the onyx with leather!

[@elizabethbieler5682]

So helpful!! ❤️ Thanks Rae….I think I’m going to buy Sakura & see how nursing on the go is 🤞

[@thequeenstacey]

Amazing review 👏🏾 👌

[@jaclynprescott11]

So informative and helpful thank you!

[@carrymemama77]

You’re so welcome! I have a comparison of the Onbuhimo carrier for these two brands dropping this week- so be sure to subscribe!

[@Thecraftyswafford]

I recently tried a Tula, and the waist strap dug into my back and was extremely uncomfortable for me. My Ergo 360 has never done that. Do you find that the HBC digs in at all for a front carry?

[@carrymemama77]

The HBC is different from both of those others mentioned in that it does not have a structured waistband. This is part of the reason I like it so much and find it to be so comfortable!

[@evehenderson6161]

thank you for this video! I'm looking to get a scout for my 25 lbs toddler, do you reckon it would still be supportive and comfortable for wearing a toddler? looking forward to hearing back!

[@carrymemama77]

At 25lbs I think you would be fine with either of these carriers. I don’t find it to be uncomfortable until closer to the weight limit. They are both rated up to 45 lbs but I personally don’t think either are supportive enough for my 40 lb toddler. If you wanted to rent a scout before buying JoyfulBabyCo has that option as well!

[@tvitro65]

Such a wealth of knowledge!

[@carrymemama77]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@thishouseloves]

If you could only pick one. Which would you choose? Do you get less muffin top with Sakura?

[@carrymemama77]

If I could only have one carrier of this style I would have to go with the HBC original, because of the ease for air travel. We live far away from family and fly pretty frequently so it’s a big factor for me. However the scout waist is significantly more comfortable to me and yes - I find I have less spillage. 😉