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  • The baby carrier that's a t-shirt: dad with newborn in the front pocket, holds 7-15 lb, 60-day size swaps
  • Dad carrier t-shirt in 5 colours: white, blue, black, grey, green
  • Three moves: pull on the t-shirt, slide baby into the pocket, hands free
  • Baby's position in the pocket: head supported, face clear, knees up
  • Hugaya carrier t-shirt compared with a classic strap carrier
  • In the box: the tee, the pocket extender, a one-page how-to
  • Hugaya dad carrier t-shirt — gallery image
  • Hugaya dad carrier t-shirt — gallery image
  • The baby carrier that's a t-shirt: dad with newborn in the front pocket, holds 7-15 lb, 60-day size swaps
  • Dad carrier t-shirt in 5 colours: white, blue, black, grey, green
  • Three moves: pull on the t-shirt, slide baby into the pocket, hands free
  • Baby's position in the pocket: head supported, face clear, knees up
  • Hugaya carrier t-shirt compared with a classic strap carrier
  • In the box: the tee, the pocket extender, a one-page how-to
  • Hugaya dad carrier t-shirt — gallery image
  • Hugaya dad carrier t-shirt — gallery image
Excellent 4.8 / 5
trusted by 15,345 dads

Dad carrier t-shirt

£25.99 instead of £42.99

  • Dad, hands-on from day one
  • Pulls on like a tee. Baby in, in three moves.
  • Chest to chest, no straps, no adjusting

Three moves to pull on. Two free hands for everything else.

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Size : S
Color : Grey

Size guide

Fitted cut. Order your usual t-shirt size. Between two sizes? Take the larger one if you like room, the smaller one if you want baby held snug. Wrong call? Swap it free within 60 days. Baby's support comes from the knit: a tee that is too loose won't hold them properly.

Which size to order
UK sizeChestEU equivalent
S88–96 cm · 35–38 in44
M96–102 cm · 38–40 in46–48
L102–108 cm · 40–43 in50
XL108–114 cm · 43–45 in52
2XL114–120 cm · 45–47 in54
3XL120–126 cm · 47–50 in56
Garment measurements, laid flat (cm)
SizeLengthShoulderBustSleeve
S664210017
M674310618
L684411019
XL694511520
2XL704612021
3XL714712622

Measure your chest at the widest point, tape flat. Workshop measurements, 1 to 3 cm tolerance.

The included pocket extender accommodates a growing baby. It is not intended to support a newborn's head and neck.

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  • 60-day returns and size swaps
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Ships tracked, free, to the UK. Wrong size? 60 days to swap.

  • Portrait d’Alexandre, client Hugaya Image

    “I put it on in three moves and baby stays calm against me. I wear it at home, on walks, everywhere.”

    Alexandre, Léo's dad

  • Portrait de Sophie, cliente Hugaya Image

    “Gave it to my partner for the birth. Adopted instantly, he never takes it off.”

    Sophie

  • Portrait de Marc-Antoine, client Hugaya à Montréal Image

    “It really holds, my back doesn't hurt, and it wears like a real t-shirt.”

    Marc-Antoine, Montreal

  • Portrait de Karim, client Hugaya Image

    “I struggled with wraps. This is just a garment: you pull it on and off you go.”

    Karim

Description

No wraps, no buckles, nothing to learn. The Hugaya babywearing T-shirt is a true technical garment with an integrated pocket: you slip your newborn against you in three moves and get both your hands back.

Most baby carriers look like hiking gear. This one slips on like your favourite T-shirt.

What's truly different

  • Three moves, not ten minutes of straps: you pull on the T-shirt, place baby in the pocket, and you're done. No instructions, no adjustments.
  • The weight sits on your shoulders and chest, the way a t-shirt fits: high-recovery elastic panels hold baby close to you — not hung off a waist belt.
  • The right position from the start: baby naturally sits high enough to kiss, knees up, bottom low — the position ergonomic carriers are built around.
  • Chest to chest from day one: one thin mesh between you. It separates baby from the outer fabric without breaking contact.
  • A T-shirt you can wear all day: fitted cut, looks like an everyday tee. With or without baby, you don't have to change.

A pocket extension is included so the tee keeps up as baby grows.

Designed for babywearing at home and on walks. This is not a hiking baby carrier.

Materials & care

Composition: 75% polyester and 25% elastane for the exterior, a custom-developed knit. Inside the pocket, a breathable 100% polyester mesh acts as a soft barrier between your baby and you.

Why not cotton? A cotton jersey stretches under a baby's weight and loses its shape with repeated washing. This technical knit returns to its original shape, which keeps the baby held high on your chest, wear after wear.

Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low.

Shipping & returns

Free tracked shipping to the UK. Tracking number by email when it ships.

Wrong size? You have 60 days after delivery to swap it, free, or return it.

Safety & babywearing

Always keep baby's face visible and clear, chin off the chest, to protect the airway. Designed for roughly 3 to 7 kg (7 to 15 lb), in the skin-to-skin position. This garment is not a hiking carrier.

Real life

In real life

  • Three moves

    Baby slipped into the pouch

  • Chest to chest

    At home, close against you

  • The concept

    The built-in pouch, up close

  • Hands free

    Walking in town, arms free

Close-up of the built-in pocket of the grey carrier t-shirt: the newborn sits high on the chest, face clear and turned to the side Image

Babywearing, done right

The right position, without thinking about it.

A carrier is only as good as the position it puts baby in. The Hugaya pouch is cut so your baby settles in correctly on their own, without you checking three angles every time.

Baby high enough to kiss without bending down

Face clear, never against the fabric

Rounded back and supported thighs, as in ergonomic carrying

Weight spread across your shoulders and chest, not your lower back

Dad in the kitchen wearing the grey Hugaya carrier t-shirt, baby against his chest, one hand free for his coffee
Dad in the kitchen wrestling with the straps and buckles of a classic baby carrier, his swaddled baby on the worktop beside him
Classic carrier
Hugaya

The match

What really changes.

Three moves to put on versus five to ten minutes of straps

No straps versus four to six adjustments

Chest to chest one thin mesh between you

Worn without baby it's a real t-shirt

Machine washable nothing to take apart

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They love their Dad Shirt

  • Hands free, at last! 🙌

    I put it on in three moves and baby stays calm against me. I wear it at home, on walks, everywhere.

    Alexandre, Léo's dad

    1 day ago · Verified purchase

  • The perfect gift 🎁

    Gave it to my partner for the birth. Adopted instantly, he never takes it off.

    Sophie

    2 days ago · Verified purchase

  • Comfortable and discreet

    It really holds, my back doesn't hurt, and it wears like a real t-shirt.

    Marc-Antoine, Montreal

    today · Verified purchase

  • Easy skin to skin 🥰

    Perfect for naps on dad. Baby settles within minutes.

    Julie

    3 days ago · Verified purchase

  • No wrap, no fuss

    I struggled with wraps. This is just a garment: you pull it on and off you go.

    Karim

    2 days ago · Verified purchase

  • Top quality ⭐

    Nice fabric, solid seams, you can tell it's well made. I recommend it.

    Émilie

    1 day ago · Verified purchase

Questions

What parents ask us.

What size should I get?

Fitted cut. Order your usual t-shirt size. Between two sizes? Take the larger one if you like room, the smaller one if you want baby held snug. Wrong call? Swap it free within 60 days.

From what age, and until when?

Newborn to about 7 kg (15 lb), chest to chest. That's the period when your baby only wants to be on you. Check the exact range on each product page and stick to it.

Can it be washed normally?

Yes. It's a garment: machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Nothing to take apart, no straps to untangle.

Won't my back suffer?

The weight sits on your shoulders and chest, the way a t-shirt fits — not hung off a waist belt.

Does it work for dads too?

Yes, and that's half the point. The men's cut is designed for a male build, not scaled up from a women's model.

Where do you ship?

Across the UK — tracked and free. You'll get a tracking number by email the moment it leaves the warehouse.

What if it doesn't fit?

You have 60 days after delivery to return it in its original condition or swap the size, free. Details are on our Returns & refunds page.