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5 Reasons to Buy Canadian Carriers

February 03, 2025•2 min read

“Supporting local businesses is the most direct way to make a positive impact on your community"

Shopping locally will become more important than ever as we face tariffs from our southern neighbours. Canada has a wide variety of babywearing businesses providing excellent carriers, accessories and education.

Here are five key reasons to buy Canadian babywearing products in this economy:

1. Supports the Local Economy

When you buy Canadian-made products, you’re directly supporting local businesses, workers, and communities. This helps keep money circulating within Canada, boosting economic stability and job growth.

2. Ensures High-Quality and Safe Products

Canadian manufacturing is held to strict health, safety, and quality regulations. When you buy Canadian, you’re getting products that meet high standards and are ethically produced.

3. Keeps Prices More Stable

Tariffs can make Canadian exports less competitive, leading to job losses and price increases. By supporting local businesses, we strengthen domestic production, helping to keep prices from rising too quickly

4. Reduces Dependence on Imports

U.S. tariffs will make American goods more expensive in Canada, shifting to Canadian-made alternatives reduces reliance on foreign imports. This ensures that essential goods remain available and affordable for Canadian families.

5. Builds Economic Resilience

Recent global supply chain disruptions have shown the importance of self-sufficiency. By prioritizing Canadian-made products, we reduce our reliance on foreign goods, making our economy more resilient in times of crisis.

I hope this helps you see how buying local is not only a financially smart choice but also a way to invest in some amazing Canadian made baby products.

Below is a list of Canadian based babywearing businesses:

Carriers:

Aura Leaf Co. - ring slings

Babuebaby Carriers - Half Buckle with lateral strap (18-50lbs)

Beluga Baby - stretchy wraps and adjustable buckle carrier (15-50lbs)

Chimparoo - all types of baby carriers including water carriers

Gustine Baby - all types of baby carriers

Helina Baby Carriers - Meh Dai

Heritage Baby Designs - stretchy wraps and ring slings

Potter and Pehar - ring slings

Sewfunky Slings - Ring Slings

True North Slings - ring slings and woven wraps