Baby Carrier Accessories Explained: Clips, Carriers and Pockets
By Australia's Best Baby Carrier - Chekoh Baby Carriers | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Buying Guides
A practical guide to baby carrier accessories: when to replace a waistband clip, which add-ons are worth buying, and how to choose between a Clip 2.0 and a FORWARD clip carrier.
Quick answer
Buy accessories only when they solve a specific problem: a replacement waistband clip restores a carrier whose male clip has broken, while a second carrier or a Clip 2.0 gives you a different carry position rather than more clutter. If you want forward-facing carrying, choose a FORWARD Clip carrier; if you mainly want a neutral everyday clip carrier, the Clip 2.0 is the simpler pick.
Start with the part that actually wears out
Most carrier problems are not fabric failures. They are small plastic parts: the waistband clip that gets dropped on concrete, stepped on in a car park, or forced closed when a strap is twisted. Before you replace a whole carrier, check whether the issue is the clip itself. If the male side of the waistband clip has cracked or lost its spring, a replacement part is the cheapest fix and keeps a carrier you already know fits.
- Check both halves of the clip: a female side that looks fine can still be the reason a male clip will not lock.
- Inspect the webbing where the clip attaches. Frayed or stretched webbing needs more than a new clip.
- Match the replacement to the correct strap and carrier model before ordering.
Know which carrier you are accessorising
Chekoh's clip range splits into two jobs. The Clip 2.0 is a front and back carry clip carrier, and the product notes state clearly that it will not provide a forward-facing carry position. The FORWARD Clip carriers are built for forward-facing use. That single difference decides most accessory purchases: if you plan to add a carrier rather than repair one, buy for the carry position you will actually use, not for the colour you like most.
Add-ons worth considering, and ones to skip
The useful add-ons are the ones that change how often you reach for the carrier: a suck pad for a teething baby, a spare set of straps for a second wearer, or a replacement clip so a carrier is never out of action. Skip anything that only adds bulk to the waistband or makes the carrier harder to fold into a nappy bag. If an accessory does not remove a daily friction point, it usually ends up in a drawer.
Fit checks before you buy anything new
A carrier that feels wrong is often a fit problem, not an accessory problem. Put the carrier on, tighten the waistband so it sits firm on your hips rather than your stomach, then adjust the shoulder straps so the panel holds your baby high and close enough to kiss. If the carrier still digs in or sags after those adjustments, a different size or model will help more than any add-on.
- Waistband: snug on the hips, level all the way around, not riding up at the back.
- Shoulder straps: tightened after the waistband, not before.
- Baby's position: close enough to kiss, with the panel supporting the whole back.
Decision rules for buying carrier accessories
- Broken waistband clip: Replace the male clip rather than the carrier, provided the webbing and the female side are undamaged. Repair first, replace the carrier only if other parts are worn.
- You want forward-facing carrying: Choose a FORWARD Clip carrier; a Clip 2.0 does not offer that position. Carry position decides the model, not the print.
- You want one neutral everyday carrier: A Clip 2.0 in a neutral stripe covers front and back carrying without extra accessories. Buy the carrier that fits your routine, then add only what removes a daily annoyance.
- You are buying for a second wearer: A spare clip or strap set is more useful than decorative add-ons because it lets both parents use the same carrier. Prioritise function over decoration.
Products that solve specific accessory problems
- Replacement Clip - Waistband 'Male': Replacement Waistband Clip (Male) is designed to replace the male clip on a Chekoh Clip Carrier waistband strap. If the male half of your waistband clip has broken, this restores the carrier instead of forcing you to buy a whole new one.
- Teal FORWARD Clip: Teal FORWARD Clip is a clip-style carrier designed for forward-facing use. Choose this if forward-facing carrying is the reason you are shopping, because a Clip 2.0 will not give you that position.
- Grey Stripe Clip 2.0: Grey Stripe Clip 2.0 is a grey and white stripe clip carrier, and the product notes state it will not provide a forward-facing carry position. A neutral everyday option for parents who want front or back carrying and do not need forward-facing mode.
Who each option suits
Best for
- Parents repairing a Chekoh Clip Carrier with a broken male waistband clip
- Parents who specifically want forward-facing carrying with a FORWARD Clip carrier
- Parents who want a neutral front and back carry clip carrier without forward-facing mode
Not for
- Parents whose carrier has worn or frayed webbing, which needs more than a replacement clip
- Parents who want forward-facing carrying from a Clip 2.0, which does not offer that position
- Parents hoping an accessory will fix a carrier that does not fit, since fit adjustments come first
