This carrier can be used from newborn, and was very helpful when I had my second child and needed to pick up my older child. I washed it frequently, so it shows signs of use, but there's no damage to the parts, and I was using it until the day before. Black nylon baby carrier with adjustable straps. - Color: Black - Type: Baby carrier - Material: Nylon - Features: Adjustable straps Thank you for looking.