# Collapsible Baby Carriers Helder Santos Teams with Samsonite By Pearl | Published 2008-08-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-folding-baby-carrier References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/compact-baby-carrier-for-traveling) & [hellstudio.eu](http://www.hellstudio.eu/) Parents who travel with tiny babies can now thank Helder L. Santos, the Portuguese designer behind the [folding baby carrier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konny-baby-carrier). Now why didn’t someone come up with this sooner? The concertina-style hood part of the carrier, as well as the handle, can fold down. This results in a very compact “suitcase” which allows the carrier to be stored easily in the overhead bin of a plane or neatly in a closet or car trunk when not in use. This sort of infant carrier is only useful for babies up to about 5-6 months old. When the baby outgrows the carrier, the “suitcase” complete with shoulder strap, becomes arguably the [toughest diaper bag in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke). The project was in collaboration with [Samsonite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf1), the luggage company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Folding Baby Carriers:** Opportunity for innovative designs that prioritize portability and convenience for parents on the go. - **Compact Storage Solutions:** Potential for disruptive products that optimize space utilization, such as collapsible baby carriers that can be easily stored in various environments. - **Multi-functional Diaper Bags:** Possibility for disruptive innovation in diaper bags that transform into functional accessories after the baby outgrows the carrier, providing extra value to parents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** Folding baby carriers present an opportunity for manufacturers to cater to the needs of traveling parents, offering compact and convenient solutions. - **Luggage:** Collaborations between luggage companies like Samsonite and designers like Helder Santos can lead to disruptive innovations in the travel industry by introducing folding baby carriers as a new travel accessory. - **Fashion Accessories:** The concept of multi-functional diaper bags can open up potential opportunities for fashion accessory brands to create stylish yet practical bags that cater to parents' needs beyond infancy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Infant Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-baby-carrier.md) - [Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-journey-suitcase.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwan.md) - [Multi-Functional Baby Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-baby-carrier.md) - [Carry-On Luggage Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-luggage-stroller.md) - [Storage-Equipped Baby Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunveno-new-ergonomic-baby-carrier.md) - [Feedback-Informed Modern Baby Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-baby-carriers.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Child Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-crib.md)