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The Ergobaby Omni 360 is the one I'd open with here. It adjusts across a genuinely wide range of body sizes, works from newborn without a separate insert, and distributes weight well for a taller wearer while still cinching down comfortably for a smaller one. The waistband and straps both have significant range, which is exactly what you need when two people with different builds are sharing it.

The Omni 360's structured waistband is the key — it sits on the hips and carries most of the load regardless of torso length, so a taller wearer doesn't end up with the weight riding on their lower back. For a shorter wearer, the waistband cinches firmly enough that it doesn't slip, and the straps cross or go straight depending on preference. Where it can struggle for taller wearers on long carries is shoulder strap length — they're generous but not infinite, so if you're very broad-shouldered as well as tall, worth trying in-store first. For varied activity levels with a newborn, it holds up well — it's one of the better all-day carriers at this price point.

For most tall and broad-shouldered wearers the Omni 360 handles it fine, but if there's genuine concern, the Tula Free-to-Grow is worth knowing about — it has longer, wider straps that sit better on broader frames while still adjusting down for a smaller wearer. That said, my final recommendation stays the Ergobaby Omni 360. It has the widest proven adjustment range for two differently-sized wearers sharing one carrier, works from newborn without an insert, and has a stronger track record for mixed-body households than any direct competitor. Try it in a carrier library or baby store before buying — not because I doubt it, but because fit is personal and you'll know in five minutes whether it works for both of you.