( 42 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 3 2009
I looked into a Baby Bjorn because my daughter didn't like the sling I had. With the sling she lasted about 10 seconds before crying. With this Baby Bjorn, she last about 5-8 minutes. No exaggeration. It seems like a good product but I am unable to use it as I had desired. For the short time I have worn it, the design and material seemed comfortable.
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Posted: Jul 17 2009
this carrier is very reliable. i had this for my first born who's now 2 1/2 and i'm now using this for my 2 month old baby. it's so easy to use. i can even breast feed, i just hang a baby blanket to cover. it's durable and high quality. still looks brand new. it's been with us for years now. easy to wash too. i'm now using a baby ergo for my toddler when we go somewhere where we need to carry her. can't do without baby bjorn!!!
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 9 2009
Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. The "Air" version is basically the "Original" with much more breathable fabric. Unfortunately this doesn't address the biggest shortcoming of the carrier. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than ~10 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is a "lumbar" strap and still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 10 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 25+ lbs you have to shift the weight to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. My wife can take our 25 lb 1 year old for 20 minute walks around the neighborhood in the Ergo. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know!
