Shouldn't use Baby Bjorn?

laurenrobbie · January 2010

My Dr. said that the Bjorns and similar carriers are not good for baby b/c they cause a decrease in blood circ to the legs and cause the legs to fall asleep just dangling there.

Has anyone else heard this? If you are using a Bjorn or similar carrier did you decide that you just wouldn't use it for a long period of time? I'm trying to decide what kind of carrier to get. Thanks!

Angelrelic · January 2010

I read something similar, but they also sighted it putting too much pressure on the hips. Other pack type carriers are supposed to be better, for instance the ERGO.

cutie420311 · January 2010

I've also heard it's bad for the babys' hips. I'll probably get a moby wrap.

mjm123 · January 2010

I've heard this too.

DH wants a Baby Bjorn, but I'm getting a sling or wrap for everyday use.

T1andT2 · January 2010

I have heard that. But I also found that when I had DS in it....I would always rub his back and legs and move them around, and he was not in it long. But now I have an Ergo too, which is a more sitting position and the legs don't dangle as much.

megann831 · January 2010

I'm getting one, I'm not sure how much I'll use it, but you sit in a swing and that doesn't bother your legs, so I'm not sure the difference.

I've heard slings are no good because the baby can suffocate w/out you even knowing. I'd much rather my baby's legs go to sleep

kmgourley · January 2010

I have never owned nor read the directions for a Baby Bjorn carrier, but I have heard that the actual instructions for use given by the manufacturer state not to use it for more than 30 minutes at a time. I was under the impression, though, that the risk is not decreased blood circulation but rather is about how it's bad to dangle by one's crotch for long periods of time. Not good for the spine and hips and all that.

ALL that plus the fact that you support the entire weight of your baby in the Bjorn by your shoulders only = you should spend the money on a much better carrier. I have not used the Moby with a newborn yet but I love it with my older child and hear great things about its newborn use. I also have an Ergo that I love love love with my toddler and recently purchased the H2H infant insert for the new baby. I have a hotsling and would not recommend that for a newborn-- too tricky to ensure proper positioning for breathing. I also have a mei tai that I used when my toddler was a newborn and it worked great, too. All very comfy for me and for baby.

liza0828 · January 2010

MrsJulieT:
megann831:

I'm getting one, I'm not sure how much I'll use it, but you sit in a swing and that doesn't bother your legs, so I'm not sure the difference.

I've heard slings are no good because the baby can suffocate w/out you even knowing. I'd much rather my baby's legs go to sleep

Then get a Moby...you don't sit in swings for extended periods of time. The Bjorn is supposed to be used for no more than 20 minutes a day. I've also never heard of that argument for not using a sling. Who just puts their baby in and never looks at them?

https://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2009/10/baby-deaths-raise-concerns-about-infantino-slings.html

Shannon&Shaun · January 2010

Get an ergo or beco instead. You don't have the same issues because of the baby's position, and it's much more comfortable for the wearer too.

chris27 · January 2010

I used ours religiously with both my girls and they are just fine. I will use it again with this one.

Madison789 · January 2010

I would never purchase a Bjorn. Who wants to dangle from their genitals?????

I purchased a Maya Wrap sling. When she gets bigger, if she still wants to be worn I'll probably try an Ergo first.

AmandaToo · January 2010

We are getting a bjorn and a moby. We also have another moby-style wrapping thing already. I am interested in learning more about using the bjorn after this... I wanted an option for DH that was less of a sling. That said, I refused to use the 30+ year old baby carrier his mother saved for us because I was worried of these same issues - DH is bowlegged & I wonder if it was caused by this old sling?

bryant1091 · January 2010

I've heard of it. We decided to go with a Moby Wrap and the Ergo carrier instead.

mlf625 · January 2010

DS hated slings, and loved the Bjorn. I used it ALL the time. I plan to use it a ton this time, too. It's not like the baby is in there all day, every day, so I'm not concerned about the hips/legs thing.

UrbanLe1 · January 2010

Okay, put the sling debate aside.

The Ergo is MUCH better developmentally than the Bjorn. Nuff said. If you want a carrier-type instead of a sling-type, get the Ergo. You and baby will be much happier and healthier (it's better for your back, too).

sdkel42 · January 2010

I had one for my first child and didn't like it..his legs would discolor and I was scared that the circulation would cut off. For this child, I bought the ERGO carrier.

MrsMoody2006 · January 2010

I used a baby bjorn once with dd. Her legs starting turning purple after about 2 minutes so I took her out, put it up and never thought about it again.

Mrs.PeachyKeen · January 2010

I got the Beco for this very reason over the bjorn. I looked at the Ergo, but liked that I could strap the baby into the Beco first and then put it on.

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