Baby Bjorn or Other?

tinabnit · August 2012

I trying to decide on a baby carrier like the baby bjorn. This is the only one I know of or have heard of, but I see there are tons of options for other brands and styles. If you have used any kind of carrier that you wear, what did you choose and what did you like about it or not like about it? What would you say is the best choice...my friend says go with the bjorn, but she's a brand lover....I just want something is comfortable (i am only 5' 2) and will hold baby comfortably while keeping my hands free. i want quality, but I'm not stuck on the brand. Thanks.

sarahbeth827 · August 2012

I don't recommend the bjorn, and I know many other moms on here would agree. It isn't good for the baby to have their crotch dangling like that. Look into getting something like an Ergo.

janecanadian · August 2012

I have an ergo but found it to be really uncomfortable and hard on my back. I do know that other have it and use it all the time and love it. I am thinking of getting a bjorn this time because it looks like it would be a lot easier on my back. Most baby boutiques will have demos of all the carriers that you can try so my advice is to go try them all and see what works for you.

SlopesShredder · August 2012

We loved the bjorn and used it all the time! I had tested out a few of the other "off" brands, and honestly.. they weren't comfortable & just felt cheap. A friend of mine just got the K'tan and raves about it.. especially because you can use it when LOs are newborns. I think we'll check that one out for #2.

drpayne · August 2012

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/68064337.aspx

pamiva1 · August 2012

I had a Bjorn but I never used it. It hurt my back SO bad, even when DS was only like 8 weeks old. I'm still trying to find one for this baby that will work. I'm thinking I may go with the Ergo, but I'm not sure yet.

aubreyalise · August 2012

i have the beco butterfly 2 and i love it. now that he's older, i only ever do the back carry, but it was great when he was smaller as well.

nicole0066 · August 2012

I would check out either yhe Ergo or Beco. I have a Beco Gemini and really like it. I am 5'3" and petite and it is very comfortable. You can also use it righy away without using an infant insert like with the Ergo.

dufferoo · August 2012

I had a Bjorn with my daughter and used it every single day (starting at maybe 8 weeks) until she was at least 1. She loved it and was so happy whenever we went walking. Even though it's the brand name, Bjorn is the cheapest of the "nice" carriers, as long as you just go with the classic (about $70), which in my opinion is perfect.

shootingstars00 · August 2012

My mom got DH the bjorn. She slept great in it but oh my back!! Then we got the Ergo Sport on babysteals one lucky day. I still use it and DD is getting close to 2. The last time I used it was at the airport and it was a godsend. Right now the red one I linked is only $85 which I don't think is much more than the bjorn.

Klikina · August 2012

We have the Beco Butterfly and love it. Then it started to hurt because my child is large for his age, so I got the Boba on Babysteals and it.is.AWESOME. I also want to get a Baby K'tan for this one for the newborn stage.

BabyKsMommy · August 2012

I have the Bjorn. I really liked it and so did my LO. But it's not as comfortable on my back as I think other carriers can be. My lust is the Beco Gemini. It does forward and rear facing. I would look into seeing if there is a boutique nearby to try on the different carriers.

rbrooks2013 · August 2012

i am going for the Boba 3G carrier...

No infant insert, better height to avoid toddlers falling off.. overall better feedback and really, no negatives that i have read!

PinkPeony6210 · August 2012

nicole0066:
I would check out either yhe Ergo or Beco. I have a Beco Gemini and really like it. I am 5'3" and petite and it is very comfortable. You can also use it righy away without using an infant insert like with the Ergo.

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