Customer Reviews

BABYBJÖRN Navy Carrier

5 star:		(117)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

First I tried a Snugli, then a sling thing and then different brand of front loading carrier that was less expensive. All had MAJOR flaws in the design - the Snugli killed my back, the sling thing swallowed the baby up like a giant fish mouth and also hung too low no matter what I did, and the last carrier was so complicated I just gave up, frustrated. It literally had two pages of instructions and diagrams.

When I finally broke down and bought the Baby Bjorn it was luxurious! The above problems -- all gone! They say this is the gold standard in baby carriers and I must agree.

The only problems other parents and I have had are that: 1) the baby isn't too crazy about it and, 2)one size does not fit all. I think it's either the plastic snap-lock contraption that's rubbing their little legs in the crotch, or that it's too confining or tight for baby. But I was persistent, and pretty soon my baby adjusted. We've been on countless walks with it and he's content for about 30 minutes to an hour max. Also, larger folks will need to get the larger strap system, purchased separately.

I'm going to keep searching for the perfect one, but those seeking a great all-around carrier, this one is worth the money...

There's a reason why the Bjorn baby carrier is touted as the best on the market; it's lightweight, soft, machine washable and comfortable as all get out. I've tried the Snuggli brand before, and was less than impressed. The criss-cross back design of the Bjorn carrier distributes baby's weight better, leaving your shoulders pain-free. I can literally wear this for hours and not get fatigued or sore. This is also the only brand of carrier that will support a baby up to 33 pounds (of course, by then I hope he's walking on his own!)Being a total sucker for anything plaid, I purchased the navy blue and tartan pattern (most carriers I've seen are too cutsie-wootsie for my taste). If you're looking for a baby carrier, look no further than Baby Bjorn. It's worth the extra money- trust me.

The Baby Bjorn is a wonderful product. My son loves all the attention he gets when I'm out running errands. He gets to see the world rather than just seeing bits and pieces from his stroller. He's 17 pounds now and we are still using it every day. When you use it for a newborn make sure you leave their hands inside to rest on against your chest and they'll be more comfortable and maybe even fall asleep.

When I was registering for this item I was torn between this carrier and a less expensive brand. I am so glad that I went with this one! It is easy to use (although a little confusing when I first took it out of the box)and soooo comfortable! I quickly got the hang of getting my son in and outof it on my own.
I've been using it for 6 months and my son still loves it. I thought I wouldn't have much use for it by this stage but I still use it almost as much. My son is now 16 pounds and doesn't always like being confined to a stroller. When I go shopping he is safe, comfy and happy to be "held" and I have free hands to shop, pay etc. The nicest surprise is that even at 16 pounds, my back doesn't hurt during or after carrying him around in it - thanks to the supportive straps and design of this carrier.
I highly recommend this or any Baby Bjorn carrier! The quality is terrific and I know I'll be able to use it with any future children I have. This really is one scenario that you get what you pay for.

My baby is now 11 months old and has just outgrown her Bjorn carrier. So sad! I loved using it and she loved being in it. I'd say it is the most important baby item you will buy. I took her everywhere in the Baby Bjorn. She is a very fussy baby and was very soothed while riding in the Bjorn carrier. She loved facing forward and seeing everything infront of me. I used it everyday for 11 months. If only got uncomfortable after my baby reached 20 pounds plus, then my shoulder and neck muscles started to hurt with her in it, but by that time she was ready to ride in a grocery cart. I was very saddened the day I had to put away the Baby Bjorn. That same day I saw a lady with her tiny baby in a Bjorn and I cried! It was that usual and important to me. You can not go wrong with this carrier. it is well worth the extra money to buy the best. It is very comfortable for mother and baby and after several washing, it never saw any wear. It is strong, sturdy and, most important, safe. This is one baby item you can not live without, or at least I couldn't.

I really wanted a soft carrier, and the Bjorn had great reviews... but it's pricey. Luckily, my mother-in-law was feeling generous with the baby gifts, and she bought us one.

At first, my son hated it. When he was little, I would put him in it, expecting him to sleep peacefully like so many other babies I had seen. More often than not, though, he would thrash his head around and mash his face into my chest. Boy was I glad we hadn't paid for this!

But we kept trying...

Once he was big enough to flip around... he loved it! I use this mostly when I am out and shopping, rather than putting him in his baby bucket in the cart. He loves to be up high and look around. Everyone remarks on what a quiet, happy baby he is. (If they only lived with us...)

No matter how much of a fusspot he is being, putting him in the Bjorn almost always makes him happy. I keep it in the basket of my stroller when we go for walks, so if he starts wailing (as he usually does after about 2 miles) I can switch him to the Bjorn and he will be happy until we are home.

He started teething early and one great thing about the Bjorn is it puts something soft and squishy right at mouth level for him to chew on. Dealing with a baby who is teething but lacks the developmental skills to hold and use a teething toy is maddening - so this is a great little side benefit to the carrier.

The first few times I wore the Bjorn, it did feel a little hard on my back. Now I have no problems with that at all, and my baby is about 16 1/2 pounds. (He's a big 4 1/2 month old...)

I have no fears of him falling out of this thing, it holds him quite securely. It's a little akward getting him into it when I am by myself and want him to be forward facing - but he doesn't seem to mind being flipped about and arched back over my shoulder for the little bit of time it takes. It would be nice if there were some way transfer the baby from person to person without removing him from the Bjorn, but doing so would probably make the carrier a lot less secure.

The longest I have ever walked using this carrier is about 1 1/2 miles. Before he was born, I really thought this would be great for nice, long, arm swinging walks, but it hasn't really worked out that way. At about that point, we both start to get a little fussy. Also, his hands get really cold, I think because the top edge of the carrier cuts into his armpits and cuts off circulation. I have tried adjusting the seat height, but I can't seem to find a way around this. It doesn't happen if the top flap is fasted over his shoulders, but he likes to have his arms free and doing that restricts his arms.

I haven't tried any other soft carriers to compare this to, but I did get a Maya Wrap sling. My husband liked the sling when the baby was little, but I was never comfortable using it. It made the baby so folded up, I was constantly checking his breathing, as well as constantly supporting his weight with my arm, which rather defeated the purpose of using the sling in the first place. I really like how the carrier allows me to have my baby close, be arms free, yet still feel my baby is safe and supported.

It would be nice if they made the regular carrier with just slightly longer straps. This size works just fine for both my husband and I, but I really find it annoying how you have to pay so much extra for just two more inches of material if you and your spouse are very different in size.

One more sort of so-so point about this is, they say you can use it for nursing, but I can't understand why you would want to. I understand how to do it in theory, but I have never tried it and doubt I ever will.

I would give this carrier 6 stars if I could! It is absolutely fabulous. I got this after returning the Graco (which was awful - my baby hated it) and I love it. It is extremely easy to put on - takes about as long as it takes to put on a jacket. It adjusts to the baby's height and does so very easily. And it is comfortable. I can carry my baby (17lbs.) for hours without my back hurting and the baby loves it too, he even fell asleep in it while facing forward (and his head was well supported). A definite must-have for any parent!

This thing makes everything easier. It didn't really work for us until our daughter was about 3 weeks old, but we didn't really want to go out before that anyway. It looks complicated, but as soon as I got it out of the box, it was self-explanatory -and if you're confused, the instructions are SEWN onto the inside of the carrier.

Also, it adjusts to fit my husband with minimal effort. This is much better than those slings. I recommend it for anyone who has a baby and still wants a life!!

This carrier is easy to use, comfortable, and a cinch to adjust, but I suspect that all carriers are eventually going to put a strain on the wearer's back. So a word to the wise: really consider how you'll use a soft carrier before you invest in one. We have found that transporting our son in a stroller is usually prefferable to using the carrier since neither of us is keen on lugging around another 17 pounds for very long. This should probably be a "wait and see if you need it" item. (Or buy it used.) Also, if you use a carrier, be sure to monitor your baby's temperature. We found that our son got overly warm very quickly when snuggled so close to us.

That said, we did use this product when our son was tiny and wasn't happy unless he was held, but that only happened a few times. I also used it when traveling by airplane. Since we had quick layovers, it was easier to just strap on the baby and go rather than fuss with a stroller. And I felt more secure, knowing exactly where he was at all times. My son seems to be comfortable in the carrier and would always fall asleep when he was a newborn, but I bet we've used it less than a dozen times.

**As a side note for those of you looking at the size requirements, I'll tell you that I am a size 20W, and my husband is 6'6" and 275lbs, and the carrier fits us both perfectly with plenty of room to spare.

You can't go wrong with the Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier. I was turned off by the price, but after buying and returning two others, I finally spent the extra money and went with the Baby Bjorn. This is the best - I wish I would have had it from day 1! The design makes it so easy to get baby in and out of (even sleeping)! My daughter is now 9 months old and I am still using it and she still loves to be in it. Don't waste your time on the other carriers out there - start with this one!