Baby Bjorn Infant Carrier Navy

by Baby Bjorn

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• ASIN: B000058DLV
• Item model number: 20091
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,216 in Baby (See Bestsellers in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

A little more expensive than most other baby carriers, this Baby Björn Carrier offers parents some wonderful design features that make it worth the extra money. By allowing you to hold your baby snugly against your chest, the carrier promotes a sense of comfort and closeness between a parent and a child. It also allows you to maintain eye contact with and talk to your little one during trips to the store, walks around the house, and short hikes. The carrier's other big advantage is that it frees up both your hands while you carry your baby. The navy blue carrier consists of a large triangular front piece that supports baby's head and body, along with a set of thick padded straps that are worn like a shoulder-and-waist harness. Newborns and smaller babies should always ride rear-facing in the carrier, while older babies who can hold their heads upright unassisted can ride forward-facing and enjoy the view ahead of them. Made of machine-washable, 100 percent cotton, the carrier can be easily adjusted from the front for your baby's size. Although the carrier has been tested for use with babies who weigh from 8 to 25 pounds, some parents found that the carrier became uncomfortable to wear and placed a lot of strain on the lower back when it was used to carry a child weighing more than 20 pounds. --Chris Burns

Product Description

This carrier is comfortable for your infant and convenient for you. It's quick and easy to put on and take off, as all adjustments are made from the front. Its padded body and snug head support allow baby to ride safely cuddled close to you. Wide padded shoulder and waist straps distribute your baby's weight evenly and ensure your carrying comfort, too. They also give you the luxury of having your hands free. The front panel unsnaps so sleeping babies can be removed from the carrier without being disturbed. It's perfect for breastfeeding, as well. You can even face older babies forward; seat height adjusts gradually. Made of 100 percent, machine-washable cotton. Regular size recommended for people who wear T-shirts in sizes small to medium.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for older babies, May 29, 2001

By A Customer

This baby carrier is definitely worth the extra money. However, there are some things new parents should be aware of before they buy this. We started trying to use this when our son was just a couple of weeks old, and he didn't like having his arms and legs put through the arm and leg holes. He much preferred being carried in a sling, as this allowed him to hold his arms and legs in close to his body. After a few months, we tried again, and he loved being carried in it while facing out.

It is very simple to put on and easy to adjust as baby grows. It can get a little uncomfortable as baby begins to weigh more. But nothing beats the simplicity of carrying your baby this way, and having both hands free can be a revelation for those of us blessed with high need babies.

One more thing: if you're tall (5'7" and up) get the extra long straps, either with the carrier or you can order them seperately.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The reviews don't lie!, August 10, 2001

By	Jessica (Colorado Springs,CO) - See all my reviews

The Bjorn is really the best carrier we have found. I had requested the Graco 3 in 1 on my registry and in the meantime tried two others with no luck(both were handed down thankfully) My mother-in-law called and asked if I had read these online reviews and that Graco didn't do so well either. After reading quite a few it was evident the Bjorn was the favorite. I was hesitant about the price. Now I say it is well worth yours or your mother-in-laws money! I used it once and my 2 month old and I fell in love. Very easy, comfortable, and yes my baby hardly knew he was being put in and taken out. And stylish too. Where I live there is lots to see and do and a stroller just holds you back. I can't wait for many more adventures with the Bjorn carrier.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing compares to this!, February 23, 2002

By	"ppinchbeck" (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews

I have tried several baby carriers, and I have found NOTHING to compare to this one. Granted, it is the most expensive, but it is also the most comfortable, and most adaptable my shape as well as my growing baby. The two things that I love are it's VERY EASY to adjust straps, and the VERY simple design of putting the baby into and taking the baby out of the carrier. What in the world were the designers of other carriers thinking when they designed those models that had to slide over your head in order to get the baby out? They obviously were not testing that with a SLEEPING child. I can literally unhook the sides of the Bjorn carrier and lie my baby down on her bed without disturbing her sleep. Plus, and this is a BIG PLUS, it is COMFORTABLE--not only to me, but to my baby. It is soft and padded, and the way the back straps are designed, they can be adjusted to distribute the baby's weight in whatever way I am most comfortable with it. Also, I can make these adjustments WITH THE BABY IN THE CARRIER--No more pulling it on and off to get it right...I am not planning on having any more children, but I felt that it was well worth the price I paid for it. I keep my baby "on" for hours and she is THRILLED with that. I can do that because I never feel tired from carrying her around in the carrier. It is literally THAT COMFORTABLE. Plus, I have two hands free to chase after my other two very energetic children! I really wish that I had bought on of these carriers sooner. I was trying to save a few bucks, and I now regret not buying it and using it with my other children. I am a very happy customer, and highly recommend this product to other new mothers.