Baby Bjorn

[tinyshoes]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: a front-pack carrier for infants 8 lbs to 25 lbs

Store/Site of purchase:
Babies R Us (purchased at local retail store)

Price: $89.99 (when I purchased mine in spring 2001, I paid approx. $80)

How long have you used this product? several months, when dd was under 4 months (8 lbs to 15 lbs)

Fit/Sizing: the fit is functional
The Baby Bjorn is similar in fit to a regular ol' school backpack. The baby's portion of the carrier can be modified in several ways, so a smaller infant will face towards the parent, and a larger infant can face outwards. For maximal comfort, it's important to have the cross where the over-the-shoulder straps meet lower on the back (rather than up high between the shoulders.)

Performance: acceptable, difficult to breastfeed with baby in carrier. The 3 inch wide straps do not distribute baby's weight as effectively as a sling or other baby carriers. Easy to put on and take off--but suprisingly, it does take quite a few tries to get it right, intially.

Workmomship: this high-quality carrier is factory-made. The color choices are cool, the carrier is machine washable.

Would you purchase this product again? no; I prefer a more 'cuddley' method of babywearing

Additional Comments:
This easy-to-find and common carrier is often a new parent's first introduction to babywearing. As a brand-new parent, I thought it was cool to wear my child, and it was easy to offer this backpack-like carrier to friends & family to allow them a turn at holding my baby.
However, this carrier ireminds me of a parachuter's jump harness, and I do not think it is as cuddley or versitle as an actual 'sling.'

The Baby Bjorn is a padded carrier; therefore, it is bulkier than a simpler fabric sling or carrier, which means it's cumbersome to stow in the diaper bag.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?) 3 thumbs

[Evergreen]

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[mariag]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: front pack carrier, baby can face in or out, 8-25 pounds

Store/Site of purchase: www.amazon.com

Price: $80

How long have you used this product? 6 months (5 months to present-11)

Fit/Sizing: fits very well and easy to adjust - It is like a backpack so you can adjust to have it sit where you are most comfotable depending on your size. The straps are wide which makes for a comfortable two shoulder carry.

Performance: This carrier is easy to use and comfortable for wearer and baby. The first time or two it took me a few minutes to figure out but that seems to be normal for most new carriers. There are color coded instructions and it is fairly straight forward. After those first few times I can now have baby on or off in less than a minute. I have had no trouble nursing in it and still do now that ds is 20 pounds. This may be a feature that depends on body type more than anything else. Now that ds is older/heavier I find it more comfortable than one shoulder slings.

Workmomship: very well made

Would you purchase this product again? Yes

Additional Comments: I did not use this carrier when ds was a small infant and think for those times I prefer a sling type carrier, I also rarely face him out so I can not comment on how that works. But, ds loves being in it and now prefers it to a sling type carrier when being carried for long periods. I think for older babies it is a good bet.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?): 5

[Nu_Mommy_2003]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: Front baby carrier (you can wear your baby tummy to tummy or have baby face out) it has two straps that cross in the back, the weight limit is stated to be 8lbs - 30 lbs

Store/Site of purchase: www.babiesrus.com

Price: $80 (I purchased mine in Feb 2003)

How long have you used this product? 1 months

Fit/Sizing: It a one size fits most. Easy to adjust.

Performance: Yes, this is an easy to use carrier because of the color coded instructions and easy strap adjusting but it is not comfortable to wear. This carrier is designed so that all your baby's weight is resting on your shoulders. There is no weight line support for mom. My sons weight (at the time he was 13lbs) was pulling the shoulder straps down and causing me pain. I think the company has modified the carrier since I purchased mine but I was so disappointed in the performance that I never looked back. However, my neighbor had the 2004 model and complained of the prolong use performance also.

Workmomship: Durability and color coding is Great!

Would you purchase this product again? Definitely NOT

Additional Comments: Yes, this is an easy to find commericial carrier, but it is a back and shoulder killer when used for 10 minutes or long. This is not a good carrier for prolong use. The baby's weight is not equally distributed and after 15 minutes of carrying your child your lower back hurts. Breastfeeding in this carrier is not convienent because you have to wiggle the carrier and adjust your breast to get a good latch. My plus size friend has this carrier and complains of the same problems and the tight fit for her.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

[Mrstattedup]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: Front baby carrier (baby facing in or out)

Store/Site of purchase: eBay

Price: $55.00

How long have you used this product? and and off with 2 kids

Fit/Sizing: one size fits most

Performance: I loved it before I knew about baby slings..prolong wearing caused shoulder pain after a certain weight..I wore it with my first son until about 6 months..it took a bit of practice to breastfeed in it..and wasn't very comfortable..only used it about 3 times with Daughter...she disliked it..especially facing inward

Workmomship: Durability but color fades greatly with the wash!

Would you purchase this product again? NO

Additional Comments: if you like the parachute type carrier then this may be for you..

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

[Momma2LiamandTara]

Product name: Baby Bjorn Carrier

Brief description of product: Front baby carrier

Store/Site of purchase: Babies R Us

Price: ?? Was a shower gift

How long have you used this product? 1 year

Fit/Sizing: Pretty Standard

Performance: Ok if you want a basic trendy carrier

Workmomship: Good

Customer Service/Communication: n/a

Would you purchase this product again? NO

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? n/a If yes, please provide details of any resolution or lack thereof

Additional Comments: Not worth it at all. I had the hardest time getting this latched. It was fine when my son was an infant after that forget it! To much of a hassle, impossible to nurse in. Pain in the butt to get on and off. Extremly uncomfortable to wear. Wish I knew more about babywearing before I requested this as a gift.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

[medaroge]

bjorn

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: structured carrier to wear on your front, baby can face in our out.

Store/Site of purchase: Target

Price:90

How long have you used this product? 4 months

Fit/Sizing: The fit is just ok, it is starting to get uncomftorable on pressure points after about 30 min now, ds is about 20 lbs.

Performance: Good performance, however, I did not like to put my baby in it when he did not have control of his head, and now that he does have control of his head, it is harder to carry him b/c he is heavier.

Workmomship: Great workmanship, it cant really be individualized like some other carriers (wahm).

Would you purchase this product again? NO! For the ammount of money spent on this carrier I could have bought 2 wahm carriers that would have done a better job and fit my needs better. I have a ring sling now and my name on the waiting list for the Kozy Carrier and wish I had just gotten those to begin with.

Additional Comments: Do your research before you buy to find out what is the best carrier for your needs. This carrier did not fit my needs. This is not a carrier to breastfeed in. Once you get used to the clips you can get baby in and out quickly but there is a learning curve to it. This carrier is ok, it does the job it says it will, but is too expensive!

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?) 2 thumbs

[Mihelinka]

Baby Bjorn

Product name: Baby bjorn
Brief description of productnfant front carrier 8-25lbs

Store/Site of purchase: shower gift/babies r us

Price: $79 i think
How long have you used this product? i've had is for a year, we used it for about 7 months on a daily basis

Fit/Sizing: has adjustable straps in the back, fit both dh & I well

Performance: Super!!!! It was one of the shower gifts i used the most. Dh took ds for a walk every night in the spring/summer & early fall. Easy to put on when you get the hang of it. Color coded snaps so you put it on the right way. Felt very secure. Allowed for my hands to be free while still carrying ds. DS loved the front carry to be able to see everying & hold on to the shopping cart while i carried him. At about 21lbs it started to strain both dh & my lower back & we stopped using it.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?): 5

Additional Comments; This was a great carrier for both dh & myself. I felt very secure w/ ds in it. It was easy to use & a great help when i needed to go shopping. SOmetimes ds did not want to be in the carriage & wanted to be held. It allowed for hands free carrying, unlike ring type slings.

[alena426]

Product name: Baby Bjorn active

Brief description of product: front carrier

Store/Site of purchase: baby universe

Price: 90

How long have you used this product? 6 months

Fit/Sizing: adjustable to fit most parents

Performance: this carrier is ok for babies less than 20lb. after that shoulder strain is a problem. also the baby may get sore from the carrying position. i don't like the mechanism to fold down head flap on active carrier (old model had snaps)

Workmomship: very sturdy

Would you purchase this product again? probably not. there are so many other choices out there i didn't know about. still my husband likes it because it seems more manly than pouch or mei tai.

Additional Comments:

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?)

[miasmommy]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: soft, easy to use carrier for babies

Store/Site of purchase: Baby Depot

Price: $89.00- I had missed the sale!

How long have you used this product? maybe about 6 months?....

Fit/Sizing: Hubby got it all ready for me & then all I had to do was SNAP her in!

Performance: Very good. I used it all summer- walks in the beach, grocery shopping, errands around the house...I would throw it in the washing machine & hang it dry ...very easy to clean.

Workmomship: Excellent

Customer Service/Communication: Can not comment but the instruction manual was pretty easy to read.

Would you purchase this product again? YES!!!!!! It was the best baby product that I owned but all babies are different- mine loved it.

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? If yes, please provide details of any resolution or lack thereof N/A

Additional Comments: Mia did not like it when she was really little & had to face in- once she was bigger & could face out, she LOVED it...it was my savior, as she generally hated everything else- stroller, swing, etc... I was BUMMED when she outgrew it & immediately went out & bought an infant back carrier which is another big hit!

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?): FIVE!!!!!

[momofelise]

Baby Bjorn Review

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Store/Site of purchase:
Babies R Us (purchased at local retail store)

Price: $89.99

How long have you used this product? several months

Fit/Sizing:
Fit is easy

Performance: Easy to take on and off. Good when babies are very small.


Would you purchase this product again? no; not comfortable when baby gets older

Additional Comments:
This carrier makes my upper back and shoulders ache after a short period of time! My dd is 3 mo. old and about 13.5 pounds.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?) 3 thumbs

[lyndzelove]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: Front baby carrier (you can wear your baby tummy to tummy or have baby face out) it has two straps that cross in the back, the weight limit is stated to be 8lbs - 30 lbs

Store/Site of purchase: www.amazon.com
Price: $80 (I purchased mine in June 04)

How long have you used this product? 9 mos

Fit/Sizing: It a one size fits most. Super easy to adjust.

Performance: I really loved this carrier. It's simple to use and I like that it allows baby to be facing out or in. Once my daughter hit 15+ lbs it began digging into my shoulders.

Workmomship: Very durable!

Would you purchase this product again? Yes and I would recommend it to others.

Additional Comments: I really like this carrier. I had the cheaper infantino version from Wal-Mart for my son and there is no comparison. Baby Bjorn is worth the money if this the carrier style you like. I still prefer my sling above all
I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

[Quindin]

Product name: Baby Bjorn Carrier

Brief description of product: Front baby carrier

Store/Site of purchase: Denmark

Price: Over $80

How long have you used this product? I had it for 2 years

Fit/Sizing: One size fits most

Performance: If you have a very small and light baby, then the BabyBjorn works ok.

Workmomship: Very good

Customer Service/Communication: n/a

Would you purchase this product again? NO

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? n/a

Additional Comments: I bought this carrier back when I had no idea other options existed. I planned to wear my first two children every where, but after 2 months it became too painful and awkward to do that with the Baby Bjorn - it was really frustrating... Later on, I read researches about the dangers to babies' spines when they are hanging by the crotch like they do in a BabyBjorn. There are MANY better AND cheaper options than the BabyBjorn. I recommend that you do your reasearch before buying the first thing you find in a conventional baby store.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

[alybeans]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: a front-pack carrier for infants 8 lbs to 25 lbs

Store/Site of purchase:
Babies R Us

Price: $89.99

How long have you used this product? 2 months

Fit/Sizing: One size adjustable

Performance: It worked well enough until she was 2 month old (12lbs) then it started to get really uncomfortable. I had to search out more comfortable options at that point because there was no way I was going to be that uncomfortable while wearing a carrier! It is also nearly impossible to BF in, although the instructions claim you can do it. I've also heard that the position it holds the baby in isn't good for the spine/hip development (although I'm not positive this is true.)

Workmomship: Mass produced

Would you purchase this product again? No, it's not worth the money IMO. It isn't anywhere near as comfortable as the other options out there.

Additional Comments: I think its sad that this is the best thing you can buy at your local Baby Store.


I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?) 2 thumbs

[mizmerricat]

Product name: Baby Bjorn

Brief description of product: front pack retail baby carrier

Store/Site of purchase: local 2nd hand store

Price: $30 -gently used.

How long have you used this product? 6 months

Fit/Sizing: fairly adjustable between users, but difficult to adjust while in use.

Performance: Very good. I like it for "power walks", because baby is more centered than in my ring slings, but otherwise not very comfortable or versatile. DH likes it alot because it looks more "manly" than my slings

Workmomship: Excellent-factory produced

Customer Service/Communication: n/a

Would you purchase this product again? No. finally have DH sold on the slings.

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? N/A

Additional Comments: window for using this is much smaller than other carriers. baby should really have some head control first, and outgrows quickly. But for a widely available retail carrier, this is probably the best on the market.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):