 "Babybjörn Carrier Active" | 2009-10-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2JSP2SR2W82E0 |
| I bought this product for my husband... also ordered a hotsling but my husband and I have a big size difference so we can't share one sling... And he honestly told me that he would prefer Babybjörn... Soon as I received the item, I studied it and thought to myself that it would actually be something for me too since it's very flexible and very well adjustable! It's a very good buy!!! |
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 "Much better for the back" | 2009-09-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1O9RQKPFR5EJA |
| My baby is now 20 pounds and my back can't take carrying her in the original anymore - even a short trip to the grocery store was getting too much. The lumbar support makes a big difference (for some reason for my upper back mostly), but still a bit sore in the traps on long walks. She loves it, and the front flap stays down great, in contrast to what another reviewer said. I did notice I have to tighten it quite a bit for the back support to work, but don't even notice it once we get going. I am 5'7 and 140 if that makes a difference. |
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| "Great baby carrier" | 2009-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3NARY514JBZMC |
| This is a great carrier when your baby is small, and it seems comfortable for the little ones as well. After my twins hit about 27 pounds, I switched to the Ergo carrier, which I like a lot too. The Ergo can be used as a front or back pack. The Bjorn is fantastic for when they are under 27 pounds, and it leaves your hands free to shop, etc. I highly recommend it. |
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 "Can you believe it's made in China???" | 2009-08-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2BUQ7E0LP6CRV |
This is my second Bjorn. I can't believe I thought this was a Swedish product. Talk about false advertising. My poor baby has licked so much of this....how awful! We have really tried to rid our home of made in China baby products. It's not easy.
I think it's really shameful that Bjorn pretends it's a Swedish product. Imagine the fat margins on this product!! It's about the same price it was 10 years ago when it was made in Sweden.
By the way, my son is 18 lbs and after 20 minutes or so, this carrier hurts. |
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| "a must have!!!" | 2009-08-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A27O8J0140Y485 |
| This has saved me so many times. Have you ever been home alone and your little one will not let you put them down so you can do some essentials around the house???? This has been a lifesaver for those situations. I have been able to water my plants, fold laundry (takes a bit more time when he grabs the clothes I'm folding), make dinner, clean bottles, etc. The key is to start them early so they get use to being in the carrier. My son has never had an issue with being in it, he really loves it b/c I think he feels like he can see more and be apart of what is going on. I'm not sure if the back support really supports your back, it doesn't seem any different than others I have tried. |
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 "Better than "Original" but not by much..." | 2009-07-09 |
| - Reviewed By yitahspam |
Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby.
The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it.
My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS!
The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is still too high to put the weight on your hips.
If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 20 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 40 lbs you have to shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips.
If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed.
p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier.
If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! |
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