Carriers & Slings: Toddler, Baby Bjorn
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Baby Bjorn
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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Hello, The pediatrician mentioned that my 3 1/2 month old baby is developing a slightly flat head in the back. She suggested that when he's awake to try to avoid hav...
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- Hi Julie, We use the Ergo carrier for our 4 month old and it is world's more comfortable (in my opinion) than the Bjorn. Under 15 pounds and they recommend the inf...
- The Ergo carrier is amazing. It puts the weight on your hips instead of your back. Go to a baby store with many different type of packs and ask if you can try them o...
- I agree with the previous post! Get an Ergo! I love mine and carry my 22 pound-1 year old in it sometimes still to this day! You can purchase it at the Nurture Cent...
Baby Bjorn Carrier Air
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on July 3, 2010
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I'm thinking about getting the Baby Bjorn Carrier Air for my daughter (3months). We live in AZ (HOT!!!) and she doesn't like being hot at all! Does this carrier real...
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- I live in TX and bought this one when my son was born. I think it was a little more expensive than the regular Bjorn, but it was so much better in terms of the materi...
- I had the baby bjorn synergy- it is the air with the extra lumbar support. More money than the air. I used it for about 3 months and then when my daughter was about 4 ...
- I personally wouldn't recommend the Baby Bjorn at all for the same reasons others have listed. It is also not meant for back carrying. When my daughter was a baby la...
Baby Bjorn Carrier Vs. Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on August 2, 2010
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Looking to get a carrier for our new baby. I've read up on both the Baby Bjorn and the Ergo and they both seem nice. Just can't decide which one to get...Which one i...
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- Ergos are fantastic! Vastly better than Bjorns and will last you much longer. Don't hesitate to buy one. Mine has been through two kids and is onto its third (my ni...
- I had/have both plus a sling. I'm 5'8" and 120lbs (slight) and the baby bjorn just didn't fit me right. I couldn't get it tight enough. Worked great for my husban thou...
- Ergo is definitely the best of the two. You will need an infant insert for the Ergo if your baby is under 6 months or so. You will be able to use the Ergo for many y...
Moby Wrap or Baby Bjorn
Asked by N.N. from Dayton
on June 9, 2009
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I did not use a carrier with my first baby, but with a 2-yr old and newborn, I would really like to be able to use a carrier. I have heard good things about the Moby W...
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- With my first baby I had a snugli, actually 2 or 3 different ones and we hated them all. They were tight, binding and constricting. With the second baby, I started w...
- I like the sleepy wrap. www.sleepywrap.com but it might be a little warm in Summer. It isn't as expensive as some of the others! We like the Bjorn okay, too, but I wo...
- Some friends of ours gave us a Baby Bjorn before our son was born almost three years ago. I think it turned out to be too long for me. It fit my husband perfectly beca...
Is Baby Bjorn Bad??
Asked by W.R. from Norfolk
on August 19, 2008
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I just read in someone else's post that she was looking for a new carrier because she heard the Baby Bjorn was bad for the baby's spine. I carry my 4 1/2-month old da...
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- hey W., you got plenty of responses...the whole carrier thing is very personal for you and baby (and daddy if he uses it as well). I found the bjorn to be highly str...
- That's news to me! I have an infantino carrier and I use it for my son quite often. I am not a fan of the slings, I have used them before but always feared the baby ...
- Here is an interesting article that I found in my research about baby carriers. Note the intro - this article is about 10 years old, but it does give helpful advice ab...
Deciding Whether to Invest in Carrier for My Son Who Has Outgrown His Baby Bjorn
Asked by S.T. from Columbus
on February 25, 2009
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My son is 11-months old and not yet walking. He has outgrown his baby Bjorn which we used daily when he was smaller (walks each evening, shopping, etc). I'm curious ...
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- at 11 months he should be pulling himself up and trying towalk.if he isnt see a dr.give him encouragement to try at home.
- I just bought a sling (which I was so opposed to until I had my youngest who has to constantly be with me). It works great for hip-carrying and there are tons of othe...
- I like the Ergo baby carrier, it's a good one. However, I haven't figured out how to put the baby in the back position without assistance, so that's something to cons...
Anyone Know a Good Alternative to the Baby Bjorn?
Asked by R.S. from Phoenix
on September 21, 2008
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I'm wondering if any of you mamas know of a good alternative to the baby bjorn? I'm purchasing a sling but I would also like a carrier my husband can use, I don't wan...
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- i have several other brands that were hand me downs and none of them are stable and sturdy like the bjorn. spend the money. i have the snugli and it isn't sturdy. whe...
- My husband has a Snugli. I believe it was only around $20. We had it on our register at Babies R Us, but I do not believe they carry it any longer. I did a quick se...
- If you like the idea of the Baby Bjorn (my husband loved it for our 2 kids), but don't want to pay full price, consider going to a resale shop like Kid to Kid or Once ...
Maya Wrap Vs. Baby Bjorn
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on October 9, 2007
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I have a baby bjorn but I still find it hard to get things done around the house with her hanging in front of me all the time. I would like to get some feedback from ...
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- I prefered the baby bjorn because the weight was evenly distributed. My shoulder would hurt with the maya wrap. I did like the maya wrap as my daughter became older ...
- I have both of those exacts baby carriers. My husband thought the maya was too "feminine" so he always used the bjorn and I was fine with it until the baby got bigger ...
- I used a hotsling, it was a lifesaver especially for my youngest. Target carries them now, so you can easily check them out. Its a pocket sling, super easy to use, sma...
Carrier or Sling for a New Born
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Just wondering what type of carrier or sling is recommend that anyone has used to carry a newborn. We have a Baby Bjorn but I know that the baby needs to be older wit...
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- I used an Infantino for my son, but if I had to do it again, I'd use a New Native carrier. I got a HotSling and didn't like the feel of the ring on my shoulder, but ot...
- It really depends on your personality (and the baby's too). I fell in love with the adjustable ring sling, mostly because it was sooooo easy to nurse while I was doing...
- I HIGHLY recommend the Metrowrap (look it up online). I used the Baby Bjorn for my two older children and thought it was great until it really started bothering my bac...
Baby Carrier, Sling or Ergo?
Asked by H.F. from Boca Raton
on August 26, 2009
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I have a very active 2.5 year old son and am expecting baby #2 in mid-October. I'm thinking that I will need and make good use of a baby carrier, sling or Ergo carrie...
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- I used the Baby Bjorn air carrier (the mesh one) and loved it. I felt that the baby was really strapped in securely and the construction is very sturdy. It's machine w...
- Hi I have a 16 month old son and in the beginning I used an all cotton sling which I found great as he slept well in it. Then it was good for when he could sit up and ...
- Hi, H.. Well, I've only had experience with baby carriers and slings (the kind you wear across your chest and the baby is supported on your hip). I've used the soft ki...
