So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frieds carriers with my daughter and they were hard to get on...but i have never tried the bjorn?
There is a lot of stuff we NEED to get SOOOOO is the Bjorn really better than the other brands. What is the easiest one to put on by yourself with no help? I can be challenged that way.
I had the Snugli, came in under $30 and used it through 2 children before handing it on. I didn't try a lot of other brands, but this one was definitely worth the price. And I could put it on myself! Later on we switched to a very lightweight and inexpensive back-pack - again, I could put it on and take off myself (with baby seated).
Check out happybabyslings.com. The owner makes wonderful slings for a great price. They are amazing and will be made to your size. You can get one pretty fast too. I use her for a lot of shower gifts and such. I love them! Good luck!
No, the Baby Bjorn isn't better. For the newborn stage, birth to 8 weeks or so, I like a pouch or sling. From then on, I wore my baby/toddler in my Ergo everyday! Love the Ergo. You can wear an infant in it, but it is a little tricky - but possible and their website has videos to show you how.
Congrats,
Michele
hi stacy,
in my experience a soft carrier is best. my daughter hated the bjorn because it was too hard. i've since got a beco carrier and wish i had known about it earlier. it's great - you can wear it on the front or back. i've also heard good things about the ergo carrier. i've seen the ergo in some stores but as far as i know the beco has to be ordered online. a carrier or sling was by far the most important baby item i had!
all the best,
rachel
Hi Stacy,
For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in a position similiar to the womb. My Chloe loved it for the first 6 months (then she got too long) and some days would only sleep in the sling. I would clean house, get the mail, or just take walks this way. The sling is adjustable and your shoulders and back take all the weight. We had a Bjorn carrier also for my husband but found that in the beginning it was easier and more comfortable to use a sling. Also because the baby is right there you don't have to take the baby out to nurse, just shift him a bit. Good luck and enjoy your sweet little ones!
Stacy,
Some people will tell you no but I say YES. With my first I tried two of the cheeper ones on the market but found that niether one was very comfortable. With my son it was very difficult to keep him in one as he is an upper end of the % scale kid and funds were not so good. With my youngest I was at a store and they had the Bjorn's on sale so I went ahead and tried one on with her and it was great. I bought the one with the back support panel. It was not the most expensive but it was not least exspensive. A mom in the store said to try one of those Native wraps and it was just to time consuming and difficult with more that one little for me to handle. I do also have a sling that I put her in some times. It just depends on where we are going and how long she will be on me. As well as what will be the best restrant so I can help with the order ones while still keeping her safe. If it is just her or a short trip I go with the sling. Other wise it is the Bjorn all the way. I would go in to a store and check them out and see what you like. Take care, good luck with both of your little ones, and God bless.
I learned how to use slings by going to my local La Leche League meetings. Otherwise I could not figure them out on my own. Once I did, they were a LIFESAVER!
I like slings and I'll keep them, but if I have a third, I'm buying an ERGO! A lot of my friends have them and it's so cool to wear your baby on your BACK and they are out of the way and safe and cozy.
I hated the Bjorn. My first born was a butter ball and he outgrew this $90 thing fast. The Ergo costs as much, but you can use it a lot longer.
I don't like the bjorn after your baby gets over 10 pounds. It puts all the weight on your back. I used a bjorn and a ring sling with my second son when he was really little. I think the ring sling was the easiest to put on by myself. A pocket sling would probably be even easier. My son slept really well in the sling.
Once my son got a little bigger I started using our ergo. That is a much better carrier than the bjorn it puts the weight on your hips like a hiking backpack.
My bjorn was a hand me down, the sling I had made by Jan Andrea for about 30 bucks, and the ergo I found for half price at a consignment shop. The carrier easily goes through the washing machine. Good luck!
Stacey I bought the mya sling a little hard to use but still liked it when the baby was very small but I loved the bjorn. Get one used so you don't invest too much on them or barrow from a few freinds.
I like the Ergo baby carrier, much better than all of the other carriers. It is sooo easy to put on, it grows with baby, you can nurse with it on, and it is supposed to provide better support for your baby. -if you do go for this one, make sure to get the newborn insert. Congratulations!
No, the Bjorn is the WORST carrier with no back support. In the beginning the best thing is a soft sling or pouch. Then the Ergo is my favorite. All carriers need a little practice to get the hang of, then you become a pro! Congrats on your impending arrival!
Hi Stacy,
I used a sling...the SlingEZee....slingEZee.com.
It is complelety adjustable and can support the weight of a toddler up to about 30 lbs. I was able to wear my baby facing me, facing forward, on my hip and even nurse him inside it very discreetly. It costs around $40.00.
Blessings,
Rebecca
I personally hated the Bjorn -- it killed my back and forced my little one's legs out to an unnatural angle while settling all their weight on their tiny hip joints. I wouldn't waste my money on a Bjorn!
I love Moby Wraps (www.mobywraps.com)! They are cheaper, cuter, machine washable, and much more versatile for the number of positions your baby can be in. It is perfect for newborn (even premies) all they way to about 30 lbs no matter how chunky their little thighs get. Plus, it is sooo comfy!
I did find it felt like a lot of fabric in the beginning. For me, it was easiest to get someone who wore their baby in one to teach me how to use it. Moby wraps are usually sold by individuals who have loved wearing their babies in them and will gladly meet you to help you get used to tying it on and show you how to wear your baby various ways.
YES! The others feel like the baby is falling out and don't go up high enough, especially for a new sleeping baby. If you don't want to spend the money try the Baby Resale stores or Craigslist, maybe even e-bay.
edit(okay I am coming back after reading some other responses)
I thought you were only comparing the carriers, I see other people recommended the sling. Totally different! Also, the Bjorn has one with extra back support, perhaps those who said it killed their backs didn't buy that one, I think it was $10 more. I am only 5'2" with a bad back and neck and was fine.
The Bjorn and other carriers like it are the WORST, both for comfort and for your and yor babies bodies. These styles of carriers put all the weight on your back and shoulders, which is hard on you. For this reason they onl work well when the baby is SMALL... most people can only use them for a few short months before they are too uncomofrtable. Also, these types of carriers actually hang your baby by the groin area.... not too good on the babies body either.
My all time favorite carrier in the terms of flexability, ease of use and length of use is the Ergo. It is a bit tricky to use at first, but they come with a great DVD to help you familiarize yourself with it. It has 4 different carry possitions (infant sling, front hold, side hold and back), washes and dries in the washer and dryer, folds up easy to stuff in the diaper bag or under the car seat, and lasts soooooo long. I seriously still carry my daughter, who will be 6 soon, in it on a regular basis! I have found that it's versatility great... and even my teenagers wear it without complaint to carry their sisiter in :) I know it's a big investment, but when you look at how long you can use it for that value is great!
My other life saver with newborns has always been a ring sling. Before, with my older children, I always used a ring sling and loved it. Cooking, cleaning, shopping without a stroller or just for bonding. These are great.
Congratulations and besto f luck!
I agree - the Bjorn is difficult to use & not good on the back at all. Recently bought the ErgoBaby & absolutely love it. SUPER easy to put on too. ErgoBaby has a 90 days money back guarantee so I would try that. Have friends who use the Moby - lots of fabric but once you get the hang of it it gets easier to wrap.
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http://www.myfavoritebabycarrier.com/
Congratulations! I have a natural mothering store in Fullerton, Belly Sprout and the carriers we sell most for newborns is the Moby wrap. It is the most comfortable for both mama and baby and can be worn for hours while baby sleeps. I LOVED it with my second son. There is a learning curve for this carrier, so get it now to practice. It can take anywhere from one day to over a week to perfect it, but once you do you will LOVE it also.
Do not waste your money on an Bjorn. They are dangerous for the developing spine of the baby and so uncomfortable for the wearer, since the weight is carried in the upper part of the body. 15 minutes and you will want that thing off. We sell the ERGO carrier which is the MOST comfortable and safest structured carrier on the market. We were one of the first in O.C> to carry it and it is excellent. I can still carry my 3 year old in it and can't feel his weight. It's like magic.
I have an article on babywearing on my website, www.bellysprout.com. If you come to the store, we give you all of the instruction you need for wearing your baby!
Good luck,
Christy Funk
www.bellysprout.com
I had the Bjorn with my first son, but since I am short, I didn't like it once he was able to hold his head up and face forward. With my daughter, I got the Moby Wrap and I love it. It can be a little intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is very quick and easy to use. I still use it with her now and she is 20 lbs. You can find them at the Right Start or on line www.mobywrap.com.
The baby Bjourn rocks. I also got the Ergo, it's just a bit harder when putting them on your back instead. The difference is that the bjourn pulls the weight on your shoulders (no big deal until they are around 15 pounds), the Ergo pulls weight from your hips, so it's better when they are older!!! I love them both!!!