BABYBJÖRN Navy Carrier
by Baby Bjorn
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Baby Products Reviews of BABYBJÖRN Navy Carrier
Customer Review: A Godsend!
Summary: 5 Stars
This carrier is wonderful! Unlike other reviewers who felt it was only useful for a few weeks (and the babies weighed under 20 lbs) my husband and I have used this from day 1 and still do , even though our little one weighs 20 lbs at 3 1/2 months! It is great for walks, I even went Christmas shopping with it so that I could maneouver through crowds more easily. I grocery shop with it as you can't push a stroller and a cart and not all stores have car seats on their carts. We have used it travelling..it has been to foreign countries where we used it exclusively ( did not even bring a stroller). I have used it to breast feed while doing some chores around the house, especially when he was first born as he nursed ALL the time! You simply have to adjust the straps so that he is hanging at the right level to feed, but I only did this at home as it needs to be adjusted and it was difficult to be discreet. He was never a napper so when I really was going out of my mind I'd strap him in and go for a short walk and he'd go down. The way the carrrier is set up I could then put him down with the carrier still on, detaching it from me so that it was just underneath him without awakening him. It was wonderful to use for my husband and would give me a break. The baby much preferred it to a stroller the first couple months, and so did we. When my husband was home he would strapped him on and just do whatever he wanted around the house, it wasn't as easy for me to do that though, as I found with the closeness lots of times he'd fuss wanting to nurse again, so it wasn't the answer all the time. You can do some chores in it if you do the squat technigue, don't bend over!, when you need something from the floor or lower level. I was disappointed that I couldn't garden with it but that was just tooo much bending and squatting!! The carrier is very light weight and compact. You can easily slip it into your diaper bag and pull it out when needed! I couldn't have lived without it.Customer Review: Love this carrier!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say enough good things about this baby carrier. I received one as a shower gift for my second child (who's 2 1/2 now) and loved using it. It made shooping, especially the grocery store a breeze. My son loved being in it, too. I am using it for my now six week old daughter as well. It does take some practice getting used to putting baby in, but it became second nature to me.
As far as housework, I vacuum and load the washing machine while "wearing" my daughter, but not anything else...puts her too close to cleaning chemicals and/or dust. But it's great for walking the dog, getting the mail, taking a walk, etc. etc.
There was an earlier comment about having to bend at the knees all the time while using the Baby Bjorn. That's actually the proper form for your body to be in to pick something up so I don't see why there should be a problem with having to do that. Besides, you can turn all those knee bends into squats and help burn off that baby weight while you shop! Plus, I can't imagine keeping an infant in the car seat not only in the car, but in the store as well!
I didn't find it overly hot for baby, and I'm in South Florida! It's fairly lightweight, and what little extra warmth is great for the super strength air conditioning in the mall or grocery store.
If baby cannot see out while facing forward with the top folded down, than your carrier is adjusted incorrectly. This carrier is designed to last you a long, long time, from 8 lbs to 33 lbs! You just have to remember to let it "grow" with your baby.
Bottom line, the Baby Bjorn is worth the extra money - I always felt secure with my son in it and still do with my daughter. It is great for keeping baby super close to you and delivers on what it promises. Super product and a must have!
Customer Review: if you're serious about a baby carrier just go for the bjorn
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't waste your time, effort, or money like I did trying to find the best carrier, this is it. I wanted to use a sling but my son didn't like being swaddled to begin with so he didn't like a sling. I started looking at regular carriers. I couldn't see why there wouldn't be a less expensive carrier that would be just a good as the Baby Bjorn was suppsed to be. So I tried an inexpensive Snugli which was uncomfortable. Then I tried a more mid-priced Snugli which was ok, relatively comfortable and easy to use but it wasn't very trim and it wasn't easy to get my arms comfortably in front of the baby to do things like wash dishes. So I bought a Your Loving Arms Carrier which was ok but still not great, I didn't like the way the support pillow pushed his arms out. Then I tried a Theodore Bean which was terribly uncomfortable for me and I didn't like the way the adjustment clips were right by my baby's head, how could it be comfortable if he bumped his head in looking around or if he fell asleep? So I finally broke down and spent the money on a Bjorn. The moment I put it on and stood up with my baby I could feel the difference. The weight is so well distributed it is by far the most comfortable carrier. And it is so easy to use. The instructions are even printed on the inside of the carrier in case you loose the paperwork. I just wish I had figured this all out a lot sooner. My baby is 4 months now and seems to love it but will soon outgrow this carrier. It's so well made however that I'll keep this for the next one. An added benefit, it's completely soft so that it can be compacted pretty well to fit in a diaper bag when traveling. Don't be skeptical, yes it's pricey, but it is definitely the best carrier out there.Customer Review: Pricey but beneficial
Summary: 5 Stars
I thank GOD for this carrier! Even before my son was born, I knew I always wanted to use a carrier instead of a stroller whenever we need to go out, so I really researched the 'Net for my best option. This Baby Bjorn carrier always seem to come on top of the list, but it's sooo pricey (as compared to other carriers and even to other strollers)! After a long and hard think, I decided to go for this Baby Bjorn Tartan Navy and got it when my son was two months. As you can infer from the rating I gave it, I was (and still am) very satisfied. I was able to use it extensively -- in and out of our house. My son, from two to four months, wouldn't sleep anywhere during the day but in this carrier. Sure, he'd fall asleep on the bassinet or the bed but he'd almost immediately wake-up crying or screaming. So, I'd put him here -- lo and behold, he'll be drifting away to dream land in a few minutes.
It's also easy to put on if your baby is already able to support his/her head. Otherwise, you'll need somebody else's help (to hook things up). It's also beneficial for winter babies because the thick padding can be an added source of warmth, not to mention your own body heat when you're carrying him/her. If you're 5'8" or taller, you should consider the length of the straps -- try the extra-large ones.
My son is now nine months and 20lbs+ and we're still able to use this carrier, but with the added (and very unwanted) shoulder and back pain. However, that doesn't deter me from giving it five stars, because the manufacturer warned that back pain may ensue when using with babies weighing 20lbs+.
Customer Review: (one) of the best
Summary: 4 Stars
In its category of front backpack style carriers, its the best, But when deciding what "kind" of carrier is best, well, it may fall short. I go this because I tried my friend's and I loved it. I felt like there wasn't much pressure on my back, and I could be hands free without worrying. The bad thing about the whole style of carriers is that the baby is close, but detached at the same time. They must feel like they are in some kind of contraption, just hanging there. I have a sling (adjusting ring) form maya wrap, and its good, but there is just too many pressure points on me, and I find myself adusting it all the time. I have not tried backpacks but they look odd, heavy, and too expensive anyway. So any mom out there looking for a good carrier, I suggest the european made (german I believe) DiDimos. Its a huge peice of fabric, that you use to wrap around and tie the baby to you. The baby can feel close, comfortable, be in alot of different positions, and grow into it (bjorn is good for about 7 months). Many moms that have tried slings may find them uncomfy, but this is totally different. there is not rings or adjusting things, beacuse there is no need for them, and it wraps around you forming an x at your back to relieve pressure. The baby feels totally secure (no hands) unlike other slings that may feel like they are slipping. It also looks great and is a nice blanky when you need one. Its pricy (search for deals) but you can just make your own with the right fabric. Didimos boasts that it is of a special weave. good luck, butdon't substitute a stroller, you will definately need one :)