BABYBJÖRN Navy Carrier
by Baby Bjorn
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Baby Products Reviews of BABYBJÖRN Navy Carrier
Customer Review: Little Papoose!
Summary: 5 Stars
We call our baby "Little Papoose" because we carry her in this thing constantly. It's comfortable for him (6'2" 190 pounds) me (5'3" and like HECK I'm telling you how many pounds!) and her, starting at birth at 8 pounds, 10 ounces.This is great for walking -- in big stores it's the best way to make her feel secure, keep my hands free, and protect her from touchy strangers -- but it's also good for all the other stuff. I wear it housecleaning, cooking, and working.
Re: manufacturer's instructions: One set of instructions on a stroller warned not to fold it with the baby inside. DUH. Modern manufacturers are terrified of getting sued, so they list all kinds of warnings about what not to do with a product.
The reality is that you need to always use good judgement. No -- this is not the thing to wear to do jumping jacks in with baby aboard. But you can do basic tasks with baby in the carrier if you're careful. It's certainly no more dangerous than doing it with baby in arms.
Re: strap adjustments and baby's face -- we never had problems with her burrying her face in the straps. I'm pretty large chested at the moment myself and did not have this concern. Try fiddling with the straps and see if you can fix it.
Customer Review: Gold for me, Bronze for baby - but still worth it
Summary: 4 Stars
First I tried a Snugli, then a sling thing and then different brand of front loading carrier that was less expensive. All had MAJOR flaws in the design - the Snugli killed my back, the sling thing swallowed the baby up like a giant fish mouth and also hung too low no matter what I did, and the last carrier was so complicated I just gave up, frustrated. It literally had two pages of instructions and diagrams.When I finally broke down and bought the Baby Bjorn it was luxurious! The above problems -- all gone! They say this is the gold standard in baby carriers and I must agree.
The only problems other parents and I have had are that: 1) the baby isn't too crazy about it and, 2)one size does not fit all. I think it's either the plastic snap-lock contraption that's rubbing their little legs in the crotch, or that it's too confining or tight for baby. But I was persistent, and pretty soon my baby adjusted. We've been on countless walks with it and he's content for about 30 minutes to an hour max. Also, larger folks will need to get the larger strap system, purchased separately.
I'm going to keep searching for the perfect one, but those seeking a great all-around carrier, this one is worth the money...
Customer Review: Worth the cost and then some
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife gave me a funny look about this carrier when she saw the price tag. But once we started using it with our son, we both became converts. In fact, we often found ourselves jockeying to see who would get to wear the carrier with our son in it. When our son was a month to three months old, just being in the carrier would knock him out. Shopping trips became so much easier, because I had my hands free. My wife and I were driving a Saturn at the time, and it was tough getting a full size stroller into the car with the three of us in the car as well. Once we bought this carrier, the stroller was religated to Sunday tours around the neighborhood. But the Bjorn carrier was what we took to the doctor's office, to the mall, the gorcery store, to church, and to the book store. The padded straps helped keep my back from getting sore, and I liked the fact that I could easily lean my head down and give my son a kiss on the forehead when he was awake.
We don't use it as much now that our son is six months old, even though I'm pretty sure it could still be adjusted to fit him. But for what seemed like a good while, the Bjorn carrier kept both my son and me quite comfortable. I highly recommend it.
Customer Review: Great for colicky babies
Summary: 4 Stars
I wish I didn't need such an expensive item for my child, but I did, and couldn't have done without it. My daughter was a screamer. My doctor recommended we get a chest carrier, and we bought the Baby Bjorn in desperation on the way home from her office. We started using it with my baby when she was two months old. It was great. Most of the time we used it -- not every time, mind you, but most of the time -- she calmed down and went to sleep. I was able to get out of the house and stroll around the neighborhood, and she was able to snuggle close to me. (I did not have the problems that other breastfeeding mothers have mentioned in their reviews.)By the time my daughter weighed about 16 pounds, she was just too heavy for me to carry in the Bjorn. I wouldn't notice when I was carrying her, but at night I'd have terrible shoulder pains. So I was disappointed I couldn't use it for longer. But I don't think that's a design flaw, I think it's a human flaw (!).
The Bjorn is well-made and easy to use. My only real beef is that it's so darned expensive. The only other drawback is that it's hard to find a guy who's willing to wear it.
Customer Review: A Must-have
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this as a gift from my registry and I could not live without our Baby Bjorn. From my daughter's 2nd week until now (she is 3 months), I have been carrying her around in this. When she hit the fussy 3-6 week stage (colic), this was the only thing that helped us both keep our sanity. We have a dog, and I use it to get some exercise and get the dog walked every day. It's also great for shopping since it isn't bulky and doesn't get in the way. (I have yet to use our stroller!) For comfort, try moving the cross-strap down between the shoulderblades--this takes the pressure off your neck and shoulders. I am 5' 7" and my husband is 6' 5" and we both use it on a daily basis. If you only buy a few things for your baby, this should be one of them! (My other 2 must-haves are a vibrating bouncy seat and the Tiny Love Symphony in Motion).My only complaint is that the brochure claims that you can breastfeed while wearing the carrier--I have tried, but have not been able to manage it without taking the baby out and taking the carrier off. Other than that, I don't know what I'd do without our Baby Bjorn!!