Very important:
Carriers like the Bjorn, Snuggli and Infantino SSC have earned the un-savory nickname “crotch-danglers” because they don’t position baby in the natural holding position. Instead, baby is seated in a fairly narrow seat leaving the legs to dangle straight down.
For more info:
http://www.hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/prevention/baby-carriers-seats-and-other-equipment/

Thanks for your comment--I came on here to say the exact same thing! Sad to see this on here.

For the older baby (+4 months) this makes a great carrier for them while you are in the pool playing with your older child.

cloverpatch wrote:Thanks for your comment--I came on here to say the exact same thing! Sad to see this on here.

Thanks mommy/daddy

Does anyone know that max size it'll fit on the parents side? since this crosses and doesn't go around your waist, will it fit a guy that wears 3x shirt?

Baby Bjorn is comfy for both me and my husband to use. The fasteners are intuitive and the easiest to work one-handed.

Another benefit of the Baby Bjorn is that you can wear your baby facing outward. Some carriers do not allow for this option (like our Ergobaby).

This price is pretty good as you get the bib also. (Which is very handy and necessary if you have a drool fountain like we do.)

My kiddos loved this carrier and I was able to get a lot done with a happy baby strapped to me.

I tried all sorts of slings/carriers and both kids were happiest in the bjorn. They're 8 and 10 now and I haven't seen any problems. .

Xiken821 wrote:Does anyone know that max size it'll fit on the parents side? since this crosses and doesn't go around your waist, will it fit a guy that wears 3x shirt?

They make different sizes...the one I used to have wouldn't have adjusted that large. You'd probably need to look at the strap measurements vs the dude's chest measurement to find out. Good luck!

Xiken821 wrote:Does anyone know that max size it'll fit on the parents side? since this crosses and doesn't go around your waist, will it fit a guy that wears 3x shirt?

Without knowing some more measurements, it is hard to say if this will work or not. I was not able to find anything stating how long the straps go or what size of adult it suits.

Perhaps someone at Woot could contact Baby Bjorn via email and update with relevant info?

It goes both ways!

Looks like the product in that creepy creepy video has an extra blanket, but other than that it's the same model.
It's not just me, right? That's a bizarre video.

Innovative design allows you to safely carry your newborn facing towards you--then, once your baby has grown older and stronger, they can be carried facing outwards, so they can view their surroundings

cloverpatch wrote:Thanks for your comment--I came on here to say the exact same thing! Sad to see this on here.

Me too.

There are so many better carriers out there! Beco, ErgoBaby and Boba are a few.

shoassaf wrote:Very important:
Carriers like the Bjorn, Snuggli and Infantino SSC have earned the un-savory nickname “crotch-danglers” because they don’t position baby in the natural holding position. Instead, baby is seated in a fairly narrow seat leaving the legs to dangle straight down.
For more info:
http://www.hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/prevention/baby-carriers-seats-and-other-equipment/

Fixed that for you to draw better attention to your very important information

Personally, I found the sport / active versions of the Bjorn to be so, so superior in terms of back and lumbar support. I would not buy the original.

CowboyDann wrote:Fixed that for you to draw better attention to your very important information

Awesome! I agree! I had both this carrier, The Ergo Baby, the Moby wrap, and a Mai Tai wrap. For littlest babes the Moby was the winner. After that, the Ergo was the winner. That said, the baby can only face you, but it's good snuggle time. If you want something like the Ergo that a baby can face out in, check out the Lille baby carrier. A friend had that, and her son LOVED it, as did she.
This carrier wasn't however worthless, we actually kept it in papa's suv, since he wasn't always carrying him, it still made it convenient when he was, and we could leave it set-up for his size. We never faced him out in it anyway, as it made positioning seem awkward, which might explain the issues some have with the hips. We also placed a receiving blanket over the crotch area to give more padding and prevent chafing. It left some blanket hanging, which may have looked awkward, but our son liked it.

As a new mom for the second time around, I'll note that what previous posters have said about support and positioning being a common theme of the issues for these types of carriers. Before venturing into baby wearing this time around, I did my research. There are so many options, and the best fit for us was a mei tai. I'd suggest those looking for any sort of carrier or wrap google up one of the many popular baby wearing community sites, and start reading.

CowboyDann wrote:Fixed that for you to draw better attention to your very important information

Thanks! ;)

Cheaper on Ebay

Awesome. Just in time for the new school year... now I won't be dropping Randy as I fumble through my locker for may snacks and smokes. Thank you Woot!

Xiken821 wrote:Does anyone know that max size it'll fit on the parents side? since this crosses and doesn't go around your waist, will it fit a guy that wears 3x shirt?

I would love to know that too!

kophia wrote:Baby Bjorn is comfy for both me and my husband to use. The fasteners are intuitive and the easiest to work one-handed.

Another benefit of the Baby Bjorn is that you can wear your baby facing outward. Some carriers do not allow for this option (like our Ergobaby).

This price is pretty good as you get the bib also. (Which is very handy and necessary if you have a drool fountain like we do.)

The reason carriers like the ErgoBaby do not allow you to wear your kids facing outward is that it's not good for babies to be worn that way. Carries like the Baby Bjorn are not good for babies. They don't provide enough support for their hips and can actually cause children to develop hip dysplasia because of how the child sits in the carrier. Little girls are also more likely to contract UTI's because so much pressure is being put on their genitals when they're in these carriers.

It's already been mentioned but if you're going to shell out $60 bucks for this, at least know your options and make a well informed decision. Not just for the comfort and safety of your child but also for you.

Had one of these for my first kids and it works, but it just was not comfortable. Ended up using the Moby Wrap. Best thing about the Moby is the versatility to carry kids of various sizes, including preemies. The original wrap is significantly cheaper than this Bjorn

Also, the Ergo is supposed to allow you to carry your child in a much more natural position. Have one, just haven't been able to use it yet. Unfortunately these can cost you a little more.

Now I don't think anyone here is trying to make anyone who purchases a Bjorn feel bad about their decision, but it's just important to be aware of your options.

Www.mobywrap.com
Www.store.ergobaby.com

My baby and I both hated our Moby wrap...they don't work for all that's for sure. We live in Texas and it was SO HOT in the wrap at all times and my babe never felt comfortable or supported. Thinking we will try this now that she is older and wanting to face the world most of the time...

This is a really good price for these.

We love our BabyBjorn - I recommend the miracle carrier version as the fabric is breathable and helps w/them getting too hot. Plus the newer ones have the extra lower back support strap, that you will wish for once your child gets a little bigger.

BabyBjorn carriers hold infants 8 lbs to 25 lbs. Proper positioning of your baby is in the seated position facing you with their butt lower than the knees. Its true that facing out is not good for them -- so dont do it. It really annoys me how so many are quick to tell you how bad facing out is and never acknowledge just how awesome this carrier is.

The bjorn lets you face them towards you which my baby loved more anyway. The Ergos are certainly nice - mostly because they hold more weight, so they are great for older toddlers and can be switched to back carrys. and the straps usually have thicker padding for your shoulders.
I agree w/pp the mei tai is nice for newborns.

Xiken821 wrote:Does anyone know that max size it'll fit on the parents side? since this crosses and doesn't go around your waist, will it fit a guy that wears 3x shirt?

Proally not - I feel this carrier fits women (or really small men) better. My husband is a size XL - 6 ft and it was too small for him. The kinderpac is much better for guys. http://www.kindercarry.com/

amjur wrote:BabyBjorn carriers hold infants 8 lbs to 25 lbs. Proper positioning of your baby is in the seated position facing you with their butt lower than the knees. Its true that facing out is not good for them -- so dont do it. It really annoys me how so many are quick to tell you how bad facing out is and never acknowledge just how awesome this carrier is.

Bjorns do not allow for proper positioning whether facing in or out. You are correct that proper position is the seated position with knees above the butt. That is what other carriers such as the Ergo, Boba, Tula (my personal fave), Kinderpack, etc, acheive. Take a close look at the demo picture here. Even facing in, the Bjorn cannot make the knees higher than the butt. It just isn't made that way.

A good carrier needs to emulate how a person would normally hold a baby- arm goes under the butt and knees are bent. With a bjorn, you're essentially putting a hand under the crotch area to hold them up. Would you like to be held this way, even for a short period of time?

I'm going to "ditto" what all of the people saying what a horrid carrier this is. For those that use it, you would think that a different carrier (Ergo, Boba, Beco, Onya) is heaven after these uncomfortable things.

Also, only to 25 pounds? What's the point of a soft structured carrier that is only to 25 pounds? If I'm going to shell out money for a baby carrier (and I have, hundreds of dollars!) I want to be able to use it until the kid is 4. And I can with my Onya.

In short, don't buy this. Spend a little more (or wait for a sale) for a nicer carrier that lasts longer and isn't harmful to your child, or a pain in your back!

shoassaf wrote:Very important:
Carriers like the Bjorn, Snuggli and Infantino SSC have earned the un-savory nickname “crotch-danglers” because they don’t position baby in the natural holding position. Instead, baby is seated in a fairly narrow seat leaving the legs to dangle straight down.
For more info:
http://www.hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/prevention/baby-carriers-seats-and-other-equipment/

The Bjorn is actually considered to be a neutral carrier with regards to the hip displaysia positioning as it is possible for the baby's legs to be in the correct position, it just doesn't hold them there. Also, people who only baby wear occasionally would be unlikey to experience negative effects from the Bjorn.

This is a great price if you are looking for carrier. I personally started with the classic Bjorn and then updated to the Bjorn active to get more back support. Keep in mind also that the Bjorn is only going to fit a baby up to about 6 months old at which time a parent who still wants to baby carry would need something new.

This is a great price. I would but it if I didn't already have one.

ptalarczyk wrote:The Bjorn is actually considered to be a neutral carrier with regards to the hip displaysia positioning as it is possible for the baby's legs to be in the correct position, it just doesn't hold them there.

If the carrier cannot keep the baby's legs in the proper position, why use it? That's like buying a car that can start, but you can't drive it anywhere. And why get just a "neutral" carrier when you can get something "recommended"? You can get better carriers for the same amout of money as this bjorn.

ptalarczyk wrote: Also, people who only baby wear occasionally would be unlikey to experience negative effects from the Bjorn.

We're talking about an infant here. "Unlikely to experience" means there's a possibility. Why take the risk?

ptalarczyk wrote:This is a great price if you are looking for carrier. I personally started with the classic Bjorn and then updated to the Bjorn active to get more back support. Keep in mind also that the Bjorn is only going to fit a baby up to about 6 months old at which time a parent who still wants to baby carry would need something new.

For the same price, or just a little more, you can get a better carrier that will last until the kid is 3 or 4. If you don't want to wear your baby until that age, that's fine. But you can bet that you'll be needing to carry around the baby until at least 1 since he/she can't walk yet. And probably until at least 2-3 since there's no way the baby will be walking all the time at that age.

And because I know people will make the comment- strollers are great, but not always convenient. A carrier lets you go places with a baby no stroller can get to.

babydragon23 wrote:For the same price, or just a little more, you can get a better carrier that will last until the kid is 3 or 4. If you don't want to wear your baby until that age, that's fine. But you can bet that you'll be needing to carry around the baby until at least 1 since he/she can't walk yet. And probably until at least 2-3 since there's no way the baby will be walking all the time at that age.

And because I know people will make the comment- strollers are great, but not always convenient. A carrier lets you go places with a baby no stroller can get to.

There is also the issue of convenience. Not every carrier is intuitive or easy to get a squirmy baby in or out of. The bjorn is the best in that regard IMO and you can nurse discreetly with baby in it, in that it doubles as a cover when you slip off one strap (while sitting).

A newborn infant naturally curls his/her legs under them -which is why moby or mei tei is best the first month. There is then a short period when they stop curling up bust their little legs are still too little to spread the length of the seat on an ergo. (at about 3 months) Thus you would still need at least 2 carriers - unless you get a didymos which are fairly expensive. The bjorn is great at this in-between age because that seat length is not super wide. (I've seen one ergo style that works here, but i cant remember the brand).

An infant cannot face out anyway until they can hold their neck up without support; same with the back carry. And my baby is now 8 months and she stays in the correct position just fine in the bjorn. Basically you make sure baby is seated correctly and then tighten the straps snugly.

I personally just dont like the way the ergos fit, and I'm the one that's doing the carrying of my child, so there ya go.

As she gets heavier we are moving to the didy sling - but for quick trips when I dont feel inclined to tie 7 yards of fabric, I grab the bjorn.

babydragon23 wrote:Bjorns do not allow for proper positioning whether facing in or out. You are correct that proper position is the seated position with knees above the butt. That is what other carriers such as the Ergo, Boba, Tula (my personal fave), Kinderpack, etc, acheive. Take a close look at the demo picture here. Even facing in, the Bjorn cannot make the knees higher than the butt. It just isn't made that way.

A good carrier needs to emulate how a person would normally hold a baby- arm goes under the butt and knees are bent. With a bjorn, you're essentially putting a hand under the crotch area to hold them up. Would you like to be held this way, even for a short period of time?

True, the demo pic here does not, but if you google it or go to their website I'm confident you will find one as my bjorn catalog has pics of babies seated properly.