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BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original - City Black

List Price: $79.99 Price: $62.00 You Save: $17.99 (22%)

Product Details Inclusive, padded shoulder straps distribute weight evenly for comfortable carrying All fabrics are Oeko Tex Realm 1 certified material guaranteed harmless to infants Keeps toddler close and parents hands free

Customer Reviews

There are a lot of carriers out there - but the Bjorn works for us!
I think selecting a carrier was the hardest baby product decision we made, including a three baby bathtub debacle and two swing nightmare ;)! To whit, we own three carriers now, including a catbird baby/pikkolo carrier, mostly for facing inward (this carrier also allows other positions, but the material didn't allow for as comfortable a ride as the bjorn), a sling that was made for us (which I can never get settled correctly on me alone) and this bjorn (which honestly - I bought used at a local baby consignment store).

Our baby has always been hugely curious about the world. He literally chafed at being carried face-in and was constantly trying to turn to look out, as young as just a few weeks old. Several other wonderful carriers don't really allow the facing out position (cough...Ergo...cough) like this one does. Now, to be fair, I can see how our baby is going to grow out of this bjorn by around 8-10 months. But, who cares? We are in bliss now. At 5 months, he will walk around in the bjorn for more than an hour happily looking around and experiencing the world. I can put this on and put him in easily by myself. It's great for walking our dog, going to the mall or a museum, dancing around the house, sitting together for short periods, etc. I don't find that it's super easy to do a lot of tasks with my hands in this, since I have a large infant obstructing my view, but no matter - it's a great time together with him in the bjorn.

So, bottom line, I think you need to know your baby a little to select the right carrier. Do they want to be snuggled in with you all the time, face in? Do they want to look out all the time, even if you might prefer they snuggle facing in with you? I suggest going by a retailer that allows you to try them on, then purchasing the one you want on Amazon or on consignment (if you can find it), where the prices are lower. Once you see what your baby prefers, these carriers will be your new best friend.

2010-07-25 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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A must have!!
This is the number one best item I purchased before my baby arrived, I cannot imagine what I would do without it! I was blessed with a healthy, beautiful, but somewhat "high needs" daughter. For the first 3 months of her life she has only been happy being held or, for very brief periods sitting in her BabyBjorn baby sitter chair. This carrier is the only thing that allowes me to get anything done around the house. The unexpected benefit of this item was that my baby also suffered from moderate colic for about 3-4 weeks. Every night from 5pm - 10pm her crying was almost incessant. Putting her in her carrier and walking her around the block was the only thing that would sooth her and stop the crying. The bonus is that she invariably falls asleep within 15 minutes of being strapped in. Even now that the colic is gone I still use this item at least once a day and usually much much more.

I had also researched the Moby wrap, but chose this because I thought it looked easier to get baby into and more secure. I was right, once you've done it once or twice, baby can be securely strapped in in less than 2 minutes. And I can still get her out while she's fast asleep without waking her if I'm a little more careful than usual. The other reasons I chose this, after reading several reviews is that it is generously sized. The straps extend quite a bit so it will fit larger framed people, which both my husband and I are. I'm a 5' 10' size 20 mom and it fits me easily, the straps still have a few inches left to be let out if needed.

The only negative I have is that the carrier body is made of rather thick neoprine type material which can get very very hot in summer months. A couple of times I took my baby out becuase she got very red faced and a little over heated, but we have no air conditioning and it only happened twice when it was exceptionally hot.

All in all, I cannot recommend this product highly enough, it has been an absolute life saver for me!

2010-07-16 | LondonLady (London, UK) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Not convenient at all
I am not sure why people recommend this carrier so much.
Even when my baby was a month old I found it extremely uncomfortable to carry him as it hurt my back.
My baby is taller than average. Taking a newborn in and out of this thing is a task in itself.
I would not recommend this product to anyone, there must be other carriers that do a better job.

2010-07-14 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Good for colic
Hi. Love this sling. Tip: when facing baby out, you can put a bib through the arm holes and have it drape over the top. Easy to change out and give baby a fresh place to drool. We put my son in after he eats. He usually burps and it helps with the acid reflux to have him upright. He enjoys going out for walks in it as he can touch and feel the flowers and objects I bring close to him. Good idea to have an umbrella handy for walks as there is not the shade that strollers provide. It can also turn into a baby OVEN fairly quickly, so I use the stroller when it's warm out. Another tip, when baby is in the sling, I eat or do things in front of a large mirror. It keeps him entertained.

2010-07-14 | Keep Creatin'! (Orange, CA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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If You're Large-Chested, Find Something Else
I bought the Baby Bjorn mainly to use when I was on maternity leave so I could get some things done. My car seat turned out to be way too heavy to drag around for errands, and some stores don't have buggies or aisles wide enough for strollers. My baby was also one of those who cried pretty much every time she was put down and never slept longer than 30 minutes, and I really needed to find a way to get some laundry and dishes washed every once in a while. I tried a pouch sling, but I returned it after 2 uses - I felt like the baby couldn't breathe - sure enough, that style was recalled a few weeks later for that very problem.

The Bjorn was a decent alternative, but really wasn't fast, convenient, or well-fitting enough for me. I would probably try something different the next time. I still give it three stars because I think this would be a great carrier for a man, but I couldn't get my husband to use it.

Pros:
1. Well made: very secure, nicely padded, easy to clean
2. Easy to understand & use the clips & fasteners
3. Baby loved it & usually fell asleep in it until she became very alert @ 8-10 weeks, then she enjoyed the view
4. I felt much better about the baby's ability to breathe in this than the pouch sling I had previously.


Cons:
1. Awkward to maneuver baby into
2. Back pain - I pinched a nerve in my back the 2nd time wearing this when the baby was only 10 lbs. and I'm still getting twinges 4 months later. (And I was wearing it properly according to the directions).
3. Because the carrier rides so high on the chest, it is not great for large-busted women. It was ok when the baby was forward-facing. She liked snuggling there, but when I turned her around @ 4 months, it wasn't comfortable for me and I didn't feel she was quite secure enough because my chest was against her butt or back and pushing her out too far from me.
4. Baby occasionally spit up from the pressure of my chest on her tummy (she rarely spit up out of the carrier).

2010-07-06 (Texas) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Synergy - Black

List Price: $169.95 Price: $121.00 You Save: $48.95 (29%)

Product Details Shipper front can be removed completely to lay down a sleeping baby Folds compactly into a at one's fingertips pouch attached inside the carrier for carrying and storage Breathable intricacy fabric efficiently reduces heat and moisture keeping parent and baby cooler and more comfortable

Customer Reviews

Wow, it's like a miracle...
We purchased the Bjorn Synergy carrier for our newborn daughter, and it has been one of the best investments in gear that we've made. She LOVES being in the Bjorn, and the head support for her as a newborn is excellent. When she's fussy, putting her in the Bjorn immediately calms her down. Sometimes she'll fall asleep, but other times she'll be bright-eyed and spend her time looking around and taking in the sights as we go about our chores.

Also, a note for tall folks. I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'11", and we are both able to use this carrier comfortably. At first I felt I couldn't use it, even with the straps at the longest settings, because the lumbar support panel sat up way too high on my back, but then we figured out that the lumbar support will slide down along the straps, and allows for adjustments that are NOT SHOWN IN THE MANUAL. All the manual says about the lumbar support is that you should tighten the lumbar straps first, it does not describe that the lumbar support is mobile and can be adjusted up and down the straps. Once we figured this out, I was able to comfortably wear the carrier.

Another nice feature is the fabric, which is an open mesh weave. We live in Central Texas, and the heat here in the summer is oppressive, and the winters don't really get cold, and the mesh fabric allows for us and our daughter to be as comfortable as possible when we're outside. In fact, we were almost ready to purchase the Baby Bjorn Baby Air Carrier, Grey/White because of the open weave, but then we discovered that the Synergy is made from the same material, but also includes the lumbar support feature, which was very important to us.

So even though the carrier is a bit pricey, it has been worth every penny for us.

2010-07-27 | EngineerBoy (Texas, USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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complex to put on
The original was so much easier to set up, adjust, and put on. Most of the time I get frustrated. So far, I tried putting my baby in it 10-15 times. Perhaps it will get better with practice. He does not like it yet so I don't get much practice.

2010-07-24 | Sule (AZ, USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Excellent carrier
This is an excellent baby carrier and is so comfortable to wear. My daughter loved being carried in it facing me, she'd nap away. Now that she's big enough she loves looking out. The back support is wonderful. I carried her through NYC for hours and never had any trouble with my back or shoulders. Great padding and adjustments. I particularly like that it's so breathable so neither of us get too hot.

2010-06-27 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Good carrier with lots of support
Serves its purpose. Great for when going grocery shopping. Seems breathable enough, but a bit stiff for my taste. Material is mesh but not as soft as I would have liked. Baby doesn't seem to mind though. I have an Evenflo Snugli for home use and it is much softer, minus the lumbar straps that Bjorn provides. All in all, am glad I got the top of the line Bjorn, especially since Amazon had it for alot cheaper than store price, free shipping, no tax! I originally bought it from Babys R Us, liked it, but returned it once I saw Amazon sold it for cheaper. I told Babys R Us since they couldn't match the price, they just lost some money. Ordered it here and am a happy, happy, customer. Good product to own, even better when you can save some money since it is indeed alot more expensive than most!

2010-05-31 | imeluna (Westchester, CA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Excellent If You Have a Good Back and a Light Baby...
When my daughter was looking for baby carriers, I really encouraged her to purchase a Baby Bjorn Synergy carrier. The mesh material seemed as if would would allow for good air circulation, and I felt it would be comfortable for the baby and for the person carrying the child. Several of the individual who would be using the carrier are hot-natured, so the lighter, aerated fabric seemed to be a real positive. Further, I liked the fact that one could position an older infant facing outward while still carrying the child on one's front. Since my daughter was able to work from home, this seemed to be an ideal way for her to keep her baby close while allowing him to have a good view of his world. Additionally, it seemed the outward facing position would help keep him from grabbing her lips or the telephone during teleconferences. As the Synergy is one of the few carriers on the market that allows the baby to face outward, while being carried on the adult's front side, it seemed to be a fine choice.

Unfortunately, we found that for all its positive features, the Synergy was not everything we expected it to be. The Baby Bjorn Synergy might have worked well if all the adults carrying the baby had had healthy backs. We thought the lumbar support was to have helped in this area. Instead, we found that because of the waist strap, the baby's weight was concentrated on our lower back instead of resting on our hips as weight would with a good quality backpack. My son-in-law is an avid hiker and even he could not reconfigure the Baby Bjorn so that the weight was distributed more comfortably. Further, our grandson was and is a large child - so using the Baby Bjorn Synergy for more than 30 minutes is out of the question - anyone who did so, even those with healthy backs, had significant back discomfort. Thus, we were unable to use the Synergy for carrying the baby for any length of time. This is quite disappointing as he is interested in seeing the world and loved riding on our front when any of us carried him that way.

Perhaps if we all had healthy backs and a lighter child to carry, the Baby Bjorn Synergy would have received a higher rating. However, the expense of this item is greater than its utility and I cannot give it a higher rating. I would recommend looking at the Beco carrier which has excellent lumbar support and is easily adjustable for multiple users.

2010-05-18 (Texas) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Baby Bjorn Baby Air Carrier, Grey/White

List Price: $119.99 Price: $74.00 You Save: $45.99 (38%)

Product Details Solitary mesh material expels heat and moisture keeping parent and baby cooler and more comfortable Absolute front opens, enabling the parent to remove a sleeping child Folds compactly into a opportune pouch attached inside the carrier for carrying and storage

Customer Reviews

BEST WARM WEATHER CARRIER
We used this carrier while visiting Thailand for a month in 95+ Humid days. It was so conducive to traveling and touring the city and countryside. Our little girl (4months) comfortably slept while we visited the palaces and temples; walked 4 miles each day; rode the train without limiting my mobility or overheating baby or mom. We used the our BabyBjorn instead of a stroller and were so thankful we did. BabyBjorn can go so many places that strollers can't.

It isn't bulky, it breathes well, washes easily, and baby can easily be removed while sleeping and put into a crib.

2010-07-27 (Denver, CO) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Bjorn Air/Classic vs. Synergy/Active vs. Comfort vs. Ergo
I'm a bit compulsive so we own quite a few carriers. For the purposes of this review, I'll skip slings, and stick to backpack style shoulder strap carriers. Specifically the Bjorn line and the Ergo.

Ergo: The most comfortable of the bunch! While it can get a little toasty for both you and baby on warm days, both wife and I felt that we could wear it just about forever. Unlike most backpack carriers, the Ergo has a waist belt on which most of the baby's weight rests. Those of you who've used a hiking backpack know exactly how much this helps. For those who don't, there's a padded band that sits just above your hips. When worn correctly most of the baby's weight is distributed across your hips greatly reducing the stress/load on your shoulders and back. Unfortunately for us, our little monkey recently decided that she must face out, and the Ergo only allows them to face in. So it's been sitting in unused in the closet for several weeks.

Bjorn Air/Classic: Smallest, lightest and easiest to use. We have the "Air" model, and the special fabric actually does work to keep you and your baby cool. It's my preferred carrier for quick jaunts and hot days. But the wife and nanny will wear it only if they have to. It is by far the least comfortable carrier we own. The shoulder straps are unpadded and relatively thin so they really dig into your shoulders. I find it merely a bit annoying, but the wife says she can't wear it for more than 5 or 10 minutes before it really starts to hurt.

Bjorn Synergy/Active: Basically the Air/Classic but with wider, padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support piece. While a little more comfortable than the Air/Classic, it is still a far cry from the comfort of the Ergo. While the lumbar support is okay, the fundamental problem remains: all the weight is still placed on the shoulders.

Bjorn Comfort: The newest Bjorn, and by far the most comfortable. It has very wide and nicely padded straps, and like the Ergo, the Comfort has a padded waist band! While it isn't quite as comfortable as the Ergo, it comes close. I have used it for multi-hour walks with no back or shoulder discomfort. And unlike the Ergo, baby can face in or out.
A couple minor complaints. First it is quite bulky. Given the way its constructed, its actually much bulkier than even the Ergo, so it's not the easiest thing to stuff in a bag/under the stroller. Second is that as of yet you cannot buy additional bibs. One bib is included, but given how much we use the thing it's nice to have a second (note the Bjorn bibs currently sold are NOT COMPATIBLE with the Comfort). Plus while it doesn't seem as warm as the Ergo, you and baby will be plenty sweaty on hot days.

All these carriers seem very well made, and with the sole exception of the Air, I feel will last a long, long time (while so far so good, I have some reservations about the long run durability of the fabric shoulder straps of the Air). Currently we mostly use the Comfort, but I still bust out the Air on hot days or for short jaunts and all in all we are quite happy with the carrier situation. But we still have hope that one day our little one will deign to face in so we can bust out the Ergo again.


---ERGO---
Pros: Most comfortable
Cons: Baby can only face in. A little warm on hot days.

---Bjorn Air/Classic---
Pros: Easiest to get baby into/out of. Air is fabulous for hot days. Smallest and lightest (great for packing).
Cons: Least comfortable. Some concern about durability of Air fabric.

---Bjorn Synergy/Active---
Pros: More comfortable than Air/Classic
Cons: Still no waist strap!

---Bjorn Comfort---
Pros: Comfort (almost as good as the Ergo)
Cons: A little warm on hot days. Can't purchase replacement/extra bibs. Bulkiest of all four carriers.

2010-07-09 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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If your a mom, you wont be disappointed.
I researched baby carriers quite a bit before I purchased the Baby Air. I love this because I'm pretty functional with my three month. We go on walks and I do a good amount inside our home. He loves it because he's pretty comfortable and so am I and the best part is he's close to my chest, so he can here my heartbeat. Which as a mother knows is a nice quality. It seems to calm him down to know he's with me and me be able to rock him and do things around the house too. I live in Salt Lake City and it can get pretty warm here in the summer. It was important for me to find something that will breathe on those hot summer days. Whats also a great part about the carrier is that it supports his head and I never have to worry about him bobbing around. The flap does fold down so when it comes to that time you can turn him around to face forward. It also has a small mesh bag built into the bottom strap to fold and travel with. Easy adjustable and really light. Great pick and I couldn't be happier :)

2010-06-26 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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must have
I would not have survived motherhood beautifully without the BabyBjorn Carrier Air. I have used it for both my children (a boy then a girl). It is easy to don and doff, baby is very comfortable and happy in it, and I have both my hands free! My kids just hated being in a stroller.

2010-05-14 (Houston, TX) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Ok for when baby was small & light....
I loved this when my daughter was small, but when she got around 13-14 pounds my back killed. Her little feet and legs would also turn purple after 15 minutes. Not good. Go with the Ergo carrier if you can afford it- baby can't be front facing but you can wear baby on your hip or back so they can see forward. Ergo carrier distributes the weight much better and doesn't cut off their circulation.

2010-04-27 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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BABYBJÖRN Comfort Carrier, Anthracite

List Price: $199.95 Price: $150.00 You Save: $49.95 (25%)

Product Details Tractable carrying positions Especially designed bib included Waist loudly and padded shoulder straps adjust weight evenly over both hips and shoulders

Customer Reviews

Excellent Value
This is worth the price in terms of comfort and quality. A very good deal.

2010-07-21 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Finally a comfortable Bjorn!
We started with the Ergo, and while we loved it, our little monkey decided around 4 months that she will absolutely not face in. So began our quest for a replacement carrier. The Bjorn Classic/Air was very uncomfortable, while the Active/Synergy was only uncomfortable. But since, unlike the Ergo, you can face your baby out, it was better than nothing. The problem was that, unlike the Ergo, the Bjorn carriers did not have a waist belt - which makes all the difference. So when Bjorn came out with the Comfort, which has a waist strap, we bought it right away. Ahhh... thank you Bjorn! Our search for an Ergo replacement (that allows our little one to face out) is finally over.

If your baby is one who prefers to face in (and most babies do), I recommend getting the Ergo. But if, like us, your little one has decided she's had enough of looking at your chest, neck and chin, the new Comfort is definitely the way to go.


Comparative Overview

Ergo: The most comfortable of the bunch! While it can get a little toasty for both you and baby on warm days, both wife and I felt that we could wear it just about forever. Unlike most backpack carriers, the Ergo has a waist belt on which most of the baby's weight rests. Those of you who've used a hiking backpack know exactly how much this helps. For those who don't, there's a padded band that sits just above your hips. When worn correctly most of the baby's weight is distributed across your hips greatly reducing the stress/load on your shoulders and back. Unfortunately for us, our little monkey recently decided that she must face out, and the Ergo only allows them to face in. So it's been sitting in unused in the closet for several weeks.

Bjorn Air/Classic: Smallest, lightest and easiest to use. We have the "Air" model, and the special fabric actually does work to keep you and your baby cool. It's my preferred carrier for quick jaunts and hot days. But the wife and nanny will wear it only if they have to. It is by far the least comfortable carrier we own. The shoulder straps are unpadded and relatively thin so they really dig into your shoulders. I find it merely a bit annoying, but the wife says she can't wear it for more than 5 or 10 minutes before it really starts to hurt.

Bjorn Synergy/Active: Basically the Air/Classic but with wider, padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support piece. While a little more comfortable than the Air/Classic, it is still a far cry from the comfort of the Ergo. While the lumbar support is okay, the fundamental problem remains: all the weight is still placed on the shoulders.

Bjorn Comfort: The newest Bjorn, and by far the most comfortable. It has very wide and nicely padded straps, and like the Ergo, the Comfort has a padded waist band! While it isn't quite as comfortable as the Ergo, it comes close. I have used it for multi-hour walks with no back or shoulder discomfort. And unlike the Ergo, baby can face in or out. A couple minor complaints. First it is quite bulky. Given the way its constructed, its actually much bulkier than even the Ergo, so it's not the easiest thing to stuff in a bag/under the stroller. Second is that as of yet you cannot buy additional bibs. One bib is included, but given how much we use the thing it's nice to have a second (note the Bjorn bibs currently sold are NOT COMPATIBLE with the Comfort). Plus while it doesn't seem quite as warm as the Ergo, you and baby will be plenty sweaty on hot days.

All these carriers seem very well made, and with the sole exception of the Air, I feel will last a long, long time (while so far so good, I have some reservations about the long run durability of the fabric shoulder straps of the Air). Currently we mostly use the Comfort, but I still bust out the Air on hot days or for short jaunts and all in all we are quite happy with the carrier situation. But we still have hope that one day our little one will deign to face in so we can bust out the Ergo again.


---ERGO---
Pros: Most comfortable
Cons: Baby can only face in. A little warm on hot days.

---Bjorn Air/Classic---
Pros: Easiest to get baby into/out of. Air is fabulous for hot days. Smallest and lightest (great for packing).
Cons: Least comfortable. Some concern about durability of Air fabric.

---Bjorn Synergy/Active---
Pros: More comfortable than Air/Classic
Cons: Still no waist strap!

---Bjorn Comfort---
Pros: Comfort (almost as good as the Ergo)
Cons: A little warm on hot days. Can't purchase replacement/extra bibs. Bulkiest of all four carriers.

2010-07-13 | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

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Everyone is happy with this carrier!
4/5 stars beccause the back buckle is a bit wide and can dig in if the kiddo is a little heavy. Other than that, there are no complaints! Kiddo loved it and relaxed so well - even fell asleep for a while in it. Chewed on the straps, looked around, seemed happy and loved the new perspective on things. Easy to adjust from one person to the next and kiddo is still comfy no matter who carries him around.

2010-06-17 (Austin, Tx) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Too bulky and less penetration
Just received the package today. Comfort Carrier is not as good as the Synergy one that I am currently using.
The overall carrier is too bulky and the fabric is less air penetration. My baby is sweating a lot.
The Synergy's one is much better.

2010-05-24 (Los Angeles, CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 2

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Comfy and easy to use
This is my fourth BabyBjorn carrier over the years with my child and grandchildren. I must admit this one is my favorite.

What do I like about this one? The materials are organic and the carrier is well made. It is also comfortable. So many carriers with thinner straps seem to cut into your back, shoulders or arms at some point. This one has wide, well padded straps that after an hour or so of walking were still comfortable. One of the best things about it, is the baby's weight rests on your hips rather than higher up. Wonderfully comfortable after a long walk.

Another thing I like about this carrier is the ease in which it assembles. I've had carriers where reassembling them after a walk to the park where my child was taken out and put back in was a frustrating experience getting the straps right again in order to put the thing on. This one is much easier than several I've experienced, but they have a handy "cheat sheet" sewn inside the carrier!

The Company does not recommend this for babies under 13 pounds, so I was a bit disappointed that my coming grandson won't be ready for it for most likely a couple of months. However, my toddler granddaughter had a great time being Nana's lab rat! In the last carrier we had, the leg openings were very tight no matter what we did to alleviate pressure on her legs--we had to abandon that one after her legs started turning bluish color. So I was very concerned that this one not do the same restrictive circulation grip that the other one did. She assured me that it was comfy and not tightly binding her legs.

The carrier is designed to have baby facing forward or out depending on your preference and the baby's weight, this makes it a double duty item in baby's repertoire of needed equipment for comfort, safety and fun.

2010-05-20 | Deborah (Chicago, IL USA) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Active, Sporty Black

List Price: $129.95 Price: $93.91 You Save: $36.04 (28%)

Product Details Whole front piece can be removed to lay down sleeping baby Most adjustments can be made conveniently in the front Babe in arms can face in or out

Customer Reviews

Proud Nana
I purchased this carrier for my daughter when she gave birth to my precious granddaughter. It is perfect for their walks in the parks even as an infant just 5 weeks old. When traveling on the plane with an infant it serves as the best way for my daughter to be hands free while baby sleeps. The back support makes it more comfortable to be active for long periods of time. It was a great purchase and it was the best price by as much as 30 dollars.

2010-05-26 (Martinez CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Babybjorn baby carrier is a back saver...
I own one of these, and I also purchased one for my sister in law and her husband who just had their 1st baby. The Active offers back support which really makes a BIG difference. If you are in doubt then next time when you visit Babies R Us check out and try on the floor models of the Baby Bjorn carriers. One thing to keep in mind is, if you live in a warm state then you might want to look at the the Synergy carrier which has a mesh material which would make it cooler (for the parent and the child) when using the carrier.

2010-05-25 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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The BEST baby carrier
I bought this BabyBjorn as a gift for a friend, since I have used my own for the past 2.5 years and LOVE IT! I had a c-section with both my babies and found it too difficult to carry the stroller and instead opted to use my baby carrier instead. I use it for EVERYTHING! Whether it's keeping the baby quiet while I make supper or do errands to traveling to doctor appointments by bus. It is so light, so comfortable and fits so well, when you take the time to properly adjust the straps. It is the best baby carrier on the market. My baby is already one (weighing 22lbs) and I still use it and we both enjoy it!

2010-04-19 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Easy to get around
At first it was hard to figure out how to use it but once I got the hang of it I use it all the time. Where ever I go my baby goes and baby doesn't mind it as long as I am walking around. I am so glad to finally get things done and baby is happy.

2010-04-11 (Myrtle Beach, SC) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Great for traveling
We used this carrier recently on baby's first trip via airplane. It was great carrying him around in the airport and having my hands free for luggage and other stuff. The carrier is sturdy and comfortable. I was able to sit on the plane with him strapped in asleep, which was nice. We used the carrier with him facing him forward as well. The nice bonus with this carrier, and I suspect with other carriers, too, is that you don't have to take him out of it when you go through the metal detector at the airport security gate, since the carrier has no metal parts. This is especially wonderful if your baby is already asleep and you don't want to disturb him/her just to get through security.

The only downside with the carrier that we've found is that it's pretty difficult to adjust it for various baby sizes. The carrier did not hurt my back at all, and I'm fairly petite with an average-size baby.

2010-02-20 | USCTRLT (San Jose, CA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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