Does the hard plastic buckle near crotch hurt baby? Got this as a gift and not sure why they designed the buckle to be there...it seems painful?
2033929
The buckle was not a problem for either my son or my daughter. The material from which the Baby Bjorn is made is pretty well padded. The piece that the baby ends up sitting on hangs down below the buckle so the buckle never digs into the baby.
2033930
No, there's enough padding to prevent anything from poking. Both my kids loved the bjorn and we never had any problems with it.
2186433
I wasn't aware of a buckle problem. I have owned this seat for my now 31 lbs 3 year old boy for over a year, and while the buckle between the legs is a little short and I always have to go digging for it when I put him in the seat, it is not too short/tight or uncomfortable while he is in it, and I don't have any problem with buckling/unbuckling it.
1841488
Safe just now wearable after 1 week and I was unable to fixit myself. Such a hassle to return. It broke right next to the clasp so in theory he could have chewed part of the clasp off and swallowed it but it would be too small to choke. Hope that helps
1511423
I'm wondering about this as well...seems like it would have this issue. I just got one but am concerned about using it until my 4 month old can roll in all directions and right himself if need be.
1851901
No it doesn't rub. The buckles can be positioned wherever they are comfortable and the strap adjusts so it is snug and doesn't rub.
1106712
I have 2 of these and have not had that problem at all. One is now being used in a toddler bed and rolling to the edge is still not a problem. And to respond to the other persons comment about comfort- my son is now 3 and able to tell me whether he's comfortable and he still sleeps well on this bed. At this point, he's slept on adult mattresses at grandparents' houses and we've had no problem with this mattress when he comes home. An infant mattress is supposed to be firm and this is but I don't find it to be uncomfortable or excessively hard.
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I am in the same boat, no it is not uncomfortable. In fact it helps me keep my pants up! And after wearing it all day at a wedding (or all day at Disney Land with the kids) sometimes I forget that it is on when I get in the car to go home. Look awkward? I don't think so, but then I like the 'gun slinger' look =) if you wear a long coat you can't even tell you have it on. Its been the best photo strap I have ever owned. HIGHLY recommended.
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The new born may be too tiny for this. Second thing, some times babies will startle when you spray water on them, so the chances of slipping are a lot which is dangerous ( solution: Use a towel on top of this as it increase friction and reduces slippage)The mesh is soft enough for the new born's skin.We ended up returning ours, but got it as a gift from a friend, so ended up using it!. Folds terrible, but other wise works fine.
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Personally, I do not choose to use it. I know my baby isnt going to jump out of the rocker, I feel safe just placing her in it. Plus I can pick her up quickly, I do not need to unbuckle anything.
59232
The crotch post is part of the rest of the seat; it's all one plastic piece. I'm sure if you cut it off, you'd need to sand/cover the edge of the hole really well to avoid it scratching/poking your child. (But that's up to you, of course!)
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
1083202
No, haven't had that problem. My 7 month old loves it and wears it herself.
607714
I also have the med/large which I decided on by measuring around the hips, and I know what you mean with the discomfort. However, the way this thing is designed the tight strap keeps the hernia inside. The hernia is also uncomfortable. The location of my hernia happens to be right where the pad is under the strap, and my hernia needs the strap's pressure to stay inside. You might try returning the truss and going for a different design with more adjustment. I just wear this truss for a few hours when I'm doing something especially strenuous. I plan on getting surgery within a few weeks.
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it's just the velcro; it feeds thru a metal part and then you just tighten and press. it's super convenient and soft; no hard pieces to annoy. i'm not sure which one you purchased; unlike the description offered by "pamela," mine has no buckle with sharp teeth. just velcro. no muss, no fuss.
313457
You should wear this as soon as u have your baby..uncomfortable a bit but worth it.
1028729
The infant insert (the patterned part) is sort of slippery, not very soft and could possibly be a little hot. When that is removed the fabric underneath is very soft and breathable. I feel like this carseat is very safe, just make sure the chest strap is placed at or slightly above the arm pits as the straps are a little wide. In an accident the straps could easily fall of the shoulder if the chest strap is low.
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My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of... » Read More My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. « Show Less