Biggest criticism with Baby Bjorn carrier is backache that occurs in parents using it. Does this model address this issue?
1102612
I'm not sure it can occurs back pain or not, my baby only 4months now, but for surely he likes that !
1102613
No, backache is still a problem. The baby carrying "slot" is separated from the adult's body by an interior piece of fabric connected to the shoulderstraps, therefore replacing the weight that should be resting directly on the adult's body, with weight bearing on their hips, and replacing that portion of weight on the shoulders. By connecting the inner part of the carrier to the shoulder straps rather than the outer part of the carrier, the center of gravity for the child is much farther away from the adult's body, making the adult overadjust with their shoulders and back.
1102614
Yes, completely. Previously the BabyBjorn didn't have the ergonomic waist belt, which made for a killer backache. This model has excellent back support, introducing all the comfort and convenience you can find from different carriers, but with more options and versatility. I just got this after having had the Ergo carrier for the last nine months, and only now am I realizing just how much me and my baby hated the Ergo. I highly recommend this carrier.
1102615
This is my first BabyBjorn so I cant compare vs other models but I've gone on hour long walks and have had no pains or aches. Just make sure the shoulder strap is in the right position and hip strap higher up.
1102616
Am not sure bout the other BB carriers but this one has not given my wife or I am problems . The baby loves it and we love the fact that it's comfortable and can be used for a lot more years that the others .
1733361
It is made for front carry only. I wouldn't feel safe doing another position. It's a great carrier with great support. I could wear my little for extended hours and not have any back pain as experienced with other carriers.
86964
Dear Michael,I bought the stroller in November 2013, but my baby is not yet born. But from what I saw, not recommend for newborns because the back is still high for them.I hope I have helped.Claubert
1097883
Yes, it's a pain in the butt. It takes me two hands, which means I can't do it while holding a baby. I end up stepping over it half the time instead... Precarious for someone short like me with a child in arms! It doesn't latch easily... Doesn't line up without jiggling.
738006
I have the performace and used it all over Nigeria. The baby was fine and I didn't get too hot myself. It's a great carrier since the traffic is so crazy there; it's a great way to keep baby close while you walk all over a super busy city.
1039521
We just went through this. I hated all the safety 1st strollers that this seat latches into. We used the clic system and the stroller still annoys me to no end. We ended up with the Chicco cortina together double stroller after spending a few hours at babies r us going through all the double strollers with our car seat. We found that if you recline the back seat a click or two that this car seat will fit snuggly rear facing inside. It won't click into place despite the similar attachment system it uses with its bases but it definitely won't pop out. It works nicely with the strollers sun shade and the seats sun shade, makes a great little cocoon. The only con is that the front seat had to site upright and cannot recline with the seat in back. I love the stiller in itself too. The back fully reclines to a bassinet and it handles very well with a kid in front and the seat in back. I highly recommend it
132326
It's incredibly easy to load my daughter for the back carry (which I thought would be the difficult one). The forward carry is harder because I can't quite buckle those straps on my back by myself so they sometimes slip down unless I have someone to buckle them for me. Their website has videos on how to work the carrier unassisted. I found those helpful.
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.
1333588
Hi, I haven't had that problem. As a matter of fact I am in love with this stroller & I wish I would have bought it sooner!!
1815146
Hi! I actually had the Bjorn initially but returned it because I found that it was hard to carry my 8 lb baby for a long period of time. The ergo (either 360 or original) I am able to carry my 17 lb baby for a long period of time without it hurting my shoulders. The 360 is nice because you can face the baby outward but then there's the issue with the Velcro (can stick to clothes, is very loud, etc) the original is nice because of the clip feature but the baby can only face inward. So it is up to you on which to get. But between the ergo and Bjorn, I would def go with ergo. :)
1259323
Yes it does for the regular back, and yes there is bulging caused by it. Not enough to bother me though
144625
Not at all. It was an absolutely crap stroller. My toddler kept falling out the front seat as there wasn't enough bum space for him and his feet dragged along the ground because the foot rest was basically under his bum. And the back seat is no good for any child under the age of 12 months. Absolutely ridiculous stroller. Your better off investing in baby carriers.
2001815
It hasn't for us. We use it a lot too. It is an amazing product. Baby seems comfy. we like the hood that comes with it.
1257766
To be completely honest, I have NO idea why I bought a double stroller. We've used it but two times, maybe and I find it's only useful for twins or other multiples. I have the cover, unused, and buried in a closet somewhere. A baby bjorn and regular stroller will be just as sufficient.
1529491
I have a baby trend. Its a pain in the toosh to get on when the baby is in the seat though. FYI.. I haven't used mine yet.
332381
I find that it's relatively easy. I have the ErgoBaby Sport, but it goes on the same way. I think it's super easy to put on with baby in the front, a bit more tricky on the hip (though I have that down cold), and a bit more difficult on the back. I had my husband help me a few times so that I could adjust everything correctly. I have longer arms, so I can reach back and clip the back support fairly easily. I think if you go into major retailers, they'll have a sample you can try out - it took me 2-3 times, but I whip that thing on and off like nothing now. :) Hope this helps!
1984946
I'm still using it for my 2 month old. He's not rolling over yet--but I will say that if he has a really wiggly night just on his back it gets dislodged and the alarm sounds. I don't put it on him when I wear him in the carrier because it seems like it would press against his tummy. It isn't big-but it's big enough that it would be uncomfortable. I don't think I'd use it for tummy sleepers.