BabyBjörn Carrier City Black

Product Information

Our baby carriers are simple to use and hold your child in an upright position that ensures free air passages, freedom of movement for their legs and arms, and good support for their neck and head. We are always thrilled to get our hands on new baby carriers, especially when they are making awesome changes to the style and functionality of the typical baby carrier. All of these adjustments are necessary to make it possible to support babies as small as 7 pounds and up to 45 pounds, or from 0 to 48 months of age.

The back buckle and the front panel buckle meet in the same place so it was hard to maneuver them at times.We did need to read the manual and watch a few instructional videos before mastering it, mostly because there are so many adjustments and features to take advantage of. When you're done, the neoprene material dries out quickly and we didn't have any issues with shrinkage or deformation. These include front carry facing in with or without newborn support, front carry facing out, hip carry, and back carry. It supports babies as small as 7 pounds without the need for an infant insert, and up to 45 pounds, which will bring you well into toddlerhood; so this carrier is great at accommodating different sizes as your baby grows. At about the age of five months when your baby’s neck muscles are stronger, you can start carrying in the facing-out position — curious babies usually enjoy seeing what’s happening around them.

Out of the box, we loved that the carrier comes with a little carrying pouch so you don't need to worry about stuffing a wet baby carrier into your diaper bag. The shoulder straps are highly padded and comfortable, the baby thigh/leg supports are softly padded, the hood is well-sized and removable, and its simplicity makes it quite easy to get on and off. Newborns can only be carried facing your chest – they’re snuggled into you high up so they can hear your heartbeat, and their head and neck are protected by the head support. As the name would suggest, the COMPLETE series is the most versatile, with six carry positions, and a wide weight range that includes infants down to 7 pounds, and big kids up to 45 pounds.On the other hand, the BabyBjorn Original is also a great choice for up to 6 months, less bulky, and a lot less expensive. If you’re not very experienced with baby carriers, then the Baby Bjorn Original Carrier may honestly be the best option for you. If you're planning on using this until your child is about 1 year old, it won't be an issue, and it also won't be an issue if you don't anticipate wearing it for longer than about 45 minutes at a time. It also comes with a little storage pouch that we appreciated, otherwise all the straps and fabric make it a little more complicated to pack and travel with.

The BabyBjorn Original model is very basic and simple - it has shoulder straps but no waist strap, limited adjustments, and no other bonus features like a newborn insert, waist strap, pocket, or hood. But, if you are looking for a carrier that can work well for newborn to 2-3 years of age, then we'd suggest you look closely at Beco Baby Gemini before you make your final decision. We also think it would be great to have a front carry outward-facing position like some of the more expensive carriers, especially with bigger kiddos who get easily bored with inward-facing. Some specifics that we really liked about the Tula Explore: it has a nice waistband pocket for storage, a removable hood for naps and shade, a really nice ergonomic lower panel design that supports hip development, and it's also a good baby carrier for plus-size parents given its extended waist and shoulder adjustment range. We're going to focus on the regular Journey, but keep in mind that everything we say can apply to the Journey GO, which is more suitable for babies who tend to run hot or parents who like to go on longer treks during the hot summer months; in those cases, the Journey GO is likely the better (and slightly more expensive) option.Your baby is up-close to your body while you expose them to the water at a safe and comfortable (for you and them! Yes, Baby Carrier One has inbuilt support for a newborn, and an adjustable head support that’s easy to adapt to your baby. Baby-wearing is more popular than ever, providing an easy way for parents to keep their little ones nearby and protected while in and out of the house. So overall, just some minor issues, overall we think this is an excellent carrier, and worth a shot. It has two different height positions that make babywearing possible from newborn and up to the age of three.

You’ll be wanting the BabyBjörnOne Air, which, in silver, doesn’t look unlike something Apple might have designed. Note that we do not include any ring sling-style carriers on our list, given the safety concerns with these carriers. Its unique easy on/off design is very quick and simple - all adjustments are done at the front and with one quick pull of the straps.When testing out the carriers, we looked for the fetal tuck for newborns, and a maintained frog leg position for infants, toddlers, and bigger kids.