BABYBJÖRN Comfort Carrier, Anthracite
04/07/10
Product Description
Baby Bjorn Comfort CarrierBaby Bjorn Comfort Carrier is a safe and comfortable baby carrier for those who wants to carry their children up to the age of two. Thanks to the adjustable waist belt, most of the weight is dis… More >>
$169.95
BABYBJÖRN Comfort Carrier, Anthracite
I also own the Original Baby Bjorn, which is great, so I was very excited to give the Comfort Carrier a try. I have to say that I absolutely love it. The color is great. The material is nice and doesn’t smell chemical-y, even right out of the box. As with the Original, I love that each strap stays in place and feels very secure. (I never worry about my baby being unsafe when he is strapped into a Baby Bjorn carrier.) I found the Comfort Carrier to be even easier to set-up, lock into place, and adjust than the Original.
It did take me a second to remember that the bottom, padded strap sits right above your hips, not by your waist. At first I worried that this strap would feel awkward and cumbersome, but it is actually very comfortable and, I believe, a great improvement on the Original. With the Original, I noticed that I started getting a sore back and sore shoulders when my son reached about 14 lbs. Nothing unbearable, but it wasn’t pleasant. (I am 5’6″ and pretty fit for having given birth a few months ago, so I don’t think the soreness happened because I am completely out of shape–or at least that’s what I tell myself.) With the Comfort Carrier, though, I don’t feel any soreness when I walk around with my son. The extra padding on the shoulder straps helps, too.
The big question is, is the Comfort Carrier worth the price? From my experience, I think that the Comfort Carrier sets itself apart from the Original because it is more supportive and comfortable. Since I use a carrier ALL the time, that is an important feature for me, and the extra cost is worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wear my 8 month old all the time in the original Bjorn and she loves it but I definitely feel it in my lower back after a while. I put her in this after I opened it and WOW. I could wear her in this all day!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
It’s so soft, and so superior to the navy nylon rough fabric that these things are usually made in! What an improvement.
Rating: 5 / 5