I LOVE this carrier. I bought FOUR different carriers before we settled on this one. It is by far the quickest, easiest one. PLUS, it's the only one my baby girl liked & could tolerate being in. (she was 5/6 weeks when I tried them all out, she's 7 weeks now & still loving it!)
All the carriers I bought were...
1. Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier Original - Mesh (that's this one)
2. MiaMilly HIPSTER Plus Organic Carrier with Infant Insert (didn't return - saving for when she's older, returned the infant insert tho)
3. Baby K’tan ORIGINAL Cotton Wrap style Baby Carrier (it's like a wrap, but easier - returned)
4. Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier (returned)
Here's what I thought of them all.
1. Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier Original - Mesh (that's this one)
This is THIS carrier that this review is on. I LOVE THIS CARRIER!!!
- The snaps are SO easy to get on & off, & I don't worry about snapping her fingers in them. Plus I can easily fasten all the snaps with one hand. I don't need any help or assistance from anyone to get her in or out of this.
- It's SUPER EASY to get on & off.
- If my babe falls asleep in it, there is a way you can completely unhook the portion that supports your baby, from the straps on your back, so you can get them to a crib without waking them. It supports my baby perfectly, & is the only one that she will allow me to put her in.
- It's mesh so it's super breathable & we don't get super hot & sweaty being so close to one another.
- It scrunches up real small & I can easily toss it into my diaper bag
- Even when she's crying, I can put her in there & just start walking, & she calms down.
- She LOVES that she can look out & around. My baby is now 7 weeks, & is still getting the strength up in her neck muscles, so you can pull the straps on the carrier around the baby's head to keep it closer to your chest & support their head more. Then you can loosen those straps as the baby gets older.
- Plus when she gets older, she can face out.
- I can use this with her for up to a year of age. There is a way to adjust the height of the carrier. Meaning when they're super young like mine is, I can have it so her body is higher on me when I wear it. As she grows, & can adjust it.
- It's real easy to adjust the tightness of the back straps
2. MiaMilly HIPSTER Plus Organic Carrier with Infant Insert
Really like this carrier. We're keeping it for when our babe is older. We did send the Infant Insert back...
- The insert just didn't feel very secure to me, & the whole thing was just a lot to do when you have a little one.
- You have to put them in the insert first, then put the whole thing with them in it, into the carrier. Not something I could easily get my babe into by myself while say, at the airport.
- It's all bulky, so it's not something I can just shove in the diaper bag.
- We love the carrier for when our babe gets bigger.
- It's something my husband said he would wear (he won't wear any of the others) & it's just an overall awesome carrier.
3. Baby K’tan ORIGINAL Cotton Wrap style Baby Carrier (it's like a wrap, but easier)
This one I wanted to much to love. A couple of Mom friends of mine have it & love it. I got her in it once, but the second time I put her in it she just wouldn't have it.
- Might just be a thing with my baby - I don't think she liked having her head covered & tucked in there, so wraps might not be our thing.
- The wrap itself is pretty easy to get on as far as wraps are concerned.
- Folds up pretty compact.
- Has it's own carrying bag.
4. Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier
I honestly didn't even try to put her in this. It was just not what we wanted.. & the buckles are very hard to do & loud when they clip closed. We pretty much took it out of the box, tried it on us, then put it back in the box.
| Item model number | 023056US |
|---|---|
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 8 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 25 Pounds |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Care instructions | No matter which material you choose, Baby Carrier Mini is machine washable on warm. It should be washed separately and should not be tumble dried. Please use a mild, eco-certified detergent and strictly follow the dosing instructions. If you have a baby carrier in 3D mesh, do not use fabric softener since it will impair the quality of the fabric. |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | Cotton |
| Batteries required | No |
| Orientation | Front |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
