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The BabyBjorn Baby
Carrier Original
By Lisa Poisso
BabyBjorn’s Baby Carrier
Original is one of the most secure, comfortable front carriers
on the market today. No straps biting into your shoulders,
awkward weight distribution or need for making constant
little adjustments here – this carrier does the job
and does it exceptionally well. It easily rises head and
shoulders above other soft front carriers.
Description
The BabyBjorn Original is a structured front carrier for babies. It provides
safe, snug head support for chest-facing smaller babies. Older babies who
can hold their heads up well may be carried facing outward, with the neck
rest folded down to provide unobstructed views of the oncoming world.
Advantages
Easy to adjust This carrier has a fairly flexible
size range. Adjustments are easily made in the front while putting
on or wearing the carrier.
Easy to use The BabyBjorn Original
is easy and fast to put on and take off. The front
panel is completely removable, allowing you to lay
down a sleeping baby undisturbed.
Comfort The wide straps and superb design of this carrier make it
one of the most comfortable, secure choices in baby carriers today. Neither
your baby nor your straps will slip and slide with this carrier. Your baby
is positioned high and close, so you won’t suffer back strain or feel
insecure. The BabyBjorn is comfortable for fast walking and long periods of
standing.
Style The BabyBjorn Original is available in several
color choices.
Easy to clean The BabyBjorn is machine
washable in cold water.
Pricing The BabyBjorn is pricey – but
you get what you pay for, and this carrier is worth its
price tag.
Availability BabyBjorn products are widely available through department
stores, baby superstores and online. You may find information on a nearby store,
a catalog or website by calling the toll free number (800)593-5522. You can
also stop by regallager.com that
has all information about the Original and other carriers under BabyBjorn.
Disadvantages
Bulky to carry While the carrier itself is lightweight,
the buckles and straps and padding mean that it’s not easily folded
down for toting in a purse or bag.
Not versatile The BabyBjorn original
is designed for carrying babies in front. While it is
easily adjustable as your baby grows, it is not sized
or designed to accommodate large babies or toddlers.
Resources
BabyBjorn
Read Babywearing by
Maria Blois
Buy on Amazon.com
The book is a comprehensive resource about babywearing. Dr. Blois covers
the history and benefits of attachment parenting and where baby wearing fits
in. She describes in words and pictures ways to carry your baby. She includes
reviews of various baby carriers - packs, pouches and slings - to allow you
to make your own best choice.
Lisa Poisso has performed
in ballet and musical theatre, edited magazines, slogged
through the world of corporate communications and run a
home-based writing and editing business while raising a
family. A passionate advocate for attachment parenting
and natural family living, she is the founder and publisher
of APConnect!,
Dallas/Fort Worth’s online resource for AP and natural
parenting. She writes for publications and edits for authors
specializing in the natural family, attachment parenting,
vegetarian and parenting fields.
