https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:25:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-156663 Sat, 12 May 2012 12:37:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 156663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my ergo performance (lightest because we live in FL) but it is stiffer. It's the only way I get grocery shopping done </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-156600 Sat, 12 May 2012 10:43:21 +0000 mrsjazz 156600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Thanks! I just tried this, I'll have to do a few more trial runs before we try this outside but I think we'll get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149515 Sun, 06 May 2012 07:36:27 +0000 looch 149515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Ergo, it's an easy carrier to master, which was important to me.</p> <p>I've not yet tried back carries, but will do on this next trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149424 Sat, 05 May 2012 22:01:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 149424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Sure!<br /> I strap him in facing me like normal. Then I lean forward in order to maneuver him to my right side (if you're feeding on the right side obviously), I kind of swing him a little bit while leaning forward. I do have to loosen the strap on the right side to make the switch. I usually have to pull the beco down on my waist a little as well to get him low enough. It would definitely be easier if you have smaller breasts - I have G's and I can do it, but if I was any bigger I'm not sure I could.<br /> Then, while leaning forward, I get him to latch on. Once he's latched, I can stand up straight and tighten/adjust as needed. You'll learn after a few tries. I hadn't tried til he was about 11.5 lbs.<br /> This is the youtube video that helped me figure it out: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC9RoR7xxNs&#038;feature=plcp" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC9RoR7xxNs&#038;feature=plcp</a> It's not the EXACT same carrier, it's the butterfly instead of the gemini so it's a little different, but kind of the same concept. I hope you can figure it out! It has made my life so much easier!<br /> ETA: found another video :) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCqbkvpwzyY&#038;feature=plcp" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCqbkvpwzyY&#038;feature=plcp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149418 Sat, 05 May 2012 21:48:08 +0000 Arden 149418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After a lot of research I think we're going with the ergo. I might have to look into the Beco though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149340 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:02:37 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 149340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both. The Bjorn started to hurt my back at about 11lbs. That's a young baby! I like the ergo a lot for comfort, however, several friends have the Beco Gemini and the LOVE it. If I had to do it all over again, I would get the Gemini. It is as ergonomically correct as the ergo, but you can also do outward facing (my baby loved outward facing at first). For short walks through the grocery store, etc. I just use a pocket sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149339 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:02:26 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 149339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Bjorn comfort carrier. It is a lot more supportive than the others because of the hip belt. I'm glad we had it because Baby Y loved to face out. In, not so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149335 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:58:35 +0000 cupcakemama 149335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a baby bjorn that we use ocassionally. It's handy for travelling. On a day to day basis I am more likely to use a sling now that LO is not a newborn and can sit unassisted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149269 Sat, 05 May 2012 18:34:50 +0000 mrsjazz 149269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I have the Beco Gemini and am trying to figure out how to breastfeed in it. Do you think it's something you could try to explain? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149256 Sat, 05 May 2012 18:25:51 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 149256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my Ergo! Facing out is supposed to be not so great for the baby, they can get overstimulated and not be able to turn away to snuggle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149242 Sat, 05 May 2012 17:52:28 +0000 pelikila 149242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For an older baby we love the Boba 3G. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149223 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:22:26 +0000 regberadaisy 149223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown:<br /> How do you like the sport overall? I like that it's suppose to be breathable since alot of people's complaint about carriers is how much the baby and you sweat.</p> <p>@ohapostrophe: @Coco Bee:<br /> I do like that with the Beco you can face outwards. I think bb M will like that.</p> <p>Hopefully I can find a store locally that carries both so I can try them out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149215 Sat, 05 May 2012 15:50:02 +0000 skibobrown 149215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Ergo solely b/c we have lots of friends who swear by it. So far I like it a lot. I use it with the infant insert, and our daughter is always very calm when she's in it. She often sleeps in the ergo, but even when she is awake in it she pretty much never fusses. (FYI, we have the Ergo sport b/c we're hoping to do some hiking with the Ergo once DD gets a little older. ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149204 Sat, 05 May 2012 14:19:41 +0000 chopsuey 149204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love our ergo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149196 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:51:44 +0000 ohapostrophe 149196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We really love the beco Gemini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149187 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:35:13 +0000 mrstilly 149187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Baby Bjorn Active when DS was just born, and by the time he was 15 pounds (2months - he's big) it was killing my back and shoulders. I only carried him facing in and I'm an active person. I'm tall and in good shape, so I really didn't expect it to hurt as much. </p> <p>I tried the Becco Gemini and Butterfly II from a local store and liked them both, but I ended up going with a Boba. I absolutely love it. </p> <p>I think the only Baby Bjorn I would consider is the Comfort Carrier, which is made much more like an Ergo with the waist belt. It is more expensive though, so it doesn't seem worth it, unless you found it for like 50% off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149184 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:23:43 +0000 Mrs. Pen 149184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HeatherlovesKenny: great! I haven't had any issues. DS is only 10 weeks, but I used this carrier for the boy I nanny all of last summer and I never had a backache. Highly recommended! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149174 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:52:14 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 149174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also highly recommend Lovey Duds for the teeny tinies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149170 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:49:52 +0000 heffalump 149170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the bjorn. My shoulders are extra sensitive due to migraines, so I don't think any carrier would have worked well for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149169 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:48:13 +0000 HLK208 149169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: how is the back support with the beco gemini? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149163 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:28:26 +0000 Beyond2 149163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm considering an Ergo, but not sure how necessary it is for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149162 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:26:39 +0000 prettylizy 149162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an ergo and it's awesome. I liked that with the infant insert we could use it from day one. I haven't mastered nursing in it yet, but apparently it's possible </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149160 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:23:54 +0000 HLK208 149160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought the bjorn active, but I was going to return it for the miracle.<br /> Now I'm reconsidering the bjorn all together...I always heard ergo's are too bulky so I never looked into buying one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149150 Sat, 05 May 2012 11:59:32 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 149150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Becos are great too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149148 Sat, 05 May 2012 11:49:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 149148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Ooh that would be great!</p> <p>I have the Beco Gemini SSC and I love it. I chose this one over the Ergo because you can face the baby in and out, on your back and on your hip. I have also learned how to breastfeed in it - saves soo much time and effort! I cook dinner, while he's in the carrier eating. It's a perfect arrangement really. </p> <p>I had learned about the potential hip/spine development problems associated with the baby Bjorn so I stayed far away. Plus, it is really hard on a mom's back. </p> <p>So I voted other just because I like my Beco. But if it was between the Ergo or Bjorn, I'd say Ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149145 Sat, 05 May 2012 11:45:57 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 149145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby Bjorn is not anatomically correct for hips, so I opted for Ergo. I have a blog post that I need to edit about the anatomy of carriers... I'll see if I can work on it for next week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/carriers-ergo-vs-baby-bjorn#post-149143 Sat, 05 May 2012 11:41:49 +0000 regberadaisy 149143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Starting to think more about carriers now.</p> <p>What is your opinion on the Ergo vs the Baby Bjorn. I have heard that there are hip issues with the Bjorn. But I have also heard that when they're older some prefer the Bjorn for convenience sake.</p> <p>Do you have either? If not, which one and why as oppose to these two?</p> <p>I'm looking at the Ergo Sport or the Baby Bjorn Synergy.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>