Starting to think more about carriers now.
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.
Do you have either? If not, which one and why as oppose to these two?
I'm looking at the Ergo Sport or the Baby Bjorn Synergy.
Thanks!
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blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts
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!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@Mrs. Jacks: Ooh that would be great!
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.
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.
So I voted other just because I like my Beco. But if it was between the Ergo or Bjorn, I'd say Ergo.
pineapple / 12234 posts
I bought the bjorn active, but I was going to return it for the miracle.
Now I'm reconsidering the bjorn all together...I always heard ergo's are too bulky so I never looked into buying one.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
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
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
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.
blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts
I also highly recommend Lovey Duds for the teeny tinies.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@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!
clementine / 889 posts
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.
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.
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.
pomegranate / 3388 posts
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. )
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@skibobrown:
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.
@ohapostrophe: @Coco Bee:
I do like that with the Beco you can face outwards. I think bb M will like that.
Hopefully I can find a store locally that carries both so I can try them out.
GOLD / pear / 1845 posts
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.
coconut / 8234 posts
@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? 
persimmon / 1465 posts
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.
blogger / pomelo / 5400 posts
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.
blogger / nectarine / 2010 posts
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.
honeydew / 7589 posts
After a lot of research I think we're going with the ergo. I might have to look into the Beco though...
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@mrsjazz: Sure!
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.
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.
This is the youtube video that helped me figure it out:
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!
ETA: found another video
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I love the Ergo, it's an easy carrier to master, which was important to me.
I've not yet tried back carries, but will do on this next trip.
coconut / 8234 posts
@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.
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
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
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