#Baby Gear
Baby Bjorn Original
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 Baby Bjorn Original Navy Blue baby carrier Great Condition  US $35.00
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 Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier EUC Black US $24.99
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 Baby Bjorn carrier cover US $34.95
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 Baby Bjorn Infant Carrier Great Condition US $4.99
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Does your infant prefer only one type of carrier???
For dads and moms out there, do you use the same carrier with your little one or are there some who prefer to use different carriers? How many of you use more than one type, say one for home and one for outings?
I picked up an original baby bjorn for myself, but I'd like to pick up one for my wife, either an active bjorn (to help support her back more), but I know she'd prefer a mei-tei wrap type carrier instead which I'd really like to get her.
Have any of you experienced your infant to prefer only a single type of carrier rather than alternating, can baby's be that particular (at 5 weeks)??? Thanks.
Babies absolutely have preferences, even at just a few DAYS old! Not every baby enjoys being carried the same way as another. Some want to have their knees to their chest; while others would rather have their legs around the person carrying them. Some babies enjoy facing out, others face in. Some prefer being on the back, others chest to chest. It varies such a great deal!
Honestly, my recommendation for a carrier for an infant younger than 3 months old would not be the Baby Bjorn or any of the copy-cat models.
A baby still in what they refer to as the "fourth trimester" (first three months after birth) need to feel very secure, warm and safe. An ideal carrier would put the baby chest to chest with the wearer, where the baby could easily feel the breathing and listen to the heartbeat. Something where their legs were snuggled into the fabric, not hanging out lose to dangle (which can affect the development of muscles as well).
Personally, I think wraps are the most useful and versatile for babies that age. They come in all sizes, shapes, colors and patterns, and unlike Baby jorn which can only be worn 2 ways, can be worn 6 or 7!
Try to Google the MOBY WRAP to get an idea what I'm talking about. Another would be a standard sling (www.hotslings.com)