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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 BEST CARRIER! :D Nov 17, 2011
By J. Baek
Months ago, on our search for the "perfect carrier", my husband and I compared quite a few on the market. Initially, I was positive that I wanted a sling-type wrap carrier. We got the baby ktan made with the breathable mesh (since we live in California and it gets HOT) and I used it once. Putting it on was a struggle, adjusting the straps was a greater struggle as it got all tangled, and most importantly, my baby girl HATED it. It is now being used as a cooling fabric for the car seat. So, the search continued. We started to look at the more conventional carriers that I had previously thought were too bulky and inconvenient to use. But after trying on a few, I quickly changed my mind. We were looking for something that was comfortable for our newborn baby, comfortable for wearer, and versatile (i.e., can be used as forward or inward facing). We narrowed it down to the ergo, the newly designed baby bjorn comfort carrier, and the newly released britax. Here are my analyses:
*ERGO
-pros: comfortable for baby & parent bc of the support, organic fabric
-cons: can only be worn inward facing either on the front or back
*BABY BJORN COMFORT CARRIER
-pros: new design of added waist belt allows more support (the major perks of ergo), flexible leg positions w/o any additional inserts, super soft organic material, can be used as forward facing
-cons: cannot be used for newborns under 3 months
*ORGANIC BRITAX CARRIER
-pros: great support (waist belt, upper back strap, and very well cushioned shoulder straps), versatility (forward facing AND inward facing), soft organic material (the non-organic carrier was very stiff and rough in texture), can be used for newborn w/ the newborn insert (included)
-cons: needed separate inserts for non-newborn babies (not included)
I was quite torn between the bjorn and the britax bc of the leg inserts but in the end, we went the the organic britax bc we could use it right away for our newborn baby. Now bjorn has a newer carrier that does accommodate newborns, but overall, I am VERY satisfied with our choice. Our baby LOVES being able to look out in the forward facing position when we go out and when she is tired, we simply turn her to face inward and she is able to sleep comfortably as well. Our search has come to a very happy ending. :)
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Love it!! Jan 30, 2012
By JMJ
I just got this carrier and I have to say, I love it! I had the Baby Bjorn Comfort Carrier and returned it for various reasons. I got this carrier after another mom recommended it and I am one happy customer. It is light, provides good lumbar support, my baby loves it, it is soft, easy to use, less expensive than the Baby Bjorn comfort carrier, my baby can face inwards or outwards, the waist locking mechanism locks and is secure, not many straps to adjusts (which means my hubby can use it easily too), and it does not bother my c-section scar.
I would totally recommend this product to other parents. It is great because it has an infant insert so you can use it when your baby is smaller (I think 8 pounds, but check the specs). My 9 month LO loves it!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Best all-around carrier Jan 19, 2012
By Working Mom
We have one 5-month-old and three baby carriers. After the Britax we won't be buying any more - it's our go-to carrier. We have a hot baby and live in a warm climate, so temperature as well as comfort are our main considerations. I'm doing this review because as a first-time parent I found it hard to figure out what to look for in a baby carrier.
1) Britax Baby Carrier Organic
PROS:
* Baby's weight is well-distributed between your shoulders and hips/lower back, so it's comfortable for mommy and daddy. (Let's be real, it's never *comfortable* to carry a baby for an extended time, especially as they get bigger and more wiggly. But this carrier is as good as it gets IMHO.)
* Both baby and I don't get as hot wearing it as other carriers, I'm guessing because of the well-ventilated design.
* It's organic cotton, which may help with the comfort/heat (although I only bought the organic because the price was lower at the time).
* Can face baby in or out, which is great because our baby loves facing out but needs to face in when it's time to sleep.
* Specs say can be used up to 32 lbs.
* Our baby loves it! He literally gets the giggles whenever we put him in facing out, I guess because he knows he's going to be carried and able to see everything (he's a curious baby).
CONS:
* You need to buy a separate (pricey) infant insert to use facing in once baby's over 14 lbs. It comes with an insert to use up to 14 lbs.
* Can be expensive - I choked when I recently saw it in our local BRU store for almost double what I paid on Amazon.
* A little harder to get on than the Bjorn since the front doesn't come down and you have to stick baby's legs through the openings, which can be a challenge if your baby likes to kick and wiggle like ours. But still easy enough to use by myself. And on the flip side, this feature makes it feel more secure.
2) Baby Bjorn Air
PROS:
* Easy to put on because there's no waist strap (although you sacrifice comfort - see below).
* Easy to get baby in and out because the front opens all the way.
* Keeps baby and wearer cool enough - the mesh fabric seems to serve its purpose, although not as nice to the touch as cotton.
* Can face baby in or out.
* Our baby likes it.
CONS:
* ALL the weight is on your shoulders. There's no waist strap to help distribute the weight.
* Can only be used up to 25 lbs. Don't know if this will be an issue because maybe our baby won't want to be in a carrier when he's older and bigger. But it's nice to have the option.
3) ERGObaby Sport
PROS:
* Baby's weight is well-distributed between your shoulders and hips/lower back. We tried on the Original, Sport, and Performance before buying and found the Sport most comfortable.
CONS:
* Our baby gets REALLY hot in it. And it's supposed to be more breathable than the Original. I guess the Performance might be cooler, but the straps aren't as padded so it wasn't as comfortable.
* Difficult to get on and off by yourself, mainly because there's a clasp in the back between the shoulder straps. I've seen the videos online where people do it and make it look easy, but I find it a hassle and only used this carrier when my husband or someone else was around (and actually, now that we have the other two I never use it).
* Baby can't face out.
* Need to buy a separate (pricey) infant insert. We had a hand-me-down insert and tried it a few times between 2-3 months and it was just WAY too hot for our baby. He screamed until we took him out and by the third time, he started crying before we even put him in.
I really wanted to like the ERGObaby. It was the one we bought before baby came after researching and reading all the reviews. And it's a local company. But being a first-time parent I didn't really know what to look for, and I guess it depends on your baby too. The Britax hadn't come out yet but if I could buy just one carrier now, the Britax would win hands-down. Although since we have the Bjorn Air, we do use it pretty often since it's so easy to get on and off, but mostly at home where we're not walking around a lot.
Easy to use, great carrier May 22, 2012
By Tara Hargreaves
"book addict"
This carrier is easy to use and comfortable to wear. The baby's weight is distributed nicely. My baby is currently 18 pounds and I can wear the carrier for about an hour with him before I really need to take it off. I end up feeling it in my shoulders, but I also have issues carrying purses, shoulder bags, or backpacks for too long as well. So this is great.
We got this to replace the basic Snugli front carrier which is a simple shoulder strap design with no waist support and the straps cross in the back. That one was very hard on my back and shoulders.
I bought it when my baby already had great head control and never needed the infant insert. My baby loves to face outward and this carrier is great for him. He also tends to gnaw on anything in front of him so the bib over the carrier is a nice addition.
My husband and I both use this carrier and it is easy to adjust it for each of us to wear.
 Perfect for baby but not for parent Apr 05, 2012
By steiny
My 3 month old loved this carrier because it provided perfect support for him to see the world, but the design did not distribute the weight evenly; so all of the baby weight pulled on my shoulders. When I turned my son in towards me, I felt like his weight was evenly distributed to my shoulders and hip; but when I turned him out towards the world then the shoulder straps pulled down on my shoulders. I recommend this carrier for lightweight babies, but not heavy babies like my son. I am 5'4" and 110lbs and my son was 16lbs at 3mts. I had to return the carrier because my shoulders could not bear the weight and pressure.
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