A Buyer's Guide to BabyBjörn Carriers & Bouncers

Writer and expert3 years ago

We all know BabyBjörn has rave reviews and is a favourite amongst parents. However, if you are buying for the first time it can be hard to know what you need to suit you and how to use it, especially when looking at their range of carriers and bouncers. So, here is your complete buyer’s guide with tutorials, fabric benefits, washing instructions and hopefully all of the answers you are looking for…

About BabyBjörn

BabyBjörn is a Swedish family-owned business started in 1961 by Bjorn and his sister-in-law Elsa Jakobson. Located in Stockholm, they develop good, functional and safe products for children up to the age of three. As parents themselves they want to make life a little easier with young children so look to create products that are the solution.

What is the difference between the carriers?

Baby Carrier Mini - The Newborn One

The baby carrier mini is designed to make your first months as a new parent a little easier with a super cosy, snug and easy to use carrier. Perfect for out and about or around the house, it can be worn facing in or facing out and can be used until they are 12 months are old. (7-24lbs)

Baby Carrier Move - The begin-to-explore carrier

Key for active parents this carrier allows you to exercise, run errands and get out and about easily while keeping your little one comfortable. It includes a hip-healthy design, is safe for newborns and can be worn with your baby facing in our and out. This carrier will take you from 0-15 months. (7-26 lbs)

Baby Carrier One - The out-and-about carrier

This is a sturdy and structured carrier with many adjustable features that will go with your baby through their younger years. It will keep your baby protected and comfortable while you get out and about, made for newborns up to the age of 3 and can be worn facing in, facing out and on your back. (8-33lbs)

Baby Carrier Harmony - The I-want-it-all carrier

This is if you want a super soft, super-comfy and super-stylish carrier that feels hugs your baby, offering comfort and closeness from newborn to toddler. Made to last from 0-3 years it can be worn facing in, facing out and on your back and has a hip-healthy design incorporated. (7-33 lbs)

What are the benefits of BabyBjörn carriers?

Ergonomic with the right support for your baby’s neck, back, head and hips
Designed to hold your baby in an upright position to keep airways free
Developed in close collaboration with medical specialists
Comfortable and easy to adjust as your baby grows and for you who wears it
Certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 for baby products, which means that it’s made from fabrics that are kind to sensitive skin and safe to taste.
Easy to clean and wash

What are the fabric differences?

Fabrics are a huge part of BabyBjörn products because they want you to feel as close to your baby as possible. The first fabric is 3D mesh which is a soft, flexible and breathable fabric that stays pleasantly cool for you and the baby. The 3D mesh is 100% polyester which also means it dries quickly after washing and it will also keep its shape no matter how many times you throw it in the washing machine (always essential). Lastly, it is a high-tech fabric with tactile qualities which enhances the closeness between you and your baby when wearing it. All four carriers come in the 3D mesh. There is also 3D Jersey, which is a super soft fabric that hugs your little one in a stretchy, velvety material. The 3D jersey is made up of three layers, with the middle layer consisting of a fine, single-fibre thread. The different layers give the baby carrier stability while the fabric breathes and releases excess warmth making it super comfortable and cosy. The 3D Jersey consists of 80% polyester, 16% cotton and 4% elastane and you can get it with the Baby Carrier Mini. Lastly, there is Cotton which is a comfy, smooth, flexible fabric. This comes in a satin weave or cotton blend. The satin-woven cotton is super-smooth and comfy with thin padding which makes the fabric feel lightweight and flexible. The baby Carrier Mini comes in satin-woven cotton. The Cotton-blend is soft and flexible, made up of 60% cotton and 40% polyester it combines the good qualities for both. If you want a cotton-blend carrier, choose Baby Carrier One. All the fabrics that your child will come into contact with have the requirements of OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 for baby products. OEKO-TEX is an independent testing and certification system for textiles and accessories.

Are the BabyBjörn carriers washable?

All BabyBjörn carriers are machine washable at 40°C but just don’t tumble dry them.

How to put on a BabyBjörn carrier?

Please see the below tutorials to help you with putting on your carrier. Baby Carrier Mini

Baby Carrier Move

Baby Carrier One Air

Baby Carrier Harmony

What is the difference between the BabyBjörn bouncers?

BabyBjörn offers a range of two bouncers; the Baby Bouncer Bliss and Baby Bouncer Balance Soft. The only difference between them is the look of the accompanying fabric seat, however, all of the fabric seats can fit both bouncers.

The fabrics of the bouncers are similar to the carriers - you have a mesh, soft cotton, cotton jersey and 3D jersey option.

Can you wash the BabyBjörn bouncers?

Again, all the bouncer covers are machine washable at 40°C, but do not dry them in the tumble dryer.

How to remove the bouncer cover?

Please see video to demonstrate.

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