BabyBjorn Active

Not recommended – Found the carrier very expensive with a limited life as baby became too heavy for it by about five months. No back carry option which would have been really handy as my son got bigger. The Baby Bjorn design leaves baby's legs dangling rather than in the 'frog' position which can impact negatively on their hip development. Since forking out a… Read more

ridiculous amount of money for the carrier, I have since learnt that other brands are cheaper, offer back and side carry options, last until the toddler years (20kg) and are ergonomically designed to support baby's hips. Would definitely not buy again and feel ripped off. Easy to put on once you get used to it. Only lasted 5 months. No back carry option. Doesn't support baby's hips. Very expensive considering poor design and limited life span.

Truly a godsend!! – I wish i had purchased this little beauty when my baby was first born! I had been given another branded carrier, which did the job, however, did not provide adequate back support when wearing for extended period of time. My daughter absolutely LOVES the baby bjorn. She went through a stage where she wanted to be held of a late evening, so i would… Read more

pop her in, and carry on around the house,, making dinner, cleaning, hanging out washing etc. I go for daily walks with her in it, and don;t have to worry about buckling pram wheels on uneven foot paths! I do the groceries on my own while hubby is at work, and it wouldn't be possible without this carrier!! It is also fantastic to wear when going out for dinner, as some places are tight for space where stroller/prams are concerned. She just falls asleep. A great help for bubs who suffer from reflux as well! I find it very easy to strap her in on my own, and it's adjusting straps are positioned so it can be tightened with one hand once bubs is in position. I was lucky enough to pick one up which had only be used a handful of times on Ebay for $70!! Reliable, comfortable, lower lumbar support, convenient. Machine washable, able to purchase separate bib covers. Bub can face toward you or away from you. Good support for baby neck and back Expensive if purchased brand new (approx $200), can be warm if worn on a hot day- but this has never really bothered me.

Good – I was given my first Baby Bjorn Original but bought this one when my baby was 3 months old as he was getting too heavy for the original version. I have used this product several times a week since. I purchased mine through ebay where there are heaps to choose from. It's a well known brand and you are likely to get good resale value when you are… Read more

finished with it. I'm really glad i bought it. Great for shopping- you don't need to put your baby in the baby seats in the trolley. Much more comfortable than the Bjorn Original carrier especially if walking for any length of time or going uphills. My baby just loved it especially in the first 4 months. We used to call it the sleep inducer. Easy to quickly get out of the house to go to the shops etc.. Can be used with the baby facing forward from around 4 months. Has a limited use- I am not likely to use it up to the 12kg recommendation, it's just too much weight to carry on your front. The back support is difficult to get in the right position and it's a hassle if two people are using the carrier to adjust it each time.

OK – I bought the Active especially for the lumbar support (I get a sore back very easily), however am still struggling to set it up comfortably, so that the lumbar support fits tight against my lower back (it tends to sit a bit high, and no amount of adjusting it has managed to fix this). I have used this on both short and long walks. It's great for… Read more

the short ones, bub seems very comfy and soon falls asleep (both facing in and out), however for a longer hike with steep hills and uneven ground, I found it a bit hard because it was a bit hard to see where I was putting my feet, and constantly leaning back a bit to compensate for the weight on the front does get uncomfortable eventually. While I still love this product, I think I will have to upgrade to a backpack style carrier once bub can support himself a bit better. Not sure it was worth the extra cost over the normal BabyBjorn. Stylish, good lumbar support, seems comfortable for baby A bit pricey, can be tricky to adjust properly, not too comfy for long hikes

Excellent – I was loaned the Baby Bjorn Original, but I soon realised that I needed the back support...which this model delivers quite nicely. It's very easy to adjust the different straps to make it comfy for me to carry around my son around the mall for hours, with no issues on my back at all. I use this regularly with the Baby Bjorn Carrier… Read more

Cover...goes absolutely everywhere with me now.

I'm VERY happy with this product. Highly recommended! The back support really works; carrier is very easy to adjust, so my husband & I are able to easily swap. None so far

Excellent for Mum and Dad – Perfect for my husband after trying on most brands. The back support made this the most comfortable for us by far. Easy to get bub in and out once you have practised, most slings are tricky when on your own. You can adjust the flap to give better head support when baby is young. Comfortable, secure, adjustable flap to support head. Tricky at first to get bub into it when you are by yourself.

easy to use for both mum & dad! – We bought this one 2nd hand, as I couldn't justify the cost of buying it new. If it was your first child & you were going to have more, then I suppose you could justify it. We'll use ours with our next baby, but had bought a whole heap of other stuff just before,so $180 for a carrier wasn't really in the budget! Both my husband & I use this… Read more

carrier. It makes things heaps easier when you don't want to take the pram/stroller. I use it when i go grocery shopping, as more often than not I can never get a capsule trolley! It is heaps easy to fit & wear. Probably couldn't wear it for extended periods of time. I think the longest I've worn it so far is 2hrs & my husband about 3. With that said, our little guy is only 6.6kg now. Will probably get difficult as he gets closer to 10kg. simple for mum & dad to use, easy to adjust for size, comfortable, forward facing or backwards facing price to buy new

Great item – Loved this item when my son was little and under the age of 6 months but I found that as he got heavier the carrier cut into my shoulders Great for heavy babies under 10kgs Not great for bigger babies over 10kg

Bad – There are several better soft structured carriers out there that will last you till toddler years. Don't waste your money on a carrier you can only use for a few short months. Ergo costs roughly the same, is a lot more comfortable and you can easily carry your baby till they are 2-3 years old because it puts the weight on your hips, not on your… Read more

shoulders like BB Active. Easy to use. Even with the added lumbar support, this carrier becomes extremely uncomfortable very quickly as the baby grows, reducing the time you can actually use it. The material is thick so no air circulates and both your stomach and baby get really hot and uncomfortable in hot climates. Very expensive when you can only use it for a few short months.

OK – Not a bad carrier but it's expensive and can be hot in summer. I also have an Ergo baby carrier and much prefer it to the Baby Bjorn as the baby's weight is distributed on your hips and so baby can be carried for much longer. The Ergo can also be used when baby is older as the weight limit is much higher than with the Baby Bjorn Easy to use, can… Read more

be used for newborns up to about 1yo, good quality, baby can face inwards or outwards Expensive, baby seems to dangle rather than sit in it, weight distributed predominantly on shoulders although the active provides reasonable back support, can get hot using it in hot weather

Quite good for the first few months – The BabyBjorn carriers are popular for a reason, they are pretty good. The main features I liked was the ability to nurse in private (with a cover over baby) and it's easy to put on. Unfortnately, I found it had a pretty limited useful life, it was uncomfortable once baby was over around 5 months due to weight of bub and the way the carrier fitted… Read more

- basically your shoulders hurt, so can only be used on very short trips. In addition, you can't carry bub on your back, which would be super useful, as would allow you to do things like washing and cooking. I've since talked to lots of mums and would go with an Ergo Baby carrier or similar next time. Easy to use Uncomfortable once baby over around 6kg, can't wear baby on your back

Good carrier with limited benefits – We bought the BabyBjorn Active after hearing so many people rave about how BabyBjorn carriers are the best on the market. We couldn't justify buying it new so we purchased one second hand in very good condition. For the first few months, it came in very handy - being able to take my little baby boy out and still have two hands free was extremely… Read more

useful. Plus, the lumbar support made carrying him so much more comfortable (and back care is so important to me especially because I'm a physio).

The issues came when he was around 5 months old. I found that once my son grew heavier and longer (he is very tall for his age), the carrier started to get uncomfortable for longer periods. This was worse when I had him facing forwards, which he wanted to be from around 4 months so he could see his environment. Because I started to get uncomfortable, I stopped using it as often. I think I would have used it for longer if it had an option of being worn on the side or back but because it can only be worn on the front, I found it a little restrictive. good for smaller/younger babies, hands-free expensive if bought new, cannot be converted to side-wearing or back carrier, uncomfortable for longer/heavier babies

Excellent – I always wanted one of these as they are so easy and you don't run the risk of getting your stroller stuck down shopping aisles. i think this brand is very reputable and therefore the best on the market. It has my vote and comes highly recommended. Lightweight and easy to use when you are on your own. I feel safe putting my baby inside. Very… Read more

comfortable to wear. The newborn setting is very snug for the baby and now my baby loves looking outwards. Lots of straps and sometimes it can be confusing putting it on. The tops of your shoulders aches after a while from carrying the baby if you are a smaller person.

its fantastic – I have been using it with both my sons and it s simply fantastic. it is practical makes life easier and great way of bonding. also saves you from carrying prams around for short trips.i also used it at the airport while travelling, very hassle free. reliable, easy-to-use, saves time n space for short or quick trips.. takes a bit of practice till you can work out how to wear it right..

Very convenient – We borrowed one of these while my son was a baby. I found it very convenient for when I was doing the suppermarket shopping or just ducking in somewhere and wanted to have my hands free. My son nearly always fell asleep in it as a newborn. It was always nice feeling close to him and knowing he was comfortable. He also loved it when he was a… Read more ·  1

bit older and was able to face out and see what was going on. Also it was a great way for my husband to be able to have some time with the baby being nice a close to him. It was comfortable to wear and the weight was evenly spread across both shoulders. great to have baby with you and still have your hands free to do other things. nice way to feel close to baby and great bonding for dads. sometimes easier than pushing a pram around Not sure if we would have paid the money to buy one brand new, but it was great having it

Excellent – My baby loves to be carried in it, especially while we go shopping. She can look around, or even sleep comfortably in it. I have no regret in purchasing this carrier, it think it's brilliant idea to carry baby around in it, sometimes even more convenient than a stroller (if you are going for a quick shopping or doing own works). Highly… Read more

recommended! Very easy to use - put baby in & out, even while the baby's asleep. Very comfortable & safe for baby. The lumbar support helps to use this carrier longer & yet still comfortable. It can be washed. Can be adjusted according to the baby's length for comfort. Wearer can do their own things with 2 hands free from carrying the baby. Quite expensive for brand new one (but I bought mine from eBay at cheaper price - 2nd hand but is in as new condition).

Excellent – Absolutely recommend it - it has very good back support. I don't know what I would have done without it! My son would also fall asleep very easily in it when he was a bub. Brilliant!!

Good – Overall it is a great carrier and my baby just loved it. I think it is especially good for newborns but after around 6 months I found my baby's legs would get in the road when I walked and I would feel some strain on my shoulders after using it for long periods of time. I have since bought an ERGO and have found this much more comfortable and more… Read more

suitable for older babies but the tradoff is my baby can no longer face outwards. I think my baby prefers the baby bjorn and I prefer the ERGO! My baby loved being in the Baby Bjorn - especially being able to face outwards. She was able to see the world and was free to kick her arms and legs about. She also loved being upright. Excellent support for newborns. My shoulders tended to get a bit sore after prolonged periods. As my baby's legs grew, I found her legs kicked my thighs when I walked.

Good – This is a fantastic carrier if you have a child that has reflux and wants to be upright. It is so comfy that I can do almost anything in it and allows you to be completely hands free with the baby so that you can get on with life. Baby can be placed in front or back facing position which caters to their needs for the first 12 months. Great product… Read more

and very comfy Everything, very comfortable to wear, light and easy to slip on and get the child into At an RRP of $199 can be on the expensive side

Excellent – I would be lost without my BabyBjorn Active. I have a fussy baby who likes to be held, so this has been a lifesaver. I have used it for up to 4 hours at a time with no back pain at all. So easy to clip baby in, you dont need anyone else there to help lift baby in. My baby sleeps in it, its so comfy for her. Definitely recommend this product. The… Read more

straps make it easy to adjust to fit different people. You can throw it in the washing machine if it gets dirty too. Just a brilliant product. Everything! So comfortable, baby feels secure, looks stylish.

Excellent – Definitely a great buy. Sometimes its nice to just walk with the baby and have your arms/hands free. I often use it to do the shopping and our baby feels safe and secure. I have found keeping it mostly done up makes putting it on much easier. Once you get the hang of taking bub in and out its very easy. We're still using ours and our bub is 8… Read more

months old. This is easy to use, comfortable and great for the baby. Baby can be positioned facing you or facing out. Our bub loves being able to look out when we are walking. It feels very secure and adjusts easily. Love the different colours available. Our baby often fell asleep when she was little when we went out for a walk in it! Can be hot and sweaty. Back does get sore after a while

Excellent – I love it - lent mine to friends to use for their bubs as well - just put it in a pillowcase on gentle wash cycle and it cleans up like new. Cant imagine having a cranky bub without it Easy to fit and take on and off quickly once you get the hang of it. Bub was very secure and always settled in quickly. Was great being able to do the shopping and… Read more

things with a real trolley - not trying to balane a basket on top of the pram. Also great when cooking dinner or doing things around the house when Bub wouldnt settle - the gentle movement and being close to me always soothed him quickly Did get hot after a while - but think this was mainly due to being in a humid and hot part of Qld.

Excellent – I have been using this since my baby was 3mths old and she is now 6mths old and still love it. I walk with it for 10mins at a time and I dont feel any back pain or strain. Baby is comfortable in it and its feels secure. Highly recommend this. I haven't yet used a pram because I love this so much! Great product - I use it all the time and have no problem with it. Fits great, once adjusted for you it is comfortable

OK – I've used many carriers and this one has to be one of the best. I got mine on special so wasn't to much over priced and when I sold it I got nearly the same amount as I paid for it back so it has the potential to have a great resell value. Easy to use, great back support, baby seems very comfortable in it, quite stylish not like the original,… Read more

great to use for long periods of time. I wouldn't use it for a newborn as there isn't much support for the baby. Other than that it's one of the best carriers I've used.

Excellent – I would highly recommend the baby bjorn active carrier. It is one of those baby products that will not let you down and you will get loads of use out of it. It is expensive initially but I look at it as an investment. The baby bjorn active is vgery easy to use. It is complact and I have used it so many times on long-haul international flights… Read more

while my baby was young. It is reliable and is very supportive on your back. I have lower back problems and it was so easy to use (even for me) when my baby was young. When he got to the 8-9 month stage, he was probably a bit too heavy for me to carry but it was no problem for my husband to carry him in the baby bjorn until he was about a year old. There is not much to dislike. It is expensive but it is well worth the price, especially for those who need the added back support.

Excellent – A great carrier and a reasonable price (you can get them cheaper on eBay). I use mine all of the time and my baby loves it. This carrier is fantastic. The back support really comes in handy when your baby starts to get heavier. It is easy to use and adjust and babies love it. I always use mine when my baby is restless and I'm struggling to get him… Read more

to sleep. It also comes in handy when you're trying to do housework. You just put the baby in and get on with it. I take mine shopping so I can push a trolley around which is very convenient. I found it hard to get the baby in and out when he is sleeping, but after a while you get used to it and the baby does too.

Good – it's a great product for when your baby is crying for the simple fact of wanting to be held your arms can get saw very quickly, my husband inparticular finds this helpful as he isn't holding my son all day so he hasn't built himself up to hold his weight for hours. it can be expensive but it's worth it if your baby likes to be held alot, or you… Read more

need to get a few things done and you need free hands, i would recomend this to others. excellent back support, nice colour, hard to read instructions, you do have to wait until your baby is big enough to use this i don't think i could use it until my son was nine weeks and he could hold his neck up a little himself.

OK – This is a good sling back support wise, but not good for feeding bub, & it is also quite hot for mum & bub during summer. I'm not sure if I would say the price was worth it & I would definitely suggest trying lots of slings yourself before settling on any of them. The back support is good & baby feels secure. No good for breastfeeding & I was… Read more

concerned about getting blocked ducts with the traps pressing down hard with the weight of my baby. If baby falls asleep her head didn't have a comfortable position to lay & her neck would often look twisted.

Excellent – My baby loves it! He has just turned around in it to face outwards which he thinks is fantastic! My baby prefers to be in this than the pram as he can see more of whats going on and he feels nice and close to us! I live in Tassie so therefore don't have any issues with the baby overheating... lol! I bought the 2 pack of bibs aswell which fit… Read more

beautifully and means i don't have to wash it when there are little accidents! Very comfortable to wear, easy to adjust and put on, easy to put bubs in and out of, looks great! I cant think of anything bad about this carrier - I love it!

Excellent – Would highly recommend this carrier. It was quick to strap on and get bub in. Quite frankly I wouldn't have got out of the house as much when bub was very little without it. It was great when you only wanted to grab a couple of things at the supermarket for dinner - setting up pram with the bassinet took ages and I just wouldn't have done it. It… Read more

was also good to use when bub would fuss alot and your arms would start to ache - would calm him down and sometimes send him to sleep! Wanted to buy a Babybjorn carrier and chose this model as it had extra back support. Was comfortable to wear and felt that bub was very secure. A little expensive, but waited until it was on sale!

Good – Overall a great product - handy for walks where the pram is awkward or for shopping or even just around the house. More suitable for a newborn as it becomes heavy after a while. We bought this model because of the extra lumbar support. I think it does well for about half and hour to an hour and then it starts to become heavy. It's comfortable to… Read more

wear, a little hot in summer but overall comfortable. The ability to have baby facing you or away from you is handy for when they become more inquisitive. We found it handy to use on rough terrain where the pram would have been hard to push. It's easy to put on after you've set it up for your body. It's also easy to get baby out although probably not without waking. A little tedious adjusting the straps for different carriers. Pricey but we found a good second-hand one on eBay. Still becomes heavy after a while.

Excellent – This was one of the best items we purchased when our son was born I have used it endlessly. We both love it - if you like to walk be it with your dog, to the shops, Zoo, park or wherever this is easy to use for hours on end. Simple to use, very portable, lightweight, good support for both the carrier and the baby. Nothing except that my son has got too heavy for mr to carry him for longer than about 1 hour.

Excellent – the baby bjorn baby carriers are the best in my opinion. the babybjorn active has the same feature as the standard version, but in addition it has extra back support. you can fit baby easily with the clip-on system, and with the red/blue colour coded system, it's pretty straight forward. I used mine from newborn to around 10kg and we travelled… Read more

around europe with only this carrier, no prams when my girl was 3 months old (around 6kg). it was great to be able to be able to let her see the sights too. Highly recommended Great back support, easy to clip on, forward facing and back facing expensive

Good – The best carrier I saw on the market for me as I have back problems, use it everytime to go grocery shopping instead of putting him in the germy prams. Used it recently to take our four month old to the aquarium and he loved it, well supported and was able to see everything, especially having a windy baby having them so upright has really… Read more

assisted with his wind. Comfortable, gives you two free hands, the baby loves it and it comes with a bib. Its a bit of a pain to swap from one person to another if the baby is asleep.

Excellent – This is invaluable. Highly recommend to new parents. You can buy special bibs to attach that reduce washing frequency, a great way to transport bubs so you both feel secure. Fantastic for shopping where a pram is impractical or bubs is fussing about not being help. Also handy around the house if baby goes through a stage of not wanting to be put… Read more

down and you have things that need to be done. Portable, safe, well made, washable, keeps precious cargo close when you first venture out to the shops as a new mum, good back support, adjustable as baby grows. A bit hot in summer, have just seen a breathable version has been released with the same great back support.