By Melanie Francisca
Managing Editor
Video By Miguel Gonzalez
(Honolulu)- A baby carrier is an essential accessory for new parents, with the ability to help soothe crying infants to freeing your hands while carrying your toddler on your back. There are an abundance of baby carriers on the market but one stands above the rest — BABYBJÖRN has announced a new addition to its growing family of safe and easy-to-use products now available in the United States: Baby Carrier One, a multifunctional front and back baby carrier.
“We’ve been making baby carriers for almost 40 years, and we finally have a baby carrier that can do everything,” says Björn Jakobson, founder of BABYBJÖRN. “I’ve loved carrying my children and grandchildren, and we are proud to have played a part in introducing first-ever features to the baby carrier category.”
Simply put, this carrier can facilitate for the consumer the everyday activities that need to be completed by busy moms and dads. I wear my Baby Carrier One when going to the market, cleaning the house and especially when my ten month old needs comfort but I need my hands free, all without getting tired. The thickness and padding in the shoulder straps and waistband allow for wearing your child for long periods of time without back pain/strain that other carriers may cause.
Bridgette Kovacevich, marketing manager for BabySwede (the U.S. distributor of BABYBJÖRN), stated that “Parents will want to make sure to read the carrier instructions carefully before trying to place baby in the carrier. Two common details that are often overlooked are: 1.) Make sure that the carrier is positioned to the correct length of the baby. The Baby Carrier One is designed to easily adjust this with a one-step zipper adjustment inside the front of the carrier. The red zippers are marked and identify positioning for newborn and infant/child positioning. 2.) Make sure the carrier is positioned for your comfort, too! The center strap on the back should be positioned between the shoulder blades to help comfortably distribute the weight of the baby across the shoulders and upper back. The waist belt helps to also evenly distribute the weight across the hips.”
My baby-wearing experience was enhanced by the following features: the padded waist belt and wide shoulder straps, which are fully adjustable to fit all body types. Baby Carrier One was developed with pediatricians to ensure it provides the right support for a growing child’s head, hips and spine, which is very important for me and all parents.
Another great feature of this carrier that I really appreciated are the audible clicks that ensure your child is securely fastened. Once you hear the click you know that you are ready to go and your baby is safe. My baby is happy and comfortable when I am wearing him. He loves the outward-facing position to explore this new world. I love the inward-facing position when he is sleeping. The built in head rest support keeps his head from bobbling around and allows for a more peaceful naptime.
Baby Carrier One is one of the latest baby carriers being sold. It is ideal for those wanting an ergonomic baby carrier with incomparable comfort and a must for those who want to vary the way of carrying for long periods. There are four carrying positions, from birth to toddler to accommodate your growing child. Unlike any other product on the market, the Baby Carrier One, allows the parent to move their toddler from a front to back carrying position without the need for another adult to assist. Kovacevich advised that, “BabyBjörn was established in 1961 and from the beginning, our objective has been to simplify the everyday activities of families, by developing innovative, quality products for babies and toddlers up to the age of three.”
Baby Carrier One is definitely a wise investment that grows with your child while providing parents convenience and peace of mind.