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Baby Bjorn Active Carrier
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A comfortable carrier with extra back support that keeps baby close and lets do away with a bulky pram on outings. It also gives dads the chance to bond with baby.
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Reviewed:
13 July 2009
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Penny Ireson
The Baby Bjorn Active Carrier has many of the same features as the very successful original version, but the big advantage of providing essential extra back support.The Baby Bjorn Active Carrier is a much sturdier carrier, designed to carry heavier children for a longer period of time. This enables the ...
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5 user reviews of Baby Bjorn Active Carrier
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helen coulson
I tried this carrier as it seemed to be in mainstream shops and people liked it. It wasn't for me *at all*. Dangling my child from the crotch is bad for her back - every other carrier out there seems to stress
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toniseventyseven
i wish i had tried this first and not bothered trying to save money with the cheaper versions - it is easy to use - simple to get baby in and out - comfy and very supportive for baby and the best comfort by far
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charles ross
Buy a Bushbaby - cheaper & more comfort, plus a removeable 'pod' to add speed to loading & unloading
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eleanor o'connor
Fantastic value, although seemed expensive at the time. I wear mine loads and don't really use his pushchair much anymore.
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Lea
It gives your back a break but not your purse. If you can afford it then i'd recommend it.
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Easy to use, unisex styling, very comfortable with extra back support, great for going on public transport or keeping hands free
The front flap can flip up and cover your baby's face in forward-facing mode, petite mums may struggle to carry older babies for long periods of time
Price:
£79.99
Year:
from 2009
Age suitable for:
Birth-12mths
Number of carrying positions:
2
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