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Baby Bjorn One Carrier vs. Ergo Performance Carrier
In a nutshell, I couldn't find a review that compared these two products. I was given the Ergo, and I liked that the baby is in a more ergonomic position than that of the original, Active and Miracle Baby Bjorn carriers. Then, BB came out with the One carrier. I looked all over the internet for a frank comparison of the two but didn't find any so here's my take now that i've used both of them.
the Ergo Pros:
- Baby in ergonomic position
- Zippered pocket for your things
- Comes in multiple colors
- Has snooze cover
- Less expensive
the Ergo Cons:
- no front-facing option
- less comfortable than the One
- doesn't fold up neatly like the One
the One Pros:
- ergonomic back-facing position JUST LIKE the ergo
- front facing option, TOO!
- folds up compactly
- more comfortable than Ergo
- no need for too-hot infant insert. newborns can go in this!
the One Cons:
- really expensive (but if you go to Buy Buy Baby or BRU wiht their 20% off coupons, you can get it for $160)
- only one color
- nowhere to put my wallet, keys, etc.
In the end, I exchanged my Ergo for the One because the front-facing option was too valuable for me to not have. And then when baby is sleepy, I turn her around, and the One has these zippers that turn it into an Ergo-like carrier. So the One is really like having an Ergo but with another position! I do miss the zippered pocket for my things on the Ergo... with the One, I have to carry a small purse across my body. And there's no snooze cover on the One, but that's a small sacrifice for having a front-facing option.
If I could, I would give the Ergo 4 stars and the One 4.5 stars. If you're on a budget, the Ergo is perfectly fine! But if you can splurge a little more and have a 20% coupon at BBB or BRU, then go with the One.
Happy baby-wearing!
November 2013 · Baby Products