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Ergo Baby vs Baby Björn: The Best Baby Carrier (2021)

by Sofia January 3, 2021

We tested which is the best baby carrier between Baby björn One and the Ergobaby 360.

As active parents, we want the best gear for us and our daughter. We actually don’t own a car, so it is very important that we can move freely at times without the trolley. If you like convenience as much as we do, then a baby carrier is definitely a great option!

If you are wondering about how safe baby carriers are, we recommend you take a look at this baby carrier safety breakdown. You will find an in depth analysis on how to make sure you chose and use your baby carrier safely.

We know what you are thinking, it is a jungle out there when it comes to choosing the best baby carrier. This may lead to some serious decision anxiety. We got Baby Bjorn One from my sister and were quite happy about it. However, we wanted to test Ergobaby 360 as an alternative.

So, here comes a comprehensive baby carrier test that hopefully will help you choose the best baby carrier for you and your little one.

What to think about when buying your first baby carrier

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Reviewing all technical specifications and details of each baby carrier can be very overwhelming! The first thing you should do before you decide which brand and model you want to buy is to consider what properties the carrier offers.

For example, here are some important questions:

  • is it important for you that your child should be able to sit in different positions?
  • Do you want to be able to carry your baby on your back or on your hip?
  • Are you worried that your child will be too hot or too cold?
  •  Do you want to be able to breastfeed in the baby carrier?
  • Does price matter?
  • Which design, and color, do you prefer?

By answering these questions about what features are a must for you, you will be able to immediately exclude those carriers that simply do not meet your requirements. I would say that Ergobaby 360 and Babybjorn One meet most of these requirements, in slightly different ways.

Babybjörn One Mesh

When the first big test of baby carriers was done back in 2014, Babybjorn One carrier was best tested and Ergobaby 360 was not guaranteed to give the Babybjorn a proper match on the title.)

Check out the Lowest Price for Babybjörn Baby Carrier One Here

Choosing between ergo baby vs baby bjorn – how we did it

This baby carrier test is based on our experience of using Babybjörn One and Ergobaby 360. Be aware that this is our opinion and that they can be different from your experiences. Everyone is different, have different tastes and needs. Our children are also different, both in terms of their size and needs.

That being said, it is important that a carrier belt meets some essential must haves. For those of you out there, I think mesh fabric is a great must have feature. This way you can be sure that the baby carrier is breathable and avoid any overheating problems. You will thank me when that next crazy hot summer comes along.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the baby carrier should be able to grow with your baby. Both Babybjörn One and Ergobaby 360 have solved this, but in different ways.

If you choose Ergobaby 360 Omni you do not have to think so carefully, but if you buy the Ergobaby 360 Performance that I have in this test you need to buy a separate infant insert to be able to carry a newborn. Babybjörn One has a zipper built-in that allows you to change the seat surface when the baby has grown larger.

Related: Babyzen Yoyo – Best Travel Troller Review

My criteria – Best Baby Carrier Test

It is somewhat difficult to decide between two products that have the same function, and both have strengths and weaknesses. Some things are better for one brand than for the other and vice-versa. Here are the criteria that will guide us through this review:

  • Child’s ergonomics & positions
  • Your (the parent/caregiver) ergonomics & ease of use
  • carrying methods
  • Security
  • Temperature & material
  • adaptability
  • Other
  • Price

The most important requirements when choosing the best baby carrier

  • The head restraint should provide sufficient support. The neck is sensitive to newborns and it is important to get proper support. It is also good when the children become larger and fall asleep in the carrier, you do not want the neck to hang backwards.
  • The seat position should be ergonomic. Babies should sit as frogs with their backs c-shaped and with their knees above their hips. This is to relieve the back and hips of the child. Your baby carrier should provide good support for the hips, back and neck.
  • The child should sit comfortably. In addition to having the child sit ergonomically, it is important that they are not clamped by buttons or buckles and that no parts touch their body and skin uncomfortably. The carrier must also not limit the child’s ability to move and change position.

Both baby carriers meet these requirements and thus I will not go into so much more on that in this baby carrier test.

Child’s ergonomics and positions

Babybjörn suffered some criticism in the US for being dangerous for the baby’s hip development, as the legs are hanging too much downwards. A lot of people argued that Babybjörn did not meet the child’s need to sit in the frog position. However, in fairness to Babybjörn, this was dismissed by the company and it has also been verified by several experts that this wasn’t the case. I myself have not experienced any problem with this with my Baby Bjorn One.

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Ergobaby 360 requires an infant insert to use it for the very least. (Photo: ergobaby.com.)

If you buy the Ergo baby 360 Performance, you must supplement with an infant insert so that the child comes up. If you buy the Ergobaby 360 Omni model, you don’t have to think about it, but it is more expensive. The Baby Bjorn One is easy to adjust as the baby grows. It uses a zipper inside that enables two positions.

The headrest of the Ergobaby 360 is adjusted using buttons, while the Babybjörn One is clip-in buckles. Big advantage to Baby Bjorn here, as it can be really difficult to operate with buttons over the child, especially if they are not still.

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The Babybjörn’s clip-in buckles make it very easy to take off and on

On top of that, the latest version of the Babybjörn One Mesh has even sturdier clip-in buckles which feels even higher quality and safer.

That being said, Ergobaby 360 has a small curtain built into the headrest that can be folded over the child’s head when they sleep or to protect them from the sun. Great plus!

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It is important for the baby to be able to sit looking forward to discover the world. Both carriers meet this requirement and I see no major difference between the models.

So we will call a draw in the child ergonomic criterion, with a slight edge to Babybjörn.

The parent’s ergonomics and ease of use

As you all know, you are often in a hurry as a parent. If it is not because you are late for that doctor appointment, your baby is overtired and needs to get in that nap ASAP.

Here I think there are some important differences between Ergobaby 360 and Babybjorn One baby carrier. It is much easier to wear the Babybjörn vs Ergobaby. In the Baby Bjorn One, the clip-in buckles make it super-easy to adjust the carrier when the child is seated. This clearly reduces the stress of wearing it fast while you have an inpatient baby waiting, BUT.

Once you’ve got the Ergobaby on, it’s is a lot more comfortable. At least compared to the original Babybjorn One. I have talked with lot of users about that and many agree that the original Babybjörn pushes the back and the neck in a way that may hurt you after some extensive use. I myself have always had problems with neck pain and that is actually why we bought an Ergobaby.

However, the 2019 updated version of the Babybjörn One Mesh has totally fixed this issue and now I feel at least as comfortable wearing it vs the Ergobaby.

The Ergobaby’s buckles are placed on the back of the wearer, which made it very difficult to put on the harness at the beginning. This is a matter of habit and you will get used toit over time. However, you can barely take your arm out of the way to reach the clips between the shoulder blades if you haven’t adjusted them before!

If you have a small body, the Baby Björn One is quite large. Me and my husband are very different size, he is 6’’4’ and wide shoulders. For him, this is not a problem and not really for me either. However, if you’re petite, you should probably consider to get the Ergobaby.

Ergobaby has a wider hip belt and thicker shoulder straps that are padded. It will be a much more wonderful experience for you as a parent and we will be around being a child quite a lot, right? If you, as I am active and planning to go a lot, the curved and padded shoulder straps of this model are very helpful with the relief.

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Babybjörn One Mesh – 2019: The shoulder straps have gotten a lot more comfy in the newest model.

I used to give this one to the Ergobaby 360 but now that I am using the newest Babybjörn One Mesh basically everyday, I do think it is leaning more to the Babybjörn, especially considering its use of use.

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carrying positions

Baby carrier positions
Ergobaby 360 offers, as its name suggests, carrying positions in all directions. Photo: ergobaby.com.)

Both the Ergobaby 360 models make allow you to carry in four different positions. You can have your child facing your breast, facing forward, on your back or hip. We have only used forward, backward and hip. So far, I have not wanted to test on my back because it feels strange not seeing my daughter.

With the Babybjörn One, on the other hand, you cannot wear the baby on the hip. Right now, I do not see a huge advantage with this extra carrying position allowed by the Ergobabyn, but this may change over time.

I’ll give it to Ergobaby for the extra carrying position.

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Safety

Babybjöne one safe for newborn
The Babybjorn one feels perfectly safe even for newborns and require no extra add-ons

My personal opinion is that the baby björn is somewhat safer. It is very difficult for the child to get to fall out of the carrier when you remove it as it is easily secured with the clip-in function.

I was a little scared the first time I used ErgoBaby. When you remove it over your head (opposite to how to put it on), the whole seat part falls forward and the baby can actually fall out. It was scary because I was not aware of it, so this is not a huge problem if you are a used to it.

Our tip is to practice standing on your bed for the first time, no matter which model you choose.

Baby Björn One wins this safety test.

Baby Baby Björn One Here.

Temperature and material

The material in your baby carrier plays a big role in how warm or cold your little one will be. Both my baby carriers are in mesh material (Babybjörn One Air and Ergobaby 360 Cool Air). These mesh materials offer more breathability to keep you and your baby cool during the summer months. I see no disadvantage of having that breathable material in the winter, since you can still dress your baby appropriately during the winter months.

So, for those of you who want to be able to use the baby carrier in the summer, I think you should invest in a mesh carrier.

Both seals are machine washable, thank goodness!

There is no obvious difference in material between Babybjörn One Air and Ergobaby 360 Performance Cool Air, both are made of polyester. The baby björn has some elements of cotton in the seat. However, nothing that gives any particular advantage or disadvantage.

I’ll call this one a draw.

Adaptability from infants to toddlers

As I said before, several of Ergobaby’s models require you to buy an infant insert. This I think is a bit ridiculous actually, it cannot be that much more expensive for them to simply include this. Instead, they are sold extra for about $30. It is possible to buy these second hand, since the child “grows out” of them quite quickly. The infant insert is sturdy and stable but it messes up with the breathability of the material.

Ergobaby with the extra infant insert. It feels safe and sturdy.

Honestly, it feels like and extra step to have to think of the infant insert. It just feels more natural and more practical to just grab the Babybjörn instead.

For this reason, I’ll have to give this one to Babybjörn.

Check Out the Lowest Price for the Baby björn one here.

Other

Ergobaby baby carrier offers the possibility to breastfeed directly in the carrier. This cannot be done in Babybjörn One.

Price

Ergobaby Performance 360 ​​Cool Air is cheaper than Babybjörn One Air, but it is a little unfair to directly compare them like that. You should actually compare Ergobaby Omni 360 with the Baby Björn as they are more equivalent. Omni is a few tens of dollars more expensive.

Summary

 baby carrier test ergobaby 360 performance cool air mesh
I mainly use the Ergobaby 360 carrier with our first girl. BTW, how cool does my little princess look in her sun cap?
Now with our second child, we are mainly using the newer Babybjörn One Mesh!

So… Carriers are like shoes: what dresses well for a person may not dress well for another. Think about what you want from your baby carrier and then it will be easier to decide between these two models.

I started with original Babybjörn One in mesh and have been very happy with everything besides their ergonomics for me as a carrier. I get hurt almost immediately and it eventually became unsustainable.

However, having now used the newer 2019 model, I don’t experience those problems anymore. It has become my go to baby carrier with our second baby now.

With that said, Ergobaby 360 Cool Air is not complete either. This baby carrier is somewhat more difficult to use, a little more expensive and you need to choose whether or not to have an infant insert.

I use to recommend the Ergobaby because of the poor ergonomics on the original Babybjörn model (at least for my body). But now, comparing the updated 2019 Babybjörn One vs Ergobaby, I must say the Babybjörn is a clear winner.

Which is the best baby carrier?

Based on this carrier test I can summarize my purchase recommendations as follows:

The newer Babybjörn One 2019 has solved all the problems of the original one. The clip-in buckles are even sturdier, the shoulder straps have gained a better and softer padding, and, like the original, it doesn’t require any add-ons or inserts for newborns or toddlers.

For all these reasons, we recommend the Babybjörn One Air as the best baby carrier between the two.

Buy the Baby Björn One HERE.

Ergobaby, as I said, used to be my favorite and I was also super happy with it. If you think the lack of built-in support for newborn is a deal breaker but you still wanna go with an Ergobaby, then I recommend that you checkout the model Omni that you can buy HERE.

If you do not need infant insert (or can you imagine buying it separately), just get the Ergobaby Performance HERE.

You may also like our post on the Vtech baby walker.

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Roberto August 1, 2021 - 6:11 pm

You compared a two different baby carriers! Why don’t you choose the Ergobaby Omni 360 mesh, which is the equivalent of the BabyBjörn One Air?

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