Baby Bjorn Carrier Forward Facing Age

You have two options for positions with this carrier with baby facing in or baby facing out.

Baby bjorn carrier forward facing age.

When babies are forward facing in a carrier there is less head control which is why it s safest to wait until your baby can hold her head up without any wobbling. It was designed in collaboration with pediatricians to keep the baby s spine hips and neck safe and aligned. You will get a lot of advice on this forum that they should never face outwards. Read more about and compare our classic baby carrier original with our new baby carrier mini.

At this age it s best to carry in the facing in position to strengthen the bond between you. The carrier is approved for use for babies ages 0 12 months. With a baby carrier from babybjörn you can hold your baby close while at the same time keeping your hands free for other things. The warmth of your breath and the sound of your heartbeat are reassuring to your baby.

The age that you can switch your baby to front facing in a baby carrier or front outward facing is around 6 months old when they have good head and neck control. For most babies that is between 4 6 months old but each baby is different. We have baby carriers for all your different needs from simple models better suited for newborns to more ergonomic baby carriers with a waist belt so you can carry for a long time. Baby carrier mini 7 4 mb baby carrier free 3 3 mb baby carrier one one air new version 5 3 mb baby carrier we and we air 3 2 mb baby carrier miracle 16 8 mb baby carrier original 21 3 mb baby carrier one one air and one outdoors version 093 19 2 mb.

At about the age of five months when your baby s neck muscles are stronger you can start carrying in the facing out position curious babies usually enjoy seeing what s happening around them. It can be used forward facing from 5 months onward. Baby carrier original and mini are our baby carriers for baby s first months. 21 y o single mum to liam.

Just wondering at what age is it safe for the baby to face forward. I have been using the original babybjorn carrier but because it was a hand me down i didn t get any instructions with it. Also don t let your baby sleep when she is forward facing as her head could fall forward and restrict her airways. However manufacturers advice is 4 months for forward facing or 6 months plus for back wearing in baby bjorne type.

At this time you can also move your baby to the back or hip positions as long as the baby is ergonomically supported.