Baby Bjorn vs Ergobaby (In-Depth Comparison Review)

It’s quite overwhelming to choose baby carriers lately. There’s just so many brands available now and comparing their features can be a little bit confusing.

There’s some baby carriers suitable for summer, some that are built more for petite moms or plus size parents.

Then there’s some that might offer more support to your back or shoulders while still making your baby comfortable.

So if you’re here to see which one between the Baby Bjorn Vs Ergobaby baby carrier is better when it comes to that feature, then you’re in the right place. (By the way, I also have a comparison review on the Omni vs 360, if you’re interested.)

In this article, I’ve thoroughly researched their features, listing down their differences and similarities, as well as their pros and cons.

I’ve also added some instructional videos on how to use them, so you can really gauge which carrier is more convenient to use.

I also included some feedbacks and online reviews from baby experts and parents. Hopefully all of those factors can help you choose between the Ergo Baby or Baby Bjorn baby carrier.

Let’s start with a quick feature comparison.

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The Ergobaby baby carrier is better, with its lumbar support, longevity and lifetime warranty.

Baby Bjorn Vs Ergobaby: Feature Comparison Table

This is best viewed on a desktop. Here’s a quick rundown of the features of the Baby Bjorn Vs Ergobaby.

Features	Baby Bjorn One Air Mesh	Ergobaby 360 Mesh
Fit For All	Yes, can be worn by petite and plus size moms and tall and broad shouldered dads	Same
Comfort	Breathable, can be used during hot weather	Breathable, can be used during hot weather
Hip-friendly	Yes	Yes
Ease of Use	Moderately easy to slight hard	Moderately easy to slight hard
Seat Adjustment	2 height setting zippers	2 height setting buttons
Shoulder straps	Padded, adjustable, rucksack “H” style straps	Same
Head Support	Adjustable	None
Leg Padding	None	Yes
Storage	None	None
Design	Simple yet classic colours	Same
Maintenance	Machine-washable	Same
Price	Expensive	Same
Weight/ Age	Newborns up to 3 years of age (8 to 33 lbs)	4 months to 48 months (12 to 45 lbs)
Infant Insert	No Need	Need, can be bought separately
Carrying Positions	4 – newborn, facing in, facing out and back carry	4 – facing in, facing out, back and hip carry
Lumbar Support	None	Built-in
Breastfeeding-Friendly	No	Yes
Privacy Hood	None	Built-in
Warranty	Not clear	Lifetime

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Below is a more detailed information on the differences and differences between the Ergo Baby vs Baby Bjorn.

Ergobaby vs Baby Bjorn: Differences

Weight/ Age 

The Ergobaby is suitable for babies 4 months to 48 months (12 to 45 pounds), so that means you can use it longer, until toddlerhood!

The Baby Bjorn however, is used from newborns up to 3 years of age (8 lbs to 33 lbs), with no need for an infant insert.

Infant Insert 

There’s no need for an infant insert for the Baby Bjorn if you want to carry your newborn.

However, for the Ergo 360, you would need an infant insert to carry a newborn or a baby weighing from 7 lbs to 12 lbs. 

Carrying Positions

The Baby Bjorn has 4 positions – newborn, facing in, facing out and back carry.

The Ergo 360 has also 4 but some of it are different positions – facing in, facing out, back and hip carry.

Lumbar Support 

The Ergo 360 has a built-in lumbar support which is great for people who are prone to back and shoulder pains.

The Baby Bjorn One Air doesn’t have any lumbar support. 

So that would mean most of the weight of your baby would go to your shoulder and back. Which can be painful, especially when wearing them for long periods of time.

Some parents though have no complaints over it and even find Baby Bjorn a more comfortable baby carrier.

Breastfeeding-friendly 

You can nurse using the Ergobaby 360 baby carrier.

Just adjust and lower down the shoulder straps, to make space and make it comfortable for breastfeeding.

Nursing in a Babybjörn One Air might be a bit tricky though and they don’t really have that feature but some parents have managed to do it. 

But they did say it was a bit harder, as compared to using an Ergo.

Privacy Hood 

Ergo 360 comes with a built-in privacy hood that can be used for sun protection, breastfeeding, or for sleeping. 

The Babybjörn One Air has no hood but I guess you can use the front flap as some sort of protection or sun cover.

Related Article: 12 Tips On How To Protect Baby From The Sun in Baby Carrier

Warranty 

The Ergo has an awesome ErgoPromise Lifetime Guarantee. It covers all baby carriers (including hip seats and wraps) manufactured in 2017 and after, and provides a limited warranty against manufacturing defects* in materials and workmanship for the lifetime* of the product.

The Baby Bjorn on the other hand, is kinda weird. I can’t seem to find specifically, its warranty online.

Seriously, just search for their warranty statement here and let me know if you find anything clear about how long is its warranty.

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Ergo baby vs Baby Bjorn: Similarities

Fit For All 

Both the Ergo baby carrier vs Baby Bjorn can be adjusted to fit all kinds of body types, from petite moms and plus-size moms to tall and broad-shouldered dads.

Just make sure to adjust the straps accordingly to make both baby carriers a comfortable fit.

Comfort 

Both the Ergo Baby vs Baby Bjorn breathable mesh baby carriers, which is great for wearing during the warm weather or when going out for hikes, or any other summer adventures.

The Baby Bjorn has an airy 3D mesh material that is soft and flexible. You don’t even need to wash it when you get it out of the box! (Although, it’s probably better if you do).

The material is pleasant and comfortable enough for your baby’s gentle skin and flexible enough that it retains its shape, wash after wash.

The Ergobaby has also a soft and durable mesh design that’s lightweight and breathable for your baby. It’s sturdy too, so you don’t need to worry about any snagging or ripping.

It can work great for winter too! Just make sure that your baby is all bundled up.

Hip-Friendly

Both the Ergo baby carrier vs Baby Bjorn are also considered as “hip-friendly” baby carriers, as certified by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.

This means that both the Bab Bjorn and Ergo gives the correct support to your baby’s hips and encourages good hip joint development, which is especially important during the first months of life.

Ease of Use 

All baby carriers have a learning curve so how easy is it to use is really subjective. So using either the Ergo Baby vs Baby Bjorn will take some time or a little bit of it, depending on the user.

For the Ergobaby 360, once you’ve gotten used to it, it’s relatively easy to put it on and off, with your baby, by yourself.

I might be biased because I used to have an Ergo carrier (Omni not 360) but I did find it pretty easy to use, without any help.

Putting in newborns though, with the infant insert might be a bit tricky.

Especially if you lost your infant insert and you need an alternative to it, like a blanket or towel.

There are also some mixed reviews about its buckles. Some find it hard to buckle it at the back on their own and need some help, while others have an easier time doing it.

Some find Ergo more comfortable to use than the Baby Bjorn, especially when their baby gets bigger/ heavier.

Which is understandable, considering that Ergo can be used until your kid is 45 lbs while the Bjorn is only until 33 lbs.

Check out the video on the Ergo’s page on how to use it with the infant insert:

You can see how big the infant insert so that would be a little bit tricky to put on, especially for new parents.

(By the way, if you want to watch the videos really quickly, you can just adjust the playback speed by clicking on the settings or gear icon on the video.

Here’s some neat tricks on the Ergo 360, just in case you missed them from the instruction manual or videos:

This is how you switch from facing in to facing out position

This is the latest video that I can find, that shows how to switch from facing in and facing out position

Now on to Baby Bjorn.

The Baby Bjorn has mixed reviews on its ease of use as well.

Some find it comfortable and they love how quick and quick and convenient it is to get a baby in and out of it.

Check out how to use the Baby Bjorn on this video:

Others find it hard to work and adjust the buckles.

You can skip the commentary below but I just need to share this.

For both brands, I just find it a little bit frustrating to look for an UPDATED video on their website or on their youtube channel that tells me exactly how to use their baby carrier.

Most of the videos online are 3 years old or older. I know that those videos are still useful and the tips there are still applicable but still, it would have been nice it they can update the videos. Especially when there’s an updated version of their baby carriers.

But anyway, at least there’s still some other videos available for that.

But I kinda really wish the Ergo and Baby Bjorn team will update their instruction videos, just to make things easier and clearer for the consumer.

Not everything is clearly written in instruction manuals. And for most people, it’s much better to understand how to use a product and such, when watching it from a video.

K, rant over.

Seat Adjustment 

Both the Baby Bjorn vs Ergobaby carriers have an adjustable seat to accommodate your growing baby but they differ in how to adjust it.

The Baby Bjorn comes with 2 height setting zippers on the inside of the carrier.

You can use the newborn setting until your child is about 4 months old then lower the zipper to the baby/toddler position for children ages 4-36 months (about 24-40 inches).

The Ergo 360 though, has to be adjusted with a button outside of the baby carrier.

Which I find a bit inconvenient, especially if you have a fussy baby who can’t wait to get in the baby carrier and there you are, fumbling with buttons.

Shoulder straps 

Both the Ergo Baby vs Baby Bjorn padded adjustable shoulder straps, making it comfortable for wearers to use.

Both can only be used in an “H” style/ rucksack.

Head Support 

The Baby Bjorn has an adjustable head support or headrest with clip-in buckles, which is easier to operate, compared to Ergo Baby 360’s button adjustment.

Baby Bjorn’s headrest by the way, perfectly supports your newborn’s head while the Ergo 360 definitely needs an infant insert plus head support adjustment.

Leg padding 

There are no prominent leg paddings for the Baby Bjorn but the Ergo 360 has a thick, structured leg padding to provide some comfort to your little one.

Both the Ergo baby vs Baby Bjorn baby carrier have a mixed review though, when it comes to the leg area of the baby carrier. 

Some parents complained about their babies’ legs getting pinched or would have marks from both baby carriers.

Others find the mesh material uncomfortable for their babies.

Most are happy with both baby carriers so you really need to test out these products for a week or so, with your baby.

Storage 

Both the Baby Bjorn vs Ergobaby don’t have a small pouch or pocket.

Which I kinda find ridiculous, as a pocket would have been a must-have for baby wearers.

Interestingly though, some parents said that there are homemade pockets made for Ergo in Etsy so that’s quite brilliant!

You can check that homemade pocket here. And there’s apparently, a universal pocket for different types of baby carriers, including a Baby Bjorn.

Design 

Both the Ergo baby vs Baby Bjorn baby carrier have pretty much a simple yet classic colors and designs.

If you have a partner who’s not into colorful or flamboyant patterns, then they’d really appreciate wearing either a Baby Bjorn or Ergo 360.

Maintenance 

Both the Ergo baby vs Baby Bjorn baby carrier are machine washable and because they’re both mesh, they can dry quicker than expected.

Just don’t use a fabric softener as that might affect the quality of the mesh material.

Price 

Both the Ergo baby vs Baby Bjorn baby carrier are quite expensive baby carriers so you must really allot some budget for them.

FAQ: Babybjörn Baby Carrier One or Ergobaby 360

Pros and Cons: Baby Bjorn vs Ergobaby

Here’s a highlight of the advantages and drawbacks of the Ergobaby vs Baby Bjorn baby carriers.

Baby Bjorn One Air Mesh Pros

• Can be used on newborns
• Easy-to-adjust height settings

Baby Bjorn One Air Mesh Pros Cons

• No lumbar support
• No storage pockets

Ergobaby 360 Pros

• Has lumbar suppport
• Breastfeeding-friendly

Ergobaby 360 Cons

• Needs an infant insert
• No storage pockets

Which is Better – Ergo Baby or Baby Bjorn?

Personally, I find the Ergobaby better than the Baby Bjorn as one can get a bit of mileage out of the Ergo as you can use it until toddlerhood or for a heavier baby. It also has lumbar support and it has a lifetime warranty.

Those 3 features are mainly a priority for me when choosing a baby carrier.

Plus it has a privacy hood which is great to use, especially when it’s too bright and my baby wants to sleep.

The Baby Bjorn on the other hand, seems like an excellent choice if you don’t like using an infant insert for your baby.

I highly recommend you try them thoroughly and see which one is the better baby carrier – the Baby Bjorn vs Ergobaby.

If you like this guide, then check out my other articles on Ergo Baby Carrier Vs Lillebaby: Which One Is Better?, Lillebaby Complete vs Baby Bjorn, Tula Free to Grow vs Ergobaby Omni 360, and How To Choose a Baby Carrier: Buying Guide 101.