Baby Bjorn vs. Red Castle Sport - Choosing a Baby Carrier

In the rush to get everything together before our kids were born (yes, we nested - doesn't everyone?), we came across two Red Castle Sport baby carriers in a second hand store. We had only seen one or two people wearing them, but we'd seen a million Baby Bjorns, so we thought we'd be a little different. All in all, the Baby Bjorn vs. Red Castle Sport debate is really a matter of preference, as both are incredibly good, comfortable, and made of high quality straps and buckles that give you a very confident carry. However, I can honestly say that once you put the Baby Bjorn into action, you will see, as I recently have, why so many people use them.

The Red Castle Sports go for an on-the-hip carry, either towards you when the kids are really small or facing outwards when they get a bit bigger. They have one strap that goes over one shoulder and a backpack-like strap for around your waist. The Baby Bjorn, on the other hand, is directly in the middle of your chest (also with the ability for them to face forward or towards you), with straps over each shoulder.

What I have found is that the Baby Bjorn really lets you have both hands free if you are out and about or doing simple chores around the house. While you can more the Red Castle so it is more in the centre, the main strap is still over one shoulder and your kid is still a bit on your hip, which somewhat blocks one of your arms. I can see as well that when your kids get heavier, having weight distributed on both shoulders rather than only on one will definitely be more comfortable. While this is all still a matter of preference and you may want to be a little different, both my wife and I prefer the Baby Bjorn baby carrier and have thus joined the multitude of others that use it.