Opinion of German midwives
Stefanie Gernhard, midwife:
I can confirm from my practical experience as a qualified midwife that many mothers find using the BabyBjörn very simple, for example putting on the baby carrier, getting the baby in and out of it, as well as the easy-to-understand
instructions printed on it. Also, mothers can pick their favorite model from the available BabyBjörn range, for example the Baby Carrier Original, Baby Carrier Active and Baby Carrier Air.
I myself have carried both my children in my BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original, as I needed my hands to be free for purchases, dog walking, and so on. I also noticed the easy handling and comfortable carrying position, and my children enjoyed the upright position with good support for the back and head.
Stefanie Gernhard lives and practices in Maintal (near Frankfurt/Main) in Germany, and is a member of the Federation of German Midwives. She is the mother of two children and is independently active in childbirth preparatory courses, baby massage courses, aftercare, and recovery gymnastics.
Teresa Warnking, Dörte de Jesus Pêga, Sabine Tieke (Midwife Practice Kügelrund, Osnabrück, Germany):
In our four years of practical experience as qualified midwives we have very often been asked about comfortable and practical ways of carrying babies. We also tested many different methods, or received information on them from ‘our’ Moms.
We now have no hesitation in recommending the BabyBjörn as a practical, healthy, and comfortable solution. It is also most effective in growth phases and for kids with stomach problems. The model works out very well in everyday life. In all practical situations, the BabyBjörn is a simple, safe companion for new parents, and offers a whole lot of freedom for all activities. Practical experience has shown that fathers in particular are convinced by the model and take pleasure in carrying their children this way.
‘A successful product’, agrees the Kügelrund Midwife Practice team in Osnabrück.