BabyBjörn Free vs Infantino First Bloom
The Free carries up to 26.5 lb, versus 25 lb. The Free has 2 positions; the First Bloom Newborn Carrier has 1.
Only the differences are shown.
| BabyBjörn Free | Infantino First Bloom Newborn Carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Soft structured carrier | Soft structured carrier |
| List price | $184.99 | Not listed |
| Child weight | 7–26.5 lbCarries the most | 7–25 lb |
| Child height | From 21 in | Not listed |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | Yes |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outwardMost positions | Front inward |
| Fabric | 3D mesh (100% polyester) | Poly-rayon-spandex knit |
| Lumbar support | Yes | Not listed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Yes, per the maker or IHDI | Not listed |
| Sizes | Adjustable | Not listed |
BabyBjörn Free
Discontinued BabyBjörn carrier, 0-15 months; maker says it will not return to North America.
- Adjustable lumbar support
- Machine washable
- Discontinued
Infantino First Bloom
A soft knit newborn carrier with buckles, cross-back straps and a waist belt for babies from 7 to 25 lb, worn facing in.
- Wrap-like knit with buckles
- Wide cross-back straps
- Continuous seat adjustment
- Facing in only
- 25 lb limit
Ask the meadow
Free or First Bloom Newborn Carrier?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which carries a heavier child, the Free or the First Bloom Newborn Carrier?
The BabyBjörn Free goes up to 26.5 lb, versus 25 lb for the Infantino First Bloom.
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