Hi BabySocks

OK, I initially had a HAB and then switched to the Baby Bjorn! This is what I found - I mainly wanted the HAB to whip to the shops at the end of the street and back. But both me and my partner found it quite time-consuming to get the hang of getting it on and we got frustrated with it. However, if I'd been intending to carry my baby in it for long periods around the house then I probably would have perservered but for a short trip taking 10 mins, it drove me batty trying to work out what do with it. BUT, I can see that they would be very comfy for baby and I think because baby's weight is evenly distributed, it would be quite good for your back.

My baby wasn't a big fan of the Baby Bjorn at first either but she was a lot happier when I stopped using the head rest fully up. You can fold it down once their head control is quite good and she was much happier then as she could see more. I haven't put her in the face-out position yet (because I like to be able to see her face all the time) but maybe you could try that too before you change to a HAB? Even so, it would be difficult to bend down and do things two-handed - I wouldn't feel safe doing that. But can't compare to HAB as I didn't use it for that.

A big baby store may let you try the HAB in the shop before you buy it. When I took mine back the shop offered to show me how to put it on but I was pretty keen to change it by that stage.