With greater support for your back and shoulders, the BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carrier Active was designed to let you carry your child more comfortably while still leading an active life. You can use the BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carrier Active for newborns (minimum 8 lbs, with the safety strap fastened) as well as older babies (maximum 26 lbs). Since its launch in 2003, the BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carrier Active has won several prestigious awards, including the 2003 Good Design Award in Japan. All fabrics are machine washable and Öko-Tex class 1 certified (materials guaranteed harmless to infants).