But for those times when I did need to be home alone for short periods with my babies, this worked amazingly. I would make sure that we had a fresh diaper change and a feeding before my husband left and put the baby in the carrier for up to a couple of hours. Its easy to put on by yourself, as it fastens in the front. The best part is, you can use it from newborn and up. Before they had good head control, I would put the baby facing in, and help to support his/her head with my hand if needed.
My babies loved this carrier. My son would sit in the Bjorn all day, if I let him. He liked to look out and see the world! This was also great for shopping and running errands. We used this thing more than we used the stroller, even.
You can find these at various retail stores, and often even at consignment stores.
