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BabyBjörn vs Boba:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Boba had more branded searches than BabyBjörn among baby carrier brands in New Zealand. Boba had about 1,770 branded searches, while BabyBjörn had 1,650. Boba made up 21.1% of all baby carrier brand searches we track, and BabyBjörn accounted for 19.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about baby carrier brands, BabyBjörn appeared in all four answers and Boba in three. BabyBjörn was mentioned before Boba in two out of three answers.

Among baby carrier brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Boba, about 7% more searches than BabyBjörn

Boba 1.8K searchesBabyBjörn 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

BabyBjörn, mentioned in every answer we collected

BabyBjörn in 4 of 4Boba in 3 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

BabyBjörn, named ahead of Boba in 2 of 3 answers

BabyBjörn first in 2Boba first in 1

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Top baby carrier brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, BabyBjörn appeared in all four answers. Boba was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. BabyBjörn was listed before Boba in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ergobaby1st
  2. BabyBjörn2nd
  3. Boba3rd
  4. Tula4th
  5. Artipoppe–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ergobaby4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • BabyBjörn4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Boba3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Tula2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Artipoppe0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which baby carrier brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ergobaby
    2. 2Boba
    3. 3BabyBjörn
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best baby carrier brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ergobaby
    2. 2BabyBjörn
    3. 3Tula
    4. 4Boba
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best baby carrier brand in New Zealand for hands free carrying?”

    1. 1Ergobaby
    2. 2BabyBjörn
    3. 3Tula
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best baby carrier”

    1. 1Ergobaby
    2. 2Boba
    3. 3BabyBjörn
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “newborn carrier nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is BabyBjörn or Boba more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BabyBjörn and Boba by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five baby carrier brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

BabyBjörn and Boba among baby carrier brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Boba, BabyBjörn. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthErgobabyBobaBabyBjörnArtipoppeTula
Oct 202547.9%21.3%22.5%7.7%0.61%
Nov 202553.8%20.9%17.7%6.8%0.78%
Dec 202549%22.9%21.3%5.8%1%
Jan 202650.1%21.2%21.2%6.4%1%
Feb 202654.2%19.4%20.4%5.4%0.65%
Mar 202652.6%21%20%6%0.44%
Apr 202651.3%21.7%18.5%7.8%0.74%
May 202649.2%23.9%20.5%5.9%0.41%
Jun 202646.1%25.5%21.7%6.1%0.59%
Jul 202646.4%27.9%19.3%6%0.42%
Aug 202649%27.8%17.5%5.5%0.27%
Sep 202652.3%21.1%19.7%6.3%0.48%

How has the BabyBjörn and Boba comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Boba took it in November 2025, BabyBjörn took it in February 2026, Boba took it in March 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BabyBjörn’s share of searches among baby carrier brands in New Zealand moved from 22.5% to 19.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 1.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boba’s share of searches among baby carrier brands in New Zealand moved from 21.3% to 21.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 1.8K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand baby carrier brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, BabyBjörn gained share of searches among baby carrier brands in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 19.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Boba lost share of searches among baby carrier brands in New Zealand, from 27.8% to 21.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

14 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BabyBjörn’s and Boba’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

BabyBjörn

7 branded search terms

  • baby bjorn
  • baby bjorn carrier
  • babybjorn
  • babybjorn carrier
  • babybjorn harmony carrier
  • harmony babybjorn
  • travel cot babybjorn

Boba

7 branded search terms

  • boba bliss carrier
  • boba carrier
  • boba infant carrier
  • boba wrap
  • boba wrap carrier
  • boba wrap newborn
  • boba x carrier

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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