Technical Details
- Ergonomic design. Padded shoulders and waist for carrying baby on front or back
- Can be worn from Newborn (with Infant Insert) to 40 lbs (Durability/strength tested up to 90 lbs)
- Waist belt from 25 in. to 43 in. Fits 5 ft. - 6 ft. 5 in. body height with adjustable straps.
- Designed to distribute weight evenly and reduce stress on baby or adult body
- "Machine washable - cold, gentle cycle"
Product Description
Ergonomic design 400 threads per inch cotton poplin lining and hood 100% cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges One inch, high density foam in shoulder strapsQuarter inch high density neoprene foam in waist belt High Quality buckles testedSimilar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-09-29
By Tracey Ramos
This carrier saved my life on my recent trip to Europe. I could not have gotten my DS to sleep without it.
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Full Buckle On/Off
I had a few baby carriers (sling and wrap) but was looking for one that would allow for quick on/off in a plane as well as an easy way to remove my sleeping baby and put down if needed (bassinet on plane; crib while visiting). The full buckle of the Ergo made both of these possible. I had to put my DS in the Ergo on the plane to get him to sleep. Once he was I just reached back and unbuckled the top buckle and let the Ergo fold off of him. I could easily put him down in the bassinet from there.
Weight:
The Ergo really does transfer your baby's weight to your hips instead of feeling it in your back. My DS does not go to sleep easily nor does he like extended time in strollers. While traveling he spent ALOT of time in the Ergo - especially on the days we flew. I never reached a point where I felt like I just couldn't have him on me anymore.
Hood:
I LOVED the hood feature of the Ergo. This came in so handy when my DS was sleeping or in bad weather.
Wear Under Coat:
I thought this worked well under my coat. The Ergo kept my DS close to me so he was warm. Then I just brought the bottom of my coat around his legs and barely zipped it so it stayed shut.
Sucking Pads:
These are not included - they cost extra - but I think they are worth it. My DS immediately starting sucking on the straps so I ordered the pads. They are much easier to wash than the whole Ergo.
Good for male/female:
My DH isn't too keen on wearing a wrap but would totally wear the Ergo. The buckles make it easy to adjust for him or me.
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I do love this carrier, but I agree with some other comments here.
Bulky:
When not wearing the Ergo it is bulky to carrier around, but for me it's worth the hassle. I just shoved it in the stroller basket.
Cannot Face Out:
The down side to the Ergo is that you cannot wear your child on the front facing out. This is a bit of a disadvantage when compared to a wrap. My DS is a very active, interested-in-everything type guy and I know would rather face out so he can see everything.
** I have not tried the hip hold yet with the Ergo - this could be an option for him.
-----[ KEEP IN MIND ]-----
Some of the negative comments I've read here I don't think are a negative reflection of this product. Baby wearing is extremely unique to each parent and child. Part of it is just finding what works for your and your baby's preferences. I would really recommend mother's groups (such as LLL) or anywhere you can try on samples. In my area one mother's group has a baby wearing sample library where mom's can check out carriers to test them out before purchase. It's important to learn what you baby likes before spending serious money on carriers.
2010-09-21
By Leah
I love my Ergo! I'm able to carry my 3 month old son hands-free and he loves it! He can easily cuddle up to me and sleep or look around at his surroundings. My sister has a (BIG!)15 month old and she's able to carry him around just as easily in her Ergo. The only minor complaint I have is that I'm petite (5'2 and around 115 pounds) and I wish I could make the shoulder straps a little tighter. I get them as tight as I can and sometimes I wish I could tighen them to get my son a little closer to me. (He's able to curl his back in "half fetal position," which I feel like could be bad for his back.)
2010-09-10
By boochris (SAFB, Germany)
I have heard great things about this product. The thing that was most appealing was that you don't carry the weight on your shoulders like most carriers, instead it is more on your hips. I guess I should have done a little more research or tried it on first though. Upon receiving, it made me feel a little self conscious. I had to extend the belt to its fullest in order to even put the thing on. Then I am a little busty, so my son seems to be smoothered in it. I hope this will change soon and he will learn to like it.
2010-09-09
By Networking nut (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I just got back from a 4 mile hike with my 2 year old. He LOVED this carrier. He always loved being in the Baby Bjorn when he was an infant, but he outgrew it and I was so happy to have found the Ergo carrier. He loved the piggy back position and was so comfortable and when he got fussy, I just turned him around to face me and he couldn't have been happier. I would definitely recommend watching the DVD that shows you how to use it because if you are putting your baby on your back by yourself, it could be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. I found the DVD to be simple and give great visuals of how to do this safely. I couldn't be more pleased :)
2010-06-08
By M. Barker
I have never felt the need to review anything in the past, but I feel this product is terribly over-rated. As an avid backpacker I am well used to carrying 40 plus pounds for many miles a day for a week at a time, and understand the importance of a balanced pack that fits well and distributes the load correctly. No matter how much I adjust it, the Ergo just doesn't work for me. It has a nice wide hip belt, but unfortunately because the shoulder straps re-attach to the pack too high up toward your armpit, baby's weight sits not on the belt, but almost entirely on the point of your shoulder, which in the forward carrying position pulls your shoulders forward. In addition the pack is a full 13.5 inches wide at the bottom where baby sits, requiring the poor child to split her legs straight out sideways to get into the carrier, which my 4 month old finds unbearable. The infant insert deals with this by providing a little cushion for baby to sit on, however now the legs face forward straight into your just-had-a-baby sized tummy where they get squashed once the pack is done up. Its also very, very hot for baby and wearer alike, and I find it awkward to get baby in and out of safely - one clip is located directly between your shoulder blades! I tried my best to love it for a full 4 months, but it just doesn't work for me, my husband or my baby who screams every time I put her in it. I now have a BabyBjorn model with extra back support which we are thrilled with.
