Ergo Baby Carrier – Camel
January 31, 2011 :: Posted by - :: Category - Newborn
Ergo Baby Carrier – Camel
- 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”
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 tested
List Price: $ 105.00
Price: $ 79.00
Tags: Baby, Camel, carrier, Ergo
January 31st, 2011 at 9:02 am
the MOST comfortable carrier but with limitations…,
I am a babywearer, mostly for the convenience of having my baby on my person instead of lugging a stroller around, but the bonding time is a great benefit! I suffered with the Bjorn all through my first child’s infancy, but found the back strain progressed to intolerable by the time she 12-15 lbs. I discovered the ergo during my second child’s infancy and used it with the insert. It’s certainly been the most comfortable carrier for me and my DD. Liked it too that my husb could quickly adjust it to fit himself as well. Yet I found it bulky both to wear under a coat and when just carrying it around (esp traveling). I ended up using the Hotsling when DD was old enough to sit up on my hip (early- like 3months); even got my husb his own. Sling folds up easily into diaper bag; can work under a coat; quick on/off; doesn’t emphasize my “mommy-pooch” like the ergo’s waist strap does! Now DD is 1yo and I’m back to the ergo for my back’s sake. I’m revisiting all the old feelings as well…bulky to carry, hard to wear UNDER a coat, hate the muffin-top the strap creates around my hips and belly. Am finding it difficult to quickly adjust from front/back to side-carry as well. Ah, the sacrifices…
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|January 31st, 2011 at 9:03 am
I love this carrier!,
I bought the ergo baby carrier when my son was 8 months old as I’d seen it listed in Parenting magazine as a “best buy.” I will admit it took me a little bit of time to comfortably figure out how to shift my son onto my back and make sure he was properly in, but with a bit of practice, I figured it out. I have back problems and was concerned that carrying my son would be difficult, but this carrier puts all the weight on my hips and I can carry my son for HOURS. It has held up well and I now use it for my daughter who is 13 months. It holds up to a 40lb child (I think). I could still easily use it with my son who is 2.5 years and it would be like giving him a piggy back, only it wouldn’t pull on my back so much. The carrier is designed to having the baby on the front/side/or back. I don’t like it on the side as it pulls on my neck, but I do wear my daughter on my front if I’m going to be riding in a taxi or need to jiggle her to sleep on an airplane. I prefer it on my back as I find it more comfortable for me. I love that this carrier is so portable and light, unlike most backpacks.
Some babies who are use to sitting up high in a backpack may not like that they can’t see over your head, but if your child isn’t use to a backpack then they don’t know any better and will be happy just riding on your back.
The backpack has a pocket were I can stash some diapers and wipes and/or my wallet, so I don’t need a diaper bag if I’m dashing out for a bit. I do own the diaper bag that goes with this carrier (it will hook on) and I use that all the time, but I haven’t actually hooked it on to the back of the backpack.
If your baby is under 5 months, then there is an insert needed to carry the baby. I used my baby bjorn when my kids were little and even though we got the one with extra back support, I always felt their weight pulling on me. When I switched to the ergo carrier, I didn’t feel all that pull in my shoulders anymore. I would still recommend something like the baby bjorn for the tiny babies (so borrow one from a friend and then buy this one to use from the age of 5/6 months until whenever!)
Again, it took some PRACTICE to get use to putting my son on my back, but practice with a friend to make sure the child is safe and soon you’ll be slinging him on your back and trekking around in no time.
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|January 31st, 2011 at 9:13 am
Saves your back! Better than Bjorn, worth the extra $,
We have a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and an Ergo Baby. The Ergo Baby is the one we use, the other two we donated to the salvation army. We also had 2 slings.
The big advantage the Ergo has is the waist strap. This shifts a significant amount of weight to your hips. Otherwise the entire weight is held on your shoulders, which gets to be quite uncomfortable after a while.
By putting the weight on your hips, the Ergo Baby makes it possible to carry a child who weighs more and for a longer period of time. I wish we’d found this with our first child, as it would have saved us money (for the other ones we bought) and our aching backs!!!!
There’s also a couple of pockets – one with a zipper. Good place to put your cell phone, wallet, etc. The Snugli had a pocket with snap, while the Bjorn had none. The Ergo is not as sleek and attractive as our navy blue Bjorn. Our Ergo was a gift and it came in a pale turquoise. I think the black Ergo looks better, but it’s still not as sleek and stylish as the Baby Bjorn. Frankly, after a few weeks of a newborn crying at all hours, looking hip comes way down the list after comfort, convenience and sleep…. Just saying…
The only complaint would be that it takes some practice to use the side carry and rear carry positions. The DVD does show how it’s done, but it really helps to have someone who is familiar with the process or have someone spotting you the first time you use it in these positions.
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