Baby Carrier

I purchased my ergo carrier before having DS2, as I had heard so much about them from friends. I have an active 2.5yo DS1 who I needed to still be able to chase after at the park, and the Baby Bjorn I had used for DS1 just wasn't cutting it.

After a bit of practice with DS1, I found it quite easy to get on and get bubs settled in. Once in it, there was no discomfort in my back at all (a problem I had found with the Baby Bjorn. I was able to happily carry DS2 around the zoo all day and was able to breast feed whilst keeping him in the carrier....awesome!

I love that I can carry DS2 on my back in this carrier also once he is bigger, and can still now carry my 13kg DS1 on my back in complete comfort.

The only thing I don't like about this carrier is the Heart2Heart infant insert was too hot for my newborn in summer, but after a few weeks we stopped using it and started using a rolled up nappy under his bum instead to ESP his legs in the correct position until he is big enough to have them hanging out of the carrier.  

I should also mention that I purchased this carrier second hand, and they have an excellent resale value. :-) 

I cannot rave on about my Ergo enough! I purchased the Ergo Carrier and Newborn Insert when my first child was only a few weeks old, and the money I spent on it has been by far the best money spent on any of my baby purchases.

In the beginning, when my firstborn was going through a bit of a 'precious' stage and just wanted to be held, The Ergo allowed me to give her the close contact she needed while I was busy cooking dinner, doing dishes or other odds and ends around the house. The Ergo was also great for shopping trips, walks with friends, outdoor concerts, and even breastfeeding on the go! The Ergo was one of the first things that I thought to pack when my firstborn and I ventured on a trip to Cairns when she was only 6 weeks old, and again when we took a family trip to Fiji when she was 10 months old.

PROS: My goodness! I could go on and on! Simple to use, very comfortable for bubs and for the wearer, lots of different ways to use/wear the ergo, the adaptability of the Ergo means that it can be used from birth, into toddlerhood and beyond! It allows you some hands free cuddle/housework time, lightweight, good quality materials and craftsmanship, AND you can just throw it in the washing machine... need I go on?! :P

CONS: I have had my Ergo for 18 months now, and the only con that I can come up with is bubs can get quite warm in the Ergo during Summer (as you are sharing your body heat).

I have quite a few carriers, and this is definitely my main one.

The toddler still loves it, and i frequently use it with friends children to demonstrate why i think its awesome. I've worn kids from <3months up to 4-5years in it, with no issues.

Its easy to clean - just throw it in the washing machine, and it comes out just fine. It does discolour a little bit (mines black; i know the cranberry goes much lighter over time) but this has never concerned me. Mines two years old, and only lightly starting to fade.

And i can just wear it for long stretches of time. At 24months old the toddler is still more than happy to sleep in it.

Its not quite as light as some of my other carriers (so it can't live in the bottom of my handbag), but its definitely not heavy. and the longer you use it for, the smaller it packs up, since it starts off quite stiff.

My only issue is that i am not co-ordinated enough to put the sleeping hood over her head when she's on my back. and i'm usually wearing her in the supermarket so its easy to find someone (at home, i just stand infront of a mirror till i finally manage to wiggle it up and over).

I found this wasn't the right carrier for us, my son was very small and the insert squashed him up and without the insert his legs were spread out and uncomfortable.

Attempted wearing it on my back but get so awkward and risky trying to get him in i gave up as was worried about dropping him!

Other than that the quality was great and have had lots of other people rave about them!

Hi y'all

So i got an Ergo when my son was 5 months old, i am using it in every way, SIDE, FRONT, BACK and it seems more you wear it more it become comfortable. It HELPS a lot with chores, especially i have a very needy bub who need his mommy close to his heart. 

It's great for; ON THE GO, BREASTFEEDING, DOING CHORES around the house and once you are done with it the Ergo doesn't take lots of space in my bag. I also like the head rest when bub fell asleep. i strongly advice to watch the dvd on how to use it cause it can be tricky to put it on the first times.

Quality wise; GREAT, STRONG, GOOD MATERIAL.

Value; not a cheap product, but in my case i got few carrier before  giving in for an Ergo, and they were more expensive that the Ergo by itself. great value/quality

i'll recommend it  ;)

i love love LOVE my ergo i would be so lost without it i wish i had of got one with my dd when she was a baby but i did get one with my ds and it saved my dd starving alot when my ds was younger why trying to cook dinner etc as it was his witching hour. From a newborn to a toddler they are fantastic i back carry both my baby boy 11 months and 13 kg and also my 2.5 year old who is 12 kg :) i carry them with ease without causing any sort of back pain or discomfort it is so easy to get onto your back and also to remove.

I found the Ergo a bit tricky to begin with, but once I had some help from an experienced user I have never looked back. The infant insert is great to use for small babies and provides ample head support. The Ergo is not cheap so shop around for a great deal (you can often find it on sale)

The best carrier ever! Very comfortable, easy to use would reccommend to everyone.

By far the best and most comfortable carrier I have used and I have used many.  Once I purchased my ergo I sold all the others on ebay.

My daughter is 4 now and I have only just sold it (great resale value).  We used it every single day, more than I can say for the pram. I found the back pack feature the best for me and my daughter loved it.  I can honestly say I got my moneys worth from it and used it for 3  good years.

There is also an belt extentision clip available for purchase to allow for those with a wider wasteline as is often the case for the first few months.

It's lightweigh soft and comfortable. Easy to wash in the machine.

If I were to have another child this carrier would be on my list of baby essentials.

Shop around but beware of fakes. Reputable online baby stores are great.  Check ergo baby website for list of stockists  to ensure your getting what you paid for.

VERY HAPPY WITH THE ERGO :) 

Best carrier I have used by far!
So comfortable, looks good, easy to use.
Not much more I can say other than, amazing.

This is my favourite baby carrier.  It is realitively easy to wear (it did take me a little while to get it just right for me.

I can carry on the front or the back or on the side which makes it ideal.

The biggest drawback is that it takes a bit of practice to put on by myself but once on his very comfortable but it is  so versatile.

It is great for when travelling - we found it gave me piece of mind when travelling in the taxi's in Asia as there weren't seatbelts in most of them.  being a soft carrier - ie no metal structure involved it is easy to pack and is lightweight.  And is great in the hotter weather.

I brought my Ergo Baby carrier before I even had my daughter. I had heard so many good things about it, and thought if I didnt like it then at least the resell value on eBay was good! Well I wasnt disappointed!

I didnt realise the magic that is the Ergo till 1 day my darling 3 week old would not stop crying. No amount of feeds, cuddles and rocking would work. I remembered the Ergo that I hadnt tried out yet. It seemed complicated but I got it on by myself, put baby in and MAGIC she stopped crying and slept instantly. For the first 4 months of my babies life she had almost all her naps in the Ergo, and I managed to get alot of housework & walking done!

The Ergo is comfortable for mum & bub. It is designed to be very friendly for a babies developing body. Even after wearing it for 8 hours straight my back was not sore.

One of the best things about the ergo in my opinion, is the VERY handy pocket and cover on the front. The cover is great when bubs falls asleep or for some discreetness when feeding (It is super easy to breastfeed in!) and the pocket is perfect for phone, money & keys.

Normally I would now say the negatives. But there isnt any! I have recommended Ergo to so many friends, and although they think its a bit expensive (I thought it was too!) it definitely pays for itself in usefullness! My 11 month old daughter still loves it! 

I bought the Ergo out of desperation to help save my back when carrying my reflux son. I can not reccomened it enough, not only did it save my back but it also saved my sanity. As soon as my son was placed into it, he would fall asleep instantly, my baby that screamed 24/7 before buying this because a very content happy boy 9as long as he was being carried in the Ergo!)

It was a bit awkward to begin with because he was a big newborn so was too big for the insert but couldn't support his head so I had to improvise and I made something I could just slip into the top to support his head and after that we didn' take it off! Food shopping became a breeze and I actually stopped dreading taking him out anywhere for fear he would scream the whole time. 

He is now 6 months old and almost 10kgs and it is still SO easy to use and carry him without my back aching....I plan on using it for a while yet, especially for those sooky days!!!

I love this baby carrier

This carrier has got to be the most comfortable carrier I have tried. 

The baby bjorn was great yet every time I wore it the weight of my baby would start to drag on my shoulders and I couldn't carry her for long periods. 

This carrier we bought when she was almost 10 months old and I can carry her around on my back or front for ages. I guess it is because it has the padded waist hip strap that can take some of the babies weight.

You can also just toss it in the washing machine if it gets dirty which I love

It does take a bit of practice to get your baby on your back by yourself but it does get easier

I will be buying the newborn insert for when number 2 comes along

I've had my ergo for over 3 years now, and I still love it - and plan to use it for baby #3.  Whilst it was a little fiddly for the newborn stage, once bub can go without the infant insert it is so simple and comfortable.  It easily fits in the bottom of the pram when needed, and is easily cleaned as well (although I found the black attracted a lot of cat hair).  My 2 year old screams in delight when she sees me get it out - she is still comfortable to carry with it on!

PROS:

I can put on the baby carrier and carry my 4 month old for a long period of time as it doesn't put pressure on my shoulders but is evenly distributed. It sure does support the back. It is easy to use and very light. I sometimes even put it on while vacuuming and doing day to day jobs as my baby always wants to be held. CONS:My opinion it seems very dull and come in really ugly colours. It looks quite boring. It is more useful than fashionable. I also think that when you use it for 2-5 month olds you have to keep their feet in as you cannot put their legs on either side as their legs are not long enough

I cannot express how awesome my Ergo is. If you love to travel, if you get fed up being stuck in crowds, if you long for the freedom of two hands and if you're accustomed to travelling light then get yourself an Ergo!

We've done a number of flights with our bub, when he was young he just slept, now that he's older we throw him on the back and then we've both got two hands for passports, luggage etc and he's entertained looking around and feeling part of the action. When he gets tired on the plane, just strap him in the front position, hood up and walk the isles once or twice and he's fast asleep. The hood gives some important sensory deprivation which you want for active, alert babies in particular. 

My little man is also an exceedingly lazy child. At almost 19mths he makes no effort whatsoever to hold on when I'm carrying him. He's just a big fat, smiley lug of a kid - who I adore, but who can easily ruin my back and arm muscles carrying anywhere for any period of time. I'm pretty strong and fit too. The Ergo side carry position means I'm still hands free, he can still sit back like he's lord & master and my back isn't ruined.  

I could naff on for longer, but I've tried other major carriers. All the others kids grow out of quickly and without a hip belt they WILL pull on your neck and shoulders.  

BTW -  Some might question the "10" for easy to use. A small investment in time (maybe a few hours of playing with your kid) to master the back position will reward you for 3 or more years. I call that easy.

I love my ergo and take it every where with me. when my little one was still needing to be held constantly( the 4th trimester) I used it all day and now that she is 10kg I wear her on my back while I push the pram for the toddler and can even swap them over to give the older one a piggy back ride.

I have had LOTS of pre and post pregnancy back pain! Real fun....

I went on a fruit-less search buying loads of baby carriers, even the Baby Bjorn Active model, but nothing helped me carry my child comfortably for more than 10 mins. My life with baby got pretty stressful trying to get things done with DDin a pram beside me screaming to have a cuddle. I used to end up in tears some days!!

Move forward a couple of months and my friend suggested I try her ERGO baby carrier. I was skeptical having tried such a fleet of carriers in the past...but I instantly could feel how good this carrier was. The way it distributed my baby's weight to my hips instead of hanging from my shoudlers, was phenomenal!! I carried my baby for about 30 mins that day and was truly amazed how good my back felt. It actually felt that I had been standing in a better position with the ERGO on than off. I was so excited!!

My DH was less excited though. Having already spent hundreds of $$ on other carriers, he wasn't in the mood to go down that route again. After a couple of days of my waxing lyrical about the ERGO, he eventually tried the carrier and was pleasantly suprised.

From then on, my life with DD in an ERGO got so much easier and happier. The everyday freedom was so amazing. These days DH and I have little play-spats about who will wear DD in the ERGO! We now use the ERGO everyday, sometimes for upt o 2-3 hours straight...and still NO back pain. We use the ERGO going to the park, on public transport, hanging out the washing, at the supermarket, cooking dinner and have enjoyed many holidays with it too. It has been fantasitc to leave the bulky pram at home. My chubba bubba feels feather light the whole time...and oh-so-happy!!

I get emotional just thinking about how many cuddles and kisses I would have missed out on with DD if I hadn't found the ERGO!!

The ERGO truly saved me as a mum and changed my whole perspective on parenting. It is now much much more enjoyable than I could have imagined and so much less a battle of wills!

I WISH I hadn't ever wasted my money on a Baby Bjorn!!!

ERGObaby I owe you my sanity and freedom!! ;-) My back is happy now and baby too!

The ERGObaby Carrier is WORTH EVERY CENT! My day goes so much more smoothly now that I can give DD what she needs WHEN she needs it, not just when I am free. And all she really wants is me!

I use the ERGO EVERYDAY with DD 9mths. It is super comfy and DD loves being close and watching the world go by at being up at my level. I was totally STUNNED how good by body felt even carrying my DS who is 3 y.o!

The ERGO range also includes these fab ' Teething Pads' that wrap around the shoulder straps where babies love to chomp.  These have been fantastic for DD who is teething and loves to spread her soggy rusk all over the place. Instead of washing the whole carrier, I just slip the pads off and wash them instead.

What can I say?? The design details! Designed by a mum of course!!

ERGO Carrier  = happy mama = happy baby = happy family!