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Baby carriers are quickly becoming a “Must Have” on every registry. With so many carriers on the market it can be hard for new moms to know exactly what to try and where to begin. Recently ERGO sent me one of their Organic Carriers along with the Heart to Heart insert so that I could give you my opinion.
ERGO Baby Carriers are designed with a baby in mind. With a unique design to support a baby’s natural sitting position ERGO Carriers are stylish, comfortable, and practical. So many carriers do not provide proper support to a baby. The ERGOcarrier is designed to eliminate compression of the spine of the baby, while also distributing the weight and reducing stress on the parent as well.
My Experience:
I was able to start using the ERGO Baby Carrier with my newborn thanks to the Heart to Heart insert (I will talk more about this later). The first thing I noticed about the ERGO was the waist support. The other carriers I had tried did not have the same support features for the parent so I loved how secure and comfortable the carrier felt.
I also thought the ERGO Carrier was easy to get my baby into. I know some carriers require a lot of practice to use quickly, but I found when my little girl was crying or I needed a carrier I could quickly get this on and get her inside without any help.
The Ergo carrier is very versatile, you can use it as a front carrier or a back carrier, and I was surprised to learn there is even a positioning for the hip. The Ergo carrier has given me freedom to have my baby close while still accomplishing daily tasks; in fact, I have my little girl in the ERGO right now as I write this post.
The Heart2Heart Insert:
One of the things I have noticed with other carriers like this that I have tried in the past is that you really can’t use them until your child can hold up their head by themselves and they are a few months old. I’ve just never had much luck using them with a newborn.
The Heart2Heart insert is what sets the ERGO apart for infants. The Heart2Heart is designed to be used in addition to the ERGO Carrier and it allows you to safely and comfortably place an infant in the ERGO Carrier. The Heart2Heart also provides a unique support system for the baby. What I love most about the Heart2Heart is that my babies neck is supported. I also love that it keeps her close to me while giving me freedom to move around without worrying about the position of her head or neck.
The Heart2Heart insert has support at the bottom that supports the babies pelvis, hips and legs. It keeps them in the correct alignment so they are comfortable and secure. At first I have to admit I wasn’t sure if I would like the extra parts and pieces, but I really do love having my baby positioned correctly and knowing that she isn’t flopping around.
There were a few things that I found myself not liking about the ERGO Baby Carrier. First, after a little while the body heat from my baby would make me a little warm. I found this was worse when I had on a shirt that was low enough for my babies face to be up against me. I also thought that the extra piece of the insert made it hard for me to want to carry around. I would love to have an easy storage system for traveling with the carrier so all the pieces can be in one place. And finally I found myself not using the carrier for the specific reason that my baby would fall asleep every time I put her in the carrier.
Shopping:
The ERGO Baby Carrier can be found online at ERGOBabyCarriers.com as well as Amazon.com – You can also find a local retailer here.
The ERGO Baby Carrier is priced around $105-$148 and you can purchase the Heart2Heart insert for $25-$38.
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I learned that not only can you wear your baby Front and back, you can also carry them on your hip. Awesome!
I like ergo on FB (my FB name is my email). Thanks!!
I didn’t know that you could carry a child on your hip with it! Cool!
I learned they sell extender straps for purchase and that some models can hold up to a 90lb child!
I learned that they updated some features in 2007, like adding elastic to the hood so it cups around baby’s head better.
I learned that Ergobaby has an optional waist extender available for purchase.
I am an Ergo fan on Facebook.
I learned that you are able to carry on the front, hip, and back with an Ergo carrier. :)
I learned that the Ergo baby carrier has an attached “sleeping hood,” which is genius! I can’t tell you how many babies I’ve seen in carriers with their heads bobbing because they’ve fallen asleep. I must have one of these carriers!!!!
I learned about the three different positions you can wear the carrier in. I love the idea of the hip position.
I learned how the baby can only be positioned forward to reduce stimuli and allow the baby to make eye contact with mom or dad.
I follow on fb.
I am a fan of ergo on facebook too!
I’d love to try an ergo! I have a sling and didn’t realize I was throwing my self off center. It explains all my back pain!!
I learned that you can use it from newborn to toddler.
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Supports a natural sitting position which I’m sure is more comfortable for baby.
I learned that the ergo is recommended to hold up to a 40 pound infant. Nice!
Whoops…I guess at 40 pounds I should say child…not infant
Wow, what a wonderful baby carrier. My niece is having her first baby, a girl, and I’m trying to help her with all the necessities. Thanks to you, I’ve solved the “which carrier” question. ERGO distributes the weight of the baby evenly on the mother’s body and the baby can grow with the same carrier….wonderful in these economic times! I also like the idea of being able to use a cargo pack to stash small things for a walk. Thank you!
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The infant insert is for ages newborns through 4-6 months.
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Ergo has been stretch tested up to 90 pounds!
What I learned: I had no idea that a Ergo had a sleeping hood! That’s awesome! My son would love that feature, as he usually falls asleep quickly when being worn. :)
I become a fan of Ergo and this blog on Facebook!
I shared this post on FB too!
I learned that you can carry a child up to 60 lbs. and that is totally what i need! I have two boys and I met a lady after having my first that used an Ergo, I wanted it immediately. Ergo was never in the budget, so I just gave up on it. Then I just had another boy and the feeling has come back and I really want one this time.
Thanks for sharing about Ergo to new Moms, because it is good info and I know a good product.
Thanks,
Tracy G.
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Shared on FB and fanned Ergo. Thanks!
I just subscribed to there daily updates.
It seems like I will be handsfree with the Ergobaby carrier.
I just subscribed to there daily updates.
It seems like it won’t hurt my back to carry a baby.
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Something I learned: the sling hangs off one shoulder and tends to throw the parent’s body out of alignment. The ERGObaby carrier evenly distributes the baby’s weight on the parent’s body. When using baby slings, one hand is often needed to support the baby, but the ERGObaby Carrier leaves both HandsFree. Also, a baby sling can only be used for smaller babies, whereas the ERGObaby Carrier can be used through toddlerhood.
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