Ergo Baby Carrier

Pros: ergonomic design, long lifespan, washable
Cons: costs SEEM high, but if you look at the value, then it is not bad.

I love my baby... and I love making her happy. Problem is, she is 17 months old, 28 pounds and wants to be held 24/7. I do not mind this but my arms begin to feel like Jell-o by 10 am and I knew I needed something to help. I had gotton a ...

Pros: good baby position, comfortable, easy to use
Cons: none

For the first year of my sons life, I carried him in a sling carrier - a nice Heart 2 Heart sling. While he never loved the sling like some kids do, he tolerated it for errands, short walks, and hanging diapers on the clothesline to dry. As he got ...

Pros: Comfortable for long periods, both hands free, looks and feels great, money-back guarantee.
Cons: Not really suited for infants, takes a bit of practice.

The Ergo carrier is the third baby-wearing device I purchased (I own four) since my daughter, Lara, was born on April 1st of 2004. She came out weighing a hefty 9 lbs 7 oz and gained a steady ½ lb a week for the first four months. At every well baby ...

Pros: Comfortable, Versatile, Durable, Easy to Use
Cons: No forward facing position

I purchased the Ergo Baby Carrier when my son was about 5 months old. Year to date, I still consider it one of the best baby item that I purchased! I absolutely love it! I had been using a Snugli Carrier up until the point that I purchased my Ergo. ...

Pros: Comfortable, easy to clean, portable, durable, basic design.
Cons: There is a period of adjustment. It may initially seem pricey.

I love my Ergo Baby Carrier! Yes it takes a little getting used to, at least as far as putting it on and getting the baby in when doing a back carry, but it is well worth the effort. What is the Ergo Baby Carrier? The Ergo carrier is a ...

Pros: Light, works well with older children, well made.
Cons: Expensive, Difficult to use on front, doesn't fit all sizes.

I was looking for a carrier to replace my sling for use with my 2 1/2 year old (about 30 lbs.). She had grown to the point that carrying her on my back was the only comfortable way to carry her for longer periods of time. We already had a framed back ...

Pros: Compact, cotton, comfy!
Cons: Chest strap, hood might be difficult to learn, hard to get baby on back alone.

*** 2007 Update: Dd is now 26 months old, and we have totally hit our stride with this carrier! Though it was a little hard learning to get her up on my back, now that she's a BIT older, we are doing it like seasoned pros! I am now 5 months pregnant ...

Pros: Comfortable, multi-carrying styles, lightweight, foldable, easy on/off, Weight limit is parent's discretion
Cons: The hood doesn't detach and won't fit all toddlers.

In February 2005, I spied a woman at the Ramstein BX in Germany wearing her toddler on her back in a soft carrier. It was exactly what I had been looking for! Nowhere online could I find a carrier for an older child that was frame-free. I politely ...

Pros: Great design, ergonomic position for baby, durable fabric, waist belt, front,back and hip carry
Cons: Colours could be more attractive, black fabric picks up lint

I have used MANY different types of carriers and have about 8 of them - from the Baby Bjorn, to the 'Most Comfortable Baby Wrap, Peanut Shell, Hotsling, The Jelly Bean, Ring Sling and finally I've 'graduated' to the Ergo. Indeed, how you carry your baby ...

Pros: Very secure, child feels weightless, easily adjustable
Cons: Bigger than some other slings/wraps/carriers

We've gone through a lot of carriers since my daughter was born, including wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais, and backpacks. But nothing compares to the Ergo! I was lucky enough to find a brand new one for about $10 less than average, and as soon ...

Pros: easy to use, comfortable, can fit both mom and dad
Cons: None really.

I started out my baby carrier career with the Ultimate Baby Wrap - a soft stretchy baby wrap. I loved this wrap for my newborn, but my husband could never figure out how to wear it since there were no buckles or snaps. When it came time to find a ...

Pros: Comfort for parent and child, Durability, Ease of use
Cons: None

I got my Ergo carrier when my daughter was 2 months old. Using the infant insert she fit down snug in the carrier and never complained. Now at 1 year of age, my daughter still loves the carrier and will take long naps in it (she will not sleep in a ...

Pros: lightweight fast drying stylish easy to use not too expensive
Cons: doesn't distribute weight evenly one position for baby hard to get baby in and out

I am an on the go mother of 2 very active boys, and a 7 month old princess that loves to be held. She is usually held facing forward, in a Moby Wrap. While planning our vacation to the beach, I decided to research some waterproof babywearers. I was ...

Pros: Easy to pack and transport, Easy to use, VERY comfortable, User friendly and versitile!!
Cons: Kinda pricey, but worth it!!

I started searching for a new back carrier when my son was a year old. I had a old Gerry framed backpack carrier that I used quite a bit with him to do chores around the house, but couldn't wear him for more than 20minutes at a time or my shoulders would ...

Pros: Most comfortable, simple to use carrier I've found.
Cons: newborn insert not so great -- better after baby is a few months old

My husband and I have tried a number of different baby carriers -- we liked the Baby Bjorn, we did not care for the New Native baby sling or the Premaxx hip carrier, and we LOVE our Ergo Carrier. It's very easy to use in any of the three carry ...