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 Couldn't use it, FAR too hard to do back-carry November 15, 2008
J. Ake
My husband and I had high hopes for this carrier after reading reviews on here and talking with others who had it and love it, but we both found it impossible to put our son in the back carry position by ourselves. Our son was terrified when trying to transition him from our hips to our backs and we both felt it was unsafe, complicated and therefore, this carrier a no-go for us. We sold it on ebay and bought a Beco Butterfly, as with the Beco you strap them into the carrier and THEN put them on your back.
Additionally, I have a larger chest which made front carry uncomfortable. Also, I am a size 14 and I needed the waist extender.
 GREAT carrier, with one small flaw October 29, 2008
L. Ensign
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own the ERGO and the Baby Bjorn Active and a sling, and have used a Snugli. The ERGO is by far the best baby carrier out there. All of the others hurt my shoulders/neck after 15-30 minutes. The ERGO is comfortable, and distributes most of the weight to my hips/legs. I've been on many hikes (20+) with Kai in the ERGO, the longest being 7 miles (almost 4 hours), with no problems. He loves it, and falls asleep in it every time we go hiking. The only problem is that you can't have the baby face out. For the first 3 months, that didn't matter- Kai was perfectly happy to face me and snuggle in- I used the head cover for shade and he slept happily... At 4 months, he wanted to see what was going on, but he couldn't hold up his head well enough to sit in the ERGO 'backpack' fashion, so I bought the Baby Bjorn Active. Kai liked it, Lars(dad) liked it, I tolerated it for up to 45 minutes, but just couldn't bear any hike longer than that. Also, Kai's legs hang down in front so that they hit your legs when you walk uphill- irritating to Lars. Kai also can't really sleep in the Baby Bjorn. (I'm sure he would have when he was little and facing inward, but with him facing outward, there isn't a comfortable sleep position for his head.) We use the Baby Bjorn for short trips, like in stores and around the house, and its great for that, but we started using the ERGO as a backpack for long hikes again when Kai turned 6 months. He loves looking around, and when he falls asleep, I just put the head cover on to help hold his head next to me. I haven't figured out how to get him in the ERGO backpack fashion by myself yet, so I have to get help for that. Also noteworthy: the Baby Bjorn has absolutely NO storage- not even a little zipper pocket. The ERGO has enough room for 3 diapers, a small pack of wipes, an extra bib and onesie, my car keys cell phone and small snack. This makes a big difference for hiking- all I have to carry in my hands is my water bottle(s), and I use a carabiner to clip the bottle to the waistbelt so I am hands-free. We recently bought a Sherpani Rumba and Kai and Lars love that, too. It's a bit heavy for me, but I'm getting used to it. It gives Kai wonderful views, a comfortable seat, and provides LOADS of storage.
Love It October 6, 2008
E. Robinson (North Kingstown, RI United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this carrier for my third child who is 6 years younger than my first. With my first two children I used the Bjorn because it was the best carrier out there at the time. It worked great until my boys reached 20lbs at 6 months old and then the strain was too much on my back and shoulders. This time around I had heard about the Ergo carriers from friends and decided to try it since I knew my baby would be big. I used it with the infant insert until my baby was 3 1/2 months and that worked great once I got the hang of getting her in. Now that she is 4 months I am using it in the front position and it is wonderful. She is very comfortable and often falls asleep. I wear it to volunteer at my son't school for over an hour and my back and shoulders never bother me. I can't wait until she gets a little older and I can try the side and back positions because I end up carrying her on my hip all the time if I am going out quickly like to the bus stop.
I would highly recommend this to everyone-I love that you only need to buy one carrier to use from birth to 2 or 3 years. I had the Bjorn and then a Kelty bakcpack for my boys and neither one was as good as the Ergo.
The one thing that is a little annoying is that the instructions only come on a DVD. I had a quick question one day and had to watch several sections of the DVD before I found the answer. It would be nice to have a basic printed instructional manual that includes information about what age/weight a child should be when you switch from the infant insert to the front position and what age/weight a child should be for the side and back positions.
 Ergo Go Go Go! September 17, 2008
E.S (College Park, MD)
I was looking for a carrier for my little one that was sturdy and last for a while, while allowing my little one to grow. This was recommended by a friend and so I decided to take the leap and buy it. Currently my little one is 5 months old and I have only just started putting him in the back position. I as of yet can't get him there on my own but I think that may be due to me being a little nervous and him still being little. However once there he is as happy as can be. I love being around horses and so this carrier allows me to run around the barn, feeding and grooming without my little one getting underfoot. Also I have found that he doesn't feel as heavy and I can do a lot more. I am a little on the small size and so the straps are on the bulky side as the other reviewer pointed out, however since this carrier takes up to 40lbs I think, I would rather have bulky to spread out the weight than thin and not as useful. If want attractive and pretty then this isn't the thing for you however if you want a sturdy carrier that gets the job done. BUY BUY BUY
Easy On Your Back! September 8, 2008
John F. Dorman (San Diego)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love to "wear" my baby. From the time she was born I have used some sort of baby carrier or sling. When she was first born I was crazy about the Peanut Shell sling. It is so easy to use and quick to put on. However, when my little girl got to be about 5 months old the Peanut Shell started to really hurt my shoulders. So, I purchased the Moby Wrap. I loved how much better the wrap felt on my back. The problem I found is that the Moby is not something that you can easily put on/take off several times while running errands. I have found that I love it for at home use, but it is not a carrier that I use while "one the go." My husband and I being new parents, going from two incomes down to one, decided that we didn't want to pay for an Ergo and instead purchased a Snuggli. BIG MISTAKE! The Snuggli hurt my back and shoulders from day one. My daughter is now 8 months old and about 20 pounds. We just recently bought the Ergo carrier and LOVE it! It is so comfortable and the baby is a happy camper too. I can wear the Ergo for extended periods of time and not have a shoulder ache. It is also easy to put on and take off. No wrapping myself in 18 feet of fabric. I haven't tried the back hold yet, but I can get my girl in and out of the front hold with ease.I also love the pouch on the baby's back where I can carry my wallet, keys and cell phone. There is a reason these carriers are hard to find in stock! They are wonderful. I will be using the Ergo carrier with a smile on my face for this baby and the next.
~As for the review that someone else wrote about the Ergo not fitting beacuse of their size, I never had that problem. I am a fuller figured mom, slowly but surely shedding my baby weight, and am fine with the way the Ergo fits. I am bigger busted, but my baby fits in the carrier fine and never seems squished. If the carrier is too small for you or your husband, there is a waist extender that you can buy. The botique I purchased the Ergo at said they sell a lot of the extenders for postpartum moms or taller/bigger dads.
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