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| Ergo Baby Carrier Black/caramel | 
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| Brand: Ergo
Category: Baby Product
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 6527
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 13 x 10.2 x 4.3
MPN: CREG00101
Model: CREG00101
UPC: 845197010131
EAN: 0845197010131
ASIN: B0010PW3A4
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 My daughter LOVES the Ergo July 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
and so do I! I started out with the Moby wrap and that worked fairly well for us, but it was a hot to wear, inconvenient to wrap when out and about, and tricky (but possible) to nurse in. I knew I wanted something else, but baby carriers are expensive and one could easily spend a fortune trying out all the variations.
We decided on the Ergo and we couldn't be happier. We've had it for six months now and it is the number one thing I could not live without as far as all baby gear is concerned. I too was worried about her only facing inwards, but she has never minded and she seems to prefer it. She holds on like a little koala bear as we go about our daily business. Unlike the Moby, she isn't flat against my chest, she's sitting, so that she can easily check out the scenery by looking to the sides.
When she was big enough--probably in the neighborhood of 5.5 or 6 months, I started wearing her on my back and that is great! Now when I do those glorious household tasks like cleaning toilets and baseboards, she isn't dangling off the front of me. We get a lot more cleaning done now that she can ride on my back. :-) At first, I needed help to put her on my back. However, now that she's 9 months and can hold on a bit, I can get her on easily--I even trust our abilities over concrete these days (when I started getting her into the back carry position on my own, I would practice over the couch. It *was* tricky at first (we made some mistakes), but once we got the hang of it, it wasn't a problem at all.
My husband can wear her too and it's simple to readjust the straps so that they fit both of us.
Like any of the carriers, this one takes some practice (though the front carry is about as easy as it can get). Breastfeeding in this for me is difficult, but I can do it in a pinch. I can carry her long distances and after a long while (probably 4-5 miles), my neck will hurt a bit, but my back is fine.
My daughter loves her Ergo in the way some kids take to a lovey. She'll stop by and give it a visit when she's crawling around exploring the house. When I see her chewing on the straps (they second as a favorite teething toy) or playing peek-a-boo with them, I'll put it on and she gets all excited (we compare it to the way a dog gets excited when his owner gets out the leash to take him for a walk). It is very sweet and funny. When she went for her first trip to our friend's house to be babysat, the only thing that would calm her when she was sad was being carried in her Ergo. If she has a meltdown when she's home with daddy, the Ergo saves the day (she just needs to play with it--not even ride in it).
I love the time my daughter and I spend walking our neighborhood with her in the Ergo. Sometimes we're quiet and other times she'll make happy bounces and that's my cue to do some hops and bounces for her. Our family members wonder why we never need a stroller. "Isn't she heavy?" they ask. They think we're a little weird. I don't know any parents out there who will look back on their child's life and wish that perhaps they had carried him/her less. We don't carry her all the time, but we do carry her more. The forward-facing position allows for optimal baby head-kissing...now who wouldn't want more of that? (except maybe the baby :-))--but a few more here and there are always nice, especially if you can sneak them in when they're asleep or not looking.
Hug your baby, carry your baby, dance with your baby...the Ergo will let you have more time to do those things *and* maybe get the dishes done too :-).
 GREAT for someone other than me July 4, 2008
This carrier definitely is easy on the back and shoulders!! I felt like I could carry my son around for hours, unlike the Bjorn where after 15 minutes I was dieing. HOWEVER, my son is too used to the Bjorn where he faces out and did not like the Ergo AT ALL - he tried turning around the whole time. And there was NO WAY I could put him on my back alone - I needed the help from my husband to put him on my back - and unfortunately, I am alone with my son most of the time so I could never put him on alone. This is an awesome carrier if you have a newborn or a child that is already used to facing inwards.
Must Have! June 24, 2008
Purchase the Ergo if you want pure comfort, for both you and your baby. I didn't find this carrier until my daughter was 4 months, otherwise I would have purchased the infant insert. I put my daughter in here and she falls asleep within minutes. Then I can wear her for hours while I work and have my hands completely free. We've also taken her to Space Center Houston for the day with no need for a stroller. We even took a 90 minute tour with stairs, and in and out of a tram. No problems and completely hassle free. I originally purchased a sling after reading millions of reviews. It was not comfortable and my little one didn't like it either. The Ergo is instant comfort no matter how long you wear it. I am overweight and I don't have any problems with it at all. It may not be as "hip and stylish" as a sling, but it is extremely functional. I can't believe the reviewers that claim this carrier is complicated! Snap the carrier around your waist, pull the straps over your arms and snap in the back. It is that easy. Much easier than any slings. I was hesitant to purchase a carrier that was tummy/tummy because my daughter loves facing out and looking at everything, but she loves it. She can easily turn her head from side to side to see. Plus, this carrier can easily be used as a backpack carrier. So far, I haven't even tried it because she is only 6 months old and likes the front hold. This carrier is so well constructed, you know you will have it for years with no problems. Oh...and did I mention how comfortable it is! A carrier isn't any good if you can only wear your baby for a few minutes. You could easily tour an entire city and not get tired from wearing your baby. They say that you can breastfeed while in the carrier, but that's not my thing so I've never tried it. Oh..and my manly husband loves it too! He wears her everywhere with no complaints.
The sun shade is an awesome feature too. When it's sunny, bright lights, windy or any other reason, we just snap it up. I can't say enough good things about this carrier. And for any of you that have worn your baby for any length of time, you will realize the cushioned straps are a GOOD thing, not a negative!
 Don't buy it as a back carrier! May 23, 2008
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a good product ONLY if you have a small baby who is happy riding facing in toward your chest. It's impossible to use as a back carrier - it requires complicated reaching over one's shoulders and behind your back, and it's nearly impossible to load a baby into the back position without someone helping you. I returned mine right away. Furthermore, the instructional DVD is REALLY annoying, with about twenty minutes of why-attachment-parenting-is-best philosophy before you get to the actual instructions. Stick with a Baby Bjorn. Much easier to use, and no preaching.
my back loves the ergo and so does baby May 13, 2008
I had the baby bjorn, but then my back started killing me on our long walks. The Ergo is fantastic because it shifts the weight to my hips. And my baby loves it so much we have to hide it from her when not in use. If she sees it and does not get to go in for a ride, then she gets upset. We use it on long walks and all around the house. However, I believe you can get it much cheaper than the [...] price quoted here.
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