Ergo Carrier question

Millie1984

My new Ergo finally came in the mail from Zulily, and I am so excited!  

I noticed that it is strongly recommended that you purchase an insert for babies under 12 pounds.  I am wondering for those who have used Ergos before, if you think its worth it.  I wouldn't put the baby in the Ergo without the insert before he is 12 pounds as I am assuming that would be unsafe, but I am wondering how much you actually use the Ergo before baby hits 12 pounds anyway.  In my FTM mind, it feels like baby will be that weight before I know it.  I guess my question is, should I go for the insert or is it sort of a waste because I will barely use it?

caramia582

This is my first time using the Ergo, but I did get the insert.  With DS1 I had a Bjorn, and I started using it when he was around a month old- probably about 8lbs.  I don't remember his weights each month (worst mother ever) but I don't think he hit 12 lbs until he was about three months old.  He was small at birth though, only 5.13.  In short, I think it's worth it to buy the insert but again, I haven't used the Ergo.

WheeLinTheSky3

I plan to use the moby at first and then transition to the ergo. If you dont want to buy the insert, I found this youtube video helpful. It shows you how to use a receiving blanket to hoist the baby up higher until they are bigger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Czeb3e4WD4

 

Millie1984

caramia582 said:

This is my first time using the Ergo, but I did get the insert.  With DS1 I had a Bjorn, and I started using it when he was around a month old- probably about 8lbs.  I don't remember his weights each month (worst mother ever) but I don't think he hit 12 lbs until he was about three months old.  He was small at birth though, only 5.13.  In short, I think it's worth it to buy the insert but again, I haven't used the Ergo.

Ohh thats good to know.  I definitely want to use it before 3 months.  Thanks!

Millie1984

Kristin030 said:

I plan to use the moby at first and then transition to the ergo. If you dont want to buy the insert, I found this youtube video helpful. It shows you how to use a receiving blanket to hoist the baby up higher until they are bigger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Czeb3e4WD4

 

Thanks!  

Millie1984

chattychiqa said:

I've heard you can use a receiving blanket too, but I think I've seen the inserts at Target for $25. FWIW I heard the insert could be really warm, so I would factor in temperature with the price and time used.

Temperature wasn't something I had thought of.  That's a good point.  But we will most likely be in AC for the most part (in the beginning I imagine myself using it a lot while I am cooking, cleaning etc around the house), and $25 at Target makes it hart to pass up...  

MagPie 1986

chattychiqa said:

I've heard you can use a receiving blanket too, but I think I've seen the inserts at Target for $25. FWIW I heard the insert could be really warm, so I would factor in temperature with the price and time used.

This is what we were thinking, too, and will definitely be using it right away.  I just got my email from zulily that my ergo shipped today! I'm stupid excited!!

karabear11

I have the insert for the ergo as well although I am a FTM so have never used it but my friend is making me a ring sling I plan on using first and mostly while at home and then using the ergo when we go out.

Millie1984

MagPie 1986 said:

chattychiqa said:

I've heard you can use a receiving blanket too, but I think I've seen the inserts at Target for $25. FWIW I heard the insert could be really warm, so I would factor in temperature with the price and time used.

This is what we were thinking, too, and will definitely be using it right away.  I just got my email from zulily that my ergo shipped today! I'm stupid excited!!

yay!  I was so excited when mine finally shipped too.  Zulily is great but their shipping takes forever!

BelhurstBride

Kristin030 said:

I plan to use the moby at first and then transition to the ergo. If you dont want to buy the insert, I found this youtube video helpful. It shows you how to use a receiving blanket to hoist the baby up higher until they are bigger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Czeb3e4WD4

 

Words out of my mouth. I never used it with DD (preferred wrapping when she was itty bitty), but looked up how to use a blanket/towel instead of the insert anyway. I didn't buy the insert with her and don't plan to this time, either. 

Soleil3

Just use a rolled blanket, no need for an insert.

ErinM112312

I purchased the ergo from Zulily too. I got the teething pads there as well. The infant insert I got from ebay cheaper. I plan on using the ergo at the apple orchards in September, the pumpkin patches in October, and on small trips to stores. I decided to get the infant insert since I would be using it quite a bit. There are a lot of places where strollers just don't do well. 

tokenhoser

You may need to swaddle as well as use the "pillow" if you improvise rather than buy the insert. Part of the problem is head control rather than just size; the Ergo doesn't support the head sideways very well. I love it for an older baby (4+ months) but won't use it with my newborn.

Millie1984

tokenhoser said:

You may need to swaddle as well as use the "pillow" if you improvise rather than buy the insert. Part of the problem is head control rather than just size; the Ergo doesn't support the head sideways very well. I love it for an older baby (4+ months) but won't use it with my newborn.

Even with the insert do you not personally recommend it for a younger baby?

Millie1984

tokenhoser said:

You may need to swaddle as well as use the "pillow" if you improvise rather than buy the insert. Part of the problem is head control rather than just size; the Ergo doesn't support the head sideways very well. I love it for an older baby (4+ months) but won't use it with my newborn.

Even with the insert do you not personally recommend it for a younger baby?

anvloveskme

DD was little so we used the insert for quite a while. You can always just sell it afterwards.