2nd Ergo?

MommyAtty

I'm wondering if I'm being nuts. My 18 month old still loves being in the Ergo. I love it too but I hate adjusting it. I'm wondering if it is just too stupid to buy a second Ergo for #2, due in May. I can't imagine how much longer #1 will like riding around on Mommy, though we just started back-carrying, which she currently thinks is cooler than Disneyland.

jllmb79

I have 2 and we used both when we went to Disney. DD#1 at 2.5 loves riding in it still and it was great for waiting in lines or going out for a short hike behind our house.

BabyMayinMarch

Hey I have an ERGO Question.  I bought a ring sling for DS and maybe used it twice.  With another baby on the way, I am guessing I will want to baby wear more.  Do you guys only use your ERGO?  Can you put a newborn in an ERGO?

Thanks! And sorry to hijak your post!

jf198400

BabyMayinMarch said:

Hey I have an ERGO Question.  I bought a ring sling for DS and maybe used it twice.  With another baby on the way, I am guessing I will want to baby wear more.  Do you guys only use your ERGO?  Can you put a newborn in an ERGO?

Thanks! And sorry to hijak your post!

You will need a newborn insert. I used a baby ktan and then switched to ergo around 4months. Love the ergo! Definitely want to try the newborn insert whenever I have another baby,

jf198400

OP, are you planning to have you and your DH both wear one kid in the ergo, or are you really just wanting to get a 2nd so you don't need to make adjustments? Honestly either way it seems silly to me (but I am a cheapo). I didn't use the ergo with my 1st child, only my 2nd, and he stopped using it all together when he started walking. Personally I would wait and see if you really need it. It would be a shame to spend that kind of money only to have your older child give it up in a month or so.

hollygb22

we have an ergo..use it a bunch. Personally I did not like to wear DD#1 in the ergo when she a newborn. we always had a hard time with the infant insert, it wasn't the easiest thing to assemble and get on. We started using it a ton around the 4-5 month range. We do back carry her now but use the umbrella stroller a fair amt as well...so I don't think we're going to invest in another.

I also have a ring sling and moby. I'll probably use those more when #2 is small...they'll be 19 months apart..so by the time #2 gets in the ergo..#1 will be 2. just my rationale on not buying any more carriers!

jllmb79

BabyMayinMarch I use my baby borjn for the infant stage.  I was through the infant stage when I finally bought and ergo.  I'm not going to buy an insert for #3, I will just use the baby borjn till I can use the ergo again.

MommyAtty

I'm thinking I probably will get a second one. DD thinks being in her stroller is a form of child abuse (any stroller, we've tried 3 different ones), and DH and I may each end up wearing one baby. I have a sneaking suspicion if she sees anyone else getting carried, DD is going to insist on being carried too.

For a teeny baby, I made a no-sew mei tai, which was great. But I'm also intrigued by the newborn insert for the Ergo. DH hated the mei tai bc it never felt secure to him. But he likes the Ergo. And there is just something so adorable about a baby-wearing man! Lol.

LC122

So, I have one Ergo and I use it for both kids. It's not a big deal to me to tighten/loosen the straps for each kid. We got the infant insert but only used half of it - part is a pillow/bolster and the other part is a cocoon type thing. The cocoon was too bulky, so we only used the bolster, which we probably could have made ourselves by rolling receiving blankets.

I have considered getting a second one because I have had occasions in which wearing both kids completely hands-free would be awesome. I have done toddler on my back in the Ergo and baby on the front in a ring sling, but I feel like the ring sling requires more support (ie one hand/arm).

And while DD1 is completely independently mobile, there is some degree of "my turn" to ride in the carrier and some degree of it just being fun. It's like a more secure piggy back ride and what kid doesn't like that?

Anyway, I'm pro-Ergo, but they are crazy expensive. If you shop around, you can get better prices. Sometimes they show up on discount sites like Zulily or Gilt or the like. Other people have found them at TJMax or Marshall's or the like. And you could always check Mommy Groups or CL for used ones. Also, if you attend/join a Baby Wearing International group meeting, they have samples to try and even a lending library.

BabyMayinMarch

Thanks!

BabyMayinMarch

jllmb79 said:

BabyMayinMarch I use my baby borjn for the infant stage.  I was through the infant stage when I finally bought and ergo.  I'm not going to buy an insert for #3, I will just use the baby borjn till I can use the ergo again.

Our tickers are almost identical (minus your 2 year old).. Crazy!