Ergo vs. Ergo Sport

TBLilyRose

Besides the price, what's the difference between the two? Is one less cumbersome than the other or are they about the same?

MrsLacy_2

I own the Ergo Sport and I tried the original, and the sport seemed a little lighter and less bulky.  The sport is also missing the front pocket; not a big deal for me, but it can be a dealbreaker for some.  I chose the sport because I live in FL and didn't want to wear any extra bulk in the summertime.

cpmich

I know you didn't ask, but I have the Ergo Performance.  It is similar to the Ergo and Ergo Sport, but is 1/3 of the weight and will keep you the coolest temperature (wicking material and mesh vents).  The Performance also has a pocket and hood for baby.  I really like it.

 

See these links from ergobaby.com for the official answers:

ERGObaby NEW GENERATION II (Original) vs. ERGObaby Sport

ERGObaby NEW GENERATION II FEATURES VS ERGObaby SPORT FEATURES:

NEW CONCEPT ? ERGObaby SPORT CARRIER:

The ERGObaby Sport Carrier is an exciting new design! Made of a blend of 35% cotton and 65% polyester, the lighter, more-breathable fabric provides a slight wicking feature to help keep babywearers more comfortable. The carrier's body features a vent to provide additional breathability, keeping both baby and parent cooler. The waist belt can extend an additional 5" further than our Standard or Organic carriers, and the shoulder straps can extend an extra 4", providing comfortable fit for babywearers of all sizes. The Sleeping Hood is completely detachable and can be stored in the built-in pocket.

SLEEPING HOOD  

NEW GENERATION II: The SLEEPING HOOD has elastic added to both sides to better fit to your baby's head. The SHOULDER STRAPS feature one D-ring for personal use, rather than two D-rings with loops, as in the previous version.

ERGObaby SPORT: The Sleeping Hood is completely detachable and can be stored in the built-in pocket.

BODY

NEW GENERATION II: The BODY of the carrier is padded with 100% cotton batting and lined with 100% cotton poplin. Shaped darts help create an accentuated pouch to hold your baby.

The ERGObaby SPORT:The BODY is made of a blend of 35% cotton and 65% polyester. The lighter, more-breathable fabric provides a slight wicking feature to help keep babywearers more comfortable. The carrier's body features a vent to provide additional breathability, keeping both baby and parent cooler.

WAIST BELT

NEW GENERATION II: The padded WAIST BELT adjusts from 25" to 43", with a 2" wide buckle and elastic safety loop. The padded WAIST BELT features reinforced buckles with elastic safety loops to ensure maximum buckle security. Extra length can be rolled up and secured under elastic loops at the end of the strap.

ERGObaby SPORT: The ERGObaby Sport's WAIST BELT has an additional 5" more than our Standard or Organic carriers. The ERGObaby Sport's WAIST BELT adjusts from 30" to 48". The padded WAIST BELT features reinforced buckles with elastic safety loops to ensure maximum buckle security. Extra length can be rolled up and secured under elastic loops at the end of the strap.

BACK POCKET

NEW GENERATION II: The BACK POCKET is closed at the top and features a side zipper closure and a small pocket for storage of the Sleeping Hood.

ERGObaby SPORT: The zippered pocket has been replaced by a pocket with snaps for Sleeping Hood storage.

What is the difference between the ERGObaby Sport Carrier and the Performance Carrier?

 

FABRIC: The ERGObaby Sport Carrier is made from a blend of 35% cotton/65% polyester, while the Performance Carrier features an exterior of 98% polyester/2% lycra (Grey) or 70% nylon/30% cotton (Green). Performance carriers also have a cooling panel for extra wicking, and a mesh lining.

WEIGHT: Due to the difference in fabrics, the ERGObaby Performance Carrier is about 1/3 lighter weight than the ERGObaby Sport, Original, or Organic carriers.

WAIST BELT: Both carriers have waist belts that can extend an extra 5? past the length of our Original or Organic ERGObaby Carriers, accommodating from 25? to 48?. The waist extension accessory is compatible with the ERGObaby Sport Carrier, but not with the Performance carriers.

SHOULDER STRAPS: The ERGObaby Sport Carrier?s shoulder straps are straight, as the Original and Organic Carriers, and can extend to 27?. The Performance Carrier?s shoulder straps are contoured; feature thinner, non-water-absorbent foam; and extend to 23?, like the Original and Organic ERGObaby Carrier?s straps.

SLEEPING HOOD: The ERGObaby Sport Carrier?s sleeping hood is detachable. The Performance Carrier?s sleeping hood is attached, and stores in the zippered pocket.

CHEST STRAP: The ERGObaby Performance Carrier?s chest strap is on a slider, for easy adjusting.