Anyone use an Ergo whilst pregnant?

Aimes78

I have been considering buying an Ergo as DS is 25lbs and hurting my back in the Bjorn, but I have just got my BFP and I am wondering if I buy it if I will be able to use if for long enough to make it worth while ... what is your experience?

TIA

Raffes484

I haven't used mine while pregnant, but I would think that using it as a back carrier would be okay. The only reason I haven't done it is because I wear a wig and don't trust my DS to not try to pull it off when being carried on my back.

Aimes78

Raffes484:

I haven't used mine while pregnant, but I would think that using it as a back carrier would be okay. The only reason I haven't done it is because I wear a wig and don't trust my DS to not try to pull it off when being carried on my back.

Thank you, that's what I was thinking.

mayowife

I used it while pregnant, but it didn't fit for long. I started showing pretty early and unlike the Bjorn the fit is really affected by your bump.

Asquared

BUY IT!!!  Even if it doesn't last too long while pg, you will definitely get your $$$ worth.  I wore mine until about 4 months pg, but still use if w/ my youngest (18 months ALL the time!)  Bjorn was a life saver while my oldest was first born for a few months, then when I got the ergo I saw the light! you will too!

smw123

I still use my Ergo.  I use it in the house when I'm trying to cook or clean and I have also used it on trips to the zoo.  I'm not showing that much yet but I just make sure the strap is under my belly and it's fine.  My DS weighs between 21-23 lbs and I only use it on my back. 

bluejayway

I have been using mine a lot lately, and I probably will for a while. I am tall, and the Ergo sits really low around my hips, so it's not pressing my expanding middle or uncomfortable (yet)l. My DD's about 21/22 pounds. I guess it didn't occur to me that I shouldn't be using it. It's so much easier on my body than holding/carrying her without it for extended periods. 

I have to say, I didn't use the Ergo much when DD was younger (didn't want the infant insert) but she liked it a lot more than the Bjorn and it was much more comfortable for both my husband and I.

Aimes78

Thanks ladies, I'm going to buy one.

Nanna

I have a Beco (so similar to an Ergo) and I wore it through both of my last 2 pregnancies, just with a back carry.  The hip buckles sat low enough it went under my belly.  It worked really well.

norbert5

I wore mine while pregnant.  It was great.  I use the side and back carry when my bump was too big for the front carry.  Plus you will be able to use it with the LO when he/she arrives.

roundtheworldgirl

Yes, I used it as a front carrier until about 22-24 weeks or so.  I stopped using it when the pressure on my hips got to be too much - but it still buckled.  I didn't use it as a back carrier because DD1 didn't like that, but maybe I could have gone a little longer that way.

kcisthebombdotcom

I didnt use that specific carrier, but wore my DS in a back carrier throughout my pregnancy.

maramarrie

I used mine while pg for a little while, I'd say the whole first tri. I used it mostly on my front and a few times on my back (the front carry had more "room" but using the back carry made the strap cut right across the belly). Then I've used it a ton with both kids since DD was born (I started using it with her around 4 months). Even if you can't use it for long while pg, you'll get a lot of use from it afterward. Plus, I know my mom used it for DS a few times while I was pg with DD.