Too late for the Ergo?

Melly Mel · October 2010

Juliana is not always happy in the stroller and it makes things difficult sometimes. I have heard wonderful things about the Ergo (thanks Murfy) but I am not sure if it is worth the investment at this point. She is already almost 7 months old and about 21 lbs! What do you ladies think??

Cornbreadsmom · October 2010

I just got one when C was just under 8 months old. I got it on sale, but it would have been worth it full price IMO. I was kind of worried since he was never a big fan of facing in, but we brought it on an overseas trip and it was a life saver! I even got him to sleep in it one time. It barely feels like you're carrying any weight.

I have a friend who occasionally carries her 2 yr old in it when he doesn't want to walk, so I would say it's definitely worth it!

ditzydi_2000 · October 2010

I think it would be worth it. You can use it until she's 40 pounds and your DD's weight gain should be slowing down here pretty soon. Plus, I'm sure you could sell it for at least half of what you paid for it when you no longer need it.

CincyBuckeye · October 2010

I am a big dummy and still have not figured out how to use my Ergo. DS is still too small to have his legs spread and when I tried to frog him inside of it, he straightened his legs and was basically standing up against my body. I mean, it worked that way I guess but I am pretty sure that's not how you are supposed to use it!

jenn&Dave2005 · October 2010

I love my ergo, but am having serious ring sling envy. I'd like to be able to hip carry. I know my ergo can do it, but it doesn't seem 'easy' to me. I liked that I could put the ergo on in the parking lot.

Ivana_Stolichnaya · October 2010

I used it last night while helping DH put together a new office desk. Katie is 20 pounds and I had no issue while helping DH out.

I also took it to the SF Zoo and carried her all over the place, no problemo!

Melly Mel · October 2010

Ivana.Stolichnaya:

I used it last night while helping DH put together a new office desk. Katie is 20 pounds and I had no issue while helping DH out.

I also took it to the SF Zoo and carried her all over the place, no problemo!

Ok, I'm sold...next question...any idea where I can get it the cheapest?

hikerbeth · October 2010

You're entering the best time to have it. LO will enjoy the back carry now that she's a little bigger.

I used it regularly with my DD until she was 4 years old.

murfygirl · October 2010

Only one color but it is cheaper.

https://www.yellbaby.com/ergo-baby-carriers.html

dmathis10 · October 2010

If there's a BuyBuyBaby near you, you can use a 20% off coupon (BuyBuyBaby or Bed Bath and Beyond coupon).

Melly Mel · October 2010

dmathis10:
If there's a BuyBuyBaby near you, you can use a 20% off coupon (BuyBuyBaby or Bed Bath and Beyond coupon).

The closest one is an hour away

lite-bright · October 2010

I got a Beco for Christmas, which is the same type of soft structured carrier. My DD1 turned two a few days later.

It was awesome to have while pregnant with a toddler. I could put her in it and run errands/shop and sometimes she would fall asleep, and I didn't have to waddle around chasing her or lifting her in and out of carts. (Carrying her on my back in the Beco was a breeze, but lifting her with my arms/belly was not.)

I've used it most with my DD2 (it's a great investment if you're planning to have more than one child), but I still can and do put my toddler in it at times, and she'll be three in January.

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