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Ergo for older toddler/young child?

butterflygroovesbutterflygrooves member
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It's been a while since I've been on this board but we are adopting a little girl now and I've been looking for a carrier for her.  Almost every carrier I've looked at has a weight limit for 35-40 lbs, the Ergo is the only one I've seen that says it can handle more weight.

"ERGObaby recommends a weight limit of 40 pounds (18 Kilograms) for its carrier; however, the carrier has been tested up to 90 pounds (41 Kilograms). Our carrier will accommodate you as long as you and your baby are happy using it."

The carrier will only be used occasionally for hikes, Disneyland, etc.  Has anyone used an Ergo with an older toddler?  Our little girl is 3 1/2, we don't know her weight yet (meeting her for the first time this week) but we really would like to find a good carrier for her.

 

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Re: Ergo for older toddler/young child?

  • I'mAcrossThePondI'mAcrossThePond

    Not really an older toddler, but our 2 year old is very happy in our Ergo.

    I imagine though for a place like disney, the 3.5 year old would be happier in a stroller - the she can hop in and out easily if she wants to walk.

    You might look at Olives and Applesauce carriers. They have much higher backs and a wider base, perhaps being more comfortable for an older toddler. 

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  • princessjenneyprincessjenney member
    There are other carriers like the Ergo that are made for toddlers. The Kinderpack comes in a toddler size. They are a bit pricier than the Ergo but they are pretty awesome. There is also the Boba which is less expensive than the Kinderpack and easier to find.
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  • kelbriankelbrian
    Friends of mine still use their Ergo with their four year old. He is only about 40 pounds, though. They hiked with him in the Ergo through Ecuador.
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  • ctbride08ctbride08 member
    We do use our Ergo for our preschooler (4 1/2 and about 37lbs), but its not the most comfortable and we can really only carry him for 15ish minutes at a time.  If i were only using it for the preschooler, i'd go with one of the other carriers mentioned by pps.

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