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Ergo without infant insert

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Has anyone tried anyway to use the Ergo without the infant insert?  We are approaching a heat wave and that insert thing is so hot.  I want to be able to wear LO and the Ergo seems like a good idea except for that.  I also have the Moby but LO doesn't seem to be a huge fan.  

Also what are your plans for sun coverage? 

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Re: Ergo without infant insert

  • sleepingbeauty825sleepingbeauty825 member
    I have been rolling up a receiving blanket and putting it in there before I put her in. Seems to work just fine. I avoid taking her in the sun, or keep her in the stroller with the canopy down. When she is a bit older I will use the same sunblock we use for my son- Neutrogena Pure and Free.
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  • Phil&CorinnaPhil&Corinna member

    I don't have any advice about the Ergo, I bought the bECO Butterfly II for that reason, it has an infant insert but it's just cotton, and thinner than the outside of the carrier.  My moby is UPF50 but it's so hot, I don't think it'll work for sun protection very well.

    I bought 2 different PHYSICAL sunblocks for DS for when we're in Florida in August.  While I'm home and it's practical, we stay in between 10am and 2pm.  I bought a cover that fits the infant seat as well as the stroller when he's older that provides UPF50+ as well, and is mesh on the sides to allow airflow.  I always put a hat on DS and I have some baby banz but so far, he just cries and cries when I try to put them on him.... they're still a wee bit big anyway!

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  • mamababyrnmamababyrn member
    We also just put a receiving blanket at the bottom. We also swaddle her in one blanket to help stiffen her body.
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  • TreblEMTreblEM

    imagesleepingbeauty825:
    I have been rolling up a receiving blanket and putting it in there before I put her in.

    This works sometimes for us...you may also have to wear the hip part higher (more around your waist). I'm still using my baby k'tan because without the insert, LO isn't too thrilled with the Ergo but we're close to having the head control!

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  • funkymamafunkymama
    I just put DS in it straight up & down with his legs sort of froggy style beneath him.  His head is still able to be supported by the back of the ergo.  He is a big guy for his age though (11 lbs, 21") & has okay neck strength already.  It works wonders - calms him instantly when I put him in it - LOVE my ergo!
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  • iris427iris427 member
    I've been putting a receiving blanket in the bottom and it works great.  I'm glad I didn't spend money on the insert.
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  • Scout05Scout05 member

    I don't use it, she's a big baby and as long as I froggy her leg, she's plenty supported. Just make sure you can kiss LO's head easily and you'll know they are positioned correctly.

    My DD hates the Moby.

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