XP: If you have an ergo carrier come in

bluerevolution9 · June 2011

(also posted on the 3rd tri board, but thought I might get more responses here) I really want to get an Ergo baby carrier for when LO arrives (my first). However, I need to order it online since I don't have a seller near me. The only one I have seen in person is the original, but there are so many styles its hard to know which one to choose. Which ergo do you have? Do you like it? Which one do you recommend? I want it to be good for me and DH we are both quite tall (6' and 6'2") for use in a warmer climate, year round for carrying LO. I want an Ergo because I have two herniated discs in my back and want a very supportive carrier. TIA

Sharon21 · June 2011

I do not have an Ergo so no advice on that. I just wanted to let you know that you will probably get good feedback if you post this on the Attachment Parenting board. There are tons of posts on that board relating to baby wearing. That is where I go whenever I have a question about a carrier.

katcarls · June 2011

I have the Ergo Sport and love it. It's better for warmer weather than the original since the fabric is lighter and more breathable. It also has a little vent on the front to help keep LO cool. The waist band extends an additional 5 inches too, which could be good if you want your DH to use it.

The Performance is more breathable but I wouldn't recommend it for you since it's not as supportive as the other styles. The straps aren't as padded either, so it's not as comfortable.

ETA: I forgot to mention that the Ergo isn't meant for newborns. You can buy an infant insert otherwise you shouldn't use it until 4-5 months. Reviews are pretty mixed on the insert though, so you may want to look into a wrap style carrier like the Moby until your LO is old enough for the Ergo. They work great for newborns and only cost a little more than the Ergo insert.

sschwege · June 2011

We have the Ergo Sport and like it a lot. I used the Moby, when DD was a newborn, so I can't speak for how it works with the really little ones, but now that DD is older we enjoy using it with her. My DH is 6 '5 and he finds it comfortable to wear.

fall-love · June 2011

I have two, the original one and a sport... I love them both... the sport one is definitely cooler in hot weather, but it doesn't have the convenient little pocket on the front, perfect for a diaper, some wipes, and my iPhone.

I also use and love my Moby especially for the very little newborn stage. I'd say you pretty much can't go wrong either way!

Temp76535187505890 · June 2011

We also have the sport and like it. You will need to also purchase the newborn insert unless you are just going to roll up a blanket or something for support. I had the Heart2Heart insert and liked it well enough. If I had to choose between an Ergo and Moby though I'd choose the Ergo. My husband would never use the Moby, it's waaaay too hot for summer in hot climates and the longevity of it's use is short compared to the Ergo which I can still carry my almost 3 year old in.

nosoup4u · June 2011

I'm 5'10", and my DH is 6'1", and we like the Beco Butterfky better than the Ergo (we had an Ergo at first, but bought a Beco when DS1 was a few months old). I think it fits better if you're taller.

https://www.becobabycarrier.com/cat-1/butterfly-2

nosoup4u · June 2011

A wrap is probably too hot to wear comfortably, but something like a ring sling would be cooler, and is good with newborns.

AutumnBride929 · June 2011

I have an organic Ergo and I love it. You may like the Sport just because you would want it year round in a warmer climate and I think that one is cooler.

pepomntpat · June 2011

I have an Ergo sport. I love it now. I didn't like it when DD was a NB. The insert is a PITA. I loved my Moby for the NB stage up until about 4 months.

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