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Those with ergo carriers, a question

SmittyPantsSmittyPants member
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I'm looking into the ergo performance carrier for both me and my husband. However, I want to be sure that my four month old won't grow out of it. The product info page says it can be used for babies up to 4-5 months or 45 pounds... I may just be sleep deprived but I find that a bit confusing. 

So, does someone have this and use it with an older baby? Ideally I'd like to use it for as long as possible.

TIA!

 

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Re: Those with ergo carriers, a question

  • jcsumm0jcsumm0 member

    The way that is worded is confusing, I agree.  I think they are saying from 7-10lbs with the infant insert or 4-5 months without the insert to 45 lbs.

    So you can start using it at 4-5 months w/o the insert until the baby is 45 lbs.

    I have a beco gemini (similar carrier) and use it all the time w/DD who is almost one.  I plan on continuing to use it as long as she'll let me or until she hits the weight limit, which won't be for another couple years.

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  • 3003girl3003girl member

    My friend used hers until her kiddo turned about 4. ;) 

     

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  • sbartschkesbartschke
    I still use mine with DS who is almost 15 months, 22lbs.
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  • sucredeesucredee member
    I have the Ergo performance and love it. We started using it at 4 months (used the freebie baby Bjorn until then) and still use it now at almost 2. Not quite as often anymore but at least once a week to go grocery shopping. DD is just over 23 pounds and I still use a front carry when we are flying because it is easier to get her in that way on a cramped tiny plane. Otherwise I use a back carry. I plan on continuing to use it for as long as possible. We stopped traveling with a stroller at 4 months old and just use the Ergo. DD much prefers it to a stroller.
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  • Jena503Jena503

    What, you don't think your baby will hit 45lb in the next 2 months??? LOL.

    I have used it pretty recently, but pretty rarely these days as DS is 2.5yo and 35lb and not willing to be restrained for long by anything.. A front carry at this weight kills my back, but it's still fairly comfy on a back carry. DH last carried DD in it a while back and she was 4yo and close to the weight limit. At that point it's just a piggy back ride but the kid has something to hang onto other than your neck.

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  • SmittyPantsSmittyPants member

    Thanks for the replies!

    I ordered the original and it should be arriving soon. I just hope she likes it. She HATES wraps with a passion but loves to be held. Fingers crossed!

     

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  • TheMrs1009TheMrs1009 member
    DS is young but very big for his age (around 20 lbs) and I wear him in the front daily with no problem.
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