Aches & Pains: Ergo
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Ergo Carrier vs Beco
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on December 27, 2007
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which of these is better? i like the beco due to the fact it is locally made..where the ergo is made in china. but the ergo seems to be enjoyed by more...ultimately wh...
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- I have both the Ergo Baby carrier and the moby wrap. My baby is also a preemie and she's just over 12 pounds now. I love using the Ergo Baby for walks and shopping b...
- I have two young girls, my older one will be three in January and my younger one is almost 18 months. I am also pregnant with my third. I have a Moby wrap and used i...
- dear E., what a gift you give your baby by carrying him. There are many carriers that would let you do a carry that is more appropriate for a preemie and easier on ...
Infantino Vs. Ergo Carrier
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I have a friend thats interested in getting a carrier. I told her that I've read and heard great things about the Ergo Carrier. She sent me an email tod...
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- I was given an Infantino carrier as a gift. Really uncomfortable with very little support. I stopped using it very early on, and bought a different carrier. You def...
- BabyHawk all the way. Ergo is great too BUT if one of the clips breaks your up a creek. Recently I was at the airport wearing my son in my BabyHawk and we were goi...
- i like the bjorn w/ the large back. just to throw something else at you. try them on in the store w/ a big heavy can of formula in there, you'll get an idea of what ...
Ergo Baby Carriers
Asked by A.F. from Tampa
on August 3, 2009
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I'm looking to purchase a new baby carrier. I had the Baby Bjorn but didn't use it long because it hurt my back. I've read several reviews about the Ergo but would l...
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- I am a nanny for a few little ones ranging from 5 mos to 18 mos. I purchased an ergo a few months ago after seeing a mom wearing one. I absolutely love it and can carr...
- My daughter lived in her Ergo for the first year of her life and we still use it (she is two) when we go to the airport or somewhere I need to have her contained. It i...
- The Ergo is completely worth it in my opinion. I used it all the time with my daughter from about 6 months (she outgrew my hotsling) to about 22 months. I use it pr...
Should I Take Stroller or ERGO to Airport?
Asked by K.F. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2012
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My husband and I are traveling with 6 year old, 5 year old and 16 month old (very petite, 20lbs!), non-stop 4 hour flight...do I need to take a stroller? I am thinking...
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- I use my Ergo and the Ergo backpack gives me a bonus carry-on since they are attatched :)
- In my mind, the stroller is just one extra thing to be dragging through the airport. If she's happy in the ERGO stick with that. The benefit to the stroller woul...
- I always used the Ergo, however having the stroller is a plus if you will also be taking along your carseat/lot of carry ons. Our home airport doesn't have an luggage ...
Baby Carrier, Sling or Ergo?
Asked by H.F. from Boca Raton
on August 26, 2009
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I have a very active 2.5 year old son and am expecting baby #2 in mid-October. I'm thinking that I will need and make good use of a baby carrier, sling or Ergo carrie...
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- I used the Baby Bjorn air carrier (the mesh one) and loved it. I felt that the baby was really strapped in securely and the construction is very sturdy. It's machine w...
- Hi I have a 16 month old son and in the beginning I used an all cotton sling which I found great as he slept well in it. Then it was good for when he could sit up and ...
- Hi, H.. Well, I've only had experience with baby carriers and slings (the kind you wear across your chest and the baby is supported on your hip). I've used the soft ki...
Somebody Have Experience with Ergo Baby / Baby Carrier
Asked by C.I. from San Francisco
on November 11, 2008
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I just bought babay carrier from ergo. When I used it, I concern about her leg because it's open widely. I'm worried that will hurt her. The first time when I used it ...
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- I had the same thought when we got ours! I can say it was a great thing for back napping and going out and about when she would tolerate it, and her legs seem fine. ...
- This Ergo carrier is the best. I have 2 kids and one more due Jan. With my 2nd, I didn't even buy a double stroller because I would just carry her everywere. It is ...
- OMG! I love the Ergo. My son is huge (10 mo and 35lb, tall too), and the Ergo was the only carrier that fit is girth. At first my husband couldn't carry him in ...
Trying to Choose Between Ergo and Patapum Carrier
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on February 18, 2008
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I would like to upgrade from the Moby Wrap to another carrier for my 9 month old daughter. We walk the dog everyday and the Moby Wrap is great, but not as convenient ...
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- Why not get a good backpack that's built for your frame? You can still use the Moby for around the house, etc., but the backpack is great for longer journeys. REI ha...
- We switched from the Moby Wrap to the Ergo Baby and we both love it. Our son is 7 months and 22 lbs and tall - 29 inches and he fits really great. the rain cover is ...
- I do not know about those brands but I am very petite and I have the peanut shell which I love and it comes in different sizes which I found great.
Ergo Soft Carrier Vs. Chicco Backpack Carrier
Asked by H.T. from Boston
on September 9, 2011
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Hi:
I have been using a Baby Bjorn to carry my son around town, but he's getting too heavy for me to carry him in front (4.5 months and 14 lbs). Since I don't ha...
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- Another vote for Ergo. I have a Beco, pretty much the same.
- ERGO! You will not be disappointed at all. Hands down this is my favorite carrier. It's so comfy you wouldn't believe it. My son is now 3 (46lbs) and he still fits co...
- I LOVE my ergo carrier...and so does my husband. he is 6' as well, Im 5 4'...i have been using it with my daughter since she was less than 1 year, and she is almost 4 ...
Any Recomendations for Relief of Recurring Back/sciatic Nerve Pain
Asked by B.V. from Stockton
on October 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm a 29 year old that on some days feels like she's going on 80. Since I was pregnant, maybe one or two days a month, I will randomly have problems with...
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- Hi B., This is so common and a very difficult thing to treat and manage. As a yoga teacher, I suggest you see a chiropractor, physical therapist or yoga therapist (...
- Hi B., I have this problem when I haven't been strengthening my muscles. I usually just wait a while and it goes back to normal, but if it doesn't, I go to my chiropr...
- B., I also have sciatic nerve pain, and it goes down my right leg. Usually what happens is a muscle in the glute area will grab the nerve and pull on it to cause the ...
Hand Pain from Carrying Baby
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on February 13, 2010
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I've been having dull, persistent pain in my wrist, hands, and fingers for about 2 months. I went to the doctor, and he said that it wasn't carpal tunnel or arthritis...
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- Yes, try a splint you can get them at the pharmacy or Wal-Mart or a medical supply store. Try to get one that would give you some support. I have many different spl...
- I actually had this same thing. I went to the doctor because the pain was so severe! I used a brace for about a month to keep me from bending my wrist and to help re...
- I had some severe shoulder pain with my first... and it turned out I pulled some muscles from holding her while feeding (new territory for my body). I went to a massa...
