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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 ...
Baby Carrier
Asked by B.J. from New York
on September 13, 2008
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Hello lovely moms, I am looking for a carrier for my 1 year old daughter, I found beco baby carriers and ergo
what do you have? what would you recommend? I would love...
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- Hello B. J! For a 1 yr old, I personally liked the Baby Bjorn. I had neck surgery, so have to be very careful about how my babies were balanced and ease of putting th...
- I like my sling, it is very versitile & I still use it occasionally with my 2 yr old. You can also check to see if there is a babywearing group near you, they would ha...
- I used the Ergo carrier. I liked to wear it as a side carrier so I could carry my toddler on my hip.
Baby Carrier Recommendations?
Asked by O.A. from Portland
on January 19, 2012
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I just found out that I'm expecting my third baby. I'm wanting to get a carrier that I really love, this time. I'm looking for something that is VERY comfortable, I ...
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- Hi there, I have the Gemini. It is definitely a versatile carrier but be warned it is not super easy to put on or take off. Doing it one handed is next to impossib...
- I do not like face forward models as they do not protect a baby from the vibrations of others who see her/him face on. A small child needs protection from the emotion...
- There's no getting around actually trying them yourself.... unless you're 5'7, b cup, about 135. (or a man). Despite that carriers are "for" women, they seem to fit me...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Traveling Internationally with an Infant, How Do You Handle Naps?
Asked by J.P. from Phoenix
on February 9, 2011
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I'll be traveling with my 4 month old baby to France and England in the spring. She's a relatively easy baby, no health issues, colic, etc. and typically sleeps 10+ ho...
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- Yep, let the baby sleep whenever, wherever. Going back to a hotel room for designated nap times would indeed crush the adults' day out and would be useless too -- goin...
- We let him crash in the stroller when we were out-and-about and just made ourselves aware of our environment (loud noises, etc) Be prepared, though, for her schedul...
- DS would sleep anywhere - stroller, car, on a floor - didn't matter if he was still or moving. We never set aside time for naps until he was much older (and yes that b...
We're Expecting! What Do I Need to Know Now?
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2009
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Hubby & I just found out yesterday that we will be expecting our first!! We are beyond amazed at how quickly it happened and could not be any more excited!!! We both...
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- Hi K., I am a mother of 2 and also a teacher (1st & 2nd) grades. My advice to you before you go out and buy a whole nursery set up and spend hundreds or thousands of ...
- Hi K., Congratulations! The whole experience is a little freaky but you'll get used to it! I also did not really like What To Expect When You're Expecting. It ...
- Congratulations!! Okay this is pretty long so bear with me. =) Find a great doctor or midwife that listens to all your concerns and doesn't belittle you or make...
How Did You Stay Sane with Multiple Kids and No Family to Help You?....
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2009
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I just had a baby, he's a month old now, and I have a four year old too. I know it's normal to feel overwhelmed, and my husband is great with trying to give me as much...
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- Hey G., You are not alone. I feel the same way too. I have almost 5 year-old girl, almost 3 year-old girl and due with another in a couple of weeks. I have no fa...
- Hi Mama!!! 1st of all CONGRATS on your family!!!! I know how overwhelming it can be, because hello it is the hardest job, and you know what you are doing it and doing ...
- Hello, Life with kids is a constant balancing act. The kids come first, but your needs are important too. If you are feeling good, than you cannot be the best Mom a...
Suggestions for Toddler Carriers
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on August 19, 2010
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Hi moms! I wondered if any of you have any suggestions for a toddler carrier. I still use my Moby wrap to carry my baby, but I didn't know if there was anything bett...
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- The Beco or the Ergo would work much better. I use the Beco and personally liked it a lot more than the Ergo. It's cuter too! www.nurturedfamily.com has the best price...
- I'm trying out the sleepy wrap. I haven't tried it yet, but I have heard good things about it. It's inexpensive and goes up to 40-45 lbs. . . I can't remember which one.
- My boys and I loved the Ergo. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it!
I Like the Ergo Carrier, but How Much Weight Can It Hold?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 17, 2010
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I have a very heavy 7 month old son who has to be held all the time, and I'm interested in the Ergo carrier, but how much weight can it hold? Currently my son is 26 lb...
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- I think it's 40 #, and you can put him on your back when he's too heavy for the front. My son was a pretty big baby, but he really slowed down on weight gain as a tod...
- I have a bECO that I bought from www.becobabycarrier.com several years ago that is very much like an Ergo (both are considered 'structured carriers'). It is awesome, ...
- I have carried my 35 lb 4 yo in mine no problem and I find it to be very strong and more comfortable (ERGOnomic!) considering all the many other carriers I've tried.
Carriers and Slings
Asked by M. from Cincinnati
on January 5, 2011
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I have a three month old daughter and would like to find a good sling or carrier, as she likes to be held all the time. I've tried others in the past with my other ch...
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- I see that quite a few people have given suggestions, but thought I would give my 2 cents worth. I am short, short-waisted and big busted. So, the moby is definitely f...
- I too have to chime in on the ERGO! I LOVE it! I had a bjorn first ... hated it. The way it is designed, at least 3 years ago, it pulled in all the wrong places...
- Even though other moms have said the same thing, I loved my Ergo so much that I must chime in! The Ergo was so comfortable for both me and my son. We used it until h...
