Ergo: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
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 ...
Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on April 29, 2007
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I am looking to purchase an Ergo. Anyone own one? Just looking for pro/cons on it.
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- I love my Ergo. I had a baby bjorn and it started to hur tonce he got to be a 7 months old
- I've heard these are great from other moms (I personally don't have one). Lots of good reviews on all sorts of baby-wearing products at www.thebabywearer.com I ended...
- I looked at the Ergo because as my daughter got around 15 pounds I HATED the Bjorn (it was great when she was tiny though). I ended up going with a Beco baby carrier....
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 ...
Hiking with 3 Year Old - Doable? Tips?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 2, 2012
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My husband and I are going on a double date with a childless couple and we're bringing our 3 year old son. The plan is to go hiking though some parts of the trail wil...
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- How long is the hike? I take my kids on a 3 kilometer hike each fall. It takes a lot longer with a three year old. We'd take lots of rest stops and stop to look at ...
- i hiked with emmy. she was the kid that would whine to be carried in the mall, but while hiking that kid can wlak hours as long as she's picking up bugs, climbing up ...
- Not sure I'd do this with a childless couple... they're not going to understand how slow you need to walk, how many off-trail detours your preschooler will want to mak...
Feedback About the Ergo Infant Carrier
Asked by T.D. from Boston
on October 29, 2008
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I'm curious if anyone has used the Ergo Infant Carrier and what you thought of it. My son is almost 6 months old and, of course, loves to be carried all the time. But ...
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- I think the ergo is very comfortable and you can wear it front or back. I just went on a hike with my almost 3 yr old and carried him part of the way in the ergo. Alth...
- Hi T., The Ergo carrier is an awesome system. It is so comfortable to wear. I've had a lot of back problems sine being pregnant with my daughter and I've been able ...
- I have the ergo and I love it! It is worth the cost...esp. if you are going to have more than one child...it will last. It has lasted through all my three boys and I...
Looking into Getting an Ergo Carrier
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on August 17, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I'm interested in purchasing an Ergo baby carrier for my 9 month old dd (she weighs about 19 lbs). We have a Baby Bjorn now, and really like it, but I h...
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- i like it a lot. i've used it mostly for back carrying, but am trying it with my new 4 month old for front carrying. you can find it used sometimes, i would check cr...
- I LOVE my Ergo carrier! My 21-month-old daughter is happy to "ride on Mommy" when we go grocery shopping or out for a walk. My son is 6 now, but I can still carry him ...
- My son was born almost 10 lbs and never liked to be carried in a sling. He loves ergo, though. Front carry position is a breeze, back carry gets easier the more you do...
Traveling on Train with Ergo Carrier?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on August 12, 2009
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Hi! I have an active 15 month old boy that I have to take with me on the train once a week. I don't want to use a stroller bc it is always crowded on the train and I d...
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- Ergo could be used for babies up to 40lb. I carry my about 18 lb baby in the front quiet easily.
- Hello: I also have a 15 month old that I carry in the ergo. He is 22 lbs and I carry him on my back. It's really quite doable that way. I have a spare tire in my...
- If its just once a week and you are up to it, then there isn't any problem :D I have a Becco and carry my 26 pound almost 3 year old in it with no problem. I do get ...
Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by H.N. from Chicago
on April 28, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I'm interested in buying an Ergo baby carrier for my 10 month old but I'm not sure if it's worth it at this point. He's starting to stand and creep along fu...
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- Totally worth it. I didn't start using it until about 8 months or so actually and still use it when needed. (My girls are almost 3! They are light, though, so depend...
- I'm still using mine with my 15 month old, it's a lifesaver for me with my 2 1/2 year old as well. I used it today at the park, my 15 month old was getting tired and ...
- We had a Bjorn and then when our daughter outgrew it we bought an Ergo and looooved it. I think we could carry her in it until she was around 3? BTW, go to the compa...
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...
