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Ergo - Yes or No?
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on November 4, 2010
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My 15 month old son was "worn" as an infant almost daily until he was about 10 months old. When we go out, he is usally in a stroller - but that only lasts about an h...
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- Love the Ergo! Don't use it that often anymore. It's still in excellent shape, and I will sell it to you if you're interested! I bought it late...when my daughter w...
- Love my Ergo! It's worth every penny. I wore my daughter until she was 2. I'm currently wearing my 17 month old.
- I've tried out a variety of carriers with my four kids over the years. Hands down, the ergo is my favorite- well worth the money. There are similar ones that tie ins...
ERGO...what Do You Think?
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on October 16, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I trust your advice more than any others.
I've heard good things about the ERGO baby carrier. I'm considering getting one. Is it worth the price? (That's...
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- I have a million baby carries (no Ergo), but stopped carrying my daughter around 13 months. She just weighed too much, and since she was walking, I wanted to reinforce...
- I wouldn't want to be carrying a 23 lb toddler while pregnant. How bout a stroller?
- I love mine, too. Actually, I've barely used it on the front, as it hurt my back and made me feel too front-heavy. I figured out how to get my daughter on my back by m...
Sleep and the Ergo
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on January 20, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I have a question for those of you out there who are doing parent-directed feeding and using the Ergo sling (or any other carrier). My baby daughter i...
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- My daughter pretty much grew up in slings and the Ergo has by far been her favorite. I did use the infant insert till she was 4 months old. She loved napping in it, ...
- M., My very close friend has done 'Parent Directed Parenting, and shared with me yesterday that she does not use any kind of sling to wear her child. So, your post ...
- I don't know if this will be helpful, but I was completely taken by surprise how much my girl slept the first two weeks of life. I remember thinking something was wron...
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 ...
Buying a Used Ergo
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2011
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I am considering buying a used ergo for my 6 month old, I would save about $30. does anyone know if they are machine washable and any tips what to look for if it is in...
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- I am currently using my ergo with my third child an it still looks new. It gets used a lot too throughout the years. I throw mine in the washer and hang dry it. The be...
- I think Ephie D hit it pretty much on the head. Ours is two years old, used everyday, and still looks new. I don't even bring a stroller with me when we go out. We ...
- Yes, they are machine washable and take a lot of wear. Once, a buckle broke on our carrier, so we called the company. They sent us a new buckle free of charge - didn...
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 ...
Tips for Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by M.D. from Boston
on December 8, 2008
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hi guys
i just got the the ergo baby carrier and watched the video on how to use it but im still have some trouble. each time i put my son in it he cryes. has this h...
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- Are you trying different positions for him? At that age, he is too small to stradle you, right? When we got our ergo, my husband could carry our son lying sideways in ...
- i had the same problem with my little guy when he was around this age, i love my ergo but we ended up using a sling for a little while until he could sit up and was a ...
- M., Your children are old enough to be in the hip carrying position in the ergo. Some kids don't want to face into the parent at 2 years old. My daughter is 10 mo...
Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on August 23, 2010
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Before our baby was born, it was suggested by many well-meaning friends to purchase the Ergo baby carrier. So, we spent 120.00 and got one. It has sat, unused, for alm...
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- I love mine, but if you're not going to use yours, I'd just sell it. No need to hang on to it - and I am sure someone will be very happy to find a used one, which is q...
- every child is different. My daughter loved hers so i wouldn't dream of getting rid of mine because it was such a lifesaver. I would hold on to it if you are planning ...
- I agree that if there is any chance of you being able to use it yourself, hold onto it. You'll never recoup the money you spent reselling it (certainly not with the ne...
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...
Torn Between the Ergo and Toddler Patapum
Asked by R.K. from Springfield
on June 25, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I currently use a slingling w/ my toddler. He requires a lot of snuggle time so I wear him around when I am doing housework. It has recently gotten uncomfo...
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- I don't have the patapum, but I can say that while I love my ergo it doesn't have great back support for my toddler. I haven't really used it much on the hip carry set...
- I have an Ergo and love it. Not sure where you live, but local stores like Magic Beans carry them. YOu might also try checking with a local babywearers group to try ...
- I am not familiar with either product you are referring to, but I wore my toddlers in a backpack, especially at the bewitching evening hours as I tried to cook and sta...
