Older Child: Ergo
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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....
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 ...
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...
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.
Baby carriers(Ergo) vs Baby Wraps(fabric Ties)
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on May 19, 2011
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Second baby and just don't want to lug around the car seat this time. Which did you guys like better? I like the idea of no buckles/straps to fool with of the lightwei...
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- I have 3 kids and only did the wrap for the last child...regret not using it for all 3. I watched several youtube videos and there is one of a Dad showing how to use i...
- Honestly, if you really plan to use carriers I recommend getting a fabric wrap (like a Moby), an Ergo, AND a sling. The Moby will be great for the first three or four ...
- I had a Moby, Ergo, and Baby Bjorn. I would suggest the Moby for when they are little (maybe up to 6 months) and the Ergo after that.
How Much Freedom Do I Give My 7 Year Old?
Asked by T.N. from Milwaukee
on July 30, 2011
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My daughter just turned 7 in June. We live in an apartment with no back yard. I just had a baby in January and me and my partner only have one car to share which usual...
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- All the other 7 year olds are at home under supervision. I say take the baby in the stroller and it will eventually get used to being out. Plus, you have 2 childre...
- I wouldn't let me 7 year old go to the park by himself. He gets hurt all the time playing with us around, I'd hate for it to be when we're not around. I wasn't even al...
- I have a hard time letting my girls (3 and almost 5) play in our private, fully fenced backyard that backs onto a mountain...I can't *imagine* letting them go to the p...
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...
Tandem Stroller Really Necessary for Infant and Two Year Old?
Asked by E.A. from Atlanta
on July 27, 2011
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Hi mamas,
We're expecting our second in December and currently have a toddler. By the time #2 arrives, our son will be 2. My husband doesn't think we need to get ...
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- I think it depends on how often you will be going out without your hubby. When my hubby is with I almost never have to use the double stroller, unless it is a particu...
- I was given a double stroller, maybe used it handful of times. I just ended wearing the little guy and putting my almost two year in the stroller. Now if you do a lot ...
- My kids are exactly 2 years apart and I was lucky enough to borrow a double stroller from a friend...I loved it. It was so nice to put the baby in the back and my dau...
Must Haves for 2Nd Baby
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2011
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I'm thinking pretty far ahead right now, but we just found out that I'm pregnant with our second child and I'm eager to do something. I was trying to decide what thin...
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- The nap nanny is fantastic and before I loved the Moby wrap for my newborn. A great double stroller is Britax B-Ready. I Love Mine! I did not do a registry for my s...
- The double stroller thing depends on your older kid. My kids are also 3 years apart. I had a sit and stand stroller and it was a pain (bulky and heavy). My older on...
- ERGO ERGO ERGO. We are pregnant with number 3 and I can't wait to use ours again. Our youngest is almost 26 months and hates being carried, but she still fits in it...
My 8 Year Old Failed His Hearing Test
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on February 1, 2011
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I am always yelling at my 8yr old. I always think he isn't paying attention or is engrossed in whatever he is doing. I have to tell my 5yr old to get his brother or te...
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- get him to an ent. it could be fluid. mine is hard of hearing but younger than yours. he is 2 1/2. he has a bad double ear infection and one of his tubes has fallen ou...
- I am a school nurse and perform the hearing screens at the private school I work at. If the nurse in the school office performed the test, it was ONLY a screen, meanin...
- Has he lost a bunch of teeth lately? I know it sounds weird, but we were at a science museum last weekend and saw an exhibit on hearing loss. Apparently your teeth hav...
