The Ergo Baby Carrier – The Best Thing That’s Out There!
What makes a baby carrier different from baby slings? For a parent who is serious about carrying your baby for hours in a day, the Ergo is the pain-free answer! Not only that, but it can be a one-size-fit all carrier for Mom and Dad with a handy waist extender if needed. A sling is wonderful for nursing, but my experience has been that it hurts my shoulder if I use mine for a long time. The ERGO has barely caused me any discomfort. The two shoulder straps are very well padded, and the waist support takes a lot of the weight off of your shoulders. I look forward to using it as my little one gets even bigger. I have tried the other front pack carriers on the market, and none of them compare in comfort with the ERGO.
So, what should a new parent get to carry their baby in? Unfortunately, there is not one right answer! Each parent is so different, and the needs of each family vary considerably. My personal opinion is that a sling is wonderful for the first couple of months, as it makes breastfeeding much easier to have them right there. When your baby is not very heavy, a sling is the perfect solution to keep them close. As your baby gets heavier, 4-5 months I heartily recommend the ERGO baby carrier. You will have the comfort of moving hands-free as you are busy cleaning, walking, etc. with your baby right there with you!
The ERGO Baby Carrier’s ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby’s weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch which most other designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby’s weight to parents’ hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent. At infancy, The ERGO with the Infant Insert, supports your newborn like a baby sling while having both hands free to work. It can be worn on the front, back or hip position.
Special Features:
Recommended use from newborn (with additional Infant Insert) up to 40 lbs
Can be worn on front, back or hip and easily shifted from one to the other
Comes with detailed, illustrated instructions
Adjusts for most sizes, waist circumference extends from 25″ up to 43″ and with the additional Waist Extender 8″ can be added
Attached Sleeping Hood supports sleeping baby’s head and expands with the growth of your child
Padded waist belt supports the lumbar area plus 1″ thick padding in the shoulder straps
Provides continued support when a baby sling or other front carriers are no longer comfortable
Allows for freedom of movement because the parent and baby are like one
Convenient pocket on back of carrier with side zipper for easy access
100% cotton canvas outside and 100% cotton poplin lining and hood.
More secure than a hard-frame for baby hiking and walking
Suggested washing instructions: use mild detergent on a gentle cycle in the washer and dry until seams are slightly damp. Spot wash when needed and do not wash frequently. Frequent washing and harsh detergents can cause 100% cotton to break down faster
The Benefits of Wearing Your Baby
Creates a mutually strong and trusting bond between parent and child
Increases the parent’s awareness of the baby’s needs
Continues the physical closeness that mimics the movement, security and warmth of the womb
Reduces the baby’s level of stress hormones
Helps the baby fall asleep and stay asleep longer
Greatly reduces colic, crying and fussiness therefore baby is happier and more content
Promotes neurological development from the natural movement and stimulation
Develops an innate knowingness of safety, security, and love
Provides constant access to breastfeeding
Initiates a self-reliant, secure, independent toddler
Frees the parent to accomplish daily activities and chores
After many years of studying many cultures and how they incorporate baby wearing, William and Martha Sears’ conclusion says it all. “Doesn’t every parent in every culture have these two simple desires: to make life easier for themselves and to make life better for their baby? Baby wearing does both.” The ERGO Baby Carrier baby backpacks are just the tool to make this possible.
Baby carriers make unique baby gifts, and The ERGO Baby Carrier baby products (often called baby slings, baby hiking backpacks, baby hiking backpack carrier, backpack infant carrier, or baby sling carriers) make it easy and affordable to wear your baby!
Other baby products that come with our baby travel system are: the Infant Insert, Waist Expander.
One mother, Rebecca I., shares her experience with an Ergo:
I have been using the Ergo carrier with my second baby who is now 5 weeks old. I wish I’d had it for my first. There is hardly a day that goes by where I don’t use the carrier for an extended period of time just so I can get work done around the house. Both my babies have been light sleepers – cat nappers – ones who wake up two minutes after being put down when fast asleep! The Ergo works wonders with my newborn. When nursing, rocking, swinging, and swaddling won’t get her to sleep, I just put her in the carrier and start moving around the house doing my work. She is almost always asleep in just a few minutes and stays in a sound sleep until I take her out of the carrier. It has been a huge help in keeping my housework done and being able to give my other daughter the attention she needs. All the other slings and carriers I had tried caused my shoulders and neck to ache, but I don’t have that problem with the Ergo. I am very grateful to have found it because it has really simplified my life!
The ERGO Baby Carrier has been selected as a Parenting magazine Mom-tested product. Products were evaluated by Parenting’s own editors, then reality-tested by the toughest critics out there – moms across the country.
