Ergo Baby Carrier: Take It or Leave It?

on May 5, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Ergo Baby Carrier, $95, ergo.com

I've highlighted a couple of baby carriers in Take It Or Leave It Tuesday posts, including the Baby Bjorn and the Maya Wrap. Up today -- the Ergo Baby Carrier. I know Cafe Suzanne loved hers.

And I definitely loved wearing my babies so, my two cents? Do pick at least one carrier to put on your registry! Are you considering this one?

Item: Ergo Baby Carrier

Cost: $95

What it does: It's a carrier with an ergonomic design intended to be more comfy for parent and baby. Wear the kid on your back, in front, or on your hip.

Pros: It has a higher weight limit than the Baby Bjorn -- wear your kid from infancy (with an infant insert) up to 40 lbs (25 is the limit with the Bjorn.)

Cons: It's expensive -- more than both the Bjorn and the Maya.

Let's see what you have to say.

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Comments (21)

cafemama

on May 5, 2009 at 4:32 PM

Love my Ergo. I didn't get it with my first son until he outgrew the bjorn. But, for baby #2, I have the infant insert ready to go so we can start using it right away.

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Aemelia

on May 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM

I took it! I got one for my daughter when she was 9 months old and never used our stroller again! She is now nearly 3 years old and still likes riding in it (26lbs). I just used it a week ago for over an hour shopping and my back didn't hurt at all during or after. This is a great carrier that isn't just for babies but for the long haul.

jeremysmom04

on May 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM

I prefer the moby or ring sling for infants, but once they're big enough to sit up, I love, love, LOVE the Ergo. You more than get your money's worth. Also, when you're done, they have a high resale value.

madamekatekate

on May 5, 2009 at 6:43 PM

I just don't like this style of carrier. Not comfortable to me.

Lynette

on May 5, 2009 at 6:44 PM

I love my Moby wrap. Would also like to get a Ergo. Baby Bjorn is bad for your back and bad for baby's hips. I had a Baby Bjorn, it sucks!

Pauline3283

on May 5, 2009 at 7:32 PM

LOVE my ergo It's a must have.

science_spot

on May 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM

i love mine!!!

MamaSueCongdon

on May 5, 2009 at 8:24 PM

My favorite carrier for my first son - though I plan on keeping our future newborns in a Moby for the first month or two because it looks more like a shirt so you can walk around skin to skin without looking silly. But the Ergo is great. We've used it in airports three times and it makes traveling SO much easier! I even wear my son in the front carry position during the flight so it feels like a sort of safety harness.

pjacademy

on May 5, 2009 at 8:32 PM

If you plan on carrying toddler IMO it is a must have!!!!!

tippymorgan08

on May 5, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Leave it. I prefer pouch slings.

Most mothers who use the Ergo use it wrong anyway, as babies who do not have head stability yet are NOT supposed to be in upright carriers. Ergo carriers are for babies who are 6 months of age or older, and most people use them much earlier than that. Plus, they have a very low weight limit, as with slings, you can use them until your child is 2 or 3 years old. I believe in getting your monies worth, so I will gladly leave the Ergo where it is.