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Comtessa

Everybody should have an Ergo!

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By Comtessa

Pros: Exceedingly comfortable even for long periods of time, baby well-supported and content, lasts forever

Cons: Not great for newborns, back carry emphasizes 'mommy belly'

This is the carrier I recommend to all new parents I know.  If I could afford it, I'd buy one for every new parent I know!!!     Assuming that you already know the benefits of babywearing in general, let me point out the particularly nice parts of babywearing in an Ergo: it moves easily from front-carry to back-carry.  There's even a hip-carry, though I find it a bit too bulky to do this comfortably, and there's a little strap that can fall off and get lost when you do this (I did this once -- and it was someone else's carrier!!  Oops!).   the baby sits higher on your torso than with other carriers, so I find it much easier to sit while...
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mama1219

Love it still after a year and a half

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By mama1219

Pros: Comfort for mom and baby, easy to clean

Cons: Positions can't vary that easy

I got this when my little one was 6 months old and he has lived in it ever since.  I walk with him in it at least three times a week and clean the house with him several times a week too!  Easy to clean which is important with as much as we use it. It feels great for me and he loves it too.  When he is cranky I use it to sooth him as well. Couldn't be happier!
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Tear78

The Only Carrier that Feels Safe for our Newborn

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By Tear78

Pros: safe, durable, easy, practical

Cons: infant version hurts back, hot

We got our Ergo as a gift and it's the only carrier we feel good about with our infant, since all the others seem to leave her with her chin on her chest when she falls asleep. This is also the case with the Ergo when the infant insert is used belly-to-belly, but there is a side-lying option that works GREAT, and keeps her breathing free and easy. Once she has good head control we'll switch to belly-to-belly. My only concerns with the infant insert are that my back ends up hurting, and I am very aware of her head as I work because it is kind of out and to the side. I think both issues will be resolved when we switch to the belly-to-belly or back position. I can adjust the straps to...
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ryleeee

i LOVE my ergo!!

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By ryleeee

Pros: good for sore hips, can wear large babies, perfect for nursing

Cons: absolutely nothing.

I honestly believe the ergo is the greatest thing I have ever bought...my husband and I wore our son constantly in it for years! We are so excited to be wearing our newest one again and have been given an infant insert...just waiting on the infant to put in it ;)
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devasma

Works great and looks good too!

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By devasma

Pros: Easy to use, very comfortable.

Cons: Short, so harder to use with toddlers.

This is a great carrier!  It is very easy to put on and adjust.  I like it better than the other carriers I have tried.  I really like that it has the nap hood, and a front zippered pocket that I can put my wallet, cell phone and keys in when we go out.  I bought this on Babysteals, hence the cheap price!
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Gretchen_PDX

Love it... mostly!

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By Gretchen_PDX

Pros: Front, back, and hip positions; very comfortable

Cons: straps slide off; hip positions is awkward

We love our Ergo. Even without the infant insert, I've used it often since my son was just two weeks old. The weight is distributed really well, and I don't get back pains even when I wear my son on long-ish (2-4 miles) walks. The front pockets are really great- the pockets are big enough for a wallet and keys.   My only complaints are that the shoulder strap slips off. I have tried tightening it in a variety of ways and this still happens. Also the hip position is awkward to get the kiddo in and out of.   Overall- great carrier. Seems pretty durable. Very comfortable, even as my son is approaching 30 lbs.  
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Menucha

Good bye back pain!

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By Menucha

Pros: comfortable, easy to use, great for traveling, newborn through older toddlers,

Cons: infant insert is purchased separately

I've tried a few carriers but finally took the plunge for the pricey Ergo and am extremely satisfied.  My previous carrier gave me back pain, was hot and too much work.  The Ergo is easy to use, has a sun cover for your baby and POCKETS!! (no need to worry about my wallet) We've used it with our baby and our older toddler with no problems. Both love being in there, when my baby wanted to nap on me and I had work the Ergo saved the day.  Definitely a carrier you'll love!
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MinneapolisMama

Love my Ergo!

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By MinneapolisMama

Pros: Carry a toddler with no painful pressure points, super easy to load/unload, wears on front or back

Cons: Took some time to adjust it at first, hard to do back carry without help loading

I purchased an Ergo to use with my 27 pound toddler.  We used a wrap when he was smaller and then transitioned to hip carry in a pouch sling.  I found that I was starting to have back and shoulder pain from carrying him in the pouch sling.  Enter the Ergo-- I can carry my toddler with no pain!  It is easy to transition from the carseat into the Ergo and back again.  And my baby absolutely loves it!  I used to use the stroller for trips to places like the zoo, but now I prefer to use the Ergo.  My little one can go from walking to riding as often as he likes because it is so easy to transition in and out. 
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jassyp101

Great carrier overall

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By jassyp101

Pros: comfortable, soft, positions baby safely

Cons: for someone with a small frame, it's too wide.

We really love this carrier.  My husband is able to use it and loves it.  I like it too but because I have a small build, the straps seem too wide to properly stay up on me.  But I am still able to use it and our daughter loves it.  
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StoriesInTheSoil

My favorite toddler carrier

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By StoriesInTheSoil

Pros: Very easy to back carry, very comfortable, cute

Cons: Short so not as stable for an older, larger toddler

I bought my Ergo when my son was just over a year old and about 30 lbs.  It quickly became my go-to baby carrier.  I strap the waist strap and then toss my child over one shoulder, pull the straps up, and buckle the chest clip and he is securely on my back in seconds.  It is really exceptionally easy to use and the quality is superb.  I highly recommend the Ergo carrier to anyone!
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