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ERGObaby Sport Carrier

I bought the Ergo Baby carrier after using the Baby Bjorn; I liked the Baby Bjorn but it was killing my back and I was getting tired of having to drape a light blanket over my baby's head to keep the sun off her face (hats weren't staying on when she moved her head). I read a lot of great reviews for the Ergo Baby but I have to say I was a little disappointed :( It is pretty darn tricky to clasp the back clasp; I usually get it on by leaning over a bed, having the clasp already closed, putting my baby in the carrier, and then trying to snake into it. It kept her so close to me that every time she turned her head it knocked her pacifier out of her mouth so I was constantly stopping, leaning forward, and putting her pacifier back in. It would be soooo much better if there was a way to have them face out in this thing. Also, the head rest/ sun shade thing covered her ALL the way up so she couldn't see what was going on and that would frustrate her so as a sun shade it really didn't work for me. It did provide great back support, but it was so hard to get into plus the pacifier maintenance and lack of sun shade made me stop using it. I ended up just putting my baby in a stroller for our walks :( -- Good, but still looking for the perfect carrier

I went though 3 baby carriers and I love my Ergo best. My daughter is 9 months and we still use and love it. When you have a child nap time can prevent you from leaving the house, but having the Ergo allows my daughter to take naps when I am out doing errand or taking a walk. Another great feature is that it is comfortable. Other carriers hurt my shoulders, but with the Ergo the weight of the baby is distributed evenly throughout my body. Another great feature is the snap on hood. The hood protects the baby from the sun and gives the baby proper head support. Buy it and you will be satisfied. Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining -- I Love My Ergo

Love the ERGO! Totally worth $120!

So I used a ring sling when my daughter was little, but pretty much stopped using it when she started to get heavy. Decided to invest in a carrier that would evenly distribute her weight. She is currently ~23 pounds and I barely notice her in the Ergo! Both my husband and I use it (and he actually likes it and finds it easy to use, which is saying a lot). Although we can't compare the "performance" model to the other Ergos, we love it. We live in Phoenix and it has been hot. And although I get a bit sweaty using the Ergo, it really isn't that bad. I am convinced that in "normal" weather I wouldn't sweat at all due to all the mesh areas. It is easy/quick to adjust from me to my husband and quick to put on. Our daughter loves it. The sleeping cover is very useful to also keep the sun off her head/eyes and the pocket, although small, is big enough for my phone. -- LOVE IT

I love love love this carrier it's the best one I have ever used. I have tried the cheap version of the bjorn, I have tried an expensive sling make that two. I have tried a wrap. First my babies never liked any of them. Second they would kill my shoulders or back not long after putting them on. Not with the Ergo. After reading the directions and having my husband there to assist me with the first trial run, I put my tired 5 week old in and went for a walk. He liked it and so did my shoulders/back. I can easily put him in the carrier by myself, I do have the newborn insert and find it easy to use. Today he is almost eight weeks old and I put him in it so I could vacumm and he fell asleep while I vacummed in less then ten minutes. I was able to get him out so easy he never woke up. This carrier is so great I can't believe I waited until my third child to finally make this purchse. -- Got this pack for my third child and I'm kicking myself for not getting it for my first! Love Love Love it!!!!!!

I recently ordered this to hold my almost 6 month old son. He is already 20 lbs. & my Baby Bjorn is definitely not working anymore. My clavicles feel like they are about to snap in half when I carry him in it. I was worried that he might not like the Ergo b/c he is used to facing out in the Bjorn. Doesn't seem to be a problem.

I have read in a few of the reviews on Amazon that people think this carrier is just too tricky to use. I don't agree at all. It does look a little intimidating right out of the box. Lots of straps & hooks going on... But - once you read the manual that comes with it you should be fine. I admit that I did watch an instructional video on youtube to make sure I was using it correctly on my hip. Very helpful.

My son seems to enjoy being in this carrier. Even though he faces me (while carried in front) he seems to enjoy it. I have to say that I like the option of wearing him on my hip. I have both my hands free, he can still see my face & he's not directly in front of me to obstruct my view in any way. I haven't tried the backpack way of carrying him yet. I will probably need my husband to help me with that before I feel comfortable doing it alone. But wearing my son in front or on my hip I have been able to easily do by myself.

One more point - I think purchasing the sucking pads is a good idea. My son loves to chew on mostly everything at this time. They washed up nicely & are a lot easier to clean than the entire carrier. They are soft & abosorbent.

I recommend this carrier to anyone who feels like their Baby Bjorn is just too uncomfortable to wear anymore. Or better yet - skip the Baby Bjorn altogether & just buy this one first! -- Comfortable for me & my baby!