LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us, especially him, close to 300 lbs. Any large parents out there with some feedback? LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us,... » Read More LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us, especially him, close to 300 lbs. Any large parents out there with some feedback? « Show Less
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I have an organic ergo and have to use a waist extender. I am an XL woman. It fits very comfortable, but you do get a little pudge/muffin top effect over the wasteband, if I'm being honest. It's not the most flattering thing in the world if you have any excess in the middle area. My husband is not able to use the ergo carrier, even with the extender, because it's way too tight around the waste. He prefers the baby bjorn for younger baby because it has no waste strap. Good luck to you.
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You can purchase a waist extender for about $10. You can use more then one together if needed. I am a very large gal and find that the regular belt is a very tight fit but with the waist extender it fits much more comfortably...
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Ergo has a very small waist band compared to other similar carriers. The waist extends to 43 inches (51 with the extender that you can purchase). The Beco Butterfly Beco Gemini and Boba 3G both extend to 57 inches. The Pikkolo extends to 54. The Pattapum to 55. The Action Baby Carrier to 53. The Anglepack to 50. The Babyhawk Oh Snap to 66. The Olives and Applesauce to 60. Check out thebabywearer.com for tons of helpful information on babywearing and different carriers (there are tons of great carriers out there, way more than what you see in stores or even on Amazon).
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My husband is 5'11" and 220lbs and he cannot fit the Ergo around his waist :(
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I had to trade in the regular ergo for something with a larger waste strap. The Ergo Performance has about 5" longer strap than the regular one. Go to a store and try them on to see if they're comfortable. Ergo is a big investment but well worth it if it fits right. They also offer a waste strap extension but I feel it should be comfortable as is.
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A regular twin size mattress does fit in the frame. Just make sure it is a good mattress be cause the support bars for the mattress can be felt if it is not thick enough. My son uses a regular 6 inch thick mattress and he is fine with it. It is when he gets over 100 pounds it might be an issue but I can't say for sure.
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My son is about 18 pounds, and I find it uncomfortable to carry him in a hip carry. You might check to see if you have a local baby-wearing group - mine lets you try different carriers at meetings [I know he's not a baby, but I'm sure most groups would be open to your needs :-)]. Then you can choose to buy or borrow (small yearly fee) from the group :-)
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I am 5'4" and have an ergo baby carrier. This is a great question to ask. The carrier fits my husband who is 5'8" much better than it fits me. At my height, it sits very low on the hips, which I like because it helps equally distribute baby weight over the entire back. This is the reason I bought the carrier. It does a fantastic job of distributing weight across mom or dad's body. I also find it very safe as I am very clumsy and worry about falling with baby. I would def try it out before investing the $$$. For me, I regret this purchase. 1. My baby is very hot natured and gets too hot being next to me. 2. The newborn insert makes the carrier way too bulky for me. 3. This is designed for average or thin adults. This is not designed for large busted women or overweight women. There is not enough room for all of mom and a baby too. 4. My baby is small and not yet able to completely straddle me, so he does not sit comfortably. At 7 months, I am getting a frame backpack carrier for general toting around. I had one with his brother and he loved it. Plus it solves all of the above issues. I knew better but I wanted the closeness the Ergo provided. Good luck!
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I'm still using it with my 2 year old who is 30 lb and 36 inches and we still have room left to grow in it. One note though is that my husband is very tall (6'5") and wide so with the fabric stretching to fit on him and the the toddler in it there isn't any extra room when he wears her. But for me at 5'4" we've got plenty of room.
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Hello - I too was concerned about the wide gap when I purchased the frame. I have a 14 inch NovaFoam mattress and have checked it a few times and so far, it has not gone down between the support bars. I was tempted to put a thin sheet of plywood over the frame just in case, but so far, so good. The Nova foam mattress is very dense, so if your foam mattress has some give to it, I would put down the piece of wood - at least at the top 2/3 of the bed where most of the weight is. The frame itself is quite strong and I am happy with it, except for the stupid design of the adjustable platform - that definitely requires 2 people to adjust. Hope this helps... Hello - I too was concerned about the wide gap when I purchased the frame. I have a 14 inch NovaFoam mattress and have checked it a few times and so far, it has not gone down between the support bars. I was tempted to put a thin sheet of plywood over the frame just in case, but so far, so good. The Nova foam mattress is very dense, so if your foam mattress has some give to it, I would put down the piece of wood - at least at the top 2/3 of the bed where most of the weight is. The frame itself is quite strong and I am happy with it, except for the stupid design of the adjustable platform -... » Read More Hello - I too was concerned about the wide gap when I purchased the frame. I have a 14 inch NovaFoam mattress and have checked it a few times and so far, it has not gone down between the support bars. I was tempted to put a thin sheet of plywood over the frame just in case, but so far, so good. The Nova foam mattress is very dense, so if your foam mattress has some give to it, I would put down the piece of wood - at least at the top 2/3 of the bed where most of the weight is. The frame itself is quite strong and I am happy with it, except for the stupid design of the adjustable platform - that definitely requires 2 people to adjust. Hope this helps... « Show Less
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Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have... » Read More Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! « Show Less
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My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of... » Read More My 23#er isn't putting any stress on it. I think the problem that you would have is that at some point he will either be too snug in the seat or too tall to be contained in the seat (there are straps which will raise his butt up higher if his legs get long). It seems sturdy enough that 30# would not tear the seat out or cause the seat to break off of the grooves. If I'm wrong, you have a broken toy but probably a safe baby as he will only be at standing height. That said, my attorney advises that you decide for yourself what to do with your child. For me, this is a reliable 30 minutes of parental freedom and I intend to keep putting my kid in it so long as he fits and continues to enjoy it. « Show Less
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I purchased 35-L last year, and there is ample space for what you desire to carry. It may seem 'long' at a glance, but as 6'1" frame it fits perfectly for me!
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Rated at 320 lbs or 145 kg but I wouldn't feel comfortable near that. I'm 5'10" and 180 lbs it is perfect. I have to mind what I'm sitting on though. The frame flexes - a good bit torsional, so it may be pretty wobbly with someone of that size. If he's careful it should be fine. I just wouldn't plop down into it very hard or try to turn around without getting up out of it. It's pretty low to the ground so it would almost be like squatting for him. My next chair purchase for when I can carry a little more weight and bulk will be a Kermit chair from Tennessee.. Might be worth a look.
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Originally I had wanted to get the RXT but chose the R120 instead. I had several moms tell me that the adjustable wings didn't allow the seat to go all the way up to it's maximum height if your child was long in the torso. So kids were growing out of the RXT sooner height wise than they would have in the R120. Since my son grew out of his last seat lengthwise far before weight, I chose the seat that would last the longest. As for the differences in actual weight/height limits, there are none. They both rear face 5-45 lbs, forward face 20-80 lbs, up to 57" in 5 point harness and can be used as a booster to 120 lbs. Originally I had wanted to get the RXT but chose the R120 instead. I had several moms tell me that the adjustable wings didn't allow the seat to go all the way up to it's maximum height if your child was long in the torso. So kids were growing out of the RXT sooner height wise than they would have in the R120. Since my son grew out of his last seat lengthwise far before weight, I chose the seat that would last the longest. As for the differences in actual weight/height limits, there are none. They both rear face 5-45 lbs, forward face 20-80 lbs, up to 57" in 5 point harness and can be... » Read More Originally I had wanted to get the RXT but chose the R120 instead. I had several moms tell me that the adjustable wings didn't allow the seat to go all the way up to it's maximum height if your child was long in the torso. So kids were growing out of the RXT sooner height wise than they would have in the R120. Since my son grew out of his last seat lengthwise far before weight, I chose the seat that would last the longest. As for the differences in actual weight/height limits, there are none. They both rear face 5-45 lbs, forward face 20-80 lbs, up to 57" in 5 point harness and can be used as a booster to 120 lbs. « Show Less
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I was going to say probably 300#+ is fine....my husband is 200# and it is fine with him on it and he said it is comfortable also!
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I have a queen and it's held up to 500 lbs worth of humans and breasts so far (at once) without so much as creaking. The advertised weight limit is in the 2,000 lb range as Joshua has mentioned. As a side note my 290 lb boyfriend cannonballed into it a couple weeks ago, it rocked but I think that was the sideways momentum not the frame. I checked it out and it's still good so I REALLY doubt you'll have any trouble with it.
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My boy just turned 4 back in November and he's 42-43 inches tall. This bike fits him perfect but then again he seems more comfortable on his sisters 16 inch wheel bike. I hope this helps in making your decision. God Bless!
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i am a large bodybuilder that weighs 260 and i have never heard of a problem. Only thing that will change with weight is how much pressure it will apply to the person therefore making it a little more painful for the person but that means its doing its job. So yes i would say it should be fine for a large person and as far as i know there is not weight limit seeing as it is pretty dense rubber like material.
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The twin frames I have purchased only take Twin XL - about 6" longer in length than regular Twin mattress. I made a cushion pillow to take up the additional length from the standard twin mattress. I intend to buy a twin XL mattress in very near future as my son will be too tall for the standard mattress. We actually bought special baskets that fit end to end for holding his books while reading in bed or other materials- gave him added organization space at the head of his bed. I have two twin XL platform frames. My boys have outgrown the standard twin mattress. I was unable to find a standard twin platform frame. I went with these frames. I'm well satisfied with the purchase made. Hope this helps. The twin frames I have purchased only take Twin XL - about 6" longer in length than regular Twin mattress. I made a cushion pillow to take up the additional length from the standard twin mattress. I intend to buy a twin XL mattress in very near future as my son will be too tall for the standard mattress. We actually bought special baskets that fit end to end for holding his books while reading in bed or other materials- gave him added organization space at the head of his bed. I have two twin XL platform frames. My boys have outgrown the standard twin mattress. I was unable to find a... » Read More The twin frames I have purchased only take Twin XL - about 6" longer in length than regular Twin mattress. I made a cushion pillow to take up the additional length from the standard twin mattress. I intend to buy a twin XL mattress in very near future as my son will be too tall for the standard mattress. We actually bought special baskets that fit end to end for holding his books while reading in bed or other materials- gave him added organization space at the head of his bed. I have two twin XL platform frames. My boys have outgrown the standard twin mattress. I was unable to find a standard twin platform frame. I went with these frames. I'm well satisfied with the purchase made. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Oh yes - we have a "big" one too! it is very study...we(they) love it so far - our big guy even gets himself on the top and curls up to fit on the top platform - if I had to fix something it would be to make to two top platforms bigger - but like i said he fits himself up there no problem. He may be big and fat but he can get himself into small places! Good luck!