Original Ergo or Performance? I'm in need of a new carrier for my 10-month old daughter. I plan to get an Ergo, but I can't decide between the original and the performance. I went to a local retailer to try both, but they only had the original. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? Original Ergo or Performance? I'm in need of a new carrier for my 10-month old daughter. I plan to get an Ergo, but I can't decide between the original and the performance. I went to a... » Read More Original Ergo or Performance? I'm in need of a new carrier for my 10-month old daughter. I plan to get an Ergo, but I can't decide between the original and the performance. I went to a local retailer to try both, but they only had the original. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? « Show Less
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http://theshoppingmama.com/2010/09/ergo-performance-original-ergobaby-carrier-comparison/this article helped me.
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I have the performance and love it. The straps are longer (waste & arms) and thinner material so it's good for hot climates. I'd definitely stick with Ergo over any brand and often see moms hauling their 3 year old kids around in it so it's worth the investment.
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I have the Performance Sport and love it. I believe the difference is that the Performance Sport has a 5 point harness to secure the child starting at 20 pounds and can go up to 65 pounds. Once they reach that weight limit you use the vehicle seat belt to secure them in the seat. The Performance Booster does not have a 5 point harness. The child must be 30 lbs to start using this seat and is only secured by the vehicle seat belt. So, it would depend on the age/size of your child and whether or not you want them protected by a 5 point harness if he/she is still under 65 pounds. If they are already past that weight limit I guess the seats would work the same. I have the Performance Sport and love it. I believe the difference is that the Performance Sport has a 5 point harness to secure the child starting at 20 pounds and can go up to 65 pounds. Once they reach that weight limit you use the vehicle seat belt to secure them in the seat. The Performance Booster does not have a 5 point harness. The child must be 30 lbs to start using this seat and is only secured by the vehicle seat belt. So, it would depend on the age/size of your child and whether or not you want them protected by a 5 point harness if he/she is still under 65 pounds. If they are... » Read More I have the Performance Sport and love it. I believe the difference is that the Performance Sport has a 5 point harness to secure the child starting at 20 pounds and can go up to 65 pounds. Once they reach that weight limit you use the vehicle seat belt to secure them in the seat. The Performance Booster does not have a 5 point harness. The child must be 30 lbs to start using this seat and is only secured by the vehicle seat belt. So, it would depend on the age/size of your child and whether or not you want them protected by a 5 point harness if he/she is still under 65 pounds. If they are already past that weight limit I guess the seats would work the same. « Show Less
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I don't know about the style, but seriously... get an ergo. I bought the becco b/c I thought it looked cool. completely annoyingly useless. The Ergo makes much more sense. I gave the becco away, and that mom didn't even use it. She had an ergo too.
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I'm not 100% on the model numbers and I don't still have my packaging. It looks like maybe they have a typo in the description. Make sure that the camera that you already have is the Summer Infant Baby Touch BOOST. If it's the earlier version (just the Summer Infant Baby Touch Video Monitor) it won't work. I made that mistake when I first bought this. Then I tried to find an extra camera for the earlier version and couldn't and just ended up buying the new system as well. I made sure to buy the BOOST version and this camera works with that so you can look up that model number to confirm that it is what you have. I'm not 100% on the model numbers and I don't still have my packaging. It looks like maybe they have a typo in the description. Make sure that the camera that you already have is the Summer Infant Baby Touch BOOST. If it's the earlier version (just the Summer Infant Baby Touch Video Monitor) it won't work. I made that mistake when I first bought this. Then I tried to find an extra camera for the earlier version and couldn't and just ended up buying the new system as well. I made sure to buy the BOOST version and this camera works with that so you can look up that model number to confirm... » Read More I'm not 100% on the model numbers and I don't still have my packaging. It looks like maybe they have a typo in the description. Make sure that the camera that you already have is the Summer Infant Baby Touch BOOST. If it's the earlier version (just the Summer Infant Baby Touch Video Monitor) it won't work. I made that mistake when I first bought this. Then I tried to find an extra camera for the earlier version and couldn't and just ended up buying the new system as well. I made sure to buy the BOOST version and this camera works with that so you can look up that model number to confirm that it is what you have. « Show Less
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Putting baby in the ergo can be used without assistance pretty easily, with practice, but I recommend watching the video demonstration from the Ergo website, or YouTube. I found the demo very helpful to mitigate some of the complaints I read from other reviews, like getting the straps loose. The latch that ends up in the middle of your back can be a little tricky until you are more confident about the baby being in the carrier before it's all tightened and secure.
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Amazon is not an authorized retailer anymore because they have been using several outside retailers that sell counterfeits. It is best to buy elsewhere. See official ergobaby website for more details. I received a counterfeit ergo via amazon. I am not impressed.
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Personally I don't see enough difference between my 1st generation and the last to warrant a change. If photo quality is your concern then maybe it's a difference. I have photos and they are more than good enough for me. Like I said, what are you using it for and what apps are most important to you (personal preferences). I haven't found anything that I wold consider to be a show stopper between the first and last. I prefer the first, second and third generations size and sturdiness to any after that.
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Hi, I only have experiencce with the "performance" model. Unfortunately I sold it six months later during a temporary money crunch. I can't advise you on your specific question, but I will say "Damn I wish I had it back!" It was effective in maintaining my form during a time I couldn't work out.
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I'd say yes. Our baby is more than 22 lbs and still rides comfortably in the Ergo (don't recall how long he is) - you may find that as your daughter gets heavier, *you* are more comfortable with her on your back instead of in front (and the side-carry option is nice to switch things out, though I never do that for long periods of time). We still use the Ergo in all three holds with our little guy. :)
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This carrier is long past release date, (it came out in March) but keeps selling out. Sellers are getting them as they become available. Right now, one Amazon seller has it in black only and no one else (including the Ergobaby store) has it. Next week might be different. Ergobaby is supposed to get more units in grey "mid June" and more in black in July. Please be wary of Ebay sellers on pricey sold-out hot baby items like this. There are a lot of fakes circulating and bad stitching can mean your baby falls. Ebay is great if you're getting a terrific price on some older clothes or something, but new high price items may be frauds.
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No, and I don't think I would. This is one of the more substantial stroller fans I found out there, which is a good thing for us in terms of durability. However, it might be a bit heavy on an Ergo. (Baby carriers are tough in hot weather, too!)
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I would get the ErgoBaby360 because you're baby will like to look out to the world once it's older. I really love mine.
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Well, it IS significantly different from the Moby Wrap, but it is not significantly different from the Ergo, in terms of the baby's position. I personally bought this because it is easier for me to manipulate, size, and adjust than the Ergo. A structured carrier really isn't comparable to a wrap. I do believe this carrier is a great one, and will be useful for a long time.
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After many calls to Amazon, Baby Jogger and the primary seller, this is a 2012/2013 model. There was no change in the product from 2012 to 2013. The seller gave me a model number of 81260 (2012) and said that there could be a "BJ" in front of it (BJ81260 is the 2013 model). Overall according to the Baby Jogger, there was no change between the 2012 and 2013 model; thus it shouldn't matter which year it is. The model number that Amazon gives is wrong (it says it is a 2009 model). And for those who are curious as I was, the 2014 (BJ20410) model has only minor changes- a new seat harness that is apparently easier to use, new colors to chose from and a new logo. After many calls to Amazon, Baby Jogger and the primary seller, this is a 2012/2013 model. There was no change in the product from 2012 to 2013. The seller gave me a model number of 81260 (2012) and said that there could be a "BJ" in front of it (BJ81260 is the 2013 model). Overall according to the Baby Jogger, there was no change between the 2012 and 2013 model; thus it shouldn't matter which year it is. The model number that Amazon gives is wrong (it says it is a 2009 model). And for those who are curious as I was, the 2014 (BJ20410) model has only minor changes- a new seat... » Read More After many calls to Amazon, Baby Jogger and the primary seller, this is a 2012/2013 model. There was no change in the product from 2012 to 2013. The seller gave me a model number of 81260 (2012) and said that there could be a "BJ" in front of it (BJ81260 is the 2013 model). Overall according to the Baby Jogger, there was no change between the 2012 and 2013 model; thus it shouldn't matter which year it is. The model number that Amazon gives is wrong (it says it is a 2009 model). And for those who are curious as I was, the 2014 (BJ20410) model has only minor changes- a new seat harness that is apparently easier to use, new colors to chose from and a new logo. « Show Less
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Depends if your summer is 65-75 degrees than I think it's fine. We used it year round in San Fran and it was perfect better for grocery shopping . We also have the ergo for longer outings. Baby bjorn gets hard on your shoulders as baby gains weight , ergo more comfy but baby loves being frontwards in bjorn. That's why we bought both!
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Original model I bought is awesome. Once assembled, my little boy loved it, and still does. Don't know anything about the 2013 model.
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Yep :) Fits great over the Ergo! Fits great over all carriers I have tried (ring slings, wraps, SSCs, MTs, etc) with infants - 2yo.