height restrictions for Ergo baby carrier I am 5'1". Will I be able to comfortably carry baby in this carrier or will it hang down too low on my frame?
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There are tons of great carriers out there that will work well for petite women. Check out thebabywearer.com for lots of info but some good choices include the Anglepack and The Kinderpack with petite straps.
1984839
Yes, she would be comfortable because her legs will wrap around you, unlike in some other carriers like the bjorn, where the legs hang down. My son is around 35 inches and fits perfectly. Though at 28 pounds is getting too heavy for me for the front position! 19.5 pounds though - no prob!
1693410
Yes. I am a NICU nurse and mother of 2. I am huge on the importance of ergo-dynamics and avoiding hip issues later in life. Other carriers cause babies legs to hang which puts strain on the hips. The sitting position of the ergo carrier avoids any pulling anywhere on your baby's body. A friend used one of the "other brands" regularly on her youngest and she now has a lot of hip problems. Do your research. It will confirm what I am talking about. It's a great carrier. I leave it in the car and use it on a regular basis. It's so easy to go from forward facing to front facing.
183104
Yes it will fit you. My daughter owns an ERGO baby carrier, she is also petite and, the carrier adjust really well to her height.
622976
It doesn't look like there's one made especially for this carrier but you could try buying one made for an Ergo and see if it works with it. Personally, I liked the Bjorn and the Ergo carriers better. They were more comfortable and supported my baby better. He's five months now and we switch out which one we use depending on what we're doing. Good luck!
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This carrier is for DOLLS, not for living babies. It fits 15-18 inch dolls only and although it is designed very similarly to the mommy size one for a real baby it is not authorized or safe for living babies, it is only designed for toys. As for the weight limit of the child WEARING the doll carrier, we have one and my daughter began using at at her 3rd birthday and still wears her dolls in this carrier and has just turned 6. If waist measurement is an issue, I would say that it is pretty expandable and that given its straps and buckles a pretty hefty child could still wear this to carry their doll. The Ergo Baby carriers for baby that a mom would wear usually cost $100 or more. Hope this helps! This carrier is for DOLLS, not for living babies. It fits 15-18 inch dolls only and although it is designed very similarly to the mommy size one for a real baby it is not authorized or safe for living babies, it is only designed for toys. As for the weight limit of the child WEARING the doll carrier, we have one and my daughter began using at at her 3rd birthday and still wears her dolls in this carrier and has just turned 6. If waist measurement is an issue, I would say that it is pretty expandable and that given its straps and buckles a pretty hefty child could still wear this to carry... » Read More This carrier is for DOLLS, not for living babies. It fits 15-18 inch dolls only and although it is designed very similarly to the mommy size one for a real baby it is not authorized or safe for living babies, it is only designed for toys. As for the weight limit of the child WEARING the doll carrier, we have one and my daughter began using at at her 3rd birthday and still wears her dolls in this carrier and has just turned 6. If waist measurement is an issue, I would say that it is pretty expandable and that given its straps and buckles a pretty hefty child could still wear this to carry their doll. The Ergo Baby carriers for baby that a mom would wear usually cost $100 or more. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I think that you will have to hunch over. This stroller is not very tall. I am 5'5 and the height is good for me without hunching but anyone any taller may have a problem.
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This could be pertinent, depending on your build: I had trouble getting the shoulder straps to be narrow enough side-to-side. I'm 5'6" with a slim/avg build, and the straps just slipped off of my shoulders. Tightening them just made the pretty-stiff straps bend on their edges, so I returned it and got another carrier (Ergo) with softer/more closely set straps straps. Could be just me, though!
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It is safe and comfortable for the baby to sleep on the bottom. I'm 5' tall and I just had a bit of a problem reaching the bottom...not much, but a little. My back is in pretty good shape so it didn't hurt my back, that will depend on you. Sorry I can't be more specific. Hope you love the pack n play!
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My wife is 5'4" and she used it just fine. I do not know if your height will be an issue or not. Sorry I am of little help.
374219
The Boba works better for petite people. I think the Boba holds up really well, in regards to what another reviewer said. Also, the ergo requires an infant insert right? The Boba doesn't, which is a great feature.
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My DH is 6'2" and I'm 5'4" and we are both able to easily babywear with this or our Beco Soleil.The straps are very adjustable. The reason we love this brand is because you can cross the straps when front carrying.
452624
Just like my grown-up sized Ergo, this has a buckle for the waist and one on the back, between the shoulder blades. I guess that buckle that goes between the shoulder blades would be a chest strap if you wore the carrier backwards, but technically, you're not supposed to wear the Ergo that way. Of course, if you're carrying a babydoll, obviously this doesn't matter!
1691020
My mom is 5'3 and so is my niece. They can ride it comfortably when it is lowered to the lowest height. My guess would be that it would be ok for you but I can not guarantee it. It would depend if your length came from your legs or (like me) the torso. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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I would not think so. I used this carrier and I have a fairly large chest, especially when I was breastfeeding. The carrier has straps that are adjustable to make it comfortable for you and the baby no matter your size, breasts or otherwise. I tried a couple carriers and the ergo was the best one that I found. I even carried my baby in it when he was 3 months on an uphill hike in the mountains for multiple miles. And I was not even remotely in shape. So it was very comfortable for me and the baby and worked very well. I would say this is the carrier you'd need with a larger chest because it really is designed to be ergonomic and it's way easier on the back. I would not think so. I used this carrier and I have a fairly large chest, especially when I was breastfeeding. The carrier has straps that are adjustable to make it comfortable for you and the baby no matter your size, breasts or otherwise. I tried a couple carriers and the ergo was the best one that I found. I even carried my baby in it when he was 3 months on an uphill hike in the mountains for multiple miles. And I was not even remotely in shape. So it was very comfortable for me and the baby and worked very well. I would say this is the carrier you'd need with a larger chest because it... » Read More I would not think so. I used this carrier and I have a fairly large chest, especially when I was breastfeeding. The carrier has straps that are adjustable to make it comfortable for you and the baby no matter your size, breasts or otherwise. I tried a couple carriers and the ergo was the best one that I found. I even carried my baby in it when he was 3 months on an uphill hike in the mountains for multiple miles. And I was not even remotely in shape. So it was very comfortable for me and the baby and worked very well. I would say this is the carrier you'd need with a larger chest because it really is designed to be ergonomic and it's way easier on the back. « Show Less
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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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I would say no. It is basically an Ergo with different straps. The baby carry position is very similar.