Ergo Baby Carrier - Breastfeeding? Will the Ergo carrier allow me to do this?
277882
My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it.
998106
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.
185743
I just recently tried an Ergo. I found the hip belt to be about the same length. The major difference I found between Ergo and Pogne structurally was the Pogne came up higher on the baby's back, closer to the baby's neck while the Ergo hit just below the baby's shoulders.
731045
It doesn't have an infant insert, but it has loops and buttons and a piece you zip closed to use with an infant. It was ok when he was really little, but I would go with a Lillebaby (which we love and is way more comfortable to wear) or an Ergo baby carrier.
495981
i don't know. The infant insert(made to be used with the ergo) accommodates a baby as small as 4 lbs. You can not put a small baby in the ergo without the insert!
1815146
Hi! I actually had the Bjorn initially but returned it because I found that it was hard to carry my 8 lb baby for a long period of time. The ergo (either 360 or original) I am able to carry my 17 lb baby for a long period of time without it hurting my shoulders. The 360 is nice because you can face the baby outward but then there's the issue with the Velcro (can stick to clothes, is very loud, etc) the original is nice because of the clip feature but the baby can only face inward. So it is up to you on which to get. But between the ergo and Bjorn, I would def go with ergo. :)
1984838
In my opinion, yes. Most stores that carry these have a sample ergo available for trying on with your baby/toddler. That's never a bad idea, to make sure it's a good match for your family.
1078909
It has been wonderful for my baby that breast feeds. She has been using it since she was four weeks old.
278344
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.
1868401
I have this carrier. I did not use this particular one for my baby as a newborn. I had a smaller one I used for him. It is geared towards smaller babies. I used this carrier as he got older, around 6 months.
2119004
I would get one to err on the side of caution. My lactation consultants were very helpful and offered me one of these. I don't know if you have an LC or how breastfeeding friendly your providers will be or how willing they'll be to work with you. Not knowing your situation, I'd say to get a shield just in case. It has been a lifesaver for me.
2219493
I am not sure what would work best for that particular brand, however I purchased mine for a Graco carrier. My daughter was a preemie and needed more support than her carrier provided. We have yet to try it out in a stroller since she's still too small.Side note: I would not recommend using this product in warm weather unless baby can move about freely. It's very warming!
812023
Most likely. There will be an alternative way of checking you at security. I've never had to move a baby from a carrier. Check policy before you go, of course.
97381
Good for you for breastfeeding 3!! (I am a Lactation Consultant) Yes, I think it would work but it has been quite a while since i tried it on.
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.
278351
I don't think so. I haven't tried the Ergo, but have used the Moby wrap with my son which he was happy in. The reason I chose this carrier over the Ergo is because I liked the criss cross back and I had been happy with my other Moby product. It looks to me like babies sit in pretty much the same position in both this carrier and the Ergo. It also seems to have the same coverage. I would guess that if you baby hates the other carriers, he/she probably won't be super happy in this one either.
2094449
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.