height restrictions for Ergo baby carrier: Will I be able to comfortably carry baby in this carrier or will it hang down too low on my frame?
640947
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!
1809653
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.
1014096
I am a bigger gal (size 16 -18) and it fits around me with slack to spare. There is also a little elastic band that keeps the slack coiled up nicely so it doesn't dangle. I am not sure of the exact measurement on the waist or arms but my husband is tall an lanky and he can carry our 20mo toddler with no problem, while I can carry our 2 week old with ease. I had these same concerns and I absolutely LOVE this carrier. Wish I hadn't wasted money on all the others I bought previously! Hope this info helps :) good luck!
210730
My daughter is 28 lbs (will be 2yrs old in December) and I still use my ergo all the time! I even used the back carry feature for my 5 yr old this summer! I love my ergo and say, yes totally worth the purchase vs other carriers.
710051
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
278345
I would say no. It is basically an Ergo with different straps. The baby carry position is very similar.
284232
Yes, I think she will be comfortable in the BabyBjorn. My son has been riding facing out since 3 months (I know, I know--but he HATED facing inward and insisted on being carried so I had little recourse). I think he's just hit 24" now and he's perfectly comfortable.
2238825
No. Try the Ergobaby Four Position 360 Carrier to carry baby front forward facing. I found when baby was old enough to want to see around, hip wearing sufficed, and after that back wearing and he can see over or around my shoulder. Ergobaby is fantastic!
2077948
I am 5'2 and this works well for me, I have been happy with it. We also have the infantino brand ergo style model which also fits my short frame.
1478030
Unless you are a regular weight lifter I wouldn't recommend it, and I am pretty sure he exceeds the weight limit, anyhow. I was no longer comfortable carrying my son for any length of time in a front carry after he was 15lbs; he's about 25 lbs and this *may* help a bit with a hip carry still. You should look for a toddler soft structured carrier (I think most are rated up to 40 lbs), or I think a Storchenwiege wrap could work. Either way, you'll have to shell out around $150-180 new for a carrier that will work for you. The structured carriers are very nice for back carries if you need to carry him for a longer period of time.
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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!)
644785
Although I use this stroller on the lowest reclining setting with adequate harness support for my 3-week old baby, particularly when I travel ir run quick errands, it's strongly recommended to check with Peg Perego on their recommended age guidelines.
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.
1221649
I had a Graco snug ride 35 and it wasn't the best fit. I strapped it in while trying it out but never actually used it like that while I was out. He loved it with out his infant seat. Best stroller i have ever owned by far.
1813721
I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't stooped over or uncomfortable when pushing baby around. Best of luck! I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't... » Read More I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't stooped over or uncomfortable when pushing baby around. Best of luck! « Show Less
244295
There seems to be a lot of room to adjust the waist strap and would probably be okay. I've seen these at Babies R Us and Target but purchased mine from Amazon. You could look at the carrier in the store and try it on and then order from Amazon.
564775
Newborns can be put in an Ergo, but you need the newborn insert to add to the carrier, and they need to be worn on your front only. Backpack and side carries need to wait until baby has good head control