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!
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!
1752072
I can't find the manual they sent me to check but just last night I found my daughter, who is over 90lbs, sitting on it. I freaked out on her for it but it held her with no problem. So I'm assuming if the baby fits into the seat it will hold her or him.
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.
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.
26902
I am 5'10" and have no issues. I posted a photo of my husband with the stroller, he is 6'1" and has no problem.
1848765
My son is 29.6 lbs and in the 88th percentile for height for his age (2 in Feb). He can put his arms over the straps and he is comfortable if he does so. He also sometimes tucks his arms by his stomach and just leans his head forward to sleep. I did not have an ergo though so I really can't compare. I do absolutely love this carrier though. I carry him around the grocery store and such but we worked up to that. I think my back would kill me otherwise, even though it does distribute weight evenly.
409307
Yes, you can comfortably use the stroller. I m 5'11" and my wife is 5'2" and we both using comfortably . Only thing I notice this stroller is little heavier but that's fine for me.
452623
If you were the baby on the back, there is a strap at the chest and waist. It is a toy version of the actual ergo carrier.
1341900
Hi, it fits both my husband and I, I am 5'2 120lb., and my husband is 5'9 140 lb. my husband has a 30 inch waist, and the straps have plenty more room for adjustments, the waist straps are very long, the shoulder straps are long too. I hope this helps, I love this carrier, I still use it with my 3 1/2 year old. Love it! Great support for this type of carrier, sturdy material too.
1611669
i think it would still be fine. i am a 6'1" woman and wear an xl often before being pregnant and then gained 60 lbs. i was wearing the bjorn soon after my munchkin was born. the carrier has adjustable straps. on a side note i am now using the ergo sport much more. it is for tall and bigger frames and works well :)
865430
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.
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!
267542
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!
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.
56784
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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I love my Boba but I never tried the Beco. I am 5'7", 140 and the Boba fits my frame well. What I like about the Boba is how easy it is to get on and off, I can put the baby in the carrier in about 10 secs. and be on my way.