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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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.
2010905
Myself I got the original instead of the mini. The reason I decided to go with the original is because its bigger but not as big as a crib. As far as the mini I didn't see getting much use out of it because in size its comparable to the size of a standard bassinet I. Couldn't see paying twice as much for basicly the same thing. As far as the original goes it can be used for a playpen or when baby starts sitting up you can lower the bed part and with the mini it does not have this option. As far as price the orginal cost a little more but overall I thought it was a better choice. Best wishes.
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Yes, it's a new version, but like many newer versions, you're probably better off with the original. It's not identical; it's a lower-quality copy. This one uses C batteries, the original uses 3 AA batteries. We use rechargeables, which keeps the cost down considerably and which we use in a few other gadgets. This has one speed; the original has several speeds, although that might not matter to you (we use only the lowest speed). There also seem to be a lot of complaints about the quality of the new toy and its durability, and also the customer service of the "As Seen on TV" distributor that sells them. The original seems fairly well made and it's holding up intact after eight months of almost daily play, some of it pretty rough as the kitties dig into the fabric to "lock down" their "prey" hiding under the cover. It is starting to show some wear at the center where the fabric is fastened to the center mechanism, so I am looking for a spare. I think I will get the original version again, though. I saw the version made by Petlinks (Mystery Motion) and found it markedly ugly, in some kind of depressing muddy maroon color. The yellow fabric isn't the height of style either, but at least it's cheerful.
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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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I was just wondering if you ever compared them after this post? We are considering both vehicles too for our 2 children, one who is big for his age as well. We plan to try and see them at the store together (if possible) but I found your post and wondered what your result was? Thanks
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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.
2268643
It is not the same carrier. This carrier will not be released til july I have called Ergobaby.
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Thank you for contacting us. I am not sure so I looked at other posts about this. It seems they are very close in performance but this stood out: "The other thing to keep in mind when choosing a drive is that Western Digital?s enterprise drives are meant to be constantly in use, 24/7. The consumer drives are rated for 300,000 load/unload cycles, whereas the enterprise drives are are rated for double that at 600,000 load/unload cycles. This means the enterprise drive is guaranteed to have a longer use-life than a consumer drive under identical conditions." Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
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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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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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Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of... » Read More Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � « Show Less
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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!)
2010906
I have the original and my 5 month old is still sleeping in it with plenty of room to spare. I plan to keep her in there until she's crawling, pulling up or able to move more (probably another 2 mos). I would go with the original if you have the space. It's about half the length of our queen bed. The mini is probably fine if you are only planning to use it a couple months.
102729
Mine was sold directly from Amazon and was NOT a fake. However, I have read that Amazon is no longer an authorized retailer of Ergo's, so beware.
2268644
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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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.