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Ergo Baby Carrier

*Est. $105

Reviewed October 2009
Ergo Baby Carrier

Convertible baby carrier

pros
  • Good ergonomics
  • Baby can be carried on the front, back or side
  • Suitable for large babies and toddlers
cons
  • Can be difficult to use in the piggyback position
  • Fabric is quite stiff
  • Expensive
 
 
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The Ergo Baby Carrier is highly regarded by parents, many of whom give it perfect ratings. As the name suggests, the Ergo Baby Carrier's standout feature is its exceptional ergonomics. Reviewers like the foam-padded straps at the shoulder and waist; they also praise its adjustability (it fits adults from 5 feet 6 feet 5 inches in height). Parents are also enthusiastic about its versatility: Babies can be carried up front, on one hip or piggyback style. However, a significant drawback is that your baby can't face forward when riding in the front. The other drawback is the Ergo Baby Carrier's price.

The book "Baby Bargains" is a reliable source when it comes to baby gear. The Ergo Baby Carrier gets good coverage from authors Denise and Alan Fields, who base their ratings on extensive research and parent feedback. Cookie magazine includes the Ergo Baby Carrier in its review of the top five baby carriers, which uses parents as testers for each model. Parents.com covers the Ergo in its roundup, where Alisa Stoudt includes a useful amount of information. User reviews are good for those who want to get a sense of how owners feel the Ergo Baby Carrier performs under real-world conditions.

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Our Sources

1. Baby Bargains

"Baby Bargains" provides useful insight into a number of baby gear categories including baby carriers. The Ergo Baby Carrier is compared to the Baby Bjorn Original for ease of use, versatility and weight distribution.

Review: Baby Carriers, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth Edition, 2009

2. Cookie Magazine

Reviewer Mirielle Hyde claims to have enlisted the help of moms and dads to test these five carriers, although she doesn't mention how the carriers were selected. Included in this roundup is the Ergo Baby Carrier, which earns five out of five stars for comfort and four out of five stars for ease of use. Product descriptions are short, although a quote from a parent tester is included with each.

Review: Carry That Weight: Baby Carriers, Mirielle Hyde, Sept. 2008

3. TheBabyWearer.com

TheBabyWearer.com has comprehensive information on baby wearing. There's a good user-review section with ratings for dozens of models, including the Ergo Baby Carrier. Owners say it's comfortable and versatile, but some say they'd prefer softer fabric. A few note that they can't find the optimal placement for the shoulder straps, resulting in some pain.

Review: Ergo Baby Carrier, Contributors to TheBabyWearer.com

4. Parents.com

Alisa Stoudt calls the Ergo Baby Carrier "great for toddlers"' because of its 40-pound weight limit and its piggyback option. She does caution that wearing children this way -- as opposed to in front -- can take some practice.

Review: Mom-Tested Baby Slings and Carriers, Alisa Stoudt

5. Epinions.com

The Ergo Baby Carrier receives about 70 mostly positive reviews, giving it an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five. The most common drawbacks mentioned are the cost and the fact that it can be difficult to get the carrier on and off when worn in back.

Review: Ergo Baby Carrier, Contributors to Epinions.com

6. Diapers.com

BabyCenter.com has less than 20 owner-written reviews of the Ergo Baby Carrier, and most entries are very short. Ratings and comments are similar to those on other user-review sites.

Review: Ergo Baby Carrier, Contributors to Diapers.com

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