Ergo Baby Carrier

Ergo Baby Carrier Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.68 of 5 (by 41 users)



Ergo Baby Carrier Review Summary

Commanding superior ratings, the Ergo Baby carrier ranks up there as one of the best baby carriers available from baby wearing moms. Described as “the best way to carry a toddler, the Ergo Baby Carrier is designed to hold babies up to 26 pounds. The Ergo Baby Carrier helps moms “comfortably wear your baby on your back, hip and chest.” Easy to leanr and easy to use the Ergo Baby Carrier is “so comfortable you almost forget you are carrying a child.” What’s the difference between the Ergo and the Baby Bjorn? Baby’s “weight is distributed throughout their body,” taking the pressure the hip/groin area. Although the Ergo Baby Carrier can be a bit pricey, take it from our reviewers that the Ergo “has been well worth the money I spent and then some."
76% of people rated Ergo Baby Carrier as 5 stars
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17% of people rated Ergo Baby Carrier as 4 stars
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7% of people rated Ergo Baby Carrier as 3 stars
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Ergo Baby Carrier Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
APR
13
2008

I am a baby wearing enthusiast that owns or has owned most of the carriers on the market. The Ergo is a very well made, durable soft carrier that provides excellent support for both mom and baby. I found it very easy to use from the start. I did no end up keeping the Ergo for very long because I felt...

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2008 Contributor
Safety conscious, a baby-wearer

yummymummy614
Raleigh, NC
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAR
30
2008
I purchased the Ergo when my son was about 8 months old - and certainly wish I had bought it a full 5 months earlier!  While I loved my pouches and other carriers, we found we needed a back carrier that was secure and could hold our son comfortably for 1-2+ hours at a time.  The Ergo is incredibly... review »
2008 Reviewer
a first-time parent, a baby-wearer

chingue
Ennis, MT
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Ergo Baby Carrier Ratings and Reviews

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experienced parent, married, pro-breastfeeding, thirty-something, practical, loving this product

NOV
19
2007
As a mom of 7 boys (with another on the way), I've tried quite a few carriers, and none have been comfortable to wear for very long, and never seemed super comfortable for baby either.  I bought this after the birth of my 7th, who was very fussy and always wanted to be carried.  WOW!  The first time I used it, I ventured out to Super WalMart late one night, just me and baby.  I put him in the carrier (on the front, he was a few months old), got a shopping cart, and started going through the store.  Next thing I knew, he was asleep, and I almost forgot he was with me!  He was SO comfortable,... review »
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5 star rating
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walley5
Reddick, FL



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practical, loving this product, a multi-tasker, a baby-wearer, married, Safety conscious, on a tight budget

JUN
9
2009

I didn't want to give up running and hiking with my toddler in a carrier BUT he is only a couple pounds away from the 32lb limit on our carrier.

I looked into carriers and the one with the best reviews for comfort and etc that is a toddler carrier too (goes up to 40lbs) is the ergo. But these things are EXPENSIVE!!!

So I sold a couple diapers and cashed in some $$$ from a survey site I do and came up with enough for an ergo :) I went looking on diaperswappers (which had great prices but I never got to them in time) and ebay where I came across a brand new in package ergo buy it now...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
KayMMIV
Columbia, MO



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pro-breastfeeding, budget conscious, a first-time parent, looking for durability, a baby-wearer, cost-conscious, loving this product, a baby wearer

DEC
7
2007

I bought this when my daughter was 4 months old and I would say it is the single best baby purchase I have made. We took our daughter on a 9000 mile roadtrip when she was 4-6 months old and the Ergo made the trip so much easier. We took her everywhere in it. She was so comfortable and enjoyed being close to us. It was so comfortable that my husband and I literally would fight over who got to carry her in it. We both love using the Ergo!!

 When all of my Baby Bjorn-wearing friends' babies got to be about 4 months they were too heavy to babywear any longer, and they all complained about how uncomfortable...

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5 star rating
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janeenoel
Littleton, CO



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Safety conscious, loving this product, simple is good, a baby-wearer, a multi-tasker, practical, a lover of babies and children, looking for the best

APR
11
2009

The Ergo baby carrier is the best of the best! I started with a bjorn and was always having to re-situate my baby, tighten the straps, or sit down because my back would hurt. Then my sister told me about the Ergo and let me borrow hers and I loved it. This thing holds the baby in place, can be worn more ways that the bjorn can, keeps the straps where you set them at and provides a thick buckle strap for back support. It's great! Unlike most baby carriers this can be worn front, back, or hip which is great! It is very lightweight material so it breathes very well and isnt bulky. The Ergo also can...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
sarsar37
Newnan, GA



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a single mama

APR
11
2008

 I have been wearing my daughter since she was born. First in a sling and then moved on to the Bjorn.

Once she hit 15lbs.my shoulders and back screamed in protest. I have to travel often and I tried out all kinds of other carriers.  The backpack ones, like the Kelty, distributed her weight well but were bulky and awkward. The slings and front carriers started to strain my back after only 20 min and EVERYTHING was a hassle to take off and put back on trying to get through the airport security checkpoint. Traveling by myself with an infant was a nightmare.

 Enter the ERGO...I discovered...

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5 star rating
NiaKarina
Portland, OR



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experienced parent, busy mom, a baby-wearer, parent of toddlers, parent of a newborn

AUG
4
2009

When I had my son three years ago, I knew I would be a baby wearer. But it took a long time for me to find the perfect tool for the job. I had a moby wrap, an ultimate baby carrier, a baby bjorn, a hand made mei tai, and a side carry sling. But it was not until a friend gave me an Ergo Baby that I finally figured out how easy babywearing could be. Don't get me wrong, the others were great for when he was an infant, but as my son got bigger, and fast, they were all too hard on my back.

The Ergo Baby Carrier puts the weight on your hips, not on your shoulders and back, so it makes it much easier...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
lynnepowell
Reston, VA



1
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in shape, looking for durability, mom of 4, simple is good, willing to pay for quality, loving this product, married, a multi-tasker

DEC
21
2007
Without a doubt this really is the best baby carrier on the market.  As a mom of 3 boys and one more on the way, I have tried about everything out there, nothing beats the Ergo!  I can still carry my 4 year old on my back comfortably! 

Built like your favorite backpack, this thing has clips in all the right places to take the strain off of your back.  Suitable for newborns to toddlers! 

My favorite position is the hip position.  It is super easy to get my squirmy 15 month old into and out of.  Plus it is so much more comfortable for the baby than slings and traditional back packs, as they...
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5 star rating
garners898
Fredericksburg, VA



1
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experienced parent, practical, a professional in the baby industry, loving this product, a baby-wearer, pro-breastfeeding, a multi-tasker, married

MAR
6
2008
This carrier combines the best features of every other carrier on the market, into one fantastic carrier.  It is by far the easiest to put on - even on your back - without the help of second person.  You can front carry, side carry, or back carry.  The straps are wide and comfortable, and the price is great.
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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
TheQueen31
Mount Vernon, WA



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OCT
15
2009

and so do I! I started out with the Moby wrap and that worked fairly well for us, but it was a hot to wear, inconvenient to wrap when out and about, and tricky (but possible) to nurse in. I knew I wanted something else, but baby carriers are expensive and one could easily spend a fortune trying out all the variations.

We decided on the Ergo and we couldn't be happier. We've had it for six months now and it is the number one thing I could not live without as far as all baby gear is concerned. I too was worried about her only facing inwards, but she has never minded and she seems to prefer it. She...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Writer
heatherfeather34
Barnhart, MO



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a baby-wearer, pro-breastfeeding, married, experienced parent, Willing to pay for quality, busy mom, a multi-tasker

NOV
7
2009

As a mom of eight children, all nursed and baby-worn, I've tried several baby carriers over the years.  The cheap ones are simply not worth the money, and after going through several of them I bought a Bjorn when my oldest was still a baby.  I loved it and still think that it is a GREAT carrier, but a couple of babies ago I switched to an Ergo and never looked back.  I had shoulder surgery between children, and even though three years went by before having the next baby, I found that the Bjorn hurt my shoulder once the baby was a couple of months old.  I decided to try the Ergo since so many...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
jkestes
Greenwood, SC



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a baby-wearer, Safety conscious, a multi-tasker, pro-breastfeeding, married, a comparison shopper

OCT
6
2009

I had an Ergo for awhile and it is a decent carrier. I think the big issue is what you are used to using prior to using an Ergo, if you've used other carriers, including wraps, Mei Tais, Buckle Tais, etc you might find it lacking. Those who are a bit intimidated by carriers sometimes find it a nice step into the world of better babywearing carriers.

I'd definitely put Ergo into the category of good carriers, unlike Snugglies, Baby Bjorns and Baby Trekkers who hold the baby in anatomically incorrect positions and put too much force on the hips. The fact that this carrier is widely known and carried...

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3 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
clarinetb
Champaign, IL



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loving this product, a first-time parent, pro-breastfeeding, married, a baby-wearer, not rich, eco crazy, a blog author

APR
10
2009

Oh Ergo Baby, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. I am not quite sure what I would do without the Ergo baby carrier. It calms a crying baby, it is great for walks outside in the rain with an umbrella (no bulky wet stroller), it is gentle on my back, fits both mommy and daddy, super durable, practical, safe, and just all around praise-worthy!

I want to emphasize that waiting until baby is old enough is not necessary with this carrier, it is great with a new born and promotes the bond and closeness of parent and child. She is so happy when she is snuggled there, and at this age (2.5 mo) she...

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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
AnaB
Methuen, MA



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practical, a first-time parent, married, a baby-wearer, Dog Owner, pro-cloth, Bargain Shopper

APR
12
2009

I bought an Ergo to use with my son when he was about 5 months old.  I had previously used a Kelty Kangaroo, and loved that, but he was getting too big for it.  I found that the Ergo takes so getting used to in terms of getting him in it easily, but the older he gets, the easier it is getting. 

For wearing him across my chest, the Ergo is very comfortable.  The straps are padded really well, so they don't dig.  I never used it with an infant insert, so I have no idea if that makes it more or less comfortable.  The only difficulty I have with using it for a baby in front is that it's really...

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4 star rating
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jtedcastle
Center Barnstead, NH



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