Ergo Baby Carrier Blog

ErgoBaby has recently announced anticipated availability dates for the new Ergo Carriers.  The Ergosport Carrier which will be availabe only in black and have a lower retail price is expected to be in stores within the next week(weather allowing).  The updated Organic Ergo Baby Carrier in Dark Chocolate with Kona Coffee liner won’t be in stores till the second week of January.  The popular Chocolate with Caramel lining will hopefully be available after the 1st of the new year.

Here are pics of the new styles.

Parents hail the Ergo Baby Carrier as one of the best baby carriers for older infants and even toddlers. Using an Ergo baby carrier is simple and fun. Babies love to snuggle in their Ergo baby carrier, and parents, caretakers and grandparents enjoying wearing little ones in the Ergo. Here’s some tips on buying an Ergo Baby Carrier.

Learn about the Ergo baby carrier to see if it will work for you. In an Ergo, the baby can be worn in the front or on your back (when older). While the Ergo is made for older babies and toddlers, it can be adapted for tiny infants as well. Some parents carry twins using two Ergo carriers, one in the front and another on the back.

Choose a style and color Ergo baby carrier. The Ergo is available in black lined with your choice of camel or green; camel-lined camel and Organic cranberry with tonal lining. There are occasional limited editions, such as the recent Black with Embroidery.  Please note that many of the Blue carriers have been discountinued.  The only current blue option is the Ergo Baby Carrier Organic Blue with Embroidery.

Accessorize your Ergo. Add an infant insert to carry newborns. Consider the sleeping hood to help support a sleeping child’s neck. Purchase the Ergo baby carrier papoose coat for outdoor use in cool weather. Ergo also sells coordinating changing pads, diaper bags, and totes.

Shop for the Ergobaby baby carrier at Little Mountain Outfitters.
Practice using your Ergo baby carrier when it arrives, remembering that it may take several uses to become accustomed to the baby carrier.

Baby wearing is a popular trend due to the increasing number of mothers who nurse, growing popularity of attachment parenting and ease of use. Infant carriers allow new parents to hold the baby and still play with their other children, clean and do everyday activities. There are several types of carriers to choose from.

1. Look at the carrier and decide if you would be comfortable inside. The easiest way to choose between two carriers is to decide if you would want to be held inside. The least favorable choices are carriers that don’t have enough padding or support for a fragile neck.

2. Ensure that the infant carrier provides enough back support for the baby. One major concern for baby wearing is that the carrier may put too much stress on the infant’s fragile spine. Choose an infant carrier that will support the baby. If the baby cannot hold his own neck, use a sling carrier that supports a baby like your own arms. Once the baby can support his head, choose a carrier that distributes the weight through the legs and hips. Do not place a baby in a backpack until he can sit alone.

3. Check for safety. Look over the product to ensure that the infant will be safe. Ensure that you can safely put on wraps yourself. For slings, check the fabric, seams, fasteners, rings and all other components to make sure there is no damage. Also make sure that the seams look tightly sewn. Finally, do a check for product recalls.

4. Determine if you need any special slings for your health. When you are baby wearing it is important that you are comfortable. If you have shoulder problems on both sides, get a wraparound carrier. This puts some weight on your shoulders, while putting some on your hips. If you have shoulder problems on one side, use an infant carrier that puts the weight on the opposite shoulder only.

5. Figure out how many infant carriers you need. If you plan to purchase one carrier, choose one that is adaptable like a sling, rebozo or wraparound carrier.

6. Make sure the carrier is practical for your baby wearing lifestyle. If you need something that is easy to transport, use a sling that fits in the diaper bag. If you need something easy to use, get a soft carrier.

7. Talk to friends who are baby wearers. The most useful information will come from people who have used infant carriers. They will tell you what worked for them and why.

You can also check out our blog about Kid Carriers for more information about frame carriers and soft carriers.