The Ergo Baby Carrier in Sea Green with Silver lining is one of the newest colors being offered by Ergo Baby. This is a great neutral color for mom or dad to wear.
ERGOBaby Baby Carrier Green with Silver lining
The Ergo Baby Carrier company has just announced that they will soon have some new colors! It has been almost a year since the last color additions and over the past 6 months the color selections have actually decreased. I was glad to learn that this is becuase they have new colors coming soon.
The new colors all look great but I think the standouts will be the Sienna Sunset because of the unique embroidery. Not so sure about the Navy. It’s a pretty safe bet for dad’s but I still prefer the Black with Camel lining. Ergo did a great job with the Galaxy Grey by making neutral color really unique with the star embroidery. For gift buying I’m backing Sea Green. It’s totally gender neutral, both for parent and child, and you get the organic cotton.
These should all be shipping very soon! I’m hoping for arrival the last week of September.
Here are the first images of the new colors. They aren’t the best but it’ll give you a little hint.
Update: These colors are all available and should be around for awhile. Green with Silver lining has been the most popular of these with the Galaxy Grey a close second. The Sienna looks great but you’ll pay a bit more for it because of the organic fabric and detailed stitching. Midnight has been a popular choice with dads and parents that want a dark color other than black.
The Ergo Baby Carrier in Blue with Green lining is available for a limited time while supplies last. The folks at Ergo said there were no more of this color so it’s a surprise to have them again. Get it while you can, there aren’t many of these left!
Update: Alas, this carrier has sold out from everywhere that we have looked for it new. Check back with us for new color updates or try ebay or your Craig’s List for used ones.
The new dark chocolate Organic Ergo Baby Carrier is finally avaialble at Little Mountain Outfitters. We’ve got it in our Boulder store and online at our website, www.littlemountainoutfitters.com. Ergobaby has made a great color alternative for many of you that want a plain baby carrier color but don’t want black. The two tone brown will look great on dad’s or mom’s and the organic cotton has a great feel to it. For more details or to purchase this carrier click on the image.
The new Heart Rose print ergo baby carrier by Ergobaby is now available at Little Mountain both in store and online! We know a lot of Ergo Baby Carrier fans have been asking for a pink carrier from Ergobaby and The Heart Rose print is the first. The print may be a little over the top for some of you (I don’t expect to see many dads wearing it around) but for others we know you’ll be excited to have a pink carrier for wearing around. Click on the image below to purchase or learn more about this exciting new baby carrier.
The newest soft baby carrier from Ergobaby is in stock at Little Mountain Outfitters. We’re really excited about the Sport Black Ergo Baby Carrier because it’s made from a blend of cotton and polyester to improve moisture wicking from you and your child to keep both more comfortable. I know it may not seem like a big deal since this style is first becoming available in January when most of us are trying to keep warm. When the warm months roll around and you are on a hike with your child pressed up against you you’ll be glad of your pick. I also am excited about the style of this carrier. I think the contrast black stiching looks great. For more details or to purchase the Ergobaby Ergo Sport Carrier you click on the image below.
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.
“What is better, The Ergo Baby Carrier or the Baby Bjorn Active Carrier?” This is a question we often get at Little Mountain Outfitters. New and expecting parents come to us with this dilemma looking for answers. Nobody wants to make the investment in more baby gear than we really need. Whether it’s because of budget, not wanting to waste, or just to be living more simply. Unfortunately, the question of which one is best really doesn’t have an exact answer.
The first mark in the pro column for The Ergo Baby Carrier is that you can purchase just the one carrier for carrying your child from birth to 40lbs. One small downside to this is that in order to wear the Ergo Baby Carrier with a newborn it does require that you purchase the Infant Insert.
For the Baby Bjorn Active Carrier the first mark in the pro column goes to simplicity. Loading a newborn into the carrier is a breeze and can be quickly mastered within the first or second try.
The second mark in the pro column for The Ergo Baby Carrier is weight distribution. The Ergo Carrier places the child close to your body with the weight resting at your hips. This makes a huge difference in reducing shoulder and lower back fatigue. For this reason many parents that already own a Bjorn Carrier of some type come to us looking for relief once their child weighs about 15lbs.
The Baby Bjorn Active Carrier gets it’s second mark in the pro column for it’s ability to allow the the child to face out once he or she develops some head control, around 3 months of age. Many parents feel this is critical. Often we hear parents say that the child doesn’t want to face in, he or she just wants to look out. There’s two sides to this. The Ergo Baby Carrier theory is that parent child bonding is more important and therefore the child should face in. It is also said that facing a young child out exposes him to more stimulation than his little brain is able to process. The other side in favor of facing out is simply that the child is hearing noises and wants to twist and turn to see what is going on and becomes frustrated and unhappy when he is not able to. This is the opinion that seems to win out the most.
Since I’m writing this post in November from Colorado I feel I also have to make some mention of baby wearing in cold weather. The Ergo Baby Carrier is more accommodating of a child that is wearing lots of layers because you can just loosen the straps more. The Baby Bjorn does not have quite as much flex room. However they do have a great cold weather accessory, with the unoriginal name, the Bjorn Cover. It is a windproof fleece cover that is completely worthwhile for cold climates.
Adjustability and fit for parents and child is different on each carrier. The Baby Bjorn Active Carrier has a really good range of adjustment for parents. The straps have four points of adjustment, 2 on each side. The Ergo Baby Carrier only provides the shoulder strap adjustments. Both work for a wide range of body types without too much challenge.
to be continued…
Shop our entire selection of ERGOBaby Carrier products at www.littlemountainoutfitters.com.
Below is an update to a popular post from our site, www.outdoorgear4kids.com. Since the original post the Beco Butterfly II has been released as well as the Ergo Organics with Embroidery.
The newest innovation in the marketplace for child carriers is the soft carrier. There are many varieties but the first one to penetrate the marketplace and truly carve out a niche is The ERGOBaby Baby Carrier. Our next favorite up and comer is the Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier which has recently been updated to the Beco Butterfly II. How do you choose between the two?
Like any kid carrier purchase, the best thing you can do is try them on and compare them. If you live in an area where this isn’t an option then read on and we will do our best to provide as much worthwhile information as we can for you to make your decision.
As far as how the carriers fit on parents we haven’t found a big difference between the two brands. Most body types can wear the carriers equally as well. One advantage that the Ergo has over the Beco is for waist sizing. Ergo does offer a waist extender if you need a little more room.
Where the Ergo Baby Carrier and Beco Baby Carrier begin to differ is with carrying an infant or smaller child. In order to use the Ergo Baby Carrier with a newborn and up to the stage the legs can be spread across your body (usually 4-6 months old) it requires the Infant Insert. The Beco Baby Carrier has an innovative smaller harness that is integrated with the carrier that can be used with a baby or smaller child. The Butterfly II has been updated so this insert is now removable and can be out of the way once your child no longer needs it.
The Beco Baby Carrier is also a little different in the height of the fabric that holds the child. It comes up a little higher than the ergo does. Some parents like this because it offers more back support for bigger kids. It can sometimes be challenging for smaller children because their heads may not be fully above it so it limits visibility a bit.
Loading a child into each of the carriers differs slightly. The Beco Carrier allows you to secure the child into the carrier first and then put it on your body. With the Ergo Baby Carrier you first put the carrier on your body and then load the child. The Ergo requires you to learn and refine the technique but the Beco requires you to adjust an additional strap on each side. Some people don’t mind messing with buckles and straps for others it’s a hassle. You probably have a good idea of what your preference is.
The fabrics on both carriers are similar. The Beco fabric is a little softer. The Ergo conventional cotton fabric is more rugged but softens up quickly with use. The most obvious difference is also style. Many of the Ergo color options have been around for awhile and are fairly conservative. This is great for many people and helps contribute to a timeless appearance. There are a couple more fun colors such as the Sienna with Stripe lining and the Grey with embroidered stars. The lighter Camel color is also really popular for summer wear. Beco on the other hand has focused on limited run prints making the look much more distinctive but not as accessible for everybody if you don’t find a print you like. They can also be limited in options that dad is willing to wear. Beco does offer the option in the Butterfly II of solid black and brown that can be a safe bet for anyone.
There is a new Ergo Baby Carrier in organic cotton on it’s way!
The latest color addition to the Ergo Baby Baby Carrier line is Blue with Embroidery and Applique. We are really excited to have a blue carrier back in stock. We think the Ergo has done a great job with the detail of the embroidery. Blue has always been a popular color for mom’s and dad’s. With the addition of the emboidery and applique to the carrier it may lose the appeal for some dad’s out there. If dad’s not going to wear it that much no big deal.