Comments on: Trying out the Ergo http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/ Keeping it real in the suburbs Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:18:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Beth http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43140 Beth Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:04 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43140 I really prefer my Patapum over the Ergo. Similar design but the Patapum is more adjustable so it works better for a taller or rounder person. More of a true one size fits all. Plus with the toddler carrier you can carry a heavier, taller baby. You can check them out at Patapum.com but I bought mine at http://www.snappydiapers.com/ a locally mom owned business. I dob't know what I'd do without mine! I really prefer my Patapum over the Ergo. Similar design but the Patapum is more adjustable so it works better for a taller or rounder person. More of a true one size fits all. Plus with the toddler carrier you can carry a heavier, taller baby. You can check them out at Patapum.com but I bought mine at http://www.snappydiapers.com/ a locally mom owned business. I dob’t know what I’d do without mine!

]]> By: Francesca http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43063 Francesca Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:34:42 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43063 I'm too shy to leave a comment at the other blog ... I never realized that there was an "attachment parenting" philosophy!! I think that whereas it's crucial to ponder and consider our parenting choices, as parents we should also listen to our own hearts more! .-= Francesca´s last post ..<a href="http://www.fuoriborgo.com/fuoriborgo/2009/10/on-halloween.html" rel="nofollow">On Halloween</a> =-. I’m too shy to leave a comment at the other blog … I never realized that there was an “attachment parenting” philosophy!! I think that whereas it’s crucial to ponder and consider our parenting choices, as parents we should also listen to our own hearts more!
.-= Francesca´s last post ..On Halloween =-.

]]> By: Lauren @ Hobo Mama http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43061 Lauren @ Hobo Mama Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:15:30 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43061 Our little guy hit 20 lbs at 9 weeks. We used mostly a fleece mei tai till he was several months old, but by the time he was 6 months or so, I usually preferred the structure of the Ergo. I always wear him on my back unless he's nursing. He's 2 y.o. and 36-ish lbs now, and that's the only way that doesn't hurt my bad hips and back after awhile. But I would <i>love</i> to try a Kozy or similar structured mei tai! Money was tight, and the Ergo was a (asked for) gift. I'm very glad we got it, and we're still using it often, but I really want to try a fancy mei tai, too! Maybe I'll find a pattern and sew one sometime. .-= Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoboMama/~3/Fu7cgt1i6ow/ap-principle-6-book-review-of-smart.html" rel="nofollow">AP Principle #6: Book review of Smart Mom's Baby-sitting Co-op Handbook</a> =-. Our little guy hit 20 lbs at 9 weeks. We used mostly a fleece mei tai till he was several months old, but by the time he was 6 months or so, I usually preferred the structure of the Ergo. I always wear him on my back unless he’s nursing. He’s 2 y.o. and 36-ish lbs now, and that’s the only way that doesn’t hurt my bad hips and back after awhile.

But I would love to try a Kozy or similar structured mei tai! Money was tight, and the Ergo was a (asked for) gift. I’m very glad we got it, and we’re still using it often, but I really want to try a fancy mei tai, too! Maybe I’ll find a pattern and sew one sometime.
.-= Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last post ..AP Principle #6: Book review of Smart Mom’s Baby-sitting Co-op Handbook =-.

]]> By: Missy @ The Marketing Mama http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43060 Missy @ The Marketing Mama Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:30:49 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43060 p.s I have a really bad back with sciatica and had back surgery. I can't carry my babes for long periods of time without my back acting up. But the ergo takes all the weight off and puts it down on my hips - making me able to carry them for long periods of time. It's remarkable. :) .-= Missy @ The Marketing Mama´s last post ..<a href="http://www.themarketingmama.com/2009/10/bad-signs-tick-me-off-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">Bad signs tick me off, part 2</a> =-. p.s I have a really bad back with sciatica and had back surgery. I can’t carry my babes for long periods of time without my back acting up. But the ergo takes all the weight off and puts it down on my hips – making me able to carry them for long periods of time. It’s remarkable. :)
.-= Missy @ The Marketing Mama´s last post ..Bad signs tick me off, part 2 =-.

]]> By: Missy @ The Marketing Mama http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43059 Missy @ The Marketing Mama Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:29:34 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43059 So glad you finally tried an ERGO! I love love love the ERGO and just today handed it over to a friend (*sniff*) so she could use it with her 6 month old. The new Ergo Sport has a detachable hood, which I think is a good feature. The sleeping hood does tuck into the pocket in the front. It never really bothered me to tuck it in. I do agree it would be nice if it could wrap up nicely for storage. After wearing it every day, I got used to putting my baby on my back and front easily, and had the straps adjusted to where I needed them and never had trouble. The ergo is just the best thing ever. I have/had the same khaki one you are wearing - although they are coming out with new designs all the time. My favorite is the new gray galaxy design with white stars. OMG. I'm done having babies, but the new ERGOs make me want to have another. :) .-= Missy @ The Marketing Mama´s last post ..<a href="http://www.themarketingmama.com/2009/10/bad-signs-tick-me-off-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">Bad signs tick me off, part 2</a> =-. So glad you finally tried an ERGO! I love love love the ERGO and just today handed it over to a friend (*sniff*) so she could use it with her 6 month old.

The new Ergo Sport has a detachable hood, which I think is a good feature. The sleeping hood does tuck into the pocket in the front. It never really bothered me to tuck it in. I do agree it would be nice if it could wrap up nicely for storage.

After wearing it every day, I got used to putting my baby on my back and front easily, and had the straps adjusted to where I needed them and never had trouble.

The ergo is just the best thing ever. I have/had the same khaki one you are wearing – although they are coming out with new designs all the time. My favorite is the new gray galaxy design with white stars. OMG. I’m done having babies, but the new ERGOs make me want to have another. :)
.-= Missy @ The Marketing Mama´s last post ..Bad signs tick me off, part 2 =-.

]]> By: Molly http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43058 Molly Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:23:11 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43058 I loved our Moby wrap but my little girl is 23 pounds now -- 14 months -- and just too squirmy and big for it. We just bought an Ergo and it is SO comfy, but she and I are both still adjusting to it. I find that if I bounce her up in the front carry I can (eventually) grab the hook behind my head. I hope we get used to it and come to love it as much as we loved the Moby! I loved our Moby wrap but my little girl is 23 pounds now — 14 months — and just too squirmy and big for it. We just bought an Ergo and it is SO comfy, but she and I are both still adjusting to it. I find that if I bounce her up in the front carry I can (eventually) grab the hook behind my head. I hope we get used to it and come to love it as much as we loved the Moby!

]]> By: Heather http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43055 Heather Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:51:49 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43055 Emma just said....'I love baby Jacob'....apparently she thinks he is 'super cute'! .-= Heather´s last post ..<a href="http://hipmommy.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/motherhood/" rel="nofollow">Mother’hood’</a> =-. Emma just said….’I love baby Jacob’….apparently she thinks he is ‘super cute’!
.-= Heather´s last post ..Mother’hood’ =-.

]]> By: TheFeministBreeder http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43031 TheFeministBreeder Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:59:13 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43031 When we finally decided to drop some real money on a carrier, we tried out both the Ergo and the Mei Tai and ended up going with the Mei Tai. The husband and I liked the fact that it was buckle-free and wouldn't have to be readjusted depending on which one of us was using it. Ours actually comes with a sleep-hood-type-thing too (it's really just a flap that ties up, and it also hides away inside too so it's never in the way). I'm interested in what you mean by the Beco having some fabric between you and the baby. I can't picture that. There's no fabric between me and the baby using our Mei Tai. (It's a CatBird Baby brand.) Maybe I should google this Beco thing. When we finally decided to drop some real money on a carrier, we tried out both the Ergo and the Mei Tai and ended up going with the Mei Tai. The husband and I liked the fact that it was buckle-free and wouldn’t have to be readjusted depending on which one of us was using it. Ours actually comes with a sleep-hood-type-thing too (it’s really just a flap that ties up, and it also hides away inside too so it’s never in the way).

I’m interested in what you mean by the Beco having some fabric between you and the baby. I can’t picture that. There’s no fabric between me and the baby using our Mei Tai. (It’s a CatBird Baby brand.) Maybe I should google this Beco thing.

]]> By: Harriet Glynn http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43030 Harriet Glynn Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:04 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43030 My observation on the ergo is that Dads love it, and moms start to love it once their kids are over 20 lbs, and will then use them until they're 4 or 5. I have neck &U shouder issues and have abandoned slings and the bjorn as too painful. I basically carry my 3-month old around in my arms most of the time, which is highly inconvenient. It may be time for me to try the Mei Tae (which sounds like a pleasant tropical drink. .-= Harriet Glynn´s last post ..<a href="http://seetheorun.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/high-anxiety/" rel="nofollow">High Anxiety</a> =-. My observation on the ergo is that Dads love it, and moms start to love it once their kids are over 20 lbs, and will then use them until they’re 4 or 5. I have neck &U shouder issues and have abandoned slings and the bjorn as too painful. I basically carry my 3-month old around in my arms most of the time, which is highly inconvenient. It may be time for me to try the Mei Tae (which sounds like a pleasant tropical drink.
.-= Harriet Glynn´s last post ..High Anxiety =-.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.strocel.com/trying-out-the-ergo/#comment-43025 Nicole Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:07 +0000 http://www.strocel.com/?p=6470#comment-43025 The beco has saved my back. I still love my babyhawk but I find the beco is much better for longer outings because of how it distributes the weight. And the Poptart likes having her arms free so that she can grab things off of store shelves. :) .-= Nicole´s last post ..<a href="http://resolvingtimelineissues.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/my-november-project-want-to-join/" rel="nofollow">My November Project</a> =-. The beco has saved my back. I still love my babyhawk but I find the beco is much better for longer outings because of how it distributes the weight. And the Poptart likes having her arms free so that she can grab things off of store shelves. :)
.-= Nicole´s last post ..My November Project =-.

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