A few months ago I had the opportunity to travel to Mali in West Africa while volunteering for Interplast on a medical mission. While my duties on site had nothing to do with ergonomics per se, I could not help but notice the stunning posture of the Malians. Their beautiful way of standing and their strong sense of center of gravity let them easily carry just about anything on their heads (well, it looked easy to me). Read more

Regarding the new insert, I cannot say enough good things about it!  The spinal support that it provides to newborns/infants is superb, with the focus being on the sacrum, pelvis and even hips where they need it the most.  I really appreciate that baby can be snugly supported against the parent so as mom or dad is moving around the baby's neck and spine are comfortably held in place - no flopping like with other carriers, and even so much better than the old insert.  Another feature that is so very important for developing infants is that they can be placed into the carrier in their natural "frog legged" posture until their hips are ready to spread on their own.  I am frequently applauding new parents for wearing their babies in whatever carrier they have chosen, and then find myself gently discussing why specific features of their carrier could be better.  Now I find myself pulling out the ERGObaby carrier while I have this discussion so that the parents can visualize and even test out this healthier choice for both baby and parent.  All too often it is not until babies have developed lumbo-sacral or hip trouble that parents think about the various postures their babies have been in that may have caused it.  It has been my mission for some time now to support the use of wraps and carriers that do not force a baby's hips to be externally rotated and excessively spread prior to when the baby is developmentally ready for this posture.  I am so happy to say that you have successfully designed a product that enables parents to use one carrier throughout the development of their baby!

An interesting trend that I have observed in my practice is that parents seem to be happy with the less "body-friendly" carriers until their little ones reach about 15 pounds.  Time and again moms (and sometimes dads) will come to me with back and shoulder pain that started during a walk with their baby in the carrier.  More often than not the carrier in question is the forward-facing style and the parent will explain that it is no longer comfortable to wear their baby for more than thirty minutes to an hour.  After I let them test out the ERGObaby I hear the same quote come out of so many parents mouths "I should have just bought this in the first place!"  So thanks to your generosity in giving my office the ERGObaby and infant insert I am able to educate more parents early on - as in during pregnancy -  about the benefits of a carrier that grows with their baby.  This has certainly helped to create much healthier and happier new parents.

On a personal note, I have a four month old daughter Geneva who I walk daily in the ERGObaby carrier with the new insert (though I think she is soon to outgrow it).  Many of my patients have seen me walking around town and into the office with her in the ERGObaby carrier and if we haven't already discussed it as an option for them, we suddenly have new motivation to.  Many friends of mine have converted to your carrier as well after hearing about the long walks and adventures both my husband and I have had with Geneva in her carrier.  In particular we went to Berlin, Germany when she was 10 weeks old and your ERGObaby carrier was a life-saver!  We would walk the city from early morning to late evening with her bundled in a snowsuit sitting cozily in her carrier.  She'd come out to nurse or stretch while we rested for coffee or meals, and then she would happily settle back in for another nap.  I am happy to report that I carried her for days like this with no back pain or fatigue whatsoever!  I have attached a photo from this trip as it was such a special time for us that was made even more enjoyable with ease of the ERGObaby carrier.  

It has been such as joy to speak with ERGObaby users who haven't seen the new insert yet...or until they see me with it.  At least once a week I am stopped at the farmer's market or on a hike and parents will tell me about when they used the old insert and how it was more cumbersome for them.  I happily tell of the developmental benefits of the Heart to heart and people seem so happy and eager to try it with their next baby or to tell a friend.

"Every single person I know with an Ergo Baby Carrier absolutely LOVES it, me included!   Do you have a baby/toddler?  Do you support an organic lifestyle?  If you are on our site, you probably do, or at least know someone who does.  Today we are happy to highlight a really unique and organic line of baby carriers from Ergo Baby.

Not only does Ergobaby Organic baby wearer fit absolutely comfortably for adult and baby, but this organic line helps families personally contribute to the shift in awareness for strong environmental responsibility.   From material to dyes, this baby carrier is supporting our babies, our active lifestyles AND mama earth with loving kindness!"

Now that we're six months in, it's pretty funny to look back on those first few weeks of parenting. Greg and I just didn't get it. She wants to be held ALL the time? Surely not. Here, change her diaper. No, stick this pacifier in the mouth. She spit it out? Is she hungry? I thought she just ate. Try just putting her down in the bassinet. Ohhh no, that doesn't work. ...Read More.

The folks over at ErgoBaby Carriers were nice enough to send us one of their Organic Carriers so we could try it out. As you all know, I love wearing Colin and most commonly use my Moby Wrap. I do love my Moby (and still do), but as Colin gets older I have started wanting a soft shell carrier (like the Ergo) that does not have fabric to mess with and straps to tie. Well, after using the Ergo the past few weeks all I have to say is I LOVE IT! It is AMAZING. Seriously. Love. ...Read More.

I have reviewed A LOT of baby carriers over the past three years. Slings. Pouches. Mei Tais. Wraps. You-Name-It.

Today, my friend Dayna called and asked me which carrier was my favorite. I answered without hesitation, "ERGO!" I didn't have to even think twice. I'm not saying that the other carriers are worthless (in fact, I think it is very handy to have a handful of carriers around to fit your baby's age, personality, and mood), but the ERGO is truly the "best of the best." It is comfortable, easy to put on, easy to take off, and...it makes my baby happy (which makes me happy too)....Read More.

I was recently given the opportunity to test out an ERGObaby Organic carrier for our Go Green, Baby feature. I was sent the Organic Cranberry carrier with the Nautilus print lining. The carrier is made up of 100% organic cotton twill with 100% organic cotton sateen lining and hood, and has 100% organic cotton batting in the body of the carrier to soften the edges, now that is 100% green!...Read More.

My daughter loves to be held close, and I love to have her close. Now that she is over 1, I can carry her on my back with the ERGObaby. The ERGObaby makes carrying a 27 pound toddler really easy, this is why I have chosen it as a My Wee View Fav of 2009. You can read the complete review here. Since I have a review blog, I frequently get asked what to buy expecting parents. Now that the ERGObaby has the new Heart 2 Heart insert (perfect for brand new babies), I always suggest the ERGObaby carrier....Read More.

I am so excited about today's Bloggy Baby Bash Review! ERGObaby sent us a complete hands free system to check out and I have to say that we fell in love with it.

ERGObaby is a family owned and operated company out of Maui, Hawaii. It is their goal to educate parents about the baby wearing lifestyle, attachment parenting and related topics to improve the way our next generations of babies are introduced into the world....Read More.

When Ergobaby sent me the Organic Dark Chocolate Ergo for review I was beyond excited to try it out! Over the years I have heard nothing but positive feedback on this carrier and now after testing it out myself I can completely understand what all the fuss is about! We've seen Ethan Hawke carrying his precious Clementine and Karolina Korkova toting baby Tobin with the Ergo Baby Carrier. Even Kelly Rutherford and Carrie Ann Moss are fans of this fabulous product!...Read More.

When ERGObaby offered me one of their baby carriers to try out, I jumped at the chance as I'm a huge fan of wearing my little munchkin. Even though he's only 13 weeks old, we've already gone through four types of baby carriers and the ERGO is our fifth and final as the search is over for the perfect one. The ERGO is a soft carrier that can hold a newborn up to toddler age and is super versatile. Just snap on the ERGO in the front for the wee ones and when they get bigger, strap the ERGO on the back and the toddlers will love it. You can even use the ERGO in the hip-carrier position. We tried the ERGObaby for two straight days and here is why we loved it so much. First, it is so comfortable to wear baby, you almost forget you have something buckled around your waist and shoulders....Read More.

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but, here in Ithaca at least, an Ergo baby carrier is a mama's best friend. The Ergo, which we sell new and, once in a glee-inspiring while, used, is continually one of the most popular items here at Mama Goose. We thought it high time we heard from one of our many Ergo-loving customers with some specific thoughts on this beloved product....Read More.

A friend of mine has an Ergo Baby Carrier. She used with it her first baby and is now using it with her second baby. She told me that I MUST try the Ergo Baby Carrier for my next child because I will love it, so I was eager to try it. When I was offered an Ergo Baby to review, I was excited....Read More.

I am an avid baby wearer, all of my babies have been worn for at least a few months of their lives. I have done the snugglie, the wraps, mei teis, buckle teis, slings, pouches you name it I have either tried it or owned it. One thing I have aspired to own though and never had the chance was the Ergo. I fell in love with the carriers but everytime I went to buy one I could not pick one I liked more then the other so gave up and bought something different. I am not sure what I was thinking, I have the Ergo now and wish I had it when I started having my babies years ago....Read More.

The ERGObaby Carrier arrived on Friday. I had a family come in with a 2 1/2 week old baby, and was able to test it out a bit. I was very busy at the time but they easily figured out how to use it on their own. I really liked the insert and the fact that the baby was able to be placed in a neutral position and not in cervical rotation. I also like the support the baby has when the parent bends forward and moves around with the pack on. It seems the carrier allows the parent to be quite active, and yet still supports the baby well. The baby's head is not tilted back and forth with parent movement. The carrier also fits the parent well and distributes weight equally on the adult's spine. I like the bilateral straps and the connection in the back between the shoulder blades. It seems to encourage correct posture! I let the patients use it over the weekend because they had an event to attend with the baby. They emailed me yesterday and said the pack was a "lifesaver" and very easy to use.

I will test yours out again with some more newborns and then some older babies by the end of the week. I scheduled some extra time with a family so I will actually get to wear it with some kids in it! By the way, I also like the look of the carrier, and it seems very durable. So, so far, I think your product is great!

Patty Barge, D.C.
Holmen, WI
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By now you know I LOVE to wear my babies! I have found an amazing carrier by ERGObaby. I have to start with the most exciting thing to me about the company..their ethics. Yes, the carrier is amazing and I will get to that, but it makes me proud to wear my little guy in a carrier that I know was made fair trade. All carriers are made by workers 18 and older. ERGObaby carries an entire line made with 100% organic cotton. Love it!...Read More.

I've always heard rave reviews from my friends and online about the Ergo Carrier, but haven't had the opportunity to try one until now. Brandon should be worn on my back, but he refused to and only likes to be held in front. He really liked it, and it was really comfortable for both of us...Read More.

Up front, I'm saying I LOVE my Ergo baby carrier. For the first six months or so, we were using the Baby Bjorn that we inherited off Kel & Jason. It had its merits, but I couldn't really tell you them, because I physically couldn't use it. John was fine with it. Alex loved being in it. However, carrying 9.5kg all on your shoulders did not work for me. I used it once when Alex was 6 months old (and 9.5kg) to run into the shops for 10 minutes. It took me 3 days, constant headaches, and intense shoulder massages before I felt normal again...Read More.

I love carrying my baby in a sling, wrap or carrier. I have worn all four of my children. Baby M is 18 months old and still gets worn. She loves it. I love it. Superdad loves it. It's awesome!!!! I have tried LOTS of slings, wraps, and carriers since my first child was born over 15 years ago. This review will be about the ones I have personally tried myself. I'll be honest and brutal...Read More.

Let's just get straight to the point here. I don't want to waste any time. I am in love with my ERGO baby carrier. In love. If it could rub my feet and clean my kitchen I'd probably marry it. Well, you know. But truly, I'm really happy to give you a review (and giveaway opportunity) of this great product and to promote baby wearing. It makes your life easier in so many ways!Read More.

I'm not able to do full workouts yet, but thanks to my ERGO baby carrier and Heart2Heart Infant Insert I am able to squeeze in some exercise!

The ERGO baby carrier is honestly the best carrier out there---there is no pressure on your back and it is super easy to put on by yourself. I used the Baby Bjorn with my first son and it gave me a constant backache. It also was useless after about 4 months because he got so big and could no longer fit in it. The ERGO on the other hand can be used for 3-4 years, so if you are looking for a baby carrier, invest your money in an ERGO.Read More.

"Finally, what we've all been waiting for THE itsabelly Faves list from ABC Kids Expo 2009 is here! As a team we thought long and hard about all of our absolutely note worthy list of children's products. So, we're excited to share this special list with you. We wish that we could include every innovative baby gadget that we oogled over but frankly we'd be writing a novel! We're thrilled to point out that most of our favorites are eco-friendly and toxin-free which always ranks at the top of our list. Drumroll please... from sophisticated strollers, organic breastfeeding accessories to posh diaper bags we've got every category covered for you and your itty bitty!"

Cute cute cute is all I would say about this doll baby backpack! Actually I will say more but cute is the first thing that comes to mind. This adorable baby backpack is actually not for babies but for dolls & teddies (it will also happily accommodate elephants, and monkeys, but not baby brothers...). It is made to the same high quality standard as the Ergo baby carrier and is even easier to use. You can slip teddy in its little pocket inside to keep it comfy and secure...Read More.

In preparing for my son to be born I was very excited to hear the ERGObaby has come out with a new Heart2Heart Infant Insert to be used with their ERGObaby carriers. By using this insert with your ERGObaby carrier it will be the ONLY baby carrier you will ever need! How exciting is that? I love that you can use it from infancy to 40 pounds which eliminates the need to buy more than one baby carrier...Read More.

If you have followed my blog for a while, you know that I am a babywearer--well, at least I was before Lucas turned into a heavy 30 pound toddler {lol}. My favorite carrier--by far--is the ERGO. It is the most comfortable that I have tried to date...Read More.

Ergo's new Heart2Heart infant insert has made ERGObaby officially baby friendly. The old insert worked, but the Heart2Heart is so well designed, that parents won't have any hesitation to use a soft pack carrier for their newborn and beyond like they might have had before...Read More.

Before the new Heart2Heart was released I never used an Ergo with a newborn because I did not care for the newborn insert, but now I am loving it. My baby girl has been snuggled in her Heart2Heart quite a bit and she is not even 2 weeks old yet. Both she and I love it...Read More.

ERGObaby's newest product release isn't an entirely new carrier at all, but rather an infant insert enabling parents to make their ERGObaby carrier even more useful. How? The Heart 2 Heart Infant Insert is a specially padded and shaped cushion that can be slipped into the carrier to help support a newborn's hip, pelvis, and leg positioning while in the carrier...Read More.

The new HEART2HEART supports your infant's pelvis, hip joint and leg position which takes the pressure off of the unmatured spine. There is extra cushion to support your little ones developing neck and keep them comfy next to you for as long as you like.Read More.

I was extremely excited to try out the ERGO and when it arrived I was at first surprised at the waist buckle length. As I will tell you on Wednesday, my first introduction to babywearing was via my beloved Belle Baby Carrier and that waist strap is long in a way that I would never question if it might fit me, but with the ERGO I questioned it. It did fit, but being still in a postpartum body I opted for their most commonly purchased accessory the waist extension. After attaching the waist extension (which I hardly notice by the way), I am extremely comfortable in both sitting and standing while wearing the ERGO. Read More.

I am soooo excited to have the opportunity to review an ERGObaby Carrier on my blog! The very nice people at Ergobaby sent me their "HandsFree System" which includes the ERGObaby Carrier, Front Pouch, and Backpack. This carrier was invented by a Mom who wanted to keep her baby close, but also wanted to be comfortable! I have been dying to try this carrier since I have been learning more about babywearing and hearing about different products through other moms on Twitter. Read More...

As an avid babywearer, I've tried many different types of carriers in the past including slings, pouches and wraps. However, I tend to stay away from carriers with buckles and and straps due to the mere fact that they look complicated. But I was incredibly curious about the "Ergo," that I had heard wonderful things about from several people . After all, this carrier is known for it's exceptional ergonomics. So why wouldn't I want to try this?...Read More.

I totally love my ERGOBaby Carrier. I got one after having my second child even though I already owned a Snugli, a Maya wrap and a Maya sling. The Ergo beats those competitors hands down - for more than one reason...Read More.

I had no idea what the Ergo was before I found the world of blogging. And then I found that it was supposedly the elite of all baby carriers. And can you believe I only first saw one in person just a few short weeks ago? It was then that I decided I had to try one, and I was super pumped that the lovely folks at Ergo decided to send me one to review!...Read More.

Moms, we've got some news: All the postnatal strengthening in the world can't fix the damage you're doing by using a baby carrier that isn't ergonomically designed. Unfortunately, many of the ones on the market aren't; they place baby's weight on just one of your shoulders, asymmetrically loading your back and hips...Read More.

Like many people I made a New Year's Resolution to become more active and try and get a little exercise into my busy days. As the mother of eight children; that can prove to be difficult. We live in an amazing area that has many trails to hike and that sounded like a great idea. While the older children are in school, the two younger ones and myself can take a nice nature walk. The problem was in finding something that could accommodate my new desires and still be comfortable to use... Read More.

ERGObaby is serious about baby wearing - their company is dedicated to making baby wearing comfortable for both moms and dads (as much as I love the cozy look of slings, they don't look daddy-friendly to me). The company is also very big on promoting not only baby wearing, but the whole concept of attachment parenting as well. What I like about ERGObaby though, is that even if you are not big into baby wearing or attachment parenting, they still have products that will work for your family (consider the rest a bonus option!)...Read More.

It's no secret that I love wearing my baby. There's nothing like the close, nurturing contact of having your little one's body next to yours and being able to interact with them face to face and provinge them with the loving security a baby only feels in the arms of their mother. Since I've had four kids, my back is not quite as it used to be and needs a little tender loving care, but that doesn't mean I want to give up or sacrifice wearing my baby. This is why I was so intrigued by the Ergo Baby Carrier and the concept that it was designed to maintain healthy posture for both you and your baby while you wear your baby!...Read More.

ERGObaby is a mom-invented line of babywearing products designed to ensure comfort, safety and easy for parent and baby. From infancy (with infant insert) to toddler, the ERGObaby system is intended to meet babywearing needs in the front, back or hip position. The design enables moms and dads to be hands free while wearing/carrying their child. Multiple carriers and accessories are available from ERGObaby including, but not limited to, the following...Read More.

Ergo Baby Carriers was the only baby carrier I could use after the birth of my second child. I did all the research and this was my favorite, not only for their commitment to a healthy lifestyle for you and your child, but also for their unwavering support to new parents and a positive parenting approach....Read More.

Aidan was a big boy when he was born {9lbs, 7oz!!} and other carriers just weren't cutting it. Cutting into our shoulders, yes, but making life easier? No. My husband and I fell in love with the Ergo the moment we tried it on in the store. I was grinning ear to ear once I had it on because I felt like I was pregnant again!!...Read More.

Every new mom quickly discovers that raising a child requires amazing upper-body strength. Until your little one can walk reliably, you'll be lifting and carrying an extra 10 to 40 pounds everywhere, which can literally be a pain in the neck (and back)...Read More.

I am in love with my ERGO baby carrier. In love. If it could rub my feet and clean my kitchen I'd probably marry it. Well, you know. But truly, I'm really happy to give you a review (and giveaway opportunity) of this great product and to promote baby wearing. It makes your life easier in so many ways!...Read More.

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