ERGObaby Carrier Review & Giveaway

One day as I was browsing around the pregnancy message boards, before Princess P arrived, I saw a thread for a certain brand of slings that had been drastically reduced in price. Babywearing had been on my mind for sometime so I decided to go ahead and buy one since they were so cheap. After Princess P arrived, and was big enough to fit in the sling, I decided to try it out. I immediately noticed that the sling was too tight around my body and fit very uncomfortably. And it did not take long before Princess P let us know exactly what she thought about it. Needless to say, that was the last time we attempted to put her in that sling.
Up until recently, I had been unable to find a baby carrier that fit comfortably for both me and Princess P. It was either one way or the other. I had heard wonderful things about ERGObaby Carriers but was hesitant to purchase one. I did not want to get one and then it end up on the closet shelf collecting dust. So I was thrilled when I learned ERGObaby was sending me the Organic Blue Carrier with Embroidery Applique to review.
When the ERGObaby Carrier arrived it was love at first sight! The organic blue fabric feels great to the touch and the embroidery appliques makes the carrier great for a boy or girl. There are also so many added features to the ERGObaby Carrier that I did not expect. Some of my favorites are the sleeping hood that adjusts in length with growth of baby and the zippered pocket for added storage.
Since Princess P loves to be held, especially when I have a million things to do, the fit is the most important aspect in my book. If a carrier is not comfortable to wear than it is worthless to me. So when I first inspected the ERGObaby Carrier I was excited to see the shoulder straps padded with one inch high density foam. I also really like that the waist belt is padded with high density neoprene foam for added comfort.

The first position I wanted to try with Princess P was the back carry position. To make sure I was doing everything right I practiced putting it on in front of a mirror and over a soft surface. After a few minutes of adjustments, mainly to the shoulder straps, the ERGObaby Carrier fit perfectly! Now came the ultimate test, how did my shoulders and back feel after carrying around Princess P for awhile?

(No matter how hard we tried, she refused look at the camera!)

I am delighted to report that I was in no pain after wearing Princess P. The waist belt did a great job supporting her weight and the padded shoulder straps did not hurt my shoulders at all. I really enjoyed having her so close while still having my hands free to take care of other tasks. I also think she enjoyed getting to see everything from a "higher" point of view.

One of the best things about the ERGObaby Carrier has to be that it grows with your child. It can be worn in the front from birth to 6 months (with optional infant insert), the back from approximately 6 months on and on the hip. The carrier is ideal for babies 7-15 lbs with the infant insert and 15-40 lbs without. The safety features on the ERGObaby Carrier are also exceptional. Reinforced stitching is used at all fabric intersections. The high quality buckles are tested by SGS and the durability and strength of the carrier is tested up to 90 lbs. The ERGObaby Carrier is also ergonomically designed to support the baby's spine and promotes the healthiest position for baby's hips while the are carried.
The ERGObaby Carrier is by far the best carrier I have used. I am able to carry Princess P comfortably while still getting things done around the house or in town. So far we have tried the back and hip carry positions and I really like them both. Now I just need a newborn to test out the front carry position!

Giveaway Giveaway

One lucky reader will win an ERGObaby Carrier of their choice!
(depending on availability)

*This giveaway is now closed.*

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Giveaway will end on April 6th at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to everyone!

A big thank you to ERGObaby for this giveaway opportunity!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. ERGObaby provided the carrier free of charge and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.