Ergo Baby Carrier - Breastfeeding? I want to purchase a baby carrier that I will be able to easily nurse while wearing. Will the Ergo carrier allow me to do this? I'm 5'3", 130lbs, and 34F. My worry is that my bust is too big to nurse in a carrier and that my baby will have to slump down in order to reach! Ergo Baby Carrier - Breastfeeding? I want to purchase a baby carrier that I will be able to easily nurse while wearing. Will the Ergo carrier allow me to do this? I'm 5'3", 130lbs,... » Read More Ergo Baby Carrier - Breastfeeding? I want to purchase a baby carrier that I will be able to easily nurse while wearing. Will the Ergo carrier allow me to do this? I'm 5'3", 130lbs, and 34F. My worry is that my bust is too big to nurse in a carrier and that my baby will have to slump down in order to reach! « Show Less
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Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local store.Good luck! Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local... » Read More Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local store.Good luck! « Show Less
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My baby is 17 months and we can still make it work. Like the other mamas, I just loosen the straps so baby can move back a bit. Totally doable and with the hood, stays pretty discreet. You can always add a blanket or cape thingy if you're concerned about anyone seeing, though I don't personally think there's anything to hide about nourishing baby!
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to breastfeed in an ergo (i am 32 DD) i usually loosen both straps . i loosen the side i'm going to feed on a little more than the other , sometimes i have to use one hand to hold my breast . But it is definitely doable! You might want to check youtube for some BF in carrier videos!
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My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can... » Read More My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. « Show Less
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Yes, your daughter would fit. The Ergo Baby Carrier Original holds children up to 40 pounds. The neck support on the Ergo carriers is, by my standards, not as good as it is on some other wearers, but the Ergo has a sun hood that snaps over baby's head. When baby needs more neck support while sleeping, the hood works fine. My daughter is 3 years old and 35 pounds, and still fits comfortably in an Ergo.
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This thing is way big to be lugging around as a baby carrier. I'd go for the Chicco Keyfit 30 for an easy light weight baby carrier and then get this when your baby is closer to 20 lbs and sell the other. Its pretty massive. We also bought the Chicco NextFit and we both prefer that seat over this one, almost same price.
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I would definitely recommend as my baby is exclusively breast fed and she could easily use this one , she is still using it! She is 1 y o now&#128522;
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This could be pertinent, depending on your build: I had trouble getting the shoulder straps to be narrow enough side-to-side. I'm 5'6" with a slim/avg build, and the straps just slipped off of my shoulders. Tightening them just made the pretty-stiff straps bend on their edges, so I returned it and got another carrier (Ergo) with softer/more closely set straps straps. Could be just me, though!
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I find that its very similar to our Ergo as far as type of carrier. Also depending on how old your baby is it may be very big. Its a toddler sized carrier. I got ours when my son began to out grow the Ergo around 18mo. He's 2 yes and 32lbs now and I can carry him all day in it if needed. All that being said I do love our Moby Go but if your baby doesn't like the Ergo they probably won't like this either. I will also say though that sometimes being in a carrier (of any type) takes an adjustment period for baby. I would keep trying with what you have (for short times and when baby is happiest) or possibly try a ring sling. Hope this helps. I find that its very similar to our Ergo as far as type of carrier. Also depending on how old your baby is it may be very big. Its a toddler sized carrier. I got ours when my son began to out grow the Ergo around 18mo. He's 2 yes and 32lbs now and I can carry him all day in it if needed. All that being said I do love our Moby Go but if your baby doesn't like the Ergo they probably won't like this either. I will also say though that sometimes being in a carrier (of any type) takes an adjustment period for baby. I would keep trying with what you have (for short times and when baby is... » Read More I find that its very similar to our Ergo as far as type of carrier. Also depending on how old your baby is it may be very big. Its a toddler sized carrier. I got ours when my son began to out grow the Ergo around 18mo. He's 2 yes and 32lbs now and I can carry him all day in it if needed. All that being said I do love our Moby Go but if your baby doesn't like the Ergo they probably won't like this either. I will also say though that sometimes being in a carrier (of any type) takes an adjustment period for baby. I would keep trying with what you have (for short times and when baby is happiest) or possibly try a ring sling. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Ergo has a very small waist band compared to other similar carriers. The waist extends to 43 inches (51 with the extender that you can purchase). The Beco Butterfly Beco Gemini and Boba 3G both extend to 57 inches. The Pikkolo extends to 54. The Pattapum to 55. The Action Baby Carrier to 53. The Anglepack to 50. The Babyhawk Oh Snap to 66. The Olives and Applesauce to 60. Check out thebabywearer.com for tons of helpful information on babywearing and different carriers (there are tons of great carriers out there, way more than what you see in stores or even on Amazon).
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They are not too small. They may actually be too big and slide down on car seat straps. I used those on the ergo baby carrier and they worked great. Love them.
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I have twins. I strongly recommend the Graco Snugride 30 Infant Carrier until they are at least six months. You will not want to wake sleeping babies when you get home! And the infant support on the Combi pushes small babies heads forward, which is not good for NICU babies. I speak from experience...I have twins, one was in NICU, and used to foster newborns. I have never had a baby under ten pounds that fit well in this. Three across would be hard to buckle, unless you can reach through the trunk or over the top from the front seat. The buckle pieces have to be overlapped to snap in together at the crotch. That being said, we love this seat for small spaces! My first born used this seat in our sports car for several years. Very light weight and convenient. Can be a pain to install rear facing, if you don't have a tether point. If you buy these, you will want to go to a car seat installation station (check with your hospital). Also, I'll warn you that your babies will likely outgrow these seats by height before they are old enough to use a booster. I ended up buying Britax Boulevards for mine. They have higher quality fabric that is way easier to wipe to clean (you do not want to have to remove the covers when they poop through their clothes or spit up). They also work fine for tiny babies, if you absolutely don't want to purchase infant carriers. Three across all rear facing, all forward facing, and any combination of rear/forward works fine with Britax in our GMC Terrain. Combis are slightly narrower and take up less front to back space, so if you're driving a tiny car, these are for you! If you have a retailer near you, most baby stores will let you take them to the car to try them out. I got a great deal on my Graco carriers at Kohls w/cashback and 30% off. Amazon does occasionally have great deals in the open box section, too. (My other must purchase items for multiples are an Ergobaby Backpack and Podee Feeding System) Congratulations! It will get easier around six months!
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I would not think so. I used this carrier and I have a fairly large chest, especially when I was breastfeeding. The carrier has straps that are adjustable to make it comfortable for you and the baby no matter your size, breasts or otherwise. I tried a couple carriers and the ergo was the best one that I found. I even carried my baby in it when he was 3 months on an uphill hike in the mountains for multiple miles. And I was not even remotely in shape. So it was very comfortable for me and the baby and worked very well. I would say this is the carrier you'd need with a larger chest because it really is designed to be ergonomic and it's way easier on the back.
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I am not sure. If she is dressed cooly I would not think so. My baby was a winter baby so I had the opposite concern. I would suggest contacting Ergobaby or checking their website on how to avoid baby overheating. Congratulations!
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I am not sure what would work best for that particular brand, however I purchased mine for a Graco carrier. My daughter was a preemie and needed more support than her carrier provided. We have yet to try it out in a stroller since she's still too small.Side note: I would not recommend using this product in warm weather unless baby can move about freely. It's very warming!
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I personally didn't use mei tai carriers til my baby was older. There's ways to use it with a newborn. Check out thebabywearer.com
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Large breasts? No problem with this product whatsoever. I'm fairly large also, especially since breastfeeding. I find the Ergo very comfy as it is easily adjustable and baby is still able to look around without impediment. Great for long hikes and nice for just going to the store too. I believe this is the best carrier out there for larger chested women and those with back issues.
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We own the Baby Bjorn Carrier One and we love it. it is not made to carry a baby fcing outward on the back and I have never heard of any carrier that can do this.
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One should always see a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, an IBCLC before using a product like this. It has nothing to do with bra size and should ONLY be used while under the care of a an IBCLC who is seeing your baby regularly, assessing your baby's intake and your latch and doing regular weights on the baby. These can do more harm than good if they are not used properly. M.J. IBCLC
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Hi Paula, yes. I find it comfortable when I wear it as a backpack. I try not to overstuff it (hard to do when your a first time mom and have all that space) and I wear it on top of my ergo carrier straps. I use it daily. My husband at times has complained that it is a bit heavy and uncomfortable, but that's when I over stuff it. The backpack straps would benefits from a little more padding. But I truly love my diaper bag. People are always complementing me on it. I have a natural colored ergo that matches and people always think it is a combo deal.