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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Depends if your summer is 65-75 degrees than I think it's fine. We used it year round in San Fran and it was perfect better for grocery shopping . We also have the ergo for longer outings. Baby bjorn gets hard on your shoulders as baby gains weight , ergo more comfy but baby loves being frontwards in bjorn. That's why we bought both!
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I agree that after 20 lbs. the baby feels heavier in the sleepy wrap. that is about when we stopped using it with my daughter. I'd recommend a soft structured carrier like the Boba (also made by NAP inc., the makers of sleepy wrap) or Ergo if you want something simpler, though less versatile, and a woven or hybrid wrap if you like a challenge. :) I do feel like the soft structured carriers put the weight onto your hips well, with a padded hip belt, which i love. I got my boba today, and the first time I tried it, I felt it was a bit more comfortable than the ergo. good luck!
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Yes. I am a NICU nurse and mother of 2. I am huge on the importance of ergo-dynamics and avoiding hip issues later in life. Other carriers cause babies legs to hang which puts strain on the hips. The sitting position of the ergo carrier avoids any pulling anywhere on your baby's body. A friend used one of the "other brands" regularly on her youngest and she now has a lot of hip problems. Do your research. It will confirm what I am talking about. It's a great carrier. I leave it in the car and use it on a regular basis. It's so easy to go from forward facing to front facing.
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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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Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she gets fussy or wants to nurse. Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she... » Read More Depends how long you're going to hike...It's pretty breathe able but the straps aren't padded, also since baby is right next to your body it'll be hotter than a frame carrier. So they aren't as comfortable as other carriers for long times, because of no padding. That being said I have worn my 20lb 12 month old for some extended periods, usually on my front if she nurses and falls asleep. I really like my boba air, it comes in handy in lots of random situations.For long hikes we usually mostly use a frame backpack and stuff the boba air in a pocket if the backpack in case she gets fussy or wants to nurse. « Show Less
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I don't know what ergo was thinking leaving out the pocket! I went on etsy and had a woman make a pouch that attaches to the ergo so I could hold things. Search ergo 360 and then sewsugarpie is her screen name. Her name is Nichole and she made a bib, a pouch, a hood attachment (since the hood is smaller making it harder to breastfeed discreetly) and some teething pads for the strap in a fabric I picked. She was really easy to work with and made everything I requested.
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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.
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Yes, completely. Previously the BabyBjorn didn't have the ergonomic waist belt, which made for a killer backache. This model has excellent back support, introducing all the comfort and convenience you can find from different carriers, but with more options and versatility. I just got this after having had the Ergo carrier for the last nine months, and only now am I realizing just how much me and my baby hated the Ergo. I highly recommend this carrier.
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The Boba works better for petite people. I think the Boba holds up really well, in regards to what another reviewer said. Also, the ergo requires an infant insert right? The Boba doesn't, which is a great feature.
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If you were the baby on the back, there is a strap at the chest and waist. It is a toy version of the actual ergo carrier.
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I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't stooped over or uncomfortable when pushing baby around. Best of luck! I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't... » Read More I have the push up as far as my model allows. My husband is 6'3" and while it does seem lower than the average stroller he hasn't had any trouble with it. The new models may have longer bars or extenders I haven't checked. We love this stroller though! The peanut bassinet was wonderful when our baby was tiny. We have 5 kids so this system is by far our favorite over the monster strollers we had previously. It maneuvers so nicely through amusement park crowds and stores. Your height may make you feel a bit like you are pushing a toy around at first but my husband definitely isn't stooped over or uncomfortable when pushing baby around. Best of luck! « Show Less
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I am a DDD as well and I´ve had no issues with it. I am using it with my second child. The material is great and I do not think is has a narrow construction as someone else pointed out. I recommend you get this one. Is very sturdy, I feel save putting my kids in it. And for as mothers with big boobs, it makes hands-free-breastfeeding pretty convenient.
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This carrier is long past release date, (it came out in March) but keeps selling out. Sellers are getting them as they become available. Right now, one Amazon seller has it in black only and no one else (including the Ergobaby store) has it. Next week might be different.Ergobaby is supposed to get more units in grey "mid June" and more in black in July. Please be wary of Ebay sellers on pricey sold-out hot baby items like this. There are a lot of fakes circulating and bad stitching can mean your baby falls. Ebay is great if you're getting a terrific price on some older clothes or something, but new high price items may be frauds. This carrier is long past release date, (it came out in March) but keeps selling out. Sellers are getting them as they become available. Right now, one Amazon seller has it in black only and no one else (including the Ergobaby store) has it. Next week might be different.Ergobaby is supposed to get more units in grey "mid June" and more in black in July. Please be wary of Ebay sellers on pricey sold-out hot baby items like this. There are a lot of fakes circulating and bad stitching can mean your baby falls. Ebay is great if you're getting a terrific price... » Read More This carrier is long past release date, (it came out in March) but keeps selling out. Sellers are getting them as they become available. Right now, one Amazon seller has it in black only and no one else (including the Ergobaby store) has it. Next week might be different.Ergobaby is supposed to get more units in grey "mid June" and more in black in July. Please be wary of Ebay sellers on pricey sold-out hot baby items like this. There are a lot of fakes circulating and bad stitching can mean your baby falls. Ebay is great if you're getting a terrific price on some older clothes or something, but new high price items may be frauds. « Show Less
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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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Just like my grown-up sized Ergo, this has a buckle for the waist and one on the back, between the shoulder blades. I guess that buckle that goes between the shoulder blades would be a chest strap if you wore the carrier backwards, but technically, you're not supposed to wear the Ergo that way. Of course, if you're carrying a babydoll, obviously this doesn't matter!
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http://theshoppingmama.com/2010/09/ergo-performance-original-ergobaby-carrier-comparison/this article helped me.