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i want to buy an ergo baby infant carrier because its easier for me to have the baby with me while im with all the other kids, im just not sure if the state allows these? does anyone know? if not any suggestions will help. thanks 
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Where I am they are fine! I'm curious though...why an ergo? -
it carries up to 45 pounds and i've heard nothing but good things. do you know of any cheaper but good quality carriers?Comment
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No, I don't but I have owned several. You do get what you pay for. I was looking for a carrier that wasn't just for smaller babies and the ergo is. (mostly for smaller, not toddler)
I believe my last one was a beco butterfly. However, I've now got my eye on bjorn comfort carrier as it offers more support and has the option of the wider part for babies bottom when facing inwards..
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All of the more expensive carriers have a GREAT resale value. You won't go wrong with either. My lo didn't walk until 18 months, so I wanted a bigger carrier. This time around I'm opting for something that can accommodate smaller to toddler. I like the ergo but I want the option of forward facing and the bjorn does that. It only goes to 31 lbs, but I think a carrier that goes until age 2 is fine. You really can't go wrong with either. Decide your main function, age of baby, how long baby will be in it, how long you want to use it. It can also be a business expense
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thank you for all your helpAll of the more expensive carriers have a GREAT resale value. You won't go wrong with either. My lo didn't walk until 18 months, so I wanted a bigger carrier. This time around I'm opting for something that can accommodate smaller to toddler. I like the ergo but I want the option of forward facing and the bjorn does that. It only goes to 31 lbs, but I think a carrier that goes until age 2 is fine. You really can't go wrong with either. Decide your main function, age of baby, how long baby will be in it, how long you want to use it. It can also be a business expense i will definitely be using for a while.
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LOVE Ergos.
I have a generic fake one I used for a daycare child that worked great since I didn't want "the real deal" to get ruined. Bought it off of Ebay for around $30.00.
(I just saw this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-A-Olives-a...item43b66f144c and you can also find used ones on http://www.thebabywearer.com/).
I would not recommend most store bought carriers, like a Baby Bjorn, because they do not properly support the thigh to the knee joint. You can read more about that in the link I am including. They basically suspend the baby by the crotch instead of holding them like a chair might. http://www.hipdysplasia.org/developm...her-equipment/Comment
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I've used an Ergo easily for older, heavier children. It's actually more difficult to use for smaller babies as you need a special insert for a newborn.No, I don't but I have owned several. You do get what you pay for. I was looking for a carrier that wasn't just for smaller babies and the ergo is. (mostly for smaller, not toddler)
I believe my last one was a beco butterfly. However, I've now got my eye on bjorn comfort carrier as it offers more support and has the option of the wider part for babies bottom when facing inwards..Comment
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so they are slings. I have a heart to heart one and I'm never selling it. I love it so much. Its perferct for little kids but also for older kids too. and its easy to wash too.Comment
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I have a basic ring sling that I love. I am comfortable carrying 30+lb babies in it, in a variety of positions. It's super quick and easy to put on, and get baby in and out of.
I would get an ergo in a minute if I had the $$ though. I looooved my Babyhawk Meitei but they take some time to get into...I hear they now have an easy-on meitei now though that might be worth looking into.
I am in agreement with the other ladies about not using Bjorns or Snuglis. I prefer soft carriers like slings, pouches and meiteis because they encourage proper hip development.Comment
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Depends...
It depends on where you live. I know in CA baby walkers are not allowed because they restict movement and accessability (which can be a safety hazard for the child such as blood clots/circulation issuse and emergency evcuation) and one of my child development teachers says that state licensing is still debating on baby carriers and slings.Comment
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My sister used an Ergo for her son to get things done around the house, she loved it. He was a very large baby - well over 90th percentile
- and she used it occasionally into toddlerhood. She just had her second & bought the newborn insert & is still going strong.
I only tried the cheapo carriers but I never could get anything done 'wearing' my child, so I think to some extent it depends on the individual using itComment
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