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Do I need to have someone helping me to get my child in the carrier? Or can I do it by myself?
Yes, you can get your baby in the carrier by yourself without the help of any one or anything. Ergo recommend several practices with the help of someone, until you feel comfortable with the process. By this time your baby will also be familiar and will help by lifting his leg and hanging on to your back. It also helps to practice in front of a mirror so both you and your baby can make visual connection with what you are doing. There is an instructional booklet & DVD that comes with the carrier and a demonstration video on the Ergo Baby Carrier web site – www.ergobabycarrier.com. Please review these carefully.
Ergo highlight a couple of important steps in the process:
1. Hold your baby firmly to your back with one arm wrapped around him at all times
2. Bend well forward which takes advantage of gravity and helps your baby sit on your back which will give him a better sense of security.
3. And please remember, if you are still having difficulties contact us for assistance.
What is the weight limit of The Ergo?
We say you can carry up to 18kg in The Ergo, but really the carrier will accommodate you as long as you and your baby would like to carry and be carried. The Ergo carrier has been sold to many people whose child is already 3 years old when they bought it. This varies considerably according to each baby and each parent, especially in relation to the parent’s stature and physical condition. The strain on the back increases naturally with the growing weight of the child. It is therefore a good idea to start carrying the baby early because the parent can slowly become accustomed to the increasing demand on the body by the growing weight of the child. This results in a conditioning of the body that reduces the strain of carrying. We say our carrier will accommodate you as long as you would like to carry and/or your baby would liked to be carried. The owner, and designer of the ERGO, still carries her son who is now 4-1/2 years old. Some people have carried their aging, infirm parent and believe it or not some people carry their dogs in The ERGO.
Can I face my baby out when I wear her on the front?
One of the many unique characteristics of The Ergo is the seated position that the baby is in. This position supports the spine by dispersing the weight of the head over the hips, thighs and spine. Because of this it is not possible to wear your baby facing out. Those using The Ergo do not find it to be a problem, because there is still so much stimulus for the babies to look at.
If the carrier fits me will it also fit my husband?
The baby carrier is successful at fitting both male and females. The general range is between a women slightly over 5’ and man up to 6’4”. The carrier adjusts at the waist, shoulder straps and chest strap, which allows for many size options. The waist belt can either be worn around the true waist or a little lower around the hips. This is mainly a personal preference but the general rule of thumb is shorter people do best wearing it around their hips and taller people around their waist.
Can I breastfeed my baby in The Ergo?
The Ergo it is perfect for breastfeeding. You should loosen the shoulder straps so that your baby is sitting lower. With an older baby you will have to pull your breast up to their mouth level.
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