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Have you experienced anyone wearing the Ergo throughout pregnancy?
Yes, I have talked with several women who have safely used The Ergo through their pregnancy. However, this is very much an individual preference and I would recommend you consult your health practitioner if you choose to continue to carry your toddler beyond your fifth month of pregnancy.
Can The Ergo be used with Twins?
ERGO have had many parents of twins tell them and send pictures of wearing both of the babies in Ergos, one on the front and one on the back.
I have a 3-month old, 15 lb. son. He has excellent head control for his age, but not so well when he's tired.Would the sleep hood be sufficient, or would I need the infant insert?
Because your son is right on the cusp of needing the infant insert it is probably not worth buying it for only a months use. You can try putting your son in the carrier and let him tell you whether it works for him or not. There are several ways of placing him in the carrier on the front. One way with both legs off to one side, his bottom still located in the center of the carrier.
I feel like I have to bend forward to feel like he is sitting upright...it feels like he could flip out backwards, what am I doing wrong?
You need to tighten the shoulder straps more so that your baby is being held closer to your body. My son loves to do back bends in the carrier when he is bored and wants to emphasize the point. With his legs down around my waist and his body strapped close to mind I have no fear he will fall out.
In The Ergo, my baby seems to have to open his legs so that he's almost doing the splits, where the Baby Bjorn just goes between his legs. Is this good for him?
One of the big benefits to The Ergo is the seated position that the baby is in rather than hanging by the crotch. This can cause compression of the spine and potentially hip dysphasia. In the seated position the weight of the head is dispersed to the hips, thighs and spine, which is much healthier for the baby. The splaying of the legs is not a problem.
While I find the carrier very comfortable, my 4-½ month old boy seems to be uncomfortable. Is he just too small?
Are you trying to put your baby on the back or on the front? If on the back, my son wasn't happy being on my back until around 6 months. This I have found to be an individual developmental process for our babies. I have, however had a 3-½ month old baby on my back and he was very happy. Often times if the baby is brought to the mirror they find comfort in seeing themselves. Also, they really like movement so if you bounce and keep moving for a while that settles them down.
What makes a baby carrier different than a baby sling?
Baby slings hang off one shoulder and tend to throw the body out of alignment. A baby sling is a pouch that the baby hangs in to one side. A baby carrier evenly distributed the baby’s weight on the parent’s body. When using baby slings, one hand is often needed to support the baby, but baby carriers leave both hands free.
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