When my son became a curious toddler it became increasingly difficult to carry him in the sling. Especially for longer periods of time. That is when several of my mama friends recommended that I try the Ergo baby carrier. Out of all of the various carriers, the ERGO is by far the most comfortable for carrying the larger child. A friend of mine still puts her 3 year old in one. My huband and I recently took a vacation and opted to leave the stroller at home and take the ERGO in it’s place. I must admit I was somewhat nervous about this decision since we were planning on a lot of walking, but it worked out wonderful! It was so nice not to have to lug another big item through the airport.
The Ergo baby carrier is also an excellent investment because you can always re-sell it when you no longer need it. In my town, it is extremely difficult to buy one on Craig's List because they are gone within minutes of posting. The Ergo baby site also has an auction page.
In my opinion, the sling is perfect for newborns and babies. Especially if you want to discreetly breastfeed. I constantly relied upon the sling for this purpose. When my son was a little baby, my husband and I would go out to dinner and I would carry him in the sling and he would nurse to sleep allowing my husband and I to have a lovely dinner as our son peacefully slept. It was nice to keep our baby close to the heart in this way. But as your baby grows and wants to see more of the world and becomes more active, the Ergo baby carrier is the next best step.
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