The ERGO Baby Carrier's ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby's weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch which most other designs require.
The ERGO also balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent.
It can be worn on the front, back or hip position.
New instructions for the sleephood can be found here - http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/media/pdf/sleeping_hood.pdf
Benefits of the Ergo Baby Carrier:
- Recommended use up to 5 years.
- Can be worn on front, back or hip and easily shifted from one to the other.
- Adjusts for most sizes, waist circumference extends from 25" up to 43" and with the additional Waist Extender 8" can be added.
- Attached Sleeping Hood supports sleeping baby's head and expands with the growth of your child.
- Padded waist belt supports the lumbar area plus 1" thick padding in the shoulder straps.
- Provides continued support when a baby sling or other front carriers are no longer comfortable.
- Allows for freedom of movement because the parent and baby are like one.
- Convenient pocket on back of carrier with side zipper for easy access.
- 100% cotton canvas outside and 100% cotton poplin lining and hood.
- More secure than a hard-frame for baby hiking and walking.
- Machine washable.
Carry Positions
Front position:
More than anything babies love body and eye contact with the mother. They want to feel the mother's warmth and smell - this makes them feel supported and protected - which is very important for the baby's mental and social development.
Back position:
As soon as the neck of your child is strong enough to support the head for any length of time, your child can be carried on your back. When going for a walk, shopping, or every day just at home - your child is by your side, or rather: on your back. This gives you more freedom in everyday life, and at the same time strengthens the vital mother-child-relationship or father-child-relationship.
Hip position:
This position is perfect for the temporary carriage of bigger children since your child can see everything and have close body contact at the same time. Carrying a child on your hip is the most natural way to carry a child and makes the spread-squat-position possible.
