Ergo replaces Babybjorn

In a previous post http://myamsterdamlogue.blogspot.nl/2012/05/baby-loves-babybjorn.html I described my purchase of the famous babybjorn carrier and how much my baby loved it.
Well, three months and 2 kgs later the story has changed. While my baby still loves to be carried around in babybjorn where he gets a higher perspective on things, my back has been complaining from the weight it has to carry around. The result was that I had stopped carrying Mr Baby around for more than ten minutes distances.
However, my will for baby wearing hasn't died yet, in fact it has increased. I looked into buying these wonderful long cloth wraps to carry my baby in, but I concluded that these are not meant for lazy bones like me. It takes a good amount of time to put these on. S would surely never try them on, and I didn't want to spend so much money on a carrier that only I can use.
So then I was introduced to the Ergo. It was suggested when I had bought babybjorn, but at that time I refused it because it doesn't allow the baby to face outwards. After using babybjorn I came to realise that with the baby facing outward the back of the parent is much more strained, thus, these carriers like Ergo, Boba and Manduca only have the option of baby facing inward.
They are meant for older babies, weighing from 7 kgs upto 18, which basically means you can even carry you 3 year old in them if you want. Out of these 3 I chose to go with the Ergo because it has been around for a long time and has a lot of accessories to offer (not that I have bought any of these yet). There is absolutely no price difference, but I did get the Ergo slightly cheaper from www.amazon.co.uk
For newborns and babies less than 6 month old Ergo has come up with an infant carry insert. These carriers also give you the option of carrying your baby in three positions - the classic front position, hip carry position, or the back pack position, ideal for toddlers.
When I received my Ergo I tried it on with Mr Baby. It is a completely different feel from babybjorn. To me Ergo felt like I was naturally holding my baby, just with some extra support. I also tried the hip carry position, which I enjoyed even more.
Now the only issue was, will the baby enjoy it. Its safe to say that he loves it. He cannot face outwards, but he can still see side ways. He can look at mama, and if he is sleepy he can doze off and I can cover his face with the little attached hood.
I love baby wearing and I also feel that my baby is much happier and relaxed in the carrier than in his buggy.
Hence, Ergo was a good purchase!

Baby loves BabyBjorn

We have discovered that our baby doesn't like being treated like a baby very much. He is not even four months old yet but he likes to be at our eye level and look around, rather than sit peacefully in his place like other babies his age do. Some days he is happy in his buggy, but some days it seems just too boring or tight for him, we can never figure out. He keeps crying as if something is wrong but as soon as we pick him up he is fine and begins his cute coos. Hence, the solution we thought of was to look into baby carriers.
It is unbelieavable how many different types and styles of baby carriers are available in the market. Unfortunately, you do not know which carrier would be best for both you and your baby unless you actually try them on. We made a big mistake by ordering a Tomy carrier online. When it came we found it very complicated to use, by the time the baby was actually strapped in he would be crying to get out already. Plus, it didn't suit my body structure and put a strain on my back.
I looked at other moms walking around comfortably with babies double the size of mine, and thought that there must be a carrier perfect for me as well. I began snooping around and found out so many new names - Ergo, Moby, BabyBjorn and many more.
That's not it, every brand then has many kinds of carriers - original, sporty, organic etc.
On review sites every parent states their own personal preference, advantages and disadvantages. I was saved by a new mom-friend I found, who offered me to try on her BabyBjorn Active carrier. Her baby is the same size as mine. I found it very easy to put on and quite comfortable, but the best thing about it was the baby loved it.
Hence, I set out on a mission to find a cheap, second hand BabyBjorn, since we had already wasted money on a brand new Tomy carrier, which apparently no one wants on Marktplaats.
Not too long after, I found a seller, for only 15 euros she was selling her BabyBjorn because her baby girl had outgrown it. I was happily ready to spend that money on it. So I bought it, tried it and having been using it since. Its a nice feeling to have your baby attached to you, and the baby is happy with his full view of the world. The only disadvantage I can think of is that because he is facing outwards I don't get to see his cute face anymore.