Babywearing is a huge part of our lives. I wear Elijah around the house, especially when I have to do a bunch of stuff. When we go anywhere I never bring the stroller, just a carrier. It's so much easier to wear your baby, and they feel so much more secure, not to mention the benefits that come with babywearing which you can read about on the Dr. Sears website.
I was recently given the opportunity to test out an ERGObaby Organic carrier for our Go Green, Baby feature. I was sent the Organic Cranberry carrier with the Nautilus print lining. The carrier is made up of 100% organic cotton twill with 100% organic cotton sateen lining and hood, and has 100% organic cotton batting in the body of the carrier to soften the edges, now that is 100% green!
ERGObaby is a family owned and operated company located on Maui, Hawaii. The carrier was initially developed by Karin Frost, owner and designer, when she had her son in 2001.
One thing (well, one of many!) I love about ERGObaby is their fair labor practices. Only workers 18 and above are accepted. In China, their total workforce is 100 employees and they are reimbursed for transportation expenses and any employees that rent receive housing assistance. They are paid a fair wage and receive a lunch break AND a one hour naptime mid day. That's better than most places I've worked! You can rest assured that you are receiving a quality product from a loving company.
The ERGObaby has a recommended weight limit of 40lbs, but it has been tested to hold up to 90lbs. This is the only carrier you'll ever need! My son has bypassed the weight limit for a lot of carriers at 22lbs (and only 6 months!), and a lot of them are not comfortable for me to carry since he is pretty heavy. Not only does the ERGObaby have a great weight range, it's the most versatile carrier out there. You can carry your baby on your front, hip, or back.
Fit: The minute I put this carrier on I could tell it was going to be comfortable. I have a bad left shoulder from a recent surgery, so things can get uncomfortable pretty quickly for me. I was able to wear the ERGObaby carrier for several hours around my house! The ERGObaby carriers are built for both your babies and your comfort. The waist strap feels very secure, which is very important. Not only is it comfortable but it has a waist belt circumference of 25" to 43" and fits from 5' to 6.5' body height with adjustable shoulder and chest straps.
Ease of use: I've always been pretty intimidated of putting my son on my back, I'm scared I might drop him while I am getting him into the carrier! I watched all of the videos on the ERGObaby website before I used the carrier, and I'm glad I did, but the ERGObaby is so easy to use! It took a little practice for the hip placement, and then actually getting my son onto my back, but I was able to do it alone, and I am sure the more you do it the easier it gets. I really like that there aren't straps dangling, and you only need to buckle one thing once you get your baby in.
Value: The ERGObaby organic carriers range from $120 to $148. It might seem like a lot at first, but this is the only carrier you'll need! The weight limit is greater than most carriers out there and it's the most versatile since you can wear it on the front, side, and back. It's definitely worth every penny.
All in all I am in love with this carrier. It's comfortable, it looks nice, it has a zippered pocket on the front for keys and money (or even a diaper and a cloth wipe, there's a lot of room in there), it's extremely versatile, and will last a long time. Oh, and it's organic cotton, I love all things organic.
ERGObaby has graciously offered one of our readers an Organic ERGObaby carrier (valued between $120 and $148). *Preferred color cannot be guaranteed.
Enter to win!
Mandatory Entry: Go to the ERGObaby organic website and pick out your favorite organic carrier and leave a comment telling me which one, please remember to include your email address so I can contact you in case you win!
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The giveaway will end on January 22nd at midnight (CST)! Winner will be announced on January 23rd. Please remember: There is no guarantee you will receive your preferred carrier color, but no matter what color you get it will still be wonderful!
Good luck!
I did not receive payment in any form for this review.
I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service. The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 628 Newer› Newest»I follow Ergo on Twitter
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Hi Jessica, I like "Organic Sienna Sunset carrier - stripe lining" - jefflmendoza@gmail
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I learned that the carrier has a 12 month warranty
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My wife has been wanting one of these for some time now. They look like really great carriers. She would prob. like the navy organic carrier... we have tried so many from babies r us etc and they havent worked very well but ive noticed that the ergo seems like a great quality product and their philosophy is one I totally agree with.
I learned that the company sells refurbished ergos at a discounted rate. This is super cool! I love that idea of not wasting them, so many companies (ahem) that we hear about, tossing things instead of making them available at discounted prices.
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I'm following your blog! It signed me in as my wife though so I hope she doesn't find out because I want to surprise her with it if I win :)
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Love the cranberry or the dark choco ^_^
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I'd pick the blue with starburst lining. It's so cute!
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I learned about the size and weight capacity for the carriers. That is fabulous since Colby and I are such different sizes. Like, vastly different. We need somethin' versatile!
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I like the Organic Cranberry carrier - Nautilus print lining
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I learned that Karin sewed the first 50 baby carriers on her own machine until the demand motivated having it manufactured and sold on her website
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I love the organic Navy!
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I love the oranic Sienna..it´s just so pretty!
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Love the Organic Cranberry carrier - Nautilus print lining.
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In the ergo website, I really like the parenting resources available.
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I also really like the organic line. I wish they made backpacks for the organic embroidered line :(. Good thing that many of their colors coordinate :)
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i love the ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE carrier. i am a huge supporter of babywearing. i hope to win an ergo :)
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the ergo company doesnt allow children under age 18 to work in their factory! yay for no child labor :)
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these look like great carriers and would be fine with whatever color is available but the Organic Black carrier with embroidery is lovely!!
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I like that they give nap breaks! I thought only Spain did that! Way to go Ergo!
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My favorite is the organic cranberry or dark chocolate
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I really like the embroidered organic carriers, would love to see the blue one :)
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I like the blue with embroidery and the starburst lining. Cute!
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I like the organic blue with starbust, but to be honest they are beautiful and I would love any of them.
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