Sport or Performance best for hot weather? We live in a very hot climate (India) and I'd love any input on which Ergo carrier is best for the heat? Which is most breathable and light?
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I have the performace and used it all over Nigeria. The baby was fine and I didn't get too hot myself. It's a great carrier since the traffic is so crazy there; it's a great way to keep baby close while you walk all over a super busy city.
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It has 12% less ventilation than the Aeon, according to Giro, but I have ridden in 100 plus degree weather and still maintained a cool head. Well as cool as you can get in 100 plus degree riding.
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http://theshoppingmama.com/2010/09/ergo-performance-original-ergobaby-carrier-comparison/this article helped me.
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Yep :) Fits great over the Ergo! Fits great over all carriers I have tried (ring slings, wraps, SSCs, MTs, etc) with infants - 2yo.
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I use it for sports. It doesn't fog for me, but sometimes a little sweat gets inside. Overall it works great for me.
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Sorry waiting until hot weather is here and I have time. My daughter has one and loves it. I have seen the before and after, that is why I bought one for myself. I will be getting a work out in a few weeks.
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My son is 29.6 lbs and in the 88th percentile for height for his age (2 in Feb). He can put his arms over the straps and he is comfortable if he does so. He also sometimes tucks his arms by his stomach and just leans his head forward to sleep. I did not have an ergo though so I really can't compare. I do absolutely love this carrier though. I carry him around the grocery store and such but we worked up to that. I think my back would kill me otherwise, even though it does distribute weight evenly.
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I had to trade in the regular ergo for something with a larger waste strap. The Ergo Performance has about 5" longer strap than the regular one. Go to a store and try them on to see if they're comfortable. Ergo is a big investment but well worth it if it fits right. They also offer a waste strap extension but I feel it should be comfortable as is.
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Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of... » Read More Hi A220. You may find the Ergo a little large. There are quite a few adjustment options. The height of the connection between the shoulder straps can be adjusted (up and down the middle upper back). I found that I wished this would actually slide down lower.In terms of strap length - you could definitely tighten all around to suit your smaller frame. FYI I am 5'7" and around 145lbs. I would still recommend. I have read from other reviews of plenty of women 5'0" wearing them. Even after a long walk, I can feel tired carrying my little one. I think it's just the nature of carriers. Still far less if I had carried her for same distance � « Show Less
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Go with Ergo or Boba. It will be more comfortable for both baby and wearer. Those two are very adjustable and also have extenders for bigger wearers.
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My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it.
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Sorry, I like to be hot and I have had to run in frigid temperatures lately. I have not had these long enough to know how they behave in warmer temperatures. Based on my experience with other brands as well, they are no different in terms on how much I sweat. The support is excellent though. Hope this helps
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I didn't find the bag to be too hot. We overnighted at just above an 8,500ft summit in Southern California with windy conditions and it kept me warm. It's light weight material allows for good night sleep in most conditions. It should be comfortable to use in both situations.
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These gloves are really good for speeds up to 25 mph for me because thats when the wind chill starts to cancel out the warmth from friction. What I would do is put one of those lunch serving gloves over each and the wind and water wont get in. They're super durable and last quite a while under every kind of stress as long as you don't carelessly slice up the palm, I think of the sinthetic leather like I think of my own skin when I have them on and I've had mine for 10 months almost and the're in pretty good shape still. Good grip on metal and smooth surfaces like glass and paint, highly resistant to abrasions so in those hopefully rare instances when you find yourself flying through the air, you don't have to worry about your hands being scraped when you go to use them to break your fling. And you could grab sharp or extremely hot tor cold objects in an emergency for several seconds with no damage to your hands, though I would recommend removing them immediately if we're talkin about hot because the heat tfrom the gloves will keep radiating to your hands from the palms after you've let go of said hot object. The neoprene is good for the warmth at high speeds in my experience (going 60 in the morning downhill on the highway, the backs of my hands were'nt numb).
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my son is almost 18m and tall. i've done both front and hip carries with it. it is very comfy. we've only been using it for a bit over a month, and i love this thing. i prefer it to the ergo where comfort is concerned, and it won't dig into your neck on hip carries like the ergo straps do. someone else responded that their daughter outgrew the carrier at 7m, which is nuts. unless it was a type and she meant 27 or 37 months. my son still has plenty of room to grow in it.
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I use it for road cycling and find this to be the best one yet, it maintains good tension over the face but is easy to pull under the chin if I need a little more freedom to breathe or overheat. This garment is pretty well shaped for the face, but not rigid or "structured" in any way. The thinness of the Lycra cuts the wind without overheating the face. I hope this helps, and, I have four, it's that good a fit for the huge melon on top of my neck!
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Mariacristina P ...I purchased a Phubby Sport Wrist Cubby for running. It is a one size fits all. I love wearing it in half marathons or on long runs when the weather is cool or cold. I do find that in hot weather I sweat under the wrist wallet. My suggestion for the best running wallet on the market: The RooSport Magnetic, Attachable Running Pocket (LARGE)The roo sport magnetic wallet. It will hold a cell phone, a passport, a key, and you never realize it is there.