LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us, especially him, close to 300 lbs. Any large parents out there with some feedback? LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us,... » Read More LargeFrame ok? We are setting up our registry now, and my husband is very barrel-chested. We are both over 6 foot and large framed, and wonder if this carrier will let out enough to fit us, especially him, close to 300 lbs. Any large parents out there with some feedback? « Show Less
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I have an organic ergo and have to use a waist extender. I am an XL woman. It fits very comfortable, but you do get a little pudge/muffin top effect over the wasteband, if I'm being honest. It's not the most flattering thing in the world if you have any excess in the middle area. My husband is not able to use the ergo carrier, even with the extender, because it's way too tight around the waste. He prefers the baby bjorn for younger baby because it has no waste strap. Good luck to you.
865431
You can purchase a waist extender for about $10. You can use more then one together if needed. I am a very large gal and find that the regular belt is a very tight fit but with the waist extender it fits much more comfortably...
56784
Ergo has a very small waist band compared to other similar carriers. The waist extends to 43 inches (51 with the extender that you can purchase). The Beco Butterfly Beco Gemini and Boba 3G both extend to 57 inches. The Pikkolo extends to 54. The Pattapum to 55. The Action Baby Carrier to 53. The Anglepack to 50. The Babyhawk Oh Snap to 66. The Olives and Applesauce to 60. Check out thebabywearer.com for tons of helpful information on babywearing and different carriers (there are tons of great carriers out there, way more than what you see in stores or even on Amazon).
865432
My husband is 5'11" and 220lbs and he cannot fit the Ergo around his waist :(
865433
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.
2029275
This would work great! It's seriously the most versatile carrier we have tried. I'm 5ft and my hubby is almost 6ft. We both use it fine. It's got a good wide bottom so it supports the baby properly instead of letting them dangle. Our son loves it and he's 15 months old and still has room to grow in it.
749182
my husband is 5'6 and 160 pounds and got the small/medium. It's perfect for him. Note that my 4'6 son is 92 pounds. It fits him except for the small harness which hooks to tree is loose. I would suggest you go to the larger size
1863381
I'm 5'4" tall 124lbs and the 16" frame is perfect for my body size. It might be slightly to big for him, but the good news is that he'll have it for longer as he gets taller. :)
1962889
I'm 5'7" and my husband is 6'. We've had no problem with getting our son out and he's heavy. We love it so much we bought it for grandmother to use at her house. She has no complaints bending over - our son is 21 months and 30lbs now...no issues.
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I'm 6'5" and 215lbs. My chest measures 44 and I have a Large/Long coat on-hand. I'm swimming in it and am going to have it tailored. Looking at the sizes though doesn't make sense, considering the Large is for 41-44 inches and the medium is for 37-40 inches. You could probably have a 50" chest and still fit fine in the Large... I'm about to order a Medium/X-tra Long and try that out. I'm expecting that will also still have plenty of room.
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I would still buy this one. My husband is 5'10" weighs 160 and I am able to maneuver him just fine. The back is high enough for him. I believe if anyone was over 6' it may be a little low but would still be okay. It is a little difficult to push over wide thresholds but not impossible. We spend a lot of time going to therapy at a hospital and there are lots of doors with thresholds and we do just fine. Hope this helps.
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Rated at 320 lbs or 145 kg but I wouldn't feel comfortable near that. I'm 5'10" and 180 lbs it is perfect. I have to mind what I'm sitting on though. The frame flexes - a good bit torsional, so it may be pretty wobbly with someone of that size. If he's careful it should be fine. I just wouldn't plop down into it very hard or try to turn around without getting up out of it. It's pretty low to the ground so it would almost be like squatting for him. My next chair purchase for when I can carry a little more weight and bulk will be a Kermit chair from Tennessee.. Might be worth a look.
955329
I have had mine for about 6 weeks and use it on a adjustable frame. That aspect of it is fine. I think ANY foam mattress (and most spring mattresses) are OK for an adjustable frame. Still deciding whether I like the feel of the mattress itself. Think I would like a softer 1-2 inch top layer, but a firmer middle layer so that my butt doesn't sink in so far (2 inches). 5'8" male 170 lbs.
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Chest size is up to 52". I am 6'4" 325lb and it fits me. I question if the 24 gram Co2 is enough to hold me up. There is also 30 & 38 gram out there so I assume that is more bouyant. Anybody know about this?
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I love my Boba but I never tried the Beco. I am 5'7", 140 and the Boba fits my frame well. What I like about the Boba is how easy it is to get on and off, I can put the baby in the carrier in about 10 secs. and be on my way.
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Dave - how fat are you? I have a fat friend and he fits in it quite nicely. Snug. I think he's about 5'11" and weighs around 280lbs. Much more than that and you might need to upgrade! Good luck. Rich
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my view is that if they are used to cuddling, it will be fine for a few (a very few) more pounds. if you want them to be together always, maybe consider the "large". i have one of those also o- and it's good stretch-out room for one 17 pounder. these carriers are terrific, by the way. sturdy, comfortable, they ahve pockets for your stuff or theirs...
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Hi, it fits both my husband and I, I am 5'2 120lb., and my husband is 5'9 140 lb. my husband has a 30 inch waist, and the straps have plenty more room for adjustments, the waist straps are very long, the shoulder straps are long too. I hope this helps, I love this carrier, I still use it with my 3 1/2 year old. Love it! Great support for this type of carrier, sturdy material too.
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Yes, she would be comfortable because her legs will wrap around you, unlike in some other carriers like the bjorn, where the legs hang down. My son is around 35 inches and fits perfectly. Though at 28 pounds is getting too heavy for me for the front position! 19.5 pounds though - no prob!
1924073
My 7 year old (48 inches, 50 pounds) still has plenty of room to grow. I'm about to buy another one, though it seems silly, but he doesn't sit correctly in boosters and at the rate he's going (slow gainer) I think it'll be another couple of years before he's 65 pounds. He likes this seat a lot.
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I think from birth is fine. Our little guy is now 13 pounds, 22 inches, and fits really well. When he was born he was early at 5 pounds and change; he didn't fit well at that time, but sometime in between everything worked out, probably all depends on length. Even when he was was tiny we put him in once for a short walk and just reclined the back so that there wasn't as much effect of gravity. The next time we tried it after that he was around 8-9 pounds and was fine. Hope that helps some.