height restrictions for Ergo baby carrier I am 5'1". Will I be able to comfortably carry baby in this carrier or will it hang down too low on my frame?
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There are tons of great carriers out there that will work well for petite women. Check out thebabywearer.com for lots of info but some good choices include the Anglepack and The Kinderpack with petite straps.
2101275
Im 5'6", once ur up and going ...no issue.The difficulty is set up for the stroller.
1984839
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!
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My DH is 6'2" and I'm 5'4" and we are both able to easily babywear with this or our Beco Soleil. The straps are very adjustable. The reason we love this brand is because you can cross the straps when front carrying.
2203410
Large breasts? No problem with this product whatsoever. I'm fairly large also, especially since breastfeeding. I find the Ergo very comfy as it is easily adjustable and baby is still able to look around without impediment. Great for long hikes and nice for just going to the store too. I believe this is the best carrier out there for larger chested women and those with back issues.
988280
While I am 5' 11", I see no reason the equipment would not work for you mechanically. I checked the sensor on the bar that counts cycles when the seat passes it and 5' 1" will not be a problem. Generally I'm very happy with the unit.
1692689
Putting baby in the ergo can be used without assistance pretty easily, with practice, but I recommend watching the video demonstration from the Ergo website, or YouTube. I found the demo very helpful to mitigate some of the complaints I read from other reviews, like getting the straps loose. The latch that ends up in the middle of your back can be a little tricky until you are more confident about the baby being in the carrier before it's all tightened and secure.
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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).
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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.
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My mom is 5'3 and so is my niece. They can ride it comfortably when it is lowered to the lowest height. My guess would be that it would be ok for you but I can not guarantee it. It would depend if your length came from your legs or (like me) the torso. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Hi! I actually had the Bjorn initially but returned it because I found that it was hard to carry my 8 lb baby for a long period of time. The ergo (either 360 or original) I am able to carry my 17 lb baby for a long period of time without it hurting my shoulders. The 360 is nice because you can face the baby outward but then there's the issue with the Velcro (can stick to clothes, is very loud, etc) the original is nice because of the clip feature but the baby can only face inward. So it is up to you on which to get. But between the ergo and Bjorn, I would def go with ergo. :)
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Just like my grown-up sized Ergo, this has a buckle for the waist and one on the back, between the shoulder blades. I guess that buckle that goes between the shoulder blades would be a chest strap if you wore the carrier backwards, but technically, you're not supposed to wear the Ergo that way. Of course, if you're carrying a babydoll, obviously this doesn't matter!
414669
My wife is 5'4" and she used it just fine. I do not know if your height will be an issue or not. Sorry I am of little help.
2221057
I'm 6'1" and have no problems. Its a great cart and incredibly strong. I even hauled the wife around in it for fun. (120 lbs.)
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Yes, it will work for you. I am 5'1" and it works fine. I leave it on a setting between my height and my hubby's and use a pillow behind my back in order to reach the pedals and not have to change the seat adjustment. But if you are the only one using it, just set it where you want it and leave it.
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We own the Baby Bjorn Carrier One and we love it. it is not made to carry a baby fcing outward on the back and I have never heard of any carrier that can do this.
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Yes, your daughter would fit. The Ergo Baby Carrier Original holds children up to 40 pounds. The neck support on the Ergo carriers is, by my standards, not as good as it is on some other wearers, but the Ergo has a sun hood that snaps over baby's head. When baby needs more neck support while sleeping, the hood works fine. My daughter is 3 years old and 35 pounds, and still fits comfortably in an Ergo.