Organic Ergo Baby Carrier - Review

I sent Ergo Baby an email back before my Baby K's 1st birthday event to see if they wanted to be a sponsor.  Sadly I never heard back from them.  I figured since I was just starting out and I didn't have awesome numbers, at the time, that they did not want to work with me at that time.  I was fine with that :)  Then at the end of July I got the coolest email EVER!!!  It was from Ergo!!  They had switched a bunch of stuff around in the last few months and came across my request for a review and giveaway!!

I was so super excited that I screamed and scared the Hubby :)  He wanted to know what was up and I told him.  He knew that it was a big deal and was super excited for me!  I could not believe that an awesome company like Ergo was willing to work with SAH CD Mama!!!  So I received my awesome Ergo in the mail and have had the best contact emails with Christina from Ergo about the carrier!!  She sent me a Black Organic Ergo Baby Carrier ( super soft)!!  I was super happy for the Black carrier because now Hubby LOVES to carry Baby K every once in a while!  And I have loved following them everywhere :)  They keep me up to date on all their awesome products, giveaways and information on Baby Wearing on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!!!

A Little About the Carrier (From Ergo)

Little Pilgrim K in Williamsburg, VA

Organic. Ethical. Ergonomic. The Ergobaby Organic Carrier has all the advantages of the Ergobaby Original Carrier, crafted with soft 100% certified organic cotton twill and sateen. The carrier has padded shoulder straps and a waist belt to comfortably distribute baby’s weight between your shoulders and hips. The carrier holds and cradles your baby just the way you do, with your baby’s legs properly supported in a natural sitting position.

Standard Features:

• Balanced weight distribution: Evenly-managed baby weight between parent’s shoulders and hips for ultimate comfort
• Ergonomic: Proper facing-in spread-squat seating position supports baby’s hip, pelvis, and spinal development
• Carry positions: 3 positions - Front, Back, and Hip carry
• Carrier fit: Adults from 5’ to 6’5” body height (depending on body type, height range may differ).  Hubby is 6'4" and it works great for him!!!
• Usage Range: Carries babies from infancy (7 lbs. / 3.2 kg to 12 lbs. / 5.5 kg with Infant Insert) or up to 4-5 months to maximum 45lbs / 20kgs
• Works with Infant Insert? Yes.
• Accessory Compatibility: Infant Inserts, Backpacks, Front Pouches, Teething Pads, Weather Covers
• Buckles: Custom-logo, high-test strength
• Webbing straps: Premium quality, nylon
• Stitching: Reinforced at all fabric intersections for extra durability
• Reinforcements: Interior interfacing at critical intersections for added safety
• Machine washable: Cold with mild detergent on gentle cycle. Dry on delicate cycle and remove when seams are still damp. Air dry.
• Designed in Hawaii. Made in India.

Special Features:

• Collection: Ergobaby Organic
• Carrier body: 100% certified organic cotton twill
• Carrier lining: 100% certified organic cotton sateen
• Carrier weight: 1.52 lbs / 690 grams
• Sleeping Hood: Integrated, 100% certified organic sateen with elastic edging and snap-to-strap attach. Supports baby’s head while sleeping and protects from sun and wind. Adjusts in length with 5 snap levels for growth of baby.
• Shoulder straps: Padded with 1” high-density premium foam, expanding from 24” to 45”
• Waist strap: Padded with 1/4” high-density EVA foam, expanding from 26” to 55”
• Chest strap: Sliding adjustment
• Fill: 100% certified organic cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges
• Small stuff pouch, doubles as Sleeping Hood storage
• Large zippered storage pocket holds your wallet, keys, and mobile phone

Certifications

• CPSIA compliant
• JPMA Safety Certificated: Conforms to ASTM F2236 Safety Standards
• Conforms to the European standard EN13209-2:2005
• Certified Organic by CU to Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) Certification
• Fabrics, Dyes, and Dye House practices conform to Oeko-Tex 100 standards
• Factory conforms to Social Accountability Standard 8000:2008
• Factory conforms to ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems
• ISO 9001:2008 certified factory
• OHSAS 18001:2007 certified factory
• Buckles test: SGS

My Thoughts

 I am going to organize my thoughts about the Organic Ergo Carrier a little different than I usually do :)  I am going to delete some of my usual subheadings and add a couple extra :)  Plus I am going to add Daddy's view!!!!!

Baby K on the front at the end of the hike!

How often do I use it:  Honestly I use my carrier just about every single day.  I use it for the simple things, like standing in line to get lunch to the major things, like grocery shopping.  Anytime I want to have a free hand I just toss Baby K on and go :)  Having my carrier has truly made my life a lot simpler than I thought it would!!!

Where all have I used it:  I have used it in line at Starbucks and Chipolte.  I have used it at Target, Walmart and the Grocery store.  I have used it while standing outside at Hubby's work picnic.  I have even used it while climbing a mountain!!!  I have also used it in DC (all day), both in town and at the zoo and in Williamsburg.  I use it around the neighborhood while walking.  I use it just about everywhere except for around the house.  Baby K is old enough at this point that she does not always want to be attached to me.  Usually she is playing with her sister during the day while I am doing things. 

Mommy and Baby K at the top of a mountain!!

Recommend:  I would definitely recommend a carrier like this to any Mama!!!  I love the Organic carrier because it is super soft!!  I have tried another Ergo and I did not like it as much because it was not as soft.  I also have a friend who absolutely LOVES her Ergo Sport carrier.  If you need/want a carrier I would highly recommend checking out Ergo!!!  And if you have a store close to you (like I do, Abby's Lane) I would tell you to go into the store and check them out before buying.  You can find a store near you here!  Because what one person loves about a carrier may not be what you love about it!   

My favorite things:  I love the hood that this carrier has and how easy it is to snap on when baby falls asleep.  I did have to have A hand me the 2nd side to snap while Baby K was on my back because my arm does not bend in weird ways :)  I also love the zipper pouch that the carrier has!!  You can throw your keys and cell phone in the pouch for when you go hiking or just walking around the neighborhood.

Things that are not my favorite:  The only thing I really don't like about the carrier is that buckle system.  The buckles on the Organic carrier do not have safety buckles.  They do have a piece of elastic that the strap goes through 1st and then buckles but I would much rather see safety buckles! 

Daddy and his girls

Overall:  Overall I have loved this carrier and it has been a great addition to my baby gear!!!  I love that the carrier I received is black so that Hubby will also use it!  The Organic fabric is super soft against both adults and baby's skin and is comfortable to wear.  It is easily adjustable from one parent to the other making it less hassle it switch who carries baby!!!  Definitely make sure to check out an Ergo in person next time you get the opportunity!!!

Hubby's thoughts:  Overall, I like the carrier.  Being a tall guy it surprisingly fits me well.  Usually stuff like this is not made with tall men in mind and does not always fit right.  I do have to adjust about 4 parts for the carrier to fit me though, making it a little time consuming.  But with help from the Wife we have it set to my size in no time.  I also have not mastered putting Baby K on my back without help yet.  I am a little overly cautious with that and prefer to have help to make sure she is safe and secure.  I would recommend this carrier to Dad's, especially tall ones, who want something easy to use and manly looking.

All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.  This Organic Ergo Baby Carrier was  provided by ErgoBaby for review.  No additional compensation was accepted for this review.