Ellaroo Mei Hip Baby Carrier - London

We started out with a Baby Bjorn after my son was born that a relative gave us. It was fine for the first few months but, once he hit 17 lbs the shoulder pain was just out of control. We did a bunch of research online and found lots of positive reviews for the Ellaroo Mei Hip. I ordered it and have truly never looked back. It is so incredibly comfortable, even now when he is far heavier. (He is nearly a year old now.) All of the weight is down on my hip and I regularly walk the 3 mile path around the lake by my house with him on my hip with very little effort and no pain. It also packs so small & light that it is really easy to keep in the diaper bag and pull out whenever we get somewhere in the car. A great product!

I bought this sling when my son was 8 months old and 19 pounds. He hated this carrier because he couldn't turn around and see the world. I hated this carrier because the rigid straps cut into my hips and shoulder every time he tried to move. The seller recommended making sure the straps were place correctly (I tried numerous positions. There isn't a place on your body where unforgiving straps are particularly comfortable) and also said to tighten the straps so the baby couldn't move around. I did all of these things and still found it very uncomfortable to wear. The seller was helpful and the product arrived promptly, so I gave it 2 stars instead of 1. There is a $5 return charge.

I have used quite a few carriers- the Moby Wrap, The Ergo Carrier, slings and mei tai's of all kinds but the ellaroo hip carrier is my all time favorite! I have 2 girls who are built very very differently and it was very comfortable with each one of them and they both love it.

One reviewer said their little one couldnt turn and see things but my girls loved it because they COULD see everything. They could look and see where we are going or look the other way to see where we just came from or they could just cuddle into mommy. It's perfect for kids who WANT to be outward facing but cant be because carriers that outward face tend to hold them up by the crotch, which puts pressure on their hips and spine and cause developmental issues. This carrier supports them in a way that is good for development, comfortable for mom (it doesnt dig into neck but nicely spreads out over your shoulder for good balanced support). I love it, my girls both loved it. (Used it with my first...Read more