ERGObaby Original Baby Carrier, Camel

Product Review

Comfortable, functional. The first-in-line design that made our name, now in it's third-generation, the ergobaby Original Carrier has evolved to make it more comfortable than ever. Made of durable cotton canvas with high-density padding and straps that adjust for the perfect mutual fit. It is available in a variety of popular colors and as with all ergo baby carriers, it keeps baby safe, close, and comfortable while providing you freedom of movement. Carrier body: 100% cotton canvas. Carrier lining: 100% cotton poplin. Carrier weight: 1. 52 pounds / 690 grams. Sleeping hood: Integrated, 100% cotton poplin 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 49". Chest strap: sliding adjustment. Fill: 100% cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges. Small zippered stuff pouch, doubles as sleeping hood storage. Large zippered storage pocket holds your wallet, keys, and mobile phone. 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. 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 China. CPSIA compliant. JPMA safety certificated. Conforms to ASTM F2236 safety standards.

Product Features

Our tried-and-true 100% cotton canvas carrier has evolved to make it more comfortable than ever
Made from 100% cotton canvas body construction and 100% cotton poplin lining and hood
Machine wash cold with mild detergent on gentle cycle; Dry on delicate cycle and remove when seams are still damp
Padded shoulder straps extend from 24" to 45"

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615 of 619 people found the following review helpful

Baby Bjorn vs. Ergo Baby Carrier - a comparison, September 24, 2009

S. Lee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining (Baby Product)

We have a Baby Bjorn (Original) as well as an Ergo baby carrier. I think both have their advantages and disadvantages, which I will try to explain below.

We purchased the Ergo carrier before our daughter was born based on the recommendation of a friend. However, we found that she could not sit in it comfortably at first. Before your baby can straddle your torso (until about 4 months/15 lbs), you have to put both legs on one side. I watched the instructional DVD several times and tried to place her into the carrier as comfortably as possible, but she did not like it at all. It didn't look comfortable either with her back twisted and body squished. This is when we decided to try the original Baby Bjorn carrier.

Our daughter loved being in the Bjorn (facing in or out). This carrier is easy to put on and take off and quite compact. However, it was not very comfortable for me (especially as she got heavier) since it put a lot of pressure on my back and...Read more

259 of 261 people found the following review helpful

My daughter LOVES the Ergo, July 6, 2008

Juniper (Santa Cruz) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining (Baby Product)

and so do I! I started out with the Moby wrap and that worked fairly well for us, but it was a hot to wear, inconvenient to wrap when out and about, and tricky (but possible) to nurse in. I knew I wanted something else, but baby carriers are expensive and one could easily spend a fortune trying out all the variations.

We decided on the Ergo and we couldn't be happier. We've had it for six months now and it is the number one thing I could not live without as far as all baby gear is concerned. I too was worried about her only facing inwards, but she has never minded and she seems to prefer it. She holds on like a little koala bear as we go about our daily business. Unlike the Moby, she isn't flat against my chest, she's sitting, so that she can easily check out the scenery by looking to the sides.

When she was big enough--probably in the neighborhood of 5.5 or 6 months, I started wearing her on my back and that is great! Now when I do those glorious household tasks...Read more

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, January 26, 2008

KLZO "KLZO" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining (Baby Product)

Okay- like almost all other new moms, I got a Baby Bjorn, and it was fine, until my daughter hit about 12 lbs. Then my shoulders started to hurt when I walked with her and I read that it wasn't very good for baby's spine to be held by their crotch. So a friend of mine had an Ergo, and I tried it.
Wow, all of the weight was on my hips- not my back, and baby was actually sitting in a little pouch, not in a harness. I love this carrier!!! Now that she is older, my daughter loves the hip carry and back pack carry of this carrier. It has been so valuable when we travel or go to stores or anywear...