6-IN-1 Ergonomic Baby Carrier

The benefits of the Ergo Baby carrier are many, and that’s probably why you see 95% of the Japanese parent population using this brand. It’s by far the most popular carrier and you can buy it in Akachan Honpo and Babies R Us, although it’s a bit pricier than in the States. I’ve been using the Ergo Baby 360 since Asahi was 3 weeks old because that’s when we bought it. I used the infant insert until he was about 3 months old and then took it out and just used the normal seat. Some of the reasons I like the Ergo are:

• It’s easy to get on and off and you can walk around with the waist attached and it will not need adjusting when you put the baby back in
• It feels quite secure for the baby and you know he will never fall out. The baby’s head is also supported by the back of the carrier
• You can wear the baby forward facing, facing you, on the side, or on the back so there’s lots of options
• The Ergo grows with baby and can be used until your baby reaches 45 lbs (20kg)
• It has a hood you can pull over the baby’s head to protect them from the rain or sun or even just to limit distractions
• You can breastfeed in it!

The only thing I don’t particularly like about the Ergo is it’s size. It tends to feel quite bulky, especially under a jacket. The straps tend to make you look like a linebacker, at least on me! I realize how you look is not the most important thing but when you wear something every day that covers your entire torso, it’s kind of impossible to not consider it! I also find that even with the breathable mesh, my back tends to get sweaty from the support panel. That doesn’t bode well for the hot summer months coming up! Additionally, sometimes I feel like the seat is slightly too wide for baby’s little legs. I know it will be fine as he grows but right now I’m not sure how comfortable it is for him.