Facing forward in the Ergo....

[Mopey]

When we were at BBB checking out all the carriers there was another mom who said that you can actually face your babe forward in the Ergo at a certain point - she said just put a rolled towel under their fanny.

Is that true? Has anyone had any experience with doing that?

I know you're not supposed to technically, and we may get a hand-me-down Bjorn from friends but I am curious anyway :o

TIA!!

[Mopey]

Bueller?

[mikala]

I haven't tried it (my riders are too old and too young) but can't see how it would work well because of the width of the Ergo seat. I think it would push their spread their thighs too far apart to be comfortable.

While the forward facing position is great in theory it tends to be killer on your back in almost any position once they pass a certain weight. It also isn't great for baby as the forward facing carriers like Bjorn tend to put a lot of weight on baby's crotch.

[kaharris83]

I find Frogmama.com to be a great resource on babywearing and she actually posted a few days ago about facing out and her thoughts on it. She included some articles as well. You can see it here:
http://www.frogmama.com/my-thoughts-on-front-facing-out-ffo.html

[ABO Mama]

It doesn't work.

[Mopey]

I find Frogmama.com to be a great resource on babywearing and she actually posted a few days ago about facing out and her thoughts on it. She included some articles as well. You can see it here:
http://www.frogmama.com/my-thoughts-on-front-facing-out-ffo.html

Thanks for that! So interesting and a lot of the reasons I got the Ergo to begin with - just thought Miss Mopey might enjoy facing out but I see the difference.

Does anyone know how to get your baby into the Ergo in a back carry position if you are alone??

[kaharris83]

Thanks for that! So interesting and a lot of the reasons I got the Ergo to begin with - just thought Miss Mopey might enjoy facing out but I see the difference.

Does anyone know how to get your baby into the Ergo in a back carry position if you are alone??

Finesse and lots of practice. ;) I didn't start the back carry alone until DS could support himself pretty well and I would do it while sitting in a chair or on the couch with him standing(propped) behind me. I'm sure once you get more practiced you can do it yourself without sitting maybe, but I was never that comfortable. I did it with DS at 19 months at the airport standing up and it was a disaster. Luckily I was chatting with my former co-worker at the time who has quick reflexes and caught DS before he landed head first on the ground. I think there are probably some YouTube videos with good hints, tips, and tricks for doing a back carry by yourself. When I was alone and knew I'd be doing a back carry I'd grab the Beco instead of the Ergo since it has the inner panel which made switching to a back carry much easier.

[lizzywednesday]

Thanks for that! So interesting and a lot of the reasons I got the Ergo to begin with - just thought Miss Mopey might enjoy facing out but I see the difference.

Does anyone know how to get your baby into the Ergo in a back carry position if you are alone??

Yes. Lots of different methods, but try YouTube for videos; this is one from a mama I know through the local babywearing group:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO5Pnu517Uo

If it doesn't make sense to you, get out to a babywearing group meeting for help.

[nrp]

Thanks for that! So interesting and a lot of the reasons I got the Ergo to begin with - just thought Miss Mopey might enjoy facing out but I see the difference.

Does anyone know how to get your baby into the Ergo in a back carry position if you are alone??

I second the rec for YouTube videos. I actually find it easier to get DD2 in the back carry than a front carry in my ergo (hard for me to snap in the back in front carry). Plus, it's loads more comfortable. I just put her on my hip, lean forward, and scoot her on my back then buckle up. You need a spotter the first few times, until you get the hang of it.

[Mopey]

I just put her on my hip, lean forward, and scoot her on my back then buckle up. You need a spotter the first few times, until you get the hang of it.


Ooooo I can totally imagine that! I will definitely look around but I think the Miss is still a bit too young. She is tall for her age but since she is just six months tomorrow we are still even working on sitting up.

Great to keep in mind! Thanks so much everyone! :kisscheek:

[lizzywednesday]

Ooooo I can totally imagine that! I will definitely look around but I think the Miss is still a bit too young. She is tall for her age but since she is just six months tomorrow we are still even working on sitting up.

Great to keep in mind! Thanks so much everyone! :kisscheek:

Yeah, per the babywearing instructors I'm in touch with locally, Miss Mopey should be able to sit up on her own before you try a back carry.

Again, if you can view the YouTube video I posted, that shows the hip-scoot method that nrp described.

I had someone teach DD and I how to do it; last night, I had my dad ask me if he could do anything to help me get DD back on ... no Dad, I got this one covered. Once you get the hang of it, offers of "help" are more likely to be hindrances than anything else!

ETA: I found it! Here's the link to the Carry On Babywearers Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/carryonbaby

[pastrygirl]

I started back carries at around 5 months, but my son was huge by then. I practiced in front of a couch at home, and when I was confident enough, I went to places that had couches, like the mall. Eventually I could do it anywhere. :) I started with the hip scoot and when he was a year or so, I switched to the superman toss. That was fun!