[jindy poss]

Just wanted to get some feedback about baby carriers for 10kg and up. I have a baby bjorn (sp?) and loved it but DS is just to heavy for me to wear him like that now. I do like the idea of the hip carrier types, also the back carriers look ok but I dont want something really bulky.

This carrier will mainly be used so we can go and visit DH at work this winter. He works in the snow and we have to catch oversnow transport to get there. So im looking for something that is quick and easy to put on, doesnt take up to much room and lets me have free hands to I can carry all the rest of our gear up and down the mountain.

I would love to know what has worked for others.
Thanks.

[Schnitzelvonkrum...]

Ergo for me. Portable, can do hip and back carries, my DD1 and DD2 never failed to sleep in it, and I can STILL carry my DD2 at 3yo in it for at least an hour at a time, very comfortably. I have a lower back injury as well!

[Katie_bella]

We love our ergo here, but our bubs isn't 10kgs+ yet....we may not like it as much then.
You can use it as a hip and back carrier too. We often use ours for bushwalking and I never get a sore back/shoulders from it.

[Wild Strawberry]

Ergo all the way. So comfy! Had a baby bjorn and it was uncomfortable. The Ergo has nice thick should straps like a back pack and my boys loved it Also has a hood for when bubs is sleeping. Can use it front , back & side.

[jindy poss]

Thanks ppl's sounds like the Ergo is the way to go.

[Cranky Kitten]

I prefer the Beco Butterfly2 to the Ergo personally, though check out the Manduca as well. They're all similar concepts, but I find my beco is more adjustable than the ergo and thus more comfortable.

The hip carry in the ergo is a bit awkward as straps need adjusting and unclipping but back carries are pretty simple once you get the hang of it. The hip carry in the beco is different to the ergo as rather than using the shoulder straps it's just rolled up and worn like a belt with the body of the carrier acting as a little cushion/platform for bub to sit on - not good for long carries (back carry is best here) but good for quickies into the shops and stuff.

[meggs1]

I have both a Baby Bjorn Comfort (which has a hip belt and wide and narrow seat options) and an Ergo. My son, 6.5 mo and 10.8kgs prefers the bjorn, not sure why. I find it a little easier to put him into without needing help or somewhere to actually put him.

But the Ergo can also go on back, has pockets, and comes in much nicer colours and patterns, so I like it better. Hoping DS changes his mind. I think because he's actually quite young, just heavy, he might like the Ergo more when hes older.

[jantastic]

I have a Hippy Chick hip seat, which is great for my son, even now at 18+ months. It's more for a toddler/child than a baby though.

[allyr]

Beco Butterfly2 or Mei Tei.

[Kasey5]

Ergo here too. We used ours lots. DD used it to 3 1/2 yrs, and DS still loves it at nearly 3. Much better for travel than solid framed pack.