| I took off to the library this morning with my young | | | | love how the Ergo carrier provides little conversation |
| daughter. I was only there to pick up and drop off | | | | moments as well. These little incidents can add up to |
| books. Navigating a stroller with bags of books was | | | | many moments building language skills. |
| not an option. When I arrived at the library I buckled | | | | The Ergo carrier has accompanied us on many little |
| on my Ergo carrier and put my toddler on my hip. I | | | | journeys like a simple trip to the store or a library. It |
| reached around and grabbed her foot and pulled it into | | | | has also been with us on long treks and has enabled |
| the correct position as I shifted her onto my back. | | | | me to carry my toddler comfortably. The Ergo |
| Once she was on my back I buckled up the front and | | | | carrier also has padded shoulders that are clasped in |
| secured her inside. I then went about my tasks with | | | | the front so they don't slip down. Being able to carry |
| both hands free. My daughter was in a great | | | | a toddler comfortably for a long trek is important, but |
| vantage point as she commented about what she | | | | my favorite aspect of the Ergo carrier is the sleeping |
| was seeing. Because we were both around the | | | | hood. When my toddler falls asleep on my back |
| same eye level I could comment back to her about | | | | while in the Ergo carrier I can pull up the sleeping hood |
| what she saw. This allowed for little conversations | | | | and attach it at the front of the carrier. This gives her |
| during our trip. If I had had her in a stroller these | | | | little head support and enables me to continue to move |
| conversations would have been more difficult because | | | | around without focusing on keeping a little head in |
| we would have been at different vantage points and | | | | place. |
| too far apart to hear each other without speaking | | | | The benefits of the Ergo carrier for our family have |
| loudly. | | | | been numerous. Dubbed the "backpack" by my |
| The Ergo carrier is designed to spread your infant or | | | | daughter, it has become a part of our daily routine. |
| toddler's weight across your back, shoulders, and | | | | The Ergo carrier also comes with many accessories |
| hips. I can wear her for a long period of time without | | | | like a matching backpack, a front pouch, or a changing |
| pressure on my shoulders or back. If I had tried to | | | | pad. An Ergo carrier has found a place in our |
| carry her in my arms I would tire in a few minutes and | | | | home. Maybe it would fit in with your family too. |
| my wiggly toddler would want to get down and run. I | | | | |