Ergo Sport vs. Baby Bjorn Synergy

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hi all! just wondering if anyone here has used these carriers in HK.

im due this july and would like some comments on these fairly new-release carriers before i get one.

i used to own a Baby Bjorn Active but found it too hot for the HK climate. didnt think the back support did much "supporting" once the baby gets heavier. carrying the baby for over an hour just puts too much strain on my back, and it was just too hot for both me and my baby. nevertheless, it was still the best of the many carriers ive used (mothercare carrier, hip carrier, slings...) which were all strainful to use beyond 10mins.

im looking into purchasing the ergo, after much googling. ive never tried an ergo, but the prices on the bjorns have shot up so much that the cheaper price tags on the ergo are more appealing. ($1500 for the Synergy, $1K for the Ergo Sport)

but i do want to invest on something that would be comfortable for both baby and i.

i hope someone out there has tried either one of these carriers. i would love to hear your comments, as other similar threads are pretty out-dated :eek: Thanks!!!
 
I'm crazy about the Ergo:

- used baby bjorn with my 1st until he was 9 months old. I remember going to bumps to babes and trying the Ergo on and I bought it immediately. The difference was incredible and I felt like I was getting a new lease on being able to do things with my baby again. That day we did HK Park/CWB library. I remember how happy we both were.

- I used the Ergo with my 1st until he was 16 - 17 months old, not because he got too heavy but because I was pregnant at the time and could not keep carrying him. The other day I put my son (now 2 years 4 mths) in it for a laugh and he wasnt completely weightless but it was more than bearable.

- I use the ERGO now with my 6 month old. From birth with the infant insert (which I purchased when I became pregnant with her) and this was terrific with breastfeeding, and had her very comfortable during winter. It was also nice to have a handy changemat no matter where we were. I've actually walked around IKEA breastfeeding her when she was about 2 months old, shopping with my husband and nobody was any wiser.

I'll continue to use this product for as long as I can.

In HK we use public transport a lot. I believe in investing in products that make a genuine difference and this was one of them. Totally worth the money.
 
yes to ergo!

Nashua852 said:
I'm crazy about the Ergo:

- used baby bjorn with my 1st until he was 9 months old. I remember going to bumps to babes and trying the Ergo on and I bought it immediately. The difference was incredible and I felt like I was getting a new lease on being able to do things with my baby again. That day we did HK Park/CWB library. I remember how happy we both were.

- I used the Ergo with my 1st until he was 16 - 17 months old, not because he got too heavy but because I was pregnant at the time and could not keep carrying him. The other day I put my son (now 2 years 4 mths) in it for a laugh and he wasnt completely weightless but it was more than bearable.

- I use the ERGO now with my 6 month old. From birth with the infant insert (which I purchased when I became pregnant with her) and this was terrific with breastfeeding, and had her very comfortable during winter. It was also nice to have a handy changemat no matter where we were. I've actually walked around IKEA breastfeeding her when she was about 2 months old, shopping with my husband and nobody was any wiser.

I'll continue to use this product for as long as I can.

In HK we use public transport a lot. I believe in investing in products that make a genuine difference and this was one of them. Totally worth the money.
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thanks for the reply, Nashua! just what i needed to hear from a fellow mommy! :bighug
i wouldve loved to try out the ergos at B2B but simply impossible with my belly in the way!

i looove the fact that you could discreetly breastfeed ur baby in the ergo. too many pervs in HK! LOL!
tho i am a little concerned with using it from birth as i see pics with the baby in an upright sitting position and legs to the side... i wonder if its comfy for baby, and alright for her back. also, must it be used with the insert? i read somewhere that using a little blankie would be alright.

btw, have u seen the ergo backpacks that u could just snap on to the carrier? they look pretty cool too! saw it on doubidou.com
wish they had it in B2B tho... just so i could see the actual product.

well, thanks again for ur reply, ill surely be getting myself an ergo sport. will just have to decide if ill be ordering online or going down to B2B.
 
yep, same as the above posters. we first had the bjorn until around 7 months - it totally killed my back. switched to ergo and could use it until he was around 13 - 14 months and loved it. you can also use it when they are bigger - it just goes on your back instead of a front carrier.
 
Im a big fan of the Ergo. You can use it as a back, front or side carrier. I used it alot and it is tested for up to 40lbs not that i would ever carry a 40lbs child. I found it great at airports!!
 
I used both and I think the baby bjorn is better from birth till 5/6 month.
The insert on the Ergo will make it very hot for you and your baby especially if you re due in July. Switch for the Ergo after 6 month. You can probably find both second hand to keep the price down
 
I started out with the Baby Bjorn then switched to Ergo after baby outgrew the Baby Bjorn at 8 months. The Baby Bjorn was great. The best thing was that it was front facing and she loved it. I delayed getting the Ergo only because it was rear-facing. No choice really, by the time she hit 9 kg she had obviously outgrown the BB and I got the Ergo. Ergo is great as well, only thing is when baby is rear-facing she twists around to try to see where we are heading. I put her in the back sometimes but she is always trying to peep over my shoulder, plus I can't really see what she is doing. Anyway the Ergo serves its purpose, last weekend I took her walking around Shing Mun reservoir in the Ergo, must have been 6km at least and 3 hours!! Still have not got a proper backpack-frame type of carrier!

If you are interested I have the second hand BB Synergy for sale, used for less than 6 months. (Before that I had the Baby Bjorn Active). PM me for details.

We used the public transport most of the time so the baby carrier got more use than the stroller.
 
thank you penelope, panda and southside for your comments!

same here. i remember putting away my bjorn active and switching to a stroller when my son turned 6mos or so when he got heavier. i wasnt at all aware of the ergo back then as ive always had my eyes set on the bjorns. and i thought the lumbar support on the active was brilliant in comparison to other carriers.

i really think im going to love the ergo, having read all the great comments from everyone here and reviews on other forums.

i checked out the ergo sport at B2B the other day and i loved how soft the fabric was. i definitely preferred it over the original ergo which i thought was a little too bulky with the thicker paddings and the canvas (or whatever that was) material. but im sure that would be suitable to use in cooler climates, and of course, heavier babies.

the infant insert does seem to be pretty thick to use during my baby's first couple of months, judging by the pics and vids online. i actually missed checking that box out. i examined the sucking pads tho! :D has anyone used those pads? are they worth buying?

well, i cant wait to have my ergo...

and i cant wait to have my baby!! :D 3mos to go!!!!
 
lisa88 said:
I started out with the Baby Bjorn then switched to Ergo after baby outgrew the Baby Bjorn at 8 months. The Baby Bjorn was great. The best thing was that it was front facing and she loved it. I delayed getting the Ergo only because it was rear-facing. No choice really, by the time she hit 9 kg she had obviously outgrown the BB and I got the Ergo. Ergo is great as well, only thing is when baby is rear-facing she twists around to try to see where we are heading. I put her in the back sometimes but she is always trying to peep over my shoulder, plus I can't really see what she is doing. Anyway the Ergo serves its purpose, last weekend I took her walking around Shing Mun reservoir in the Ergo, must have been 6km at least and 3 hours!! Still have not got a proper backpack-frame type of carrier!

If you are interested I have the second hand BB Synergy for sale, used for less than 6 months. (Before that I had the Baby Bjorn Active). PM me for details.

We used the public transport most of the time so the baby carrier got more use than the stroller.
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awww, well then that is a drawback... really depends on the baby tho, huh? my son, on the other hand, always faced towards me when i used my BB active, i tried facing him front every now and then, but he would turn around to check if i was still behind him! :D

i am a little skeptical on carrying my baby on my back and i most probably wont... at least not as often i assume. like u mentioned, i wouldnt really know whats happening back there, whether or not the baby's alright. im pretty content on "imagining" carrying baby in the front position facing me, which im used to. but who knows! maybe this baby im carrying will one day prefer facing front, now thatd be a different story! :D

i just might go with a 2nd hand synergy to use for the first couple of months, how is it compared to the active... aside from the obvious cooler fabric?
 
Baby bjorn

Hi!

I am just looking online for baby carriers and saw you have a bb for sale! How much could you sell it for? I was planning to get an ergo but not sure if that is suitable for newborn :)

Helen




lisa88 said:
I started out with the Baby Bjorn then switched to Ergo after baby outgrew the Baby Bjorn at 8 months. The Baby Bjorn was great. The best thing was that it was front facing and she loved it. I delayed getting the Ergo only because it was rear-facing. No choice really, by the time she hit 9 kg she had obviously outgrown the BB and I got the Ergo. Ergo is great as well, only thing is when baby is rear-facing she twists around to try to see where we are heading. I put her in the back sometimes but she is always trying to peep over my shoulder, plus I can't really see what she is doing. Anyway the Ergo serves its purpose, last weekend I took her walking around Shing Mun reservoir in the Ergo, must have been 6km at least and 3 hours!! Still have not got a proper backpack-frame type of carrier!

If you are interested I have the second hand BB Synergy for sale, used for less than 6 months. (Before that I had the Baby Bjorn Active). PM me for details.

We used the public transport most of the time so the baby carrier got more use than the stroller.
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Just to add to PP, my experience was identical. Used the BB for my daughter (with back support) up until she was about 10 months old but by then it killed my back. Used it again with my son from newborn, he is/was a big baby and so by 6 months was really too heavy so bought the Ergo. It is a life saver in HK where it is often really difficult to use a stroller, especially when taking my daughter to pre school as it is steps all the way. I can carry my 10kg 10 month old son easily in the Ergo. It can get a bit hot (I have the original canvas one not the Sport) but doesn't seem to bother him that much - if it is OK for me to walk around in, it is OK for him to be carried in the Ergo!!
My husband doesn't like the fact that there is no facing forward option and so he mainly uses the Ergo as a back pack and finds it very comfortable - much more than the proper backpak carrier we had for our daughter when she got older as that was so heavy, even without her in it! My son sleeps happily in the Ergo too, in all of the positions and it is great for public transport.
 
BB Synergy and bib for sale

I have a BB Synergy (black) and 2 white bibs (which fit nicely on the carrier) for sale.

We live in the country side so end up using pram all the time

Asking HKD1200. SMS or call 92815665
 
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