Uneducated about baby carriers my husband and I used two Snugli front carriers with our twins. When our third son was born we invested in a BabyBjorn carrier and a HotSling, which were both worth every penny. When we recently reviewed the ERGObaby organic carrier, our life changed. Sounds dramatic right? I know, but the ERGObaby organic carrier has made stay at home mom life with 3 yr. old twins and a 15 month old safer and less chaotic. I can put the little man in the ERGObaby and still have two hands to hold the twins' hands. You wouldn't think that would be so life changing but it really is with 3 kids, especially walking in busy parking lots and crowded areas. Sure, they listen to me 90% of the time in these situations but what if the 10% time just happens to be the day they get hit by a car or lost in a crowd. That's why when we are in public places they are holding my hand. I see parents trusting their toddlers and preschoolers in situations like this and it's terrifying to watch. I'm sure every parent thinks "it will never happen to my child". As parents, we don't want to think about these things but we would all try to prevent them. Babywearing allows parents to play it safe. ERGObaby allows you to play it safe longer!- ERGObaby carriers can be worn in 3 positions, front, hip and back.
- ERGObaby carriers can be used for infants all the way up to children weighing 40lbs!
- ERGObaby's design supports the correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. This design is recommended by numerous pediatricians and doctors, even chiropractors!
- ERGObaby carriers are ergonomically correct for even weight distribution and minimum impact on the adult carrying the baby.
- ERGObaby carriers come with a handy little adjustable sleep hood to keep your baby's head supported during naps and to give the baby added privacy.
- ERGObaby carriers can be easily adjusted for nursing, use the sleep hood for added privacy for Mom!
Those are just a few of the great benefits of an ERGObaby carrier. The list goes on and on! I'm sure each individual parent that owns an ERGObaby carrier has a list of their own as well. Here's my top three!
- Supports the weight and size of my 15 month and my 3 year olds. Yep, even the twins fit in this carrier and they LOVE it. The day we got our carrier, the boys took turns being carried around the house. I had the carrier on for over an hour with weights between 21 lbs. and 31 lbs. without any stress or strain on my body.
- This carrier is great for day hiking! We took our boys hiking for 2 hours and instead of using our Kelty Carrier we took the ERGObaby carrier along for our journey. The ERGO performed every bit as well as the Kelty and weighs considerably less!
- The ERGObaby can be used many months (even years!) longer than other carriers can, allowing me to keep all of my children safe by my side and the close bonding that babywearing provides even longer.
I really can't rave enough about this carrier. If all of the great features aren't enough for you, you can also purchase lifestyle accessories to keep you hands free! These include an infant insert, a backpack, and a front pouch! GiveThemRoots was given the chance to review the entire hands-free system and it is AMAZING!
The backpack attaches directly to the carrier. Now you can store diapers, wipes, snacks, anything you need right there, eliminating the need for a diaper bag. The front pack can be worn with the backpack/carrier system for easy access to small things, like cell phones, keys, a compass, whatever your heart pleases! The infant insert is perfect for making sure your infant is comfortable and to allow you to use your carrier even earlier!
Want one? We thought you might and so did ERGObaby! That's why ERGObaby is giving away an organic baby carrier to one VERY lucky GiveThemRoots reader!
The Rules: You must 18 years old to enter. One email address per household. Entries must be received by 11:59pm EST on March 30th. A winner will be selected via Random.org and announced on March 31, 2009 and notified by email.
To enter:
Leave a comment telling us where you would use your carrier and be sure your email address is included!
Bonus entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway, and leave us the link in the comments.
2. Subscribe to GiveThemRoots
3. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter. (be sure to @GiveThemRoots)
4. Become a fan of GiveThemRoots on Facebook.
That's FIVE ways to win it! Get busy.
*Leave a separate comment for each additional entry you've completed!
*THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED*
129 comments:
Looove the ERgo, I tried it with a friend's for my 18 months old, and I love it. I've been meaning to get one, especially with another one on the way, but I haven't got around to it because I'm on bed rest....
We'll see!!!! ;-)
Would love one- have heard great things about them and as we have a new baby on the way and are planning a trip to europe next year- this would be amazing!
Would love one- have heard great things about them and as we have a new baby on the way and are planning a trip to europe next year- this would be amazing!
nanceranne@hotmail.com
(forgot to add my email address last entry!)
I have been told that the ERGO carrier is the only way to go and I love that they are eco-friendly. If you check out my blog at www.hotbellymama.blogspot.com, you can see that this is what I am all about.
Love YOUR blog too!
Email me at: janellesjunk@centurytel.net
And have a blessed day!
OKAY!!! I WANT THIS!!!! I want it bad...like in a bad bad way!!! Seb has outgrown the Hotsling or not really outgrown it, but I want something that I can wear longer without strain!!!!
Oh yeah...I TWEETED BABY!!! WOOHOO!
=( I've been a subscriber and FB fan for months....doesn't that get me some street cred at least?
Oopsie...forgot...I just blogged: http://chadandkellye.blogspot.com/2009/03/who-wants-to-wini-do-i-do.html
The Ergo would be great for so many places we go!! Hiking, shopping (esp grocery shopping when I'm on my own and need my hands to carry things into the apt!), walking out with the family or to get big brother from school, farmer's market visits...Can think of so many!!
daisyryan.adkins (at) gmail (dot) com
I subscribe! :)
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I'm a facebook fan, too!
daisyryan.adkins (at) gmail (dot) com
I would use the Ergo carrier at the farmer's market! Hands-free shopping!
I would use the Ergobaby carrier to take walks with my baby (instead of lugging the stroller around).
I would love to win this for my sister! She is expecting baby number three, and loves to take her children for walks up the canyon. This would be perfect!
I subscribe through email.
And since I completely forgot to include my email addy above, here it is:
lifessweetpassions {at} gmail {dot} com
I'd use it everywhere! Now that the weather is getting warmer - to take my son on walks. And hubby would love it to take my son with him everywhere (he's a stay at home dad!)
addeviant006 at gmail dot com
I think the possibilities are endless. I would use the carrier around our house, disneyland, walks to the park and on and on'
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
I'd use it grocery shopping, keeps little hands where you know where they are while letting you use yours :D
ooh i like these. I wouldn't wear mine anywhere glamorous.. but it would be lifesaver to use at the grocery store!! longo436@yahoo.com
I have a three week old and a 21 month old. I could use one of these for everywhere I go, even around the house. I need my hands free.
Subscribed!
robinsbrooks@hotmail.com
I would use it when its just all the time, especially while walking to school to get my daughter. DS is 19 months old and too heavy to carry anymore!
My son gets carried all over. He's one; he walks, but he'd much prefer Mama time! So whenever I'm cooking or vacuuming I put him in the sling. He's getting to a point where the sling isn't the greatest on my shoulder and the Ergo carrier would be awesome! We do a lot of walking with our new puppy, so that would be handy as well.
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com
I would LOVE to win this - my baby is big for his age and it really puts a strain on me toting him around so much. This would be SUCH a nice thing to have!
fillynn (at) juno (dot) com
this carrier would give me the freedom to get out with Emmeline. we have trouble leaving the house with all her medical equipment and this light weight baby carrier would make it easier.
meganph(at)gmail(dot)com
i subscribe
i tweeted!
i am also a fan!
I love to carry my daughter - we use or have used a variety of wraps, carriers and slings. She likes to be held close and keeping up with her 2.5 yo sister is hard when your only 9 months. We are very active outside and go run errands and shopping. I love to carry her over using a stroller and Ergo is so versatile. I also love the poncho wrap they have for moms to use while carrying baby... perfect for the colder temp we have here in the Midwest. Fantastic product. shawnahehr(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I would use the Ergo EVERYWHERE, but especially in the grocery store and other shops. My little guy tends to get a little fussy towards the end of shopping trips. The Ergo would be perfect.
I would use this for our trip to San Diego in April and just regular outings to the mall or park or church.
calliemist@yahoo.com
I would love this for my daughter. I love the fact that they accommodate higher weights -- my daughter is almost 9mos and already nearing the the 30lbs mark (she's also very tall). We've tried so many wraps and slings without success, and I would love the Ergo. I would use it around the house when she's close to naptimes, but I would also love to use it when running errands to keep her close.
Thank you for the giveaway!
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I am a subscriber:
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HI Dare! I would be sending this awesome carrier to one of my dearest Mama to be friends who would hopefully return it when its our turn :-). Hope all is well!
I'd love to use this everywhere! It would be especially helpful for trips to the grocery store though since I always worry about having two kids in tow. And, it looks like just right for our camping trip this spring. Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm a subscriber (cbeargie at yahoo)
I'm a facebook fan (c pepin)
Blogged the contest here:
http://aspritzofsis.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/wearing-baby/
This would be great for shopping, working around the house or in the yard, great for times when you need two hands; but, baby needs comfort. Great product
I would use this EVERYWHERE. Specifically, the laundry room where my only option for setting my baby down is in a pile of dirty laundry or the cold cement floor (ew!), the mall, where I love to walk and shop but get REALLY tired holding my 20 lb. 5 month old. I also love hiking and snowshoeing, which I haven't been able to do lately. I've heard the Ergo is much better than all other products out there, my baby and I would be grateful! Thanks for the change to win :)
oh my, I forgot my email address, so here it is: littlekitegirl@gmail.com. Here's my comment again, just to make sure :)
I would use this EVERYWHERE. Specifically, the laundry room where my only option for setting my baby down is in a pile of dirty laundry or the cold cement floor (ew!), the mall, where I love to walk and shop but get REALLY tired holding my 20 lb. 5 month old. I also love hiking and snowshoeing, which I haven't been able to do lately. I've heard the Ergo is much better than all other products out there, my baby and I would be grateful! Thanks for the change to win :)
I would use the ergo everywhere!! Specifically when going on walk or on family vacation! I am excited because I am preggers again and this is the carrier I have had my eye on! :)
I would use this carrier on vacation. It is not convenient to lug a stroller along especially with luggage fees these days.
I would love a carrier like this. We'd use it a lot this summer and fall- camping, hiking, berry picking. As well as the festivals we go to (like the state fair).
What a great giveaway!
~Jennifer
jhayes0611 at yahoo dot com
while going on the subway, this is especially great in all these nyc subway stations that you need to take stairs making it extremely hard to carry down a stroller so this carrier would be perfect for then! yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
I subscribed via email!
~Jennifer
jhayes0611 at yahoo dot com
My husband wants to carry the baby but wants a carrier that doesn't look too "maternal." I love the ErgoBaby carriers because they can be used front and back. We will be using ours on walks in the country and downtown when walking with a toddler is unsafe.
laurakcowan/at/gmail/dotcom
We take the dog on hikes in the woods and would love to continue this practice with our future baby! The ErgoBaby would be perfect for that (and I love that it is the kind of carrier that the DH would be willing to wear as well).
ebickell (at) hotmail (dot) com
I blogged here:
http://emilyisland.blogspot.com/2009/03/ergobaby-carrier-at-give-them-roots.html
I'd like one for those short hikes where I don't want to use the framed backpack carrier. I'd also like it for shopping. Those little hands can sure get into things even when they are in the stroller.
jenpruss(at)yahoo(dot)com
Cool listing & I so like this carrier. It is one of my favorites. Kudos to you, Dare
I would love to win this baby carrier. I'm having my first child in July. I will be able to use to carrier just about every where.
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I'm a fan of Give Them Roots on facebook!
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I would love an Ergo! I've heard great things about them and could definitely use a way to carry my 12-week-old around while trying to keep up with my 2-year-old when we go play at the park whenever it finally warms up. For now, we go to indoor things like storytime and open gym and an Ergo would be such a great help!
Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
We are going to be doing an MS walk with my SIL this May and I think Hubby would use this carrier (I love my Moby) and we will be traveling to Ethiopia to pick up our new baby in the next few months and once again I think Hubby would use this carrier and that would be great!!!
I would use one when I had to do errands
Where would I use this? Oh my goodness, everywhere! Mostly hikes and longer walks. my friend has an ergo and I have a beco. Her's works great for longer walks. I would freak out if I won!
mommainflipflops AT gmail.com
I tweeted for you:
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I would love this carrier. We love carriers and have mostly stuck to making our own. I have wanted an ergo, but never got one! Would love to win this! Thanks!
info(at)babygetgreen.com
I've been considering an Ergo since my daughter (13.5 months) is really getting to big for the pouch sling but our commute really requires a sling- a stroller would be too much hassle and she's walking, but not well enough to do that alone.
thanks to mommainflipflops whose tweet pointed me here. :D
I just subscribed to the feed.
i would use it everywhere due to a medical condition that affects my arms and makes it difficult to hold things i could definitely use this
I would use it at the grocery store, around the house and pretty much everywhere.
I would use around the house when I'm multitasking and trying to get other things done.
michele dot weeks at comcast dot net
not entering, but wanted you to know I blogged about the contest http://myparentingideas.blogspot.com/2009/03/ergo-baby-carrier.html
It would be nice to use with clingy babies. I'd be able to hold them and still get housework done.
johnthegirl@hotmail.com
Oh I would use it everywhere!!!
amy_881@yahoo.com
I subscribe via email
amy_881@yahoo.com
I would love to have this carrier. I have a Baby Bjorn and a Hotsling, but need something for when they get bigger, also the nursing coverage sounds like a great bonus! I have a 3 year old, 23 month old and one coming this summer so I am pretty sure I would use it everywhere and everyday!
katymccay@gmail.com
Just tweeted:
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I just subscribed and I would love this carrier!!
This would be a GREAT carrier to have. I would use it everywhere but especially when I go garage sale-ing, take walks around the neighborhood, do chores around the house, at church, etc.
Hope I win!!
melissalam100@yahoo.com
Where wouldn't I use my carrier??? I had another popular carrier for my son, but he quickly outgrew it. I've hear the Ergo would be better, and would love to try it out. Our third baby is due in eleven weeks...and I plan to wear her every chance I get. I'm not on strollers until the babies are bigger, so I'd wear her when we are out on walks, shopping, to the zoo, probably even around the house at some point too!
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i'd use it at the mall so i could get around quicker than with a bulky stroller
I also have three small children and have a Snugli which I use often (but it is hard on my back). I would carry our 9 month old in the Ergo carrier when at stores with my 22 month old and 3 1/2 year old. Also would use it for walks in the neighborhood. Thanks for the chance!
i subscribed. forgot to leave my e-mail in previous post. miahs_mom@hotmail.com
The Ergo would be great for so many places we go!! Hiking, shopping , walking out with the family , farmer's market visits,visiting the cottage now that the warmer weather is finally here
chickadees-childcare@hotmail.com
i would definitely use it when i go out shopping and at the laundromat! thank for hosting this giveaway :) chantellesabino at mac dot com
Great carrier. I'm having my 4th baby in less than 6 years and I would love to win this.
Rachel(at)busymommy(dot)us
I've recently learned about ERGO carriers and am really covetous. I have a 20 month old and a son in senior kindergarten half days. Every day at 10:50am, my youngest son walk 3 and a 1/2 miles to the school to pick up my older son. In the winter it's a nightmare. I've actually broken over a thousand dollars worth of strollers, so I carry my son, but he just outgrew a handmade ABC and a sling just wouldn't be comfortable for a walk that long. So, I'd wear the ERGO on my trek to school every morning.
leanne (at) the clever mom (dot) com
I would love this one!! I would use it shopping, walking, and even around the house to keep my hands free!
I could use it wherever baby and me are on the go! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I've been wanting an Ergo since I was pg and am so excited about this giveaway!
Right now, I'm thinking how great it would be to wear one while strawberry picking in a couple of months.
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I tweeted!
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I'm so excited about your giveaway!
I bloged about you in our blog. jonncarramoorman.blogspot.com
and I'm a new facebook fan and I news letter follower too!
Thanks for the Fun.
My favorite place to babywear is the zoo. That way I can whisper all about the animals in my little guys ears.
Tasha at cheekabeeka@gmail.com
I would definitely wear my carrier this summer as I will need my hands free to grab a busy 3 year old boy. So, not really one particular place...everywhere!
thebovees49091 at yahoo dot com
I would wear this everywhere! As a mom of a three year old we are extremely active! so much better for both children than pushing a stroller around!
I have four children and about to adopt another so I would wear this everywhere. I need all the hands I can get!
My son has outgrown the front carrier and I miss carrying him! I'd definitely use this when we go to crowded spots, like festivals or fairs this summer so that I don't have to bring the stroller.
Tweeted
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I became a Facebook fan (kathleen walck)
I would use the carrier everywhere. We do all of our grocery shopping on Saturdays and I would much rather wear my baby then lug the car seat all over. Also once the weather gets nicer I want to go on walks and our stroller is a beast.
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I would use it practically everywhere. Don't use strollers much, I prefer to hold my kids. I would use it whenever I go to the store, the park, for a walk, or anywhere else! Please include me!
Thanks,
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I subscribe.
I tweeted.
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I'm a fan on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Give-Them-Roots/39714544288#/home.php?ref=home
I have been wanting an ergo carrier for a while!!! I would love this!
nicdansam@hotmail.com
I am a new subscriber!
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I am a fan on facebook.
Nicole Coffman-Cole
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My daughter wants one of these for her new baby!
judicoffman@comcast.net
I am a subscriber.
judicoffman@comcast.net
We are planning a trip to Disney this summer, something easy to get on and off is essential for rides. I don't think my wrap is cut out for it!
Thanks for the entry
Tonyamcrain [at] aol.com
I would use this every day for my five-month-old, as I chase my three-year-old around the neighborhood! Cheers, carolyngoul@gmail.com
I would use it everywhere! Little Roy likes to be carried and it's taking its toll on my back! We especially love flea markets! lindsay.sanchez@gmail.com
I would love this. I use a sling with my almost 12 month old, but it's starting to tell on my back! It would be great to have better weight distribution!
gitrecca at gmail dot com
actually, i would use this as a baby gift--we know three brand new little ones, and any of their mamas would be thrilled to receive one of these slings!
:)
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I would use it whenever I go out. I am currently using a sling but it does start to hurt after a while and I don't think my baby likes it very much , she squirms and then ends up crroked and then I have to take her out and put her back in again.
seksi_missy(at)hotmail(dot)com
I signed up as a fan on facebook !
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I also subscribed !
seksi_missy(at)hotmail(dot)com
I can't think of anywhere I *wouldn't* use the baby carrier! I'm sure a baby carrier is much easier to deal with than a stroller, so I think we'd use it in the mall, out for walks, and out shopping!
supersweeper81 at gmail dot com
We have a new grand baby and live in the beautiful state of Colorado. We would use this to take the little man hiking on the trails here
kathy (at) mtnyoungs (dot) com
Love Ergo baby carriers as these are extremely comfortable..carry them always all around!
Hi I blogged at http://blessedarrivals.blogspot.com/2009/03/ergo-baby-carrier-being-given-away-on.html , I became a facebook fan, I tweeted and I subscribed. I would love one of these because my 3 year old doesn't want to ride in the stroller until I try to put the baby in it. Then I get stuck pushing the stroller and carrying the baby if I don't have my carrier in the car. This way I could have one in each stroller so I would never be without a carrier.
thanks
Amy
I wouldn't be using this myself- I would love to win it to give to one of my friends - who is pregnant. :)
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celeste@mail4me.com
If I won the carrier I would wear it quite often...around the house, while out for a walk where the stroller won't go, etc. Maybe even at the mall that's 10 minutes from my house! nikiface@comcast.net
I would use this when I went shopping and out for walks with hubby
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I could use this everywhere. With two kids it would be really helpful to have my hands free. I love these and really want this.
clownbasher {at} hotmail {dot} com
Subscribed!
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Posted to my blog!
http://aandrbrooks.blogspot.com/2009/03/ergo.html
It's private so I hope you can see it, if not let me know.
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