This infant and toddler carrier can be used for years with your child. This pack lives in our car.  It has calmed our daughter at times when nothing else worked.  When we are on the road and want to get a short hike in, we just have to reach for this versatile pack.  We use it to grocery shop, to walk long distances in cities, to put our daughter to sleep at outdoor concerts, and to go on impromptu hikes.  My husband likes to pull to the side of the road to scout rapids for future river runs, so out comes the ergo pack, and while we do some rock scrambling our daughter is safely attached to us. It takes a while to get used to placing your child in it, but once you get the hang of it, it can be done by one parent without assistance. As your child gets older, they can help you. Cora always gets very excited when we take the ergo pack out.

Our family has used this pack on a variety of short day hikes and has found it comfortable.  The great thing is that it does not weigh too much; so when Cora wants to do some hiking of her own, we are not carrying a large frame child backpack for no reason.  I just let it dangle off my hips.  This pack does not replace the necessary frame packs for longer hikes or for hikes where you think you may slip and fall. Ideal for the light backpacking enthusiast.

Ergo offers a variety of products including: waist extension up to 51”, infant inserts, totes, diaper bags and backpacks that attach to the carrier and a front pouch for documents you want easy access to.

I have tried out a few of these accessories and they do what they say.  The only downfall of this carrier is that it does not look very good and adding the accessories does not help you feel stylish.

Regardless the Ergo pack is worth investing in.  We are heading to the airport for Thanksgiving with a change of plans in both directions.  The Ergo Pack will come with us rather than a stroller.  It keeps Cora centered and she can fall asleep and feel right at home.  I have not tried this pack with a newborn.

From the company: The ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent. Recommended weight limit of 40 pounds for its carrier; however, the carrier has been tested up to 90 pounds. Available in more than six colors with different accessories.  Can be purchased for $105 US at:  Ergo Baby Carrier

Heidi