ergo insert alternatives

[Cattie]

Hi all, I just bought the ergo sport carrier but didn't get the insert. DD is 2 months old, and seeing as I am only planning to be a casual carrier user (for eg. supermarket shopping so I can push a trolley instead of pram) I'm not sure it's worth it for me to buy the insert to use for only a couple of months...

So I was wondering if anyone had tried alternatives that worked? For eg, using a blanket etc? Or would that be no good for the baby's posture and neck? Otherwise I can just wait until she's big enough for it

Thanks in advance!

[Three Graces]

I'd buy the insert and then just sell it on ebay when you've finished using it. Or buy one off ebay if you're only going to use it for a short while. I wouldn't use a blanket.
I bought one for our ergo (I think it was $35) and they usually sell for about $20 on ebay, secondhand.

[onthefly]

How big is she? My DD fit in the ergo fine from 3 months.
You could also look around for a second hand one? There's a buy/sell/trade thread in the babywearing forum you can post a request to buy one and see if someone has a spare.

[HotI]

I was given a home made one when i bought my ergo second hand. I have never used it, but could send it to you if you wanted to try it.

[Cattie]

Thanks for the replies ladies! DD is about 4.6kg so I'm guessing it'll be another month or so until I can try her without insert. I've pretty much talked myself into buying it now, as I do intend to have another bubs so should be worth it?!

HotI - thank you so much for the kind offer, but I think I should just buy one I did consider diy but just don't have the time for such things now dd is here...

[buffy1]

Cattie - I have an Ergo insert just sitting in the cupboard. We're packing up the house and I need to free up room!

It's yours if you want it, message me hon xxx