If you could only buy one baby carrier, what would it be

[Tuesday's Child]

Bellany I was actually quite concerned about it being a knock off or the site being dodgy but my mum decided to get it for my birthday and it was all fine. Definitely NOT a fake happily The site I used was ergo baby carrier Australia dot com it should come up, the othe was ergo baby on sale. (just dont expect an answer to emails coz they are Chinese company and I never got a reply (freaked me out until I got what was paid for!)

I hate to break it to you but neither of those sites are authorised ergo sellers. Ergo baby retailers are not allowed to use "ergobaby" in their web address. Chances are the carrier you received is a fake. Babes in arms are the Australian distributor so i'd contact them for further advice.

As for the OP, if they are both planning on carrying bub then an ergo or manduca may have to be adjusted each time it changes wearer. Also I found the ergo I had to be very hot and that was without the newborn insert. Just some other points to consider.

For me I'd go with a ring sling for ease of use. Linen or linen blend would be very supportive for long periods and as bub grows. A woven wrap would be the most versatile though. It could also be used as a hammock as someone else mentioned.

[onthefly]

A ring sling is a good option. It's good for newborns through to toddlers (for quick hip carries).
A manduca or similar is also a good one as it's easy and accessible and can be used from newborn through. I wouldn't go with an ergo just because they don't carry from newborn - you need a separate insert for that.

i prefer woven wraps and they're truly the most versatile but they can seem a bit daunting at first

[onthefly]

and Just FYI about Ergo fakes. There are a lot around and the trouble with them is that you can't be sure about the materials or workmanship, or whether they've been properly tested.
If you're unsure, you can check registered ergobaby stockists via the Babes in Arms website.