Been doing some Googling on your suggestions so am feeling a bit more educated!! There's so much stuff to buy for Baby #1 and it's great to have some feedback so thank you, thank you, thank you!!
What do you want to use it for? For a newborn? For newborn til 2 or 3 or just for the first few months? Is it important to have more than one position (eg, facing out, or on back)? How important is looks? Will it just be you wearing it, or will your partner wear it too?
Keep in mind that if you like the Ergo, you'll need an infant insert for it. You won't need an insert for something like the Pikkolo, but that has its pros and cons depending on your body size I'm finding. Those two are both SSC's (soft structured carriers). There are also Mei Tais (my personal fave), Ring Slings, Pouches, Wraps (like the Hug-a-bub, and you can also get firmer ones).
If you find you're not getting enough answers/info, maybe post a link to this thread in the Babywearing section, to catch the attention of more people who already use baby carriers.
I've got a moby wrap (like a hug a bub, but cheaper!) and a pouch sling (a slingling), and I love both. The wrap is great for carrying for a long time, very comfy and secure, good on the back, etc. Downside is it takes a bit to put on, especially if you are outside and it will be dragging in the dirt while you tie it. The pouch is very quick and easy to put on for a shorter carry - grabbing some groceries, or whatever. It's not as supportive or easy on the back, but just lovely for short-term. I looked at hotslings, and the comfy joey pouch as well - also very nice.
Try looking at theslingdirectory online. (all one word, with the usual beginning and end. )
just wanted to second what falguni said- if you can afford to get two- and remember, both these slings have a high re-sell value on ebay, then i would get the hab for up to approx 4 months, then the ergo. we have done exactly this and have never looked back. they're both great carriers. the hab was a life-saver when ds was a newborn, and i take the ergo everywhere now.
I have somehow ended up with 6 different types of carriers and the best one by far is the Ergo. I have two slings and I use them for quick trips but they really hurt my shoulder if worn for very long and DD hated them when she was a newborn ( now almost 5 months). I held off getting the Ergo but really wish I had got it when she was first born as it is soooooo comfortable to wear and you can use it up to 18 kg so you get good use out of it. I had two different types of front carriers and they both really hurt me across the shoulders although DD found them really comforatble ( I think) which is why I ended up getting the ergo as it was meant to be really comfy for mums - and it is They are on sale at the moment at Babes In Arms (website) - normally $159 plus postage but I got mine for $127 including postage.( only one colour choice though).
I love my ellaroo. i used from the time she was just a wee newborn (born 2.7kgs or 6lbs...) and at 1 year old we are still going strong. at first we wore it on the front with her tucked up like a frog facing towards me (many ppl didnt even know she was in there LOL!), then as she got head control we moved her to sitting in the front looking out, then we moved to the side, where we still are. soon we can throw her on the back.
also have the ergo, and love it. but i do like the fact that my sling tucks away into my bag. and being a ring sling my DH can also use it without mucking up strap length etc....
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