Prodigy Carrier on ebay? Avertised as like ergo?

So we're off to Noosa for a holiday in a week, booked last minute, and realised a carrier would be really handy :) I'd love an ergo - but with a lack of funds of my own I just can't justify one atm :( (DH would never let me spend so much of the family funds :) ) I searched for second hand on ebay but they still are so $$$ and the autions won't end in time for it to arrive. They are selling an ergo like carrier - called Prodigy. Anyone seen/used one? Anyone with an ergo have time to look and let me know your opinion? I want to be able to do a back/hip carry or a front carry if he's tired. Mostly for use when at airport/on train/bus etc and at the beach/walking. Is it just a waste of money - we are taking a stoller? Should I go without and just save up? I'm very conflicted!:wall:

Or can an ergo be hired anywhere?

oh...we have a bjorn which was fine for like the first 6 weeks - but its just too unsupportive for me and the baby!

not sure about the prodigy one looks a little flimsy compared to the ergo. Have a search for mei tai's on ebay they have some cheap at the moment and the are a mix between the ergo and a hug a bub.

Decision made :) bought an ergo sport!!!

So just did a walk to the shop with my 10kg DS. About a 1.5kg round trip....was awesome!!! Best thing I've ever bought I think :)

Glad to hear you found something :) Have been looking at ergo's for a while now, did you end up finding one cheap somewhere?

It wasn't cheap :( Paid full price cos I needed it for next week and couldn't wait to postage. I paid $159 but did see it for $135 online. I think if you could wait you will def find it reduced somewhere.

Oh damn! Yeah Ive been watching ebay but even the used ones are selling for between 80-110, crazy!

Glad you love it, Ergos are awesome! I don't think it's worth trying a cheaper alternative, who knows what it would be like without trying it first.

You have spent your money well, I promise :D

If you look online theres a place you can buy a brand new ergo for $149 including postage, thats a pretty good price! I got mine for $155 delivered to my door brand new