Ergo HELP?!

So I just got my ergo, and its brilliant except for one thing; the shoulder straps.

I cannot adjust these in any way shape or form to stop them slipping off my shoulders. If I try to tighten them, they just end up fitting more snuggly under my arms and don't actually tighten at all. The strap that connects the two shoulder straps is too low on the back to do anything; everything above it is still too lose. I'm getting shoulder pains from constantly pulling the straps back up, and its dangerous for bub.

??????????? Help?!

Not sure if the Ergo is like this but often the back connecting strap can be moved up and down the shoulder straps with a bit of fiddling... Are you particularly small or tall or anything? Mine sits perfectly up between my shoulder blades... When I tighten the shoulder straps it has the effect of pulling baby closer to me, not get them tighter as such...

Just had a look and it does look like you could adjust the height of the back-strap on mine - it's an Ergo Sport though.

Where do you have the strap that connects the two shoulder straps? Mine is high enough on my back so I can reach over my shoulder and connect them? I can't see how the straps will fall off at all actually... so you got me puzzled!

you can move the strap between the shoulder straps up and down. :-)

Yep I agree with the others, move the strap that goes across your back higher up, above your shoulders blades is best.

Do you need to lower the waist part?

I moved the strap all the way to the top, unless I can move it over the actual padded part? Is that what you mean?
Part of the problem is that the waist band keeps riding up I think (note to self; lose weight or buy the extender strap!) but even when I adjust it so its lower, the straps still slip. I have really lame shoulders btw, I can't wear a bag on my shoulder or it just falls off I'm 165cm and a size 16/18 so not overly unusual, though the waist strap is a tad pinchy XD

edit: YOU CAN! You can move it onto the padded bit!! W00H00! This SHOULD solve it, will have to wait til bub wakes up to check. HA! Not placenta brain or anything! I've chucked it on without bubs in it and I have a very good feeling about this. You ladies are rad <3

I was just about to say that yes, the strap is meant to be on the padded part, but then saw your ETA LOL! Glad you have it sorted :)

I love my Ergo, I'm sure you'll love yours too!

There is a great website that I used when learning the ergo. Google ergo lady and she is the first one that comes up. I know you will love it when you get going.

Am getting there! It's quite usable but I still have some problems, particularly getting it on and off and adjusting it for comfort. It came with a DVD which I really should watch at some point XD

getting it on ad off is super easy. what problem are you having?

I have problems getting the shoulder clip on & off too. I have a very bad right shoulder that just doesn't like to move in the way needed to get it done up.

I do the clip up and slip it over my head and then slide the baby in and tighten the arm straps. Much easier that way.

I tried that but with an almost two year old I can't squeeze her in LOL! Not a big deal for me though, she's almost too big for it ;)

Sarah J is certainly not too big for it, just to big to be on your front. I can put both of my older 2 in it still (1 at a time) on my back.

OK this may be a dumb question but do you wear the straps across your back in a X? Cos if so this carrier is waaaay too small for me. I can see there's a waist extension but no back strap extention.

edit: I wish it had come with instructions on paper rather than just the DVD. But I found them online - had it right the first time lol.

Definitely don't wear the straps in an X ;)

Yeah no X - just a little strap connecting them up behind your neck/shoulders... high enough that you should be able to reach back and connect the catch.

I think I need the extender strap, the whole thing seems to be sitting up too high??

Have you got the original or Sport version? I'm a 16/18 size and don't need an extender but I have the sport and I think the straps are already longer... Mine's still got plenty over though so I'm not sure it would make a difference.
Does anyone live near you that has one that could show you? Does the DVD not help?

i am 179cm tall and i have the waist strap up above my hips (higher than they say in the instuctions) it fits better there for me. (i'm a 16/18 too and dont need the extender strap either)

but you should have a look at that DVD. :-)

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Sarah J is certainly not too big for it, just to big to be on your front. I can put both of my older 2 in it still (1 at a time) on my back.

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Ali I should correct that, J is too heavy for my bad shoulder to cope with her in it ;)

Ugh, perhaps I should've uh, researched this a bit first >.<

There is no adjustment I can figure out to stop the clips of the shoulder straps digging into my arms. It's as if the padded straps are sitting too far apart and need to be closer together behind my back, but again, no adjustment seems to achieve this. It's an unmitaged disaster! Despite everyones' attempts to mitigate it!

edit: I have the standard one, not the sport. When I wear it just as the instructions say, it's not comfortable! :( I wonder if this is a body shape thing, I have enormous boobs. Could that have something to do with it?

Where abouts do you live Neenee? I am sure there is one of us near you that can help. Have you tightened the chest strap to bring the shoulder straps closer together?

It would be very helpful to have someone familiar with the Ergo check you out in person I think.

if you dont have anyone near by to help you out then i suggest you try again when bubs is older and can be snuggled up in it with legs around your waist. you might have more luck with it being more comfortable then.

>.< She usually ends up with her legs around my waist anyway. I know she's a bit young but it always happens and she seems comfy.

I'm in Perth, WA.

So I'm guessing no one else has the problem of the clips being uncomfortable around the arms?

I don't - and I have huge norks too LOL :)

Send LimeSlice a PM, she may be able to have a meet up with you and help you before she moves ;)

I'll send her a PM, though from memory we're miles apart but perhaps we can figure something out!

Where do the back clips sit when you wear your ergo, ladies? It looks like mine is perfectly positioned but it's not comfortable! Or perhaps I'm just being too fussy? And btw norks!

Do you mean the straps dig into the back of your arm, just sort of above the elbow? 'Cause I have that problem as well.
I find it means I haven't got the straps tight enough.

Yes! That's exactly it but even when I tighten them, it still happens. I'll keep fiddling though, perhaps i'm just being a bit nitpicky.

Do you need to tighten the back strap?