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So weirdly I find this can depend on the parent. In theory you'd have the zipper open where you are carrying onwards or outwards for a baby at this age/size... But in practise on this carrier it depends on how long the caregivers torso is. Opening the zipper only increases the length of the harness which means you can wear the waistband lower ... But for parents with shorter torsos this isn't helpful. So I find I actually never need to open this zipper ... As if I did the waistband would sit too low on me or the top fastenings would be too high for me to comfortably reach (i.e if I kept the waistband in the same place but still opened the zipper) ... So I never open it but on a parent who has a longer torso/is taller than me I would open them up for a better fit. So the moral of the story for you is probably either will worth try open and closed and see which one feels more comfortable for you and go with that.

Hello! Sorry for slow reply I was trying to see if I could get my son who is really similar dimensions to you to try it and see but I haven't managed it! The short answer is I am not entirely sure if it would or wouldnt. The straps are shorter than on alot of other carriers and it is one I have found to work for alot of very petite parents but I can't be 100% certain if it would go snug enough for you or not without trying it. I do hire them out if you'd like to give one a go. Another option is a Connecta with petite straps ... This has the shortest straps for back carrying of any carrier at all (and I have 1 remaining in my webshop). Otherwise you might find it more comfortable to back carry with a half buckle or a woven wrap where there isn't a limiting factor (such as how long the padded part is).... I hope this helps and sorry I can't answer for definite

I am so glad to hear it helped and that you followed your instincts that it didn't feel right. Really hope you and little one are more comfortable now.

Thank you! That is very kind

So glad it helped! Yes I think this is something that isn't well explained in the manual or Ergos own videos so glad I could help demystify

So glad it helped!

You are so welcome! Hope it was helpful

This is Jade. Jade is the soft knit while Sage is the mesh version. You can see my review of the mesh and why I don't like it as much as the soft knit here sheenslings.com/2022/07/08/ergobaby-embrace-soft-air-mesh-review/. The difference is colour is actually not very different and much less impactful compared to the much bigger differences in how these fabrics feel and behave.

@@SheenSlings so helpful thank-you

It is in the manufactures manual and was given as one of the advantages of this carrier when it launched back in 2017 as I remember it clearly being announced and demonstrated at the launch event. So I am not sure why you don't think this way is "the intended way". In terms of it being hard to put on I am sorry to hear you find it hard to do. Years of working with clients has taught me that what someone finds easy someone else finds hard. For a great many clients they find cross straps easier to do than ruck straps while others find ruck straps easier. I do have videos on how to optimise and how to do cross straps on this channel in case that helps at all/helps you find a method that is easier. Best Madeleine

sheenslings.com/2023/11/21/how-to-get-cross-straps-comfortable-on-your-back/. Doing cross straps up and getting them comfy

Hi! I am not sure do you have a question? Or something I can help with?

Yes I do.

That's is where we have to agree to disagree! For most women at least if they place the band on their hips it will not transfer weight well as it won't get good purchase.... instead inorder to load the weight onto their hips the band needs to be placed inorder to stack it onto the hips. This can be different for men due to the difference in hip shape. So generally men get better results wearing the band slightly lower although again too low and it might not get good purchase to stack and load onto the hips.

No, they actually weigh pretty much the same both around 750g. Because all the things that add weight... The padding, the buckles etc are exactly the same and the actual fabric doesn't make a real difference in weight. From weighing a few before answering I think it accounts for 5g difference overall.

@SheenSlings thank you

No, they actually weigh pretty much the same both around 750g. Because all the things that add weight... The padding, the buckles etc are exactly the same and the actual fabric doesn't make a real difference in weight. From weighing a few before answering I think it accounts for 5g difference overall.

@SheenSlings then cotton for me, thank you

So glad you love it! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

I find it difficult to get a truly supportive fit for a brand new newborn. Unlike a ring sling where you can adjust every part of the fabric width to give full support for little ones back.. this one you can only adjust the overall pouch size and the support at the top... Which means it might well not give enough support across the back for a brand new day 1 newborn. It works best from 6 weeks or so (depending on the little one) when they have a bit more strength themselves and fill the sling a little more. For a day 1 newborn I recommend a ring sling instead because they are far more adjustable and customisable for a truly supportive fit

Oh hope they love it! Let me know how it works!

So glad it helped!

I answer this here ... sheenslings.com/2022/06/08/ergobaby-omni-breeze-review/. If you scroll down I compare the Breeze and the 360 in-depth near the end of the review. Hope it helps! Best Madeleine

I am so glad it helped

Thank you for coming back to let me know. I am so glad to hear it made a difference for you

Oh no! That is an issue! Did you contact Ergo under their 10 yr promise/guarantee?

So 20kg id what this carrier has been weight tested to. This means that during testing a 20kg weight is placed in the carrier and put on a machine that bounces that carrier and weight 100,000 times very quickly and that the carrier didn't sustain any damage or wear during this process. Weight testing doesn't mean a 20kg 4 year old will physically fit in the carrier... It doesn't mean that their legs will still be adequately supported or that the carrier will reach far enough up their back that it would be safe should they decide to lean back. It's actually quite sneaky that many manufacturers purposefully don't give ages to lead you to believe their product will last for longer than it actually will. My statement of 2.5 years is as a consultant who has seen children of all ages in the carrier and wants to give people a more realistic idea of what is possible. I would say this is also being optimistic, since I made this review I have worked with many families who are already finding this carrier not supportive enough by 2 and are ready to move onto a toddler option. I hope that helps clear up your confusion.

So there are other ways to carry baby if they are finding the M position challenging and other ways to add more support for their head if needed. However without seeing you and your little one in person it is hard for me to offer tips ... It sounds like you would really benefit from a bit of in person real time help. Do you have a sling library or consultant local to you? If not I do offer online video consultations so we could go through your carriers in real time and find a solution for you. Best Madeleine

sheenslings.com/online-consultations/

@@SheenSlings unfortunately I live in a very remote village in rural Australia. Everything is online. Thank you so much for responding to me 🙏🏽

I can definitely help online if you'd like me too! We can find a time that works with the time difference.

Yes of course.... Carry #5 here (just scroll down to #5) sheenslings.com/2020/04/04/what-can-i-do-with-a-stretchy-wrap/. And/or I have a playlist on this channel entitled stretchy wrap tutorials which has all my tutorials. But the link gives and video and written explaination

Sorry, did you have a specific question or something specifically you aren't sure about?

Of course. What age size clothes does your 1y10m wear? 18 months? 2 years? Do you want something quite structured? Lots of padding? Or something more lightweight?

Oh no! Sorry it feels hard! Know that an open twist or any of the other options can totally work too if the closed twist feels hard. It's definitely easier to do with a two way stretchy wrap compared to a one way stretchy wrap

@@SheenSlings I’m just uncoordinated 😂 The open twist is no good on me. The minute I move my arm it pops out of place. I’m sticking with closed 😊

Glad to hear this helped!

Yes! In much the same way... In fact 2 half buckles gives you alot more flexibility to run the straps anyway that works well for you

I prefer this one just because it works well with all the 130 different slings and carriers in my library and all that I have ever come across. A lot the brand ones are great but often only work on that brand. I have never tried the Hoppediz one, but I had an Ergo one a couple of years back and it was designed to attach to poppers that are on the Ergo carriers so wouldnt work on other brands, or other carriers types. So if you had a wrap and an ergo and were thinking to also buy a ring sling ... A cover that will work with any of your slings would give you more options.

@@SheenSlings thank you for your answer!

Thank you!! That is lovely to hear

Thank you Kirsty!

Well done for listening to your instincts! If it doesn't feel safe then likely it isn't!

Thank you for sharing! This carrier (the close Caboo) doesn't offer outwards either. Both carriers are designed for the 4th trimester and carrying newborns in particular so little ones do tend to grow out of both of these developmentally around 4 months or so and generally this is before outwards facing would be possible or advisable anyway. The main difference between the Caboo and the Bliss is the Bliss is a buckle carrier with clips and the Caboo is a little softer for people looking for something closer to a wrap but without the wrapping. I do have a bliss and intend to make a full review soon!

Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful... I originally made it as a reminder for those who had booked an in person or online session with me as a reminder because as you say the manufacturers videos aren't the easiest to learn from! So glad it was helpful for you too.

Thank you for sharing! It's so helpful for people to hear because the manufacturer advertises a much wider age range!

I am so glad it was helpful

Yes "Airglow" is simply the colour way

Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad this has been helpful in partnership with your other carriers.

Hi! Thank you for your question. I have seen harsh marks occasionally - not only in this carrier but others too, and almost always it is due to the positioning rather than the carrier. If baby is positioned so weight is on their inner thighs rather than on their bottom then the carrier can rub at the edge on their legs due to that pressure from that shallow seat. The trick is to check that they are sitting fully on their bottom. You can do this like this - sheenslings.com/2021/03/03/how-to-perform-a-pelvic-tilt-to-ensure-your-baby-is-sitting-comfortably-in-their-baby-carrier/ and this will relief the pressure and give them much more space around their legs. You still might see "sock mark" type lines but you should definitely not see harsh marks. Hope that helps Madeleine

Hi! I actually answer just this in immense detail in my review of the Omni Breeze here (scroll down for the comparison) sheenslings.com/2022/06/08/ergobaby-omni-breeze-review/. Technically that is the Breeze rather than the dream but as the only difference between the breeze and dream are the material everything explained in that blog is the same. Also I do have a full review of the dream on this channel which can hopefully help too. Best! Madeleine

Hi! Sounds like some help one to one would really help you crack this and work out where you are losing tension. I do offer online consultations if you'd like help working out what is going wrong and gaining confidence? Full details here sheenslings.com/online-consultations/

Hello! Please could you elaborate your comment. Baby is shown in the "spread squat position" (this is the Anhock-Spreiz for the non German speakers) in all 4 positions. In all 4 positions baby is shown with weight on bottom and legs supported so there is no pressure/weight through the developing pelvis. So I am not sure what you are referring to with this comment. I welcome open debate and also evidence for your statements... All 4 positions achieve a spread squat and there is quite alot of evidence on this being a safe and beneficial position... Starting with Dr Fettweis in the 70s right upto a few years ago where a study looked at muscular engagement. Hope this helps for anyone feeling confused or alarmed by this comment