Online - March 15, 2007

Sling Both Ways

The Ergo Baby Carrier

Your motto, preparenting: Cogito ergo sum. “I think, therefore I am.”

Your motto now: Parentus ergo chiropainus. “I parent, therefore my back really hurts.”

Our advice? Drop the first and last Latin words and revel in an Ergo baby carrier.

Named for its ergonomic properties, the design keeps you and your cargo comfy for hours. How? By dispersing the kid’s weight between his hips and thighs, instead of pressing his spine (like most sling designs do). Meanwhile, Ergo balances his weight to your hips and shoulders. The upshot: extra safe for them, ache-free for you.

You can wear it longer than most carriers (till he reaches the ripe old age of 5). Wear it on your front for the first three to five months; after that, on your side or back. Which means the Ergo might replace your stroller.

And you could finally get rid of that other unfortunate motto.

I think, therefore I pram.

Available online at ergobabycarriers.com.