Ergobaby Original Sport Questions & Answers

Hi Jas, thankyou for getting in touch with us regarding choosing the best Ergobaby Carrier for your needs. Ergobaby Carriers are great for travelling - you will definitely find it a necessity!! The Ergobaby Sport is an older model and we have superceded that model with carriers that are better designed to keep you cool. My recommendations would be:

1. A 360 Cool Air - this is a four position carrier which is made from a moisture wicking fabric (for use up to 15kg)
2. A Performance Carrier - this is a three position carrier which is made from a moisture wicking fabric (for use up to 20kg) OR
3. A Ventus Carrier - this is a three position carrier which is made up of predominately a mesh fabric (for use up to 20kg)

Any of these 3 carriers will be a cool option for you travelling throughout the summer months. The three position carriers (Performance and the Ventus) allow you to have your baby facing in toward you, on the side from 6 months and on the back from 6 months. The four position carrier (the 360) gives you added position of being able to have baby facing out whilst they are positioned on your front from 5 months of age. The 360 is a good option if you have a baby who likes to see what's going on.

I personally used a Ventus carrier with a 12kg baby travelling through Vietnman in Summer and it was an excellent option. It was cool and comfortable and bub loved being carried on the back.

I hope that gives you some direction with your choice. One other tip is to make sure wherever you are purchasing from that they are an authorised stockist of Ergobaby. We have seen a few counterfeits recently and they are of a very poor quality. They won't give you the support you need and the fabric is of very poor quality. Just a tip to remember.

Good luck with your choice and enjoy your travels!

Hi Tay, Yes, you certainly can back carry with the ergo sport carrier. Each parent and child is different, but usually around 6 months, baby will be ready to be carried on the back and parents are more comfortable with not having their baby in direct line of sight. People with larger babies who are more developed may choose to put their baby in the back carry position even earlier than 6 months, especially for longer carry times since many parents find it more comfortable to wear heavy babies on their backs. You can find instructional videos on how to back carry on our website. Good luck with transitioning the back carry!