ergo- classic or new generation?

[LadyClaret]

Not sure which to choose. the classic is £20 cheaper but is the new generation worth the extra. DH is concerned that I am buying another baby item that will prove to be a waste of money!

No, the Ergo will NEVER be a waste of money. They are FAB FAB FAB!

I think mine is a new generation one and it is the best baby product we have/ had.

I also have the new generations ergo, and it's great. not a waste of money. The second hand resale value is quite good as well.

if you think you'll use it on the front a lot it prolly makes sense to get the new gen. you can cross the straps over your back which, although i find it a bit awkward, makes it comfier. technically you can use it on the hip, but i don't know anyone who actually does use the hip carry so that might be a red herring. (i find just about any other style of sling easier/better for a hip carry)

the sleep hood on the new gen is definitely better - longer and shaped - the classic hood isn't great. the padded area on the straps is longer on the new gen iirc, and i find it tricky to get it the straps as tight as i like, but my friend who's much smaller than me has no problems so that's just personal preference.

i never felt the need to upgrade from my classic and have used it happily for nearly 3 years, but i used it almost exclusively as a back carrier, hardly at all on the front or for a younger baby.

I have the new generation organic, which is denim, and I love it. Another difference between classic and new gen is that the fabric for the non-denim ones is a bit thinner/less coarse than the classic.

I do use it in the hip carry btw.

thanks for that. Will show your comments to DH and get the joint credit card out!

a friend of mine has an ergo for sale, second hand. it is in great condition i am sure. i have asked her if it is a new gen or a classic ( i think it is a new gen) she is asking £48 plus postage.

i have a classic one. i think the diff between the two are:

a. the sleep hood on the new gen has poppers to attach while the classic has velcro
b. the new gen is lightly padded on the rectangular bit over the baby - makes it warmer for the baby in the summer.
c. there is a small zipper pouch on the bottom of the new gen. I think that the pouch which both carriers have on the rectangular bit i mentioned above also has a zipper but on the classic it is elasticated.

don't know if there are any more differences. The main structural set up between the two are identical, from what i have read on the ergo descriptions i have seen on websites.

i shall shamelessly link her page on 'the babywearer' to my post as i have known her for nearly 25 yrs and would trust her with my life.

[[http://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/showthread.php ?p=1310364#post1310364 warning: she has a major sling addiction.] this is just a part of her stash.

warning: she has a major sling addiction this is just a part of her stash.

Thanks. DH has informed me I have to choose between an extra car seat or a new carrier. Maybe if I say it is cheaper I could get both

she said her ergo is a new generation one. tell him how dadtastic it is. my dh carries our dd in the ergo.

yes, the things they say about my other wraps. like saying my much loved Didymos looks like a bedsheet.

I have the classic but only because the new gen wasn't out when I bought mine.

I love my ergo- tis fab fab fab.

i have just linked some photos to my profile so that you can show your DH how dadtastic the ergo is.

I had the New Generation. I never quite got used to strapping DD on my back without help and I won't get another one for the new baby but a very good purchase overall.