The Ergo Carrier

Some days I am really nervous about whether this baby will make it into the world safely, and some days I think too much about the details of what it will be like once he/she is here. If you know me, I'm sure that doesn't surprise you even though it may not make sense. :)

One thing I have thought about a lot is how I'll need an extra pair of hands to go grocery shopping and take Jonathan to school. We'll also probably want to go hiking as a family again, but one secondhand Kelty backpack will not carry Grace and the new baby. I've been looking around and watching other moms, and I decided that an Ergo Baby Carrier might be my ticket to an extra pair of hands. When one of my frugal blogs linked to a great deal on the carriers-and deals on these are rare-we decided to take the plunge and get one.

The Ergo should work from baby's infancy (with a special insert) through toddlerhood, up to 40 lbs. I can only imagine how it works as a front carrier with a baby inside, and I think I'll mostly use it with the new baby (still nicknamed Apple Baby around here,) but I decided to try it as a back-carrier with Grace.

Clearly I did not get dressed up for this...and yes, I am rather bulgy these days! Jonathan took the picture for me at the end of a long day. Grace is heavy in the carrier, but not awkward and actually comfortable. And she likes it.

Here I am giving her a few bounces. I'm looking forward to using the carrier for a long time. If you want the link to the deal, just let me know!