https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 06:10:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash/page/2#post-1175659 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:30:35 +0000 lemondrop 1175659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go with moderation in everything, including moderation. Everyone has their own preferences and their right to them, until these kiddos start coming with instruction manuals :wink: I'd be curious to see additional reviews on this product from more sources- it was nice to see that both she and the kid survived, lol. </p> <p>Interesting idea, but I already shelled out enough money on my regular Ergo, no way would I be paying more again just for a ff option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175586 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:38:26 +0000 googly-eyes 1175586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think dd would have liked it but the only carrier we used with her was the (regular) Ergo and she wasn't a huge fan of that either. </p> <p>@MsMini: +1!!</p> <p>@hilsy85: In my very brief stint working with infants I realized this was actually an issue in that particular center... there were a few babies who were pretty behind in their gross motor development and many of the teachers attributed it to spending an excessive amount of time in carriers. Not to judge the moms- these babies I'm thinking of were also upset when put down and let you know, so maybe this was also a response to that, and maybe the carriers had nothing to do with it, there's just no telling- but I do think there is a need for independent/floor time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175574 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:21:14 +0000 SAHM0811 1175574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well the writer of the article admits to being a "crazy AP mom" if you will, but she also approves of the carrier and speaks against the backlash. She's saying that even a mom who is against FF can find that there are good things about this carrier.</p> <p>I myself choose not to face out if I can help it, but can also see how this new design took into consideration all the concerns with FF and worked hard to make it a safer option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175354 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:25:12 +0000 Anagram 1175354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: agreed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175301 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:27:07 +0000 MsMini 1175301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think people need to spend more time playing with their kids and less time on their phones/computers playing Mommy wars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175135 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:48:14 +0000 Charm54 1175135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini @yellowbird:: +2</p> <p>I had no idea FF was "controversial". Why on earth would anyone care how someone else carries their child? The mommy wars make me sad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1175095 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:27:25 +0000 aprk 1175095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It just looks freakin uncomfortable all the way around </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174962 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:23:00 +0000 shopaholic 1174962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw a picture of it and it looked kind of awkward and uncomfortable FF (or maybe that was just that particular baby/mama combo), but the mama-facing looked nicer, more streamlined. I tried the K'tan once FF with K. She loved it - I hated it. She kept kicking me, and my back hurt within minutes. I;d maybe try it with the next one, but the classic Ergo is fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174947 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:17:06 +0000 yellowbird 1174947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: +1 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174856 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:35:17 +0000 MsMini 1174856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you don't like it ... don't buy one, but also, mind your own business if other people find it to be a good option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174837 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:29:09 +0000 banana 1174837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: Oh, I meant it more as a support for mothers who are getting backlashed for forward facing. I didn't mean it as a literal statement but I guess it came off that way. =\</p> <p>And to your point....My DD didn't like being carried AT ALL. I tried carrying her for months before giving up. She would much rather sit in a stroller than be carried. So I'm with you on that! Plus she was super heavy and was really uncomfortable sitting in a carrier. It definitely has nothing to do with a lack of bond. I feel VERY connected to my daughter, even though I didn't carry her for very long. Like I mentioned in the next post, I totally agree with the "not one size fits all" statement. But I DO support baby wearing and think it's wonderful. That's why I mentioned that ANY skin to skin contact (not just babywearing) is wonderful for bonding and attachment. If babywearing works out for you, then great. If it doesn't, that's fine. It didn't work out for me so I certainly don't judge anyone if it didn't work out for them. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174822 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:21:24 +0000 Navy_Mommy 1174822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like Ergo "sold out" in making this carrier. </p> <p>They used to have a huge post on their site discussing how unhealthy for both the wearer and the wearee to FFO but they took those pages down when they revealed the 360.</p> <p>As someone who WAS worn FFO in a carrier who has slight scoliosis, a tendency to rupture discs, and hip issues I will NEVER agree with front facing out options. Hip carries and high back carries make it totally possible for a baby to look around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174805 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:14:29 +0000 meredithNYC 1174805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: I'm sure you didn't mean anything by this:<br /> "I'd much rather see a baby forward-facing (gasp!) than sitting in a stroller all day," but as the mother of a child who hated being worn (but was happy as could be in her stroller), I have to say that it isn't always a choice. My daughter is super independent and I don't really think it has anything to do with our lack of bond. I think that's just who she is, and that's okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174770 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:02:52 +0000 rachiecakes 1174770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: that's the thing I don't understand - and that caused me unnecessary mommy-guilt. Babies are not all born at the same time, come in all shapes and sizes, get teeth at different ages, sit/crawl/walk at different stages. So many variables. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174758 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:58:05 +0000 hilsy85 1174758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bet LO would love this...I actually don't like the way the carrier looks (too many straps, I prefer the look of the classic Ergo) so I wouldn't buy it. But I think it's a good option!</p> <p>Also I turned my son around in his stroller at 9 months not because I didn't want to see him, but he didn't want to see me! He wanted to look out at the world. Where does the child's need for growth and development play into the attachment parenting relationship? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174733 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:48:45 +0000 catomd00 1174733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She sounds like a crazy person with attachment issues. It's fine if forward facing isn't for her, but to act like anyone who does forward face is uneducated about baby wearing and it's her duty to educate them and suggest other options, is just obnoxious.</p> <p>That being said, I'm going with the Beco Gemini so that safe, forward facing is an option should we decide we want that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174706 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:37:48 +0000 banana 1174706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: LOL! I always said that I hoped my DD would be more attached to me than my DH (because my son was always team daddy). Girlfriend won't let me out of her sight!! She won't let me put her down!!! I love it but my arms don't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174696 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:32:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1174696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't care for forward facing... Even if there was an ergonomic option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174683 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:27:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 1174683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: @banana: I kept saying I hoped my baby liked being worn, since I really wanted to do it... turns out she's not a fan of the stroller AT ALL and needs to be worn all the time. I mean, I'm glad, but I guess I should have wished she liked both :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174679 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:24:10 +0000 banana 1174679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: Oh I had dreams of tons of things that I would've loved to do with/for my kids (extended BFing, longer baby wearing, staying at home). Unfortunately, everything doesn't always work out and you shouldn't judge other moms for it. (not YOU you....I'm speaking about general "you"!) :) Just because you don't end up accomplishing everything on your list, doesn't mean your intentions weren't there. Like you said "not one size fits all". I :heart: that!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174651 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:07:18 +0000 rachiecakes 1174651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: one of the best quotes I read somewhere was that motherhood is not a one size fits all. different babies, different mamas, different needs.<br /> I love traveling in a teeny blue PriusC but have had passengers that can't stand the low seat, not enough leg room, no trunk, etc., same difference, in my eyes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174648 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:04:44 +0000 rachiecakes 1174648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: I myself had dreams of wrapping my baby in the Moby and going on peaceful strolls (hell, even the supermarket! lol) but it was not in the cards. DS is a wild one. Just like me ;) shoulda known, haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174634 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:55:13 +0000 banana 1174634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think any form of babywearing is absolutely wonderful. I'd much rather see a baby forward-facing (gasp!) than sitting in a stroller all day. Skin to skin contact is wonderful for bonding and attachment. I wish I could have worn my DD longer. She just got really heavy and my back started killing me. And I tried 3 different carriers. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174633 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:54:35 +0000 birdofafeather 1174633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad that there is an option that takes into consideration the hip issue. Still won't make it more comfortable for the parent though! I prefer a hip carry so that's why I got a ring sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174619 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:49:59 +0000 MamaMoose 1174619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: @rachiecakes: Yeah this lady seems a little on the crazy side. The kid needs some experiences outside of mommy... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174578 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:36:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 1174578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the beco Gemini just so I would have the option of facing out sometimes. I plan to keep her facing in as much as possible but I don't see a problem with keeping her happy by facing out occasionally. I was careful to get one that would be better for her hips and my back than the bjorn. She's only 12 weeks so we haven't faced out yet, but I feel like there will be occasions where front facing out is more practical than a high back carry- like on public transportation I need to see her and would not want her behind me. </p> <p>But hey, it gives the angry mommy mobs something to complain about I guess :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174525 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:11:10 +0000 illumina 1174525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks good! Shame I've just bought a brand new Ergo, but this is going on the wishlist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174503 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:00:26 +0000 Aimed 1174503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son loves facing out, he has from the beginning, I think it's good for him to see the world, he's very outgoing so it works for his personality. It's one of those things that it depends on the kid and what suits them.<br /> As for the backlash, I find that there are people are always searching for a reason to be indignant and no better forum than parenting for that so I wouldn't even pay attention! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174372 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:15:30 +0000 runsyellowlites 1174372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh facing out isn't for us. We hip carry &amp; back carry so P can look around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-ergobaby-360-and-backlash#post-1174363 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:11:23 +0000 rachiecakes 1174363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: TETO but my son was not shy - at an early age - telling me what he would and would not tolerate. I choose to keep him (safe and) happy.<br /> He's always been super active (he's hitting a pitched whiffle ball with a bat and he's two months shy of 2 yrs old, haha), never a snuggly, calm baby. He had busted out of the swaddles before we even left the hospital.<br /> Every kid's different, and so are the mamas! The world's better and more interesting that way. (IMO) :) </p>