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I really love the Ergo 360 we just started using it 2 weeks ago, more than the standard which we have also. I loved the k'tan for outward facing around 4 mo, but now that she is 17 lbs there is no way.

My only gripe (correct me if I'm wrong) is that there does not seem to be a pocket. With the original I could throw a diaper, a few wipes, keys, wallet and cell phone in the carrier and not have to carry a diaper bag.

I have all three (although standard Ergo). The Ergo is my favourite, but I love that you can use the Beco without an insert for a newborn. We're using that now and will switch to the Ergo when he's bigger

@raintreebee: If a size M k'tan would work for you I'd be happy to lend you mine. Wall me if you are interested. I got it here on the HB classifieds and my original ergo was free from my sister it was nice to have a little variety and not have to pay a fortune.

It may help you to try them on - different carriers fit babies and bodies differently. I've heard great things about Ergo, but I've personally never tried. I love our Tula.

@raintreebee: I just got the Ergo 360- sad I missed out on a deal! I had the Boba 4G but my baby HATES facing inward and I really wanted to be able to carry her and not always use the stroller. I find the Ergo 360 to be slightly easier to put on/take off. I feel like it's a lower profile structured carrier- not as many buckles and straps to deal with, which I also really like. I don't mind the velcro band around my waist, either, which I know turns some people off.

I wondered about a pocket as well @youboots: I suppose you could tuck something like keys in the zippered hood if it is not in use?

I say go for it! You really can't beat it if its on sale!

I have an Ergo Original and I love it! I definitely think you should try these carriers on to see what fits your body the best. There are lots of other brands as well, like Lillebaby and Lenny Lamb, that make SSC's, so you might want to look into those as well.

I have all the thoughts on this so hopefully it is not too wordy. We love SSC's over here.

My first so was always big he was 15 lbs by 2.5-3 months so we started in the ergo without an infant insert (used moby occasionally before that). The ergo was great and we loved it. We bought a ring sling at about 5 months (22 lbs) for quick up and down carries and used that or the ergo until 10 months by that point he could lean backwards out of the ergo which hurt my back and seemed very unsafe. So we bought a standard Tula and love that still now, though I have purchased a toddler one because at 2 he's almost 30 lbs.

Now baby #2, I traded my ergo for a maya ring sling because we loved them so much the first time and I had the tula which I expected to be able to use around 3 months.....This one is the world's best seat popper so ring slings are uncomfortable quick and she is still just 11.5 lbs at 4.5 months so she does not fit in the tula without an infant insert. So this week we bought a lillebaby which has 6 different carries (forward facing, outward facing, hip, and back plus carries for a squish or a small infant) and so far we love it. Its supposed to go from 7-45lbs (although this seems very high for a non-toddler ssc). For her the narrow seat setting is perfect right now and I can see it expanding with her as she slowly grows.

One final note, ergo have very little resale value so because of that I would lean towards a tula between those 2 choices. Tula's resale typically within $10 of purchase price even once they've been used for quite sometime. No idea about the resale of lillebaby or boba.

If you have any questions let me know.

we really like the 360 and now that A is big enough to be worn on the back she loves taking walks with dad that way. and smacking him in the head

I have been really happy with my Beco Gemini. I have never tried the others you mentioned.

My husband uses a frame backpack more than a soft structured carrier, but he takes our toddler on a lot of hikes.