Ergobaby Omni Dream All Carry Positions SoftTouch Cotton Baby Carrier with Enhanced Lumbar Support (7-45 Lb), Midnight Blue

Excelent for baby and mommy’s back.

So glad I went with the like new, open box option. Carrier is in perfect condition and I saved almost 50% off the retail price.

I was debating on purchasing this or not. It is very expensive, but for my baby nothing is expensive. I just this so much because it doesn’t hurt my shoulder and my baby is so comfortable in it. The fabric is soft and this easy to use. I can get my baby easy in and out by myself.

If you plan to carry your baby on your back, this carrier is NOT it. I only bought this because I couldn’t find my old basic ergo, and thought, “hey, why not upgrade?” This ergo is trying to do too many things, and does none of them well. The straps are hard to manage, the chest strap doesn’t cinch as tight as the old one, the weird flap that goes across the belly/back is all wrong and awkward, making the baby sag and push the weird flappy thing so it pushes your pants down in the back and gives you a plumber crack. If I could go back in time, I would have just bought the original. This one is terrible.

This is my second Ergobaby: I've got the Omni 360 Cotton that I've used a few times, but I was tired having to refit the thing whenever my wife would use it. Even though we don't use it often, it's a great product - especially when going for walks - so when I saw this model available on Vine, I ordered it right away. Just like the Omni 360, this thing is awesome but a bit overwhelming. Even with my ~20-pound toddler it's comfortable to wear, she seems to like it, and going on a long walk is no issue - and certainly better than having to carry her the whole time. While the price is steep, it's extremely well-constructed: unless you're trying to destroy the thing, it'll easily make it to the 48-inch/45-pound limits for use.THE GOOD:- The included instructions and guide to getting everything fit are well-done, which is very much needed as the whole setup can be a bit overwhelming due to the number of straps, buckles, and other points of adjustment that you'll need to work through to get everything fitted. If you have trouble with it, watch a YouTube video - Ergobaby actually has a couple of videos that are reasonably helpful to make sure everything fits correctly. Since this wasn't my first Ergobaby, I already had the experience of feeling overwhelmed. In comparison, this one actually seemed easier to get everything set up from what I remember of the Omni 360.- The quality of the materials is outstanding. The fabric used throughout the carrier is soft but structurally rigid, and all of the buckles, straps, etc. feel durable and well-made. While spending $200 for a baby carrier is a bit ridiculous, at least you get the experience of feeling like you paid for a premium product. Everything really does feel like a quality product.- Having a toddler of any significant size strapped to your chest is always going to be some degree of uncomfortable - it's just a lot of weight on one side of your body that you're not used to. That said, the Ergobaby does a good job of trying to distribute the weight with well-positioned weight-bearing areas and, overall, I think it does a successful job. You'll probably be uncomfortable wearing this for hours and hours, but for a long walk or a trip to the grocery store, the Ergobaby works perfectly well. The shoulder straps are nicely padded, so even with a good amount of that weight on your shoulders, it's not uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. While my daughter isn't speaking yet, she seems comfortable in it and seems to like being able to look forward while on a walk.THE MEH:- As with the other version of the Ergobaby that I have, getting your little one into the carrer and strapping everything together is surprisingly difficult for a single person - especially as my daughter has gotten larger and heavier. It really requires a second person to get all of the straps and buckles - especially those on the back - in place. Fitting is certainly a lot easier with a second person but can be done largely as a solo proposition, if needed.You might rightfully ask yourself it spending $200 on a carrier is worth it. Honestly, probably not, but considering that somewhat similar carriers typically run in the range of $100 if not more, paying a bit more for this higher quality carrier doesn't seem totally unreasonable. I'm more than happy with mine. Definitely recommend as long as you don't mind parting with your money!