Ergobaby Baby Carrier: Omni 360 Pure Black

I am an absolute phobe when it comes to baby carriers, always worried I’ve not put it on properly and baby will fly off. I avoided them like the plague with my first 2 daughters but this time around with school runs etc to navigate I bit the bullet and decided to try ergobaby on the recommendation of a friend. The carrier itself is pretty simple to use. It took 2-3 goes to figure out what I was doing but soon got the hang of it and now it’s used regularly. Baby feels secure, doesn’t slip down and the carrier itself is lightweight and breathable. It’s easy to wash and transferable between myself and my husband. I’d definitely recommend this brand and in particular the Omni 360 cool mesh. Perfect for all seasons!

Bought as a gift for

Bought as a gift for my niece's son. So happy with purchase as it is cotton and therefore non-allergenic which is essential as her son has a skin condition. It has easy to follow instructions both inside the box and online and is really user friendly for all to use.I initially ordered a mesh fabric carrier which was not suitable and returned it with the help of an excellent customer service operative Lea who assisted me with the overseas return and to order the cotton version. I have ability issues and and really appreciated all your assistance Lea.I Would definitely recommend the Ergobaby OMNI 360 Cotton Baby Carrier for anyone who wishes to carry their beautiful bundle of joy in a safe carrier that will last for years to come. And wishes to experience excellent ... MoreBought as a gift for my niece's son. So happy with purchase as it is cotton and therefore non-allergenic which is essential as her son has a skin condition. It has easy to follow instructions both inside the box and online and is really user friendly for all to use.I initially ordered a mesh fabric carrier which was not suitable and returned it with the help of an excellent customer service operative Lea who assisted me with the overseas return and to order the cotton version. I have ability issues and and really appreciated all your assistance Lea.I Would definitely recommend the Ergobaby OMNI 360 Cotton Baby Carrier for anyone who wishes to carry their beautiful bundle of joy in a safe carrier that will last for years to come. And wishes to experience excellent customer service where necessary.

Comfy AND versatile!

I bought the Ergobaby Omni 360 the day before we took a family trip to the zoo and although on the pricier side, it was a well-worth-it splurge. I was previously using the sollybaby wrap and although it says it fits babies up to 25 pounds, It did not work for me past the 10lb mark - I always felt the need to readjust. I love the fact that this carrier offers multiple positions (I have only tried the front and rear facing so far) and the fact it TRULY has lumbar support. I barely felt like I was carrying my 7-month-old for 5 hours! Only complaint is that if baby is exclusively wearing a onesie and/or shorts, it does slightly rub on the inner part of their thighs while front facing. Also, I have washed it several times (we have a drooling teether on our hands) and it ... MoreI bought the Ergobaby Omni 360 the day before we took a family trip to the zoo and although on the pricier side, it was a well-worth-it splurge. I was previously using the sollybaby wrap and although it says it fits babies up to 25 pounds, It did not work for me past the 10lb mark - I always felt the need to readjust. I love the fact that this carrier offers multiple positions (I have only tried the front and rear facing so far) and the fact it TRULY has lumbar support. I barely felt like I was carrying my 7-month-old for 5 hours! Only complaint is that if baby is exclusively wearing a onesie and/or shorts, it does slightly rub on the inner part of their thighs while front facing. Also, I have washed it several times (we have a drooling teether on our hands) and it hasn't frayed or lost its texture!

Great investment

We purchased our Omni 360 carrier when we were expecting our first child, in addition to a stretchy fabric wrap I thought it would be a practical option for my husband (who was less likely to go for the stretch wrap). Initially I thought I was being a bit luxe and maybe it was a bit extravagant. Friends who also have one rated them highly, this supported out decision to purchase.What I liked about this carrier was the age/size range that it catered for (quite wide) and that it didn't require an additional newborn insert - so while expensive, it would see us through a good period of time. The carrier proved to be a practical option for walking along the beach with a newborn - my husband was able to carry our baby, and we didn't need to worry about sand and our pram. ... MoreWe purchased our Omni 360 carrier when we were expecting our first child, in addition to a stretchy fabric wrap I thought it would be a practical option for my husband (who was less likely to go for the stretch wrap). Initially I thought I was being a bit luxe and maybe it was a bit extravagant. Friends who also have one rated them highly, this supported out decision to purchase.What I liked about this carrier was the age/size range that it catered for (quite wide) and that it didn't require an additional newborn insert - so while expensive, it would see us through a good period of time. The carrier proved to be a practical option for walking along the beach with a newborn - my husband was able to carry our baby, and we didn't need to worry about sand and our pram. I enjoyed the Omni 360 for our newborn as it was easier for me to get on and off, and a more seamless transfer of a sleeping babe - for context, I am on the shorter side.As our daughter has grown, she is now 17 months, I have found it a great option for doing the groceries (especially during these covid times) as I haven't needed to put her into a shopping trolley, she has a great view of what we are doing and can participate. More recently it has been a great option for fruit picking and allowing her to participate in the process. For us, this has been a great investment piece which we have utilised in conjunction with our pram, it allows us to do things hands free while still including our daughter.

I wish I had this from the beginning

I needed something to where my son can be in my arms and I can carry him wherever I or my husband goes without always needing a stroller. Since we retired our Doona, I lost a stroller and we have a small car so carrying a stroller in the car takes up a lot of room. Anyhow, my son is 9 months and even though he is not a newborn, this does accommodate one by securing their head. You can wear baby in the front facing you, away from you, in your back or positioned in your hip. I do love that the carrier has age options on positioning the baby’s hips. Overall this is worth the money so you don’t hurt baby in the long run with hip dysplasia. I wish we had this carrier when he was born because it would have been nice to walk around the house with him as I did certain ... MoreI needed something to where my son can be in my arms and I can carry him wherever I or my husband goes without always needing a stroller. Since we retired our Doona, I lost a stroller and we have a small car so carrying a stroller in the car takes up a lot of room. Anyhow, my son is 9 months and even though he is not a newborn, this does accommodate one by securing their head. You can wear baby in the front facing you, away from you, in your back or positioned in your hip. I do love that the carrier has age options on positioning the baby’s hips. Overall this is worth the money so you don’t hurt baby in the long run with hip dysplasia. I wish we had this carrier when he was born because it would have been nice to walk around the house with him as I did certain things or when I went grocery shopping.

Lots of support

Upgraded to this after my baby outgrew my first Baby Bjorn. I kind of wish I had had this to begin with, because it feels great to have one carrier for newborns to up to 45lbs. However, I think I needed to experience the tradeoffs with the Baby Bjorn. BB is simpler --SO easy-- to use, which meant we used it a ton. However, it definitely had much less support. But you don't realize that until you have a heavier baby and switch/upgrade.The Ergobaby is amazing for our baby who is now 22ish lbs. I love all of the different holds. I feel like she's more secure and snug in her seating as well as on me. The hip belt is a must for long holds. All of this security comes at the cost of a more complicated carrier, though--so beware. I would have been overwhelmed using this ... MoreUpgraded to this after my baby outgrew my first Baby Bjorn. I kind of wish I had had this to begin with, because it feels great to have one carrier for newborns to up to 45lbs. However, I think I needed to experience the tradeoffs with the Baby Bjorn. BB is simpler --SO easy-- to use, which meant we used it a ton. However, it definitely had much less support. But you don't realize that until you have a heavier baby and switch/upgrade.The Ergobaby is amazing for our baby who is now 22ish lbs. I love all of the different holds. I feel like she's more secure and snug in her seating as well as on me. The hip belt is a must for long holds. All of this security comes at the cost of a more complicated carrier, though--so beware. I would have been overwhelmed using this as a new parent, I think. The sleep cover has been so helpful. And honestly I'm excited to keep using this for a few years.Anyway, it's awesome, highly recommend if you want ONE carrier for a few years. Bonus if it's just one person or multiple similarly-sized people using the carrier, so that you don't have to do so many adjustments each time you switch between them, as is the unfortunate case between my spouse and me.

Not enough back support

As someone that has frequent back pain this carrier only made it worse. The top strap just didn’t have the support I needed it just kind of hung loosely at it’s tightest & I don’t believe I have a small frame. I do think the straps are also impractical when strapping in with no assistance. That being said, my 6 month old was very comfortable in this carrier. I just couldn’t bear the weight of carrying him without the (very much needed) upper back support. I tested the baby bjorn in store and will ultimately be purchasing as a replacement. I’ve used other carriers that seem to offer the support I need at a much lower price point but I wanted something with longevity that would last into his toddler stage.

Probably not for anyone over approx 5'6" or 180lbs

Fairly solidly made but not particularly well designed. There's no way to adjust for torso length and the one-size-fits-all approach creates a really disappointing product. I'm 5'9 1/2", not a particularly tall guy, and have to have the "hip" belt way up around my mid section to keep my baby at the recommended carry height. It just slides down as we walk since there is no hip supporting it and also keeps the carrier from distributing the baby's weight well. The padded section of the straps is also very short. I get it. This product was probably designed mostly with women in mind. I have broader shoulders and some muscle and the padded section of the straps only goes an inch or two down my back, leaving only the webbing for back straps, neither comfortable nor ... MoreFairly solidly made but not particularly well designed. There's no way to adjust for torso length and the one-size-fits-all approach creates a really disappointing product. I'm 5'9 1/2", not a particularly tall guy, and have to have the "hip" belt way up around my mid section to keep my baby at the recommended carry height. It just slides down as we walk since there is no hip supporting it and also keeps the carrier from distributing the baby's weight well. The padded section of the straps is also very short. I get it. This product was probably designed mostly with women in mind. I have broader shoulders and some muscle and the padded section of the straps only goes an inch or two down my back, leaving only the webbing for back straps, neither comfortable nor particularly secure. The straps that adjust the length of the shoulder belt are also the only straps that adjust tightness on baby. Basically I have to cinch the hip belt as tight as possible around the bottom of my rib cage for proper ride height and then cinch the shoulder belts only as tight as I dare, being mindful not to draw them too tightly for baby, and then just sort of keep hitching my son up as we walk. I'd bought the harness in hopes of also using it for light, low impact activity like snow shoeing and cross country skiing, but that is totally out of the question. I was also very disappointed to find out shipping on returns was at the buyer's expense. That's not particularly indicative of a company that stands by its products. Bottom line is this could have been a solid carrier with another piece of fabric between baby and adult with baby security adjustment straps separate from the shoulder adjustment height straps and a simple Velcro-closing height adjustment strip for the hip belt. Without those, it's really just not appropriately constructed for men, taller women, anybody with a little more body mass, etc. Construction is sturdy, hence 2 stars instead of 1.

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Worth every penny! Soothes my son to sleep in 5 minutes and frees up my arms to get on with things.