Ergo conundrum

[Ruth_Baldock]

I've been using the ergo with newborn insert for q few days now but have run into a bit of a pickle. Whenever I have it on, although all the straps are as tight as they'll go, the straps still gape and slide down my shoulders.

What am I doing wrong?! Answers on a postcard please... Or in this thread (life when Husband goes back to work depends on the Ergo, am crap With my moby wrap and small small baby.

[snowboarder]

Have you got that little attachment that when on back becomes the chest strap on?

You're welcome to borrow my close sling if you like - easy peasy with littlies...

[snowboarder]

Actually don't know whether this works...Have to say I found this with the ergo too - the ones which you can criss cross over your back worked better for me...

[The Nappy Lady]

There should be 2 straps that clip together to keep straps on your shoulders. You have to reach up behind your neck & clip them together, if you don't the straps always slide off your shoulders.

There are on line videos of how to wear in each position if you Google.

[Ruth_Baldock]

I know the clip you mean - it's done up and done up tight! Argh, damn my weird posture and body!

SB: thanks for the offer! I'm going to have a good look at the ergo tomorrow and see if I can do a bit of problem solving. If I still can't work out what I'm doing wrong (ergo wise, not parenting wise, that's another thread...) then I'd love to borrow it! Lex loves being worn, which ia fine but not great when all you want is a shower. Ha!

[The Nappy Lady]

Hmm, have you got the straps high enough? If reaching to do up yourself I'd think you must have, but guessing you may still have hubby at home & helping you?

This really shouldn't be happening so it sounds like something isn't right. Hard to say without seeing you in it though.

[snowboarder]

Ruth - yep sure just let me know...

[arrozdoce]

Hey I used to have a similar problem,usually after hubbie had used the ergo and loosened all the straps...you've probably done this, but perhaps try sliding the back straps up higher (the ones with the clasp), or tighten the underarm straps as far as possible.

Know what you mean about showers, and also when they fall asleep on you when you haven't gotten dressed yet and screamy toddler needs a trip to the park...

Happy to help in person if you don't know any other ergo-users!

All best x