Adjusting the Ergo Baby Carrier So You Don't Have Neck Pain
We got this question today from a customer:
"Hi there. I was very excited when I got my Ergo today. Thanks! I used it
immediately to do errands around the house and out grocery shopping. I
had no back pain, but I did feel some neck strain. I read a particular
online review that mentioned neck strain also because 'most of the weight
is on the shoulders'. Do you have any suggestions on how to correct this?
Maybe I need to adjust it a certain way.."
We get this kind of question from time to time, and there are ways you can adjust the Ergo baby carrier to place more of the weight on your hips so that you don't have this kind of strain on your neck.
My answer to this customer was:
"You didn't say whether you are using the carrier in the front or the back.
I sometimes have had some neck strain, while wearing the carrier in the
front, when I don't have it adjusted just right (if the last time I wore the
carrier, my child was on my back). First, the carrier SHOULD NOT be pulling
much on your shoulders. Most of the weight should be on your hips. To do
this, make sure your hip/waist belt is very snug and then adjust your
shoulder straps so they are somewhat snug, but not tight by any means - just
enough to keep the carrier in place. If you have the shoulder straps
cinched up too tightly, the weight of your child will transfer to your
shoulders. Also, you have to play around with the strap connecting the
shoulder straps together. If it is too tight then it will cause discomfort.
I hope this info. helps.
Jane"