Monday, March 14, 2011

Ergo Baby Performance Carrier {Review & GIVEAWAY}


First off, all I have to say about the Ergo carrier in general is Genius! I was so thrilled when I was given the chance to review Ergo's new Performance carrier. I have a Ergo carrier that I have been using since Finley was about 4 months old, and it was the best investment that I had made as far as carriers go, or baby gear in general. I had used the snuggli, tried a sling, tried the Bjorn. Seriously, none of these were comfy for me or for Finley. Then a friend of mine clued me in on the Ergo, and I will never go back.
I have always had back issues since a teen and this carrier is the only one that didn't leave me sore after wearing baby for a few hours at a time. I love to go for walks and I love to shop, so this really was the best carrier for me.
When Ergo came out with the performance I just knew I had to try to it. Once I received I fell in love all over again. I gifted my old carrier to my dear friend Bethany who had never used an Ergo before and she wrote me a message after using saying "I don't know what I ever did without one." Isn't that the truth? I 100% agree, I would be lost without my Ergo.
When I received the Ergo I quickly adjusted it to fit me comfortably, then scooped Ezzie up and plopped him in. The smile on his face looking up at me said it all. He loved it. I love how breathable the performance is, it feels a little more light weight than the original but still soft and comfortable. I also put Finley in it and she was just as comfortable and would have stayed in it all day while I cleaned if I let her.


My plan was to show photos of us out exploring the trails since we have had some great spring weather but we got sick, so this is as good as it gets for now :(

On Saturday I needed to go into Missoula and run a whole bunch of errands. The kids were sick but it needed to be done. So I left Fin at home with Aaron and took Ezra with me. The performance carrier was a life saver. My poor little sickie snuggled right in and I got my shopping done quickly, hands free, stress free and comfy.

Some Great Facts about the Performance Ergo:

Lighter weight (1/3 lighter than our Standard Carrier) This lighter weight fabric, with mesh lining, is ideal for active parents who want to bring baby on the go.

Durable outer layer, ideal for outdoor sports and activities
The rugged exterior provides extra protection against the elements.

Comfort contouring on shoulder straps
Contoured shoulder straps keep your baby close to your body, eliminating extra strain on your shoulders or back. Thinner foam padding provides cushion without bulk.

Chest strap on slider for easy adjusting
Easily adjust the chest strap to accommodate your own comfort with the sleek and streamlined slider.

Waist belt extends 5" longer than Standard ERGObaby Carrier
Extra length in waist belt provides a better fit for babywearers of all sizes

ERGObaby is offering one of my readers a chance at winning a carrier of their choice. To enter all you need to do is go to ERGObaby, look around then come back here and tell me which carrier you would choose if you won.
Extra Entries:
1. "Like" ERGObaby on FB
2. "Like" and share H is for Hillman on FB
3. Leave a meaningful comment on a non-giveaway post
4. Follow H is for Hillman
5. Grab my button and tell me where to find it.

NOTE: If you do not leave a separate comment for each extra entry I can't count them. So make sure to do so.
Giveaway will run until March 22nd and the winner will be announced the 23rd. Good luck!

148 comments:

Katie said...

I love the new ERGObaby Options and have been pining for the Spring Green Performance carrier since it was released. <3

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Katie said...

I like ERGObaby on FB!

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Katie said...

I like & shared H is for Hillman on FB!

katielacer@gmail.com

Katie said...

I follow H is for Hillman!

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Katie said...

You can find your buttons at MommaKT [http://mommakt.blogspot.com] AND TheBreastIdea.com! <3

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Aprille said...

I would like this one: Organic River Rock Green Baby Carrier http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/babycarriers/item/BCO313PR/

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Aprille said...

Like ERGOBABY on FB

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Aprille said...

Liked H is for Hillman on facebook

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Aprille said...

following H is for Hillman with google connect

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Aprille said...

Commented on this post but plan on reading more:

http://thehillmanfam.blogspot.com/2011/03/help-me-choose.html

p.s. my baby's name is Ezra too! <3

nunnyabidness said...

I like ErgoBaby on FB!

nunnyabidness said...

I like H is for Hillman & shared it on FB!

nunnyabidness said...

I am following H is for Hillman on blog!

nunnyabidness said...

I grabbed your button & placed it on my blog: http://missyolivepants.blogspot.com

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nunnyabidness said...

I posted a comment here:
http://thehillmanfam.blogspot.com/2011/02/cake-ball-cuties.html#comment-form

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nunnyabidness said...

Oh - and if I were to win (which would be fabulous - I'm pregnant with our 2nd child right now) - I have seen in person the Performance that you have on in the photo, and know it would be perfect for our hot Florida summers!

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Anonymous said...

I would choose the Organic Twill Cranberry carrier - Nautilus Print Lining -- to cute!
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Anonymous said...

I like Ergobaby on Facebook. grandmasguide2life@yahoo.com

AmberFaith said...

I would choose the Camel Original Carrier.

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AmberFaith said...

I like Ergo Baby on FB
Amber Faith Pilcher

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AmberFaith said...

GFC follower

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Jamie said...

My favorite is the organic desert bloom carrier. It is too adorable for words!

Jamie said...

I like ErgoBaby on facebook!

Jamie said...

I follow H is for Hillman!

Anonymous said...

ERGObaby spring green performance carrier this is the one I would pick!


Awesome giveaway!

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Anonymous said...

I follow you on Fb under the name Kelly C

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog through GFC

Kristen said...

I really like the Organic carrier in Cranberry-so pretty! krissy.hackett@gmail.com

Kristen said...

PS: I like Ergo on FB and am a follower of your blog too :)

Jessica said...

I would love the Galaxy Grey Carrier with Embroidery
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Jessica said...

I like ERGO on facebook (Jessica Miller)
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I like H is for Hillman on facebook (Jessica Miller) and shared this giveaway
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I follow H is for Hillman through google friend connect
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Kimberly said...

I love the Galaxy Grey Original Carrier with Embroidery - galaxy lining. It's so cute!
kirbycolby at gmail dot com

Kimberly said...

I follow H is for Hillman with GFC. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
kirbycolby at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I LOVE the spring green performance carrier! ERGO would be a HUGE help when you're low on hands. Haha

Extra Entries:
"Liked" ERGObaby on FB
"Liked" and shared H is for Hillman on FB
Left a comment on a non-giveaway post
Follower of H is for Hillman

Anonymous said...

I follow H is for Hillman

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Liked ERGObaby on FB.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Liked H is for Hillman on FB.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

I am pining for an Ergo Sports Carrier! Although the Performance is also pretty cool... But I think the Sports one due to it's extra lightweight-ness and breathability (if they're even real words!)

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Am a GFC follower :)

Anonymous said...

I Like H is for Hillman on Facebook

Anonymous said...

I would pick the grey performance ergo...for future babies

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

I commented on http://thehillmanfam.blogspot.com/2011/03/sick-again.html and can't wait to read more of your blog during the next naptime! ;)

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

And you can find your blog button here...

http://blossom-heart.blogspot.com/p/my-favourite-blogs.html

kellyinpink said...

I love the Organic Twill Cranberry carrier - Nautilus Print Lining!! So cute!

kellyinpink said...

I like ergobaby on fb!!

kellyinpink said...

I like H is for Hillman on fb!

kellyinpink said...

I follow H is for Hillman!!

homebody said...

I love the new ergo baby carrier. The cranberry
is my fav. But I have a new nephew so I would pick the Galaxy Gray.

homebody said...

I follow H is for Hillman and your little boy is so cute in his Ergo. Looks very comfy.

homebody said...

I liked Ergobaby on Facebook

homebody said...

I poted a lovely coomment on a non-giveaway blog

homebody said...

Liked H is for Hillman

homebody said...

I put your button on my blog

eek031880@hotmail.com said...

I like the ERGObaby grey performance carrier.

eek031880@hotmail.com said...

I like ERGObaby on Facebook.

eek031880@hotmail.com said...

I like you on Facebook.

nickelsey said...

I am and always have been a sucker for Galaxy Gray.

nickelsey said...

And I like ErgoBaby on facebook!

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...

Oh, we have a new addition arriving in May; I would love to try the green performance! Since my husband is 6'8" the extra extension would be great too!

jennifer @ beautifulcalling.ca

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...

I like Ergo on facebook!

jennifer vanderploeg
jennifer @ beautifulcalling.ca

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...

I'm a new GFC Follower

jennifer @ beautifulcalling.ca

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...

Commented on your "help me choose". All are beautiful but #4 is my favorite :)

jennifer @ beautifulcalling.ca

Unknown said...

I have been eyeing up the organic crandberry carrier for quite some time :)

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Unknown said...

I liked ergobaby on FB :)
Amber R.
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Unknown said...

I liked and shared H is for Hillman on FB :)
Amber R.
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Unknown said...

I follow H is for Hillman on GFC :)
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sara lyn said...

i was just introduced to ergo and am trying to figure out how i can get the spring green performance one for several hiking trips this spring/summer! anyhow...you have a lovely family. i'm looking forward to looking around your blog a bit. :)
sipilyn@gmail.com

sara lyn said...

i like ergo on FB! :)
sipilyn@gmail.com

sara lyn said...

i like h is for hillman on FB and shared it!

sara lyn said...

i am following your blog! :)
sipilyn@gmail.com

sara lyn said...

i left you a comment on: http://thehillmanfam.blogspot.com/2011/03/modern-bird-studios-voting-and-extra.html#comment-form...and am now headed to vote for you! good luck! :)
sipilyn@gmail.com

sara lyn said...

ok...and now i liked your photo that you entered in to the modern bird studios contest. good luck! :)
sipilyn@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

If I were to win, I'd choose the ERGObaby spring green performance carrier. The lighter weight is too good to pass up!
Tayde
tayde_laguna@yahoo.com

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

I just voted for Ezra on FB. That is SUCH an adorable photo! You can't help but smile :D

Mel Almost unhinged said...

I like Ergobaby on FB

Mel Almost unhinged said...

I liked and shared H is for Hillman on FB

Mel Almost unhinged said...

I follow H is for Hillman on GFC

Mel Almost unhinged said...

Commented on adorable baby!! Entry for photo contest. On a side note I'd LOVE to see you add to the recipes on your blog.
:)
-Mel

Mel Almost unhinged said...

I think ALL the Ergobaby carriers are cute!
I guess my favorites would be the organic River Rock and the original black.

Libby said...

I would choose the gray ergobaby performance carrier...love it! my beco is getting too hot.

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Libby said...

I like ergobaby on facebook as Libby Beck

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Libby said...

I'm following H is for Hillman on GFC - feel free to follow me back!

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Marci Ferrell said...

I like ERGObaby on FB

Marci Ferrell said...

I liked H is for Hillman of Facebook and shared it :)

Marci Ferrell said...

I follow H is for Hillman on blogger

Marci Ferrell said...

Sharing your button and you can find it at www.thankfulhomemaker.com

Anonymous said...

CA BABY! under the name kelly c

Anonymous said...

I liked ERGObaby on FB!

Anonymous said...

I am a follower of H is for Hillman

Anonymous said...

I shared H is for Hillman on FB!

Anonymous said...

I made a comment on "Never Grow Up"

Anonymous said...

I like the ERGObaby spring green performance carrier! I love that color for spring!

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

CA BABY! Gorgeous photo :) But weren't you cold in short sleeves?! Although sometimes a 37 week fetus is heating enough :)

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Two entries = two comments??

CA BABY!

Krulls in Haiti said...

I follow H is for Hillman! :) I have been wanting one of these for my sweet cheeks... everyone raves about them :)

Unknown said...

I love the spring green ergo, the color is so fun.

Unknown said...

I like ergo on facebook

Unknown said...

following h is for hillman on google connect

homebody said...

I made a comment on never grow up.

Megan said...

I like the Ergo Baby Performance in Spring Green :)

Megan said...

I also am Following your blog! :)

Stephanie said...

I like the ERGObaby grey performance carrier.

Stephanie said...

I am following your blog. :)

Stephanie said...

I liked your FB page. :)

Megan said...

Just left a comment on your "Never Grow Up" entry.

homebody said...

I love Ca baby

homebody said...

I voted and I love CA BABY

sara lyn said...

CA BABY...great pic!

sara lyn said...

CA BABY! :)

Katie said...

Shared/Voted - CA Baby

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Katie said...

Shared/Voted - CA Baby

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Katie said...

Shared/Voted - CA Baby

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Katie said...

Shared/Voted - CA Baby

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Katie said...

Shared/Voted - CA Baby

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Whitney said...

I would choose the green performance.

Whitney said...

Like Ergo on fb.

Unknown said...

i love the performance in spring green,
and i liked you on facebook!

Anonymous said...

I am in love with the Organic Twill Cranberry carrier - Nautilus Print Lining. It's all I want for my upcoming birthday =)
Amy - matt.amy04@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I 'liked' Ergobaby on FB too
(Amy - matt.amy04@gmail.com)

Anonymous said...

following H is for Hillman
Amy - matt.amy04@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

"Liked" H is for Hillman on FB which shared with all my FB friends
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judithelenore said...

I would choose the performance carrier in spring green! perfect for our active family!

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judithelenore said...

I like ergobaby on FB as Sarah Williams

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judithelenore said...

i liked and shared H is for Hillman on FB

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judithelenore said...

I follow you via GFC
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Anonymous said...

I commented on Never Grow Up
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Jessica J. said...

I am really liking the styling of the baby blue SportERGO Carrier! This would make a great baby gift too.
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Stephanie said...

If I won I would want Baby Carrier - Organic Twill Dark Chocolate with Kona Coffee Lining

Stephanie said...

I like h is for hillman on fb

Stephanie said...

I follow you blog :)

Stephanie said...

I like ergobaby on FB

akritical said...

I would choose the Organic Twill Dark Chocolate with Kona Coffee Lining carrier.
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akritical said...

I like Ergobaby on FB. ~ Kendra M

akritical said...

I like H is For Hillman on FB ~ Kendra M

ash said...

I would pick the Grey Preformance Carrier

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ash said...

I like 'ergobaby' on facebook

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ash said...

I follow you via gfc.

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ash said...

I like you on facebook

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whitney said...

I want that exact carrier you are wearing! Have been debating it for so long and am finally trying to save up for it.
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whitney said...

I like Ergo on FB
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whitney said...

I like you on FB
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whitney said...

I follow your blog
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Unknown said...

I would choose the spring green performance carrier!

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Unknown said...

I like them on facebook!

Emily C

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Unknown said...

I like you on facebook and shared

Mama Days

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Unknown said...

I follow your blog
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Emily C

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