Ergo Origninal Carrier Vs. Tula

Shows features, fit, and opinions of Ergo vs Tula carriers.
**Two "oopsies!" in the video:
1. I said Finnley was "front facing", I meant "front carrying". Your baby must face you in both of these carriers :)
2. I said I was looking to replace the Tula, I meant to replace the Ergo ;)

[@djc8661]

Just a tip - if you buy directly from the Tula website, they have a "last chance" section so you can get the infants for $108 and the toddlers for $118. They also include free shipping 👍🏼

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Danielle Cook Woah, that's awesome, thanks for leaving that for people to see😀

[@fanceeish5465]

Thanks for the clear explanation of how it worked for one kid but the other kid is heavier. People make me feel like I need a Tula, but price scares me I'm not sure I need it but I do like a few prints

[@ellenv.s.4913]

If what you have is comfortable then you are good to go!! :) :) :)

[@Nicole-ge4vg]

This is a great review! You get to the point, share all the best info and are very real. even though this was a longer review, it does so much better than other videos where I'm constant looking at the time. Thanks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Nicole Greer Wow, thank you so much, I appreciate that! :)

[@micheledraper26]

thanks for the review. i got a tula and absolutely love it. im not sure if you know this and skipped it just because you quickly put her in and took her out but i didnt know until someone told me to feed the waist snap through the elastic first then buckle its a safety net. the very next day i was told that and properly fastened the buckle the buckle came on done while carry my daughter hiking and the elastic held on to the buckle so she didnt fall.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+michele draper Phew! Luckily you had it fastened! I do know that step, and should have included it in the review, I was just going quickly for fit purposes. Good to point that out though! And glad you love it! :) :) :) My husband and I both love it too, he rocks the girly print ;)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

i just LOVE your reviews! You answer EVERYTHING!!!!!!

[@awakealiveandwell]

Fancy seeing you here. :)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

:D xoxox

[@ellenv.s.4913]

The Kneady Homesteader You are so sweet, THANK YOU!! :)

[@JulezandChris]

Great review :) You're a beautiful Mama

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Julie Plaza Sorry, I never saw this comment! Yes, you need to put your hands inside the cover and under the baby's bum to get them situated properly for sure! You have 6, wow! What prints? They are super cute :)

[@CharlieBabaLoves]

Great review and love Fiona's outfit :) I have a tula in standard and toddler - couldn't live without it! So jealous of your tula print, it's gorgeous!!!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Baba Loves Fluff Thanks- that's my favorite outfit of hers! :) Have you considered doing a review comparing the standard and toddler Tula? That would be fun, and to see your prints :)

[@CharlieBabaLoves]

That's a good idea - my sis is borrowing the toddler but once I have it back I'll do a comparison :)

[@ellenv.s.4913]

My sis and I share baby gear too. You are my twin on the other side of the pond ;)

[@CharlieBabaLoves]

It's true! From the non sleeping first to the fact you hate public baby changing rooms (me too, I'm the crazy lady doing it anywhere but in there!) and the love of fluffy bums and carriers :) Nice to know I'm not alone :D

[@ellenv.s.4913]

And the same names for first born and double F names!! :)

[@delle3955]

Thanks for your detailed review! I have a 6-wk old and I'm comparing these carriers.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Dori Elmore You're welcome, and congrats! I love little babies!!!

[@saragoff1336]

Thanks for doing this! I didn't baby-wear with my first but planning to with the one I'm currently pregnant with. I will be having a c-section, do you know if that is an issue with these carriers?

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Sara Goff You're welcome! I've never heard any struggles with c-sections and baby wearing... I would assume the recovery period would prevent this, but past that, it seems like the carriers are worn higher than the incision area, so I wouldn't think it would irritate the scar area at all. I wish you luck and am glad you decided to give baby wearing a go this time around! :)

[@veronicacollins9277]

Super informative. Thank you Obviously they are both going to be hot, but which one would be better for a Disney World trip with a five month old?

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks for watching! I think the Tula is a little cooler. Even though it is wider and covers more of their legs, the fabric is more breathable, especially since the ergo has that big pocket on their back which adds a layer. They do make carriers meant for warmer weather though, with a thick mesh type material. I'm pretty sure ergo has one, and I know of another brand that has like a back "window" that rolls down when they need air. I bet if you google "breathable baby carriers" stuff should pop up! 👍 let me know if you can't find it, and I can hunt down the KZbin video I saw it on. Have a fun trip!!

[@awakealiveandwell]

Great review. Thanks for it. I considered both the Tula and the Ergo but now have a Beco Gemini and a Boba 4G. Did you consider either by chance? I loooove the Boba.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Expand-a-Family Those were the other two carriers I considered! ;) I didn't want the Beco bc I didn't want to mess with the cross straps, and I wanted a sleeping hood. And we tried on a Boba but Fiona and I both didn't like it. They are really pretty though! Glad you found one that works well for you :)

[@awakealiveandwell]

Totally getcha. The Beco is so not my favourite at all but hubby loves it.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Expand-a-Family I forgot to mention in the video that my husband loves the Tula (he's willing to rock the flowers ;) but wasn't a fan of the Ergo ever. He pretty much couldn't wear it.

[@dklatt3able]

Has Fiona's dad tried to use the carriers? I am interested in which one is more comfortable for men. Trying to find anything on men baby wearing is really difficult. My wife had a c section is still having difficulty wearing. I am currently using a mei tie, but it won't be much longer before my son out grows it.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+David Klatt My husband strongly did not like the Ergo, but loves the Tula. When we used the Ergo he wouldn't really wear our son because he found it really uncomfortable, but he wears our daughter often in the Tula because he says it is super comfortable for him. He's 5'10" about 150 with broad shoulders if that helps! I hope your wife heals quickly either way :)

[@dklatt3able]

Thank you!

[@kittyzmamamaryhuynh624]

Do you think carrying your child for a long period of time will hurt her legs/thighs? It seems like their legs are stretched. I want to get the Tula because I've seen many good reviews on them but I've noticed their legs are spread far apart. Want to know if it will hurt my 3 month old.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I didn't get a chance in the video to properly adjust Fiona's legs when she was in the Tula. Their legs should be able to bend and hang down (not out) when they are in the carrier. They make infant inserts for when babies are younger and still have their legs tucked up like frogs inside the carrier. I would think the average 3 month old would be too small to ride properly with their legs out.

[@colleenmccray8269]

(I love her chunky legs and arms!) I am looking into carriers and this was helpful. Thanks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Colleen McCray oh good, thanks for the feedback😊 and I miss those chunky arms and legs. She's 2 now and has really thinned out!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Both great carriers!

[@floaferi]

This video is very helpful! I have a Bijorn original and a Bijorn WE and I used them just fine with my son who is now 2. I have a new baby and I was looking for other options. I also have a moby/ktan/mei tai and my friends rave about the Tula. I also am not into the whole competitive/overpriced discontinued models, I'm going to buy retail if I chose the Tula.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Flo Aferi Thank you! And yes, Tulas are like the only thing I've heard of where you save money buying new ;) I still really love ours, I carry my 1 and 4 year old on my back in it comfortably (one at a time obviously). So you could get use out of it with both of your kids!

[@carriecherry9904]

This was a great review and it looks like you might have more reviews. I will definitely check them out.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Thanks!!

[@juliaelderfawn2757]

Is the Tula comfortable to sit down in? What about the Ergo? Thanks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

I think they are both comfortable to sit down in 😀

[@sarah11790]

I'm going to have a baby boy in March and need to fly with him down to Florida in April when he's a month old. Can a 1 month old fit in a Tula without an insert? Thanks!

[@ellenv.s.4913]

No, you'd need an insert with a soft structured carrier with a baby that young. It's not until they can comfortably splay their legs around your stomach and have good head control that they can be in without. When they are young like that their legs are always tucked in like a little frog, and that's the position you should carry them in. I'd recommend a wrap, like a moby style, or purchasing a newborn insert 😀 with babies that young I preferred the wrap to the insert though, they just felt more secure in there when they were so tiny and fragile.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

And congrats on your baby boy coming soon 😀

[@IzzaBella0]

Hello thanks for the video How old is your baby girl in that video ? And How tall is she, and How much does she weight ? My son is 7 mounths old and weights 22 pounds i wonder if i still havé to use the infant insert... Tanks

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Hi :) The Tula insert is for babies 7-15lbs. So you are fine without it! I can't remember how old Fiona was in this video. Probably around 7 months. She will be 3 in November and still fits in the same standard size tula!

[@IzzaBella0]

Ellen V.S. Thanks a lot !

[@mandyjr86]

I've read that the Ergo Orginal can get really hot? Was that your experience? Does the Tula get as hot?

[@ellenv.s.4913]

+Mandy Martin I never saw this comment come through, sorry! I think any soft structured carrier that is not made of mesh would get hot, but heat never prevented me from wearing either of my kids in the summer with either carrier. I don't think the Ergo gets any hotter than the Tula in my experience.

[@Pipr_FUN]

You're hilariously down to Earth.

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Wow that's like the ultimate compliment--thank you so much!!

[@deedeescarberry5981]

Hello, I know this is way late on this video, but I was wondering... Did you ever back carry with these carriers? Baby girl is 6 months old and is pretty much over being carried in front. I'm curious if you'd feel the same way about the back carries as you do the front carries with these two?

[@ellenv.s.4913]

DeeDee Scarberry Hi😊 I actually still back carry both my 2 and 5 year old for hikes when they get tired. For me, the Tula is much more comfortable on the back. I feel like they are hanging off me in the ergo, so I have my husband wear that one😉

[@ellenv.s.4913]

DeeDee Scarberry And it's been a while since I had a baby, but I think the recommendation is to wait until more like 9-12 months to back carry. I'd look into that if I were you 😀

[@khiabetcuadra7306]

I bought a,wrap which I like but I would like a carrier..I've heard alot of great things on ergo but the tula seems I'll like more

[@ellenv.s.4913]

If you have a local store where you can try them both on then that is ideal! Or if you have a friend who has one of them maybe?

[@namelessd3569]

Do they not make this maroon color anymore in the ergo? I can't seem to find it anywhere...I see red, but not this burgundy color

[@ellenv.s.4913]

The maroon one was pretty old. Like 5+ years, I don't think they make it now, but I could be wrong!

[@namelessd3569]

:(......Yeah i'm thinking maybe not because I can't find it...Thanks for commenting though

[@k.hebert]

+Amber duncan I was just reading your comment, and I did actually see one not too long ago online when I was shopping for an Ergo that I liked. It's in the color Cranberry, but is a more maroon color than the actual red. Probably not the same as in the video, but still very similar! :-) here's the link if you'd like to check it out! www.blinq.com/detail/toys-baby/baby-essentials/more-baby-essentials/ergobaby-100-cotton-baby-carrier-cranberry/853306?condition=brand-new&adpos=1o6&creative=109365730447&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CN6x7qm6780CFYQ8gQodm0gC7Q

[@namelessd3569]

thank you Kayla Hebert ...very thoughtful...I actually already ended up buying a different ergo because I couldn't find this one....

[@k.hebert]

Amber duncan Oh, no problem! Just trying to help a fellow mom out! :-)

[@mamamememoo]

Honestly, it is more like Manduca but with prettier fabric.

[@sarahburgess7954]

random question what kind of paci does she have?

[@ellenv.s.4913]

Munchkin Latch. The only kind she will take--they are magic!!

[@Joannedashulamite]

Your baby issss adorableee!!! eek!!!

[@jMUGEN09]

Lol cost you a kidney

[@jMUGEN09]

Cost you a kidney lol

[@장지훈-c9j]

안녕 하세요 2 안녕 도라에몽. 하지만

[@jMUGEN09]

Cost you a kidney lol