Ergobaby Embrace, Black (SSC273) Check Availability

Overview

Buckle carriers (also known as soft structured carriers) involve a waistband, a panel of fabric to hold your child, and straps that go over your shoulder and fasten back around to secure the panel.  They're usually a pretty speedy option, but sometimes aren't the snuggliest carry for small babies. The problem with many other buckle carriers is either that the panel of fabric is too wide for tiny legs to fit around comfortably or that the panel comes up past baby's head, creating an airway/airflow risk.

However, the Ergobaby Embrace is really designed with smaller babies in mind! It's not as adjustable as the Mamaruga Zensling, but it is super simple, with just three buckles, and the fabric is super super soft and snuggly. Like the Zensling the shoulder straps lie flat against you so they don't restrict baby's visibility to the side, and the straps are designed to cross over your back, which helps to spread weight for wearer comfort.  If the Embrace is coming up higher than the nape of your child's neck, simply take them out and try rolling the waistband (visual instructions are stitched in to the waistband in case of any confusion!). It can even support a forward facing carry as the body panel has a little stretch. It's not going to be great for back carrying a heavy toddler, and it doesn't have the precision of other slings options, but for younger babies in the first year of life it's a super soft, super simple option, and really popular with our hirers.

Details

Fabric: 79% Polyester, 17% Rayon 4% Spandex/Elastane

Manufacture: Vietnam, 2021.

Washing: At 30 degrees with a mild nonbio detergent. Do not use fabric conditioner. Air dry (no tumble drying). Do up all buckle clips before washing and wash separately. The Embrace has a really soft and delicate fabric - lovely for babies but can get bobbly fast if washed without care!

Child weight range: 3.2kg - 11.3kg

Dimensions: Body panel seat width 23cm to 29cm. Body panel height 30cm to 42cm. Waistband length: 51cm to 129cm. Strap length 56cm to 107cm.dimensions: Body panel seat width 23cm to 29cm. Body panel height 30cm to 42cm. Waistband length: 51cm to 129cm. Strap length 56cm to 107cm.

Wearer size: One size fits most!

Instructions

Carrying options: Forward facing in, forward facing out (only once your child can hold their own head up and when awake. Be mindful of airway and overstimulation when facing your child outward and always turn them to face you for sleep.)

How to guides:

Ergobaby instructions, including photos, videos and manual

Newborn positioning in an Embrace and how to check your carry - from South East Slings (trained Sling Consultant Roamy Hunt) showing newborn positioning)

Hip carrying in an Embrace - from South East Slings - not in the official instructions but handy to know that it's possible! It could be a safe compromise when you're concerned your little one is heading for sleep but they still want to look around!