ERGO vs. ERGO Sport vs ERGO performance comparison chart

Wondering about the differences between the ERGO, the ERGO Sport and the ERGO Performance baby carriers? The Sling Lady lays them out for you in this handy comparison chart. Both baby carriers can be used with ERGO accessories including the back pack and front pack. And of course, all three carriers have the same ergonomic position and great ERGO comfort!


Galaxy Grey ERGO Baby carrierERGO Performance Baby Carrier

ERGO Standard/Organic
ERGO SportERGO Performance
Sleeping Hood
Attached
Detachable
Detachable
Pocket
Zipper pocket on body of carrier, provides extra storage.
Tiny pocket with snaps, sized to hold sleeping hood only. No additional storage.
Zipper pocket on body of carrier provides some extra storage (also used for hood)
Carrier Fabric
100% cotton
35% cotton 65% polyester
Shell is Poly- or nylon- cotton blend with 100% cotton lining. Mesh areas are 100% poly mesh.
Fabric properties
Soft & smooth, (especially soft if organic)
More breathable, with slight wicking properties - good for when you are perspiring or in hot weather. Still very soft!
1/3 lighter than the standard carrier,more breathable with wicking properties.
Carrier Body
No vent, does have seat darting
Has vent, no seat darting
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ERGO Standard/Organic
ERGO SportERGO Performance
Added Coolness Features?
No
Vent on body
Mesh panels and CoolMax lining

Waist belt circumference

30"-43" (up to 48" with additional waist extender accessory)
30"-48" (up to 53" with additional waist extender accessory)
30-48" (cannot be used with waist extender)
Weight of Carrier
1.85 lbs
1.5 lbs
1.85 lbs
Shoulder straps
Standard
Extend 4 inches longer than standard shoulder straps
Same length as standard shoulder straps, but thinner and with contoured padding
For extra storage
Back pack, front pouch
Back pack, front pouch
Cargo pack, Backpack
Machine Washable?
Yes, but rarely
Yes but rarely
Yes but rarely