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!
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| ERGO Standard/Organic | ERGO Sport | ERGO 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 | --- |
| ERGO Standard/Organic | ERGO Sport | ERGO Performance |
Added Coolness Features? | No | Vent on body | Mesh panels and CoolMax lining |
| 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) |
Shoulder straps | Standard | Extend 4 inches longer than standard shoulder straps | Extend 4 inches longer than standard shoulder straps, have 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 |
