Ergobaby Omni 360 Review
Pros: Easy to clean, sturdy fabric, multiple positions
Cons: Poor instructions, expensive, not as comfortable
Manufacturer: Ergobaby
The Skinny
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| Price | $180.00 List $139.99 at Amazon - 22% off | $65.00 List $61.95 at Amazon - 5% off | $95.00 List | $190.00 List $189.99 at Amazon | $50.00 List $49.95 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Easy to clean, sturdy fabric, multiple positions | Easy to use, comfortable to wear, cozy for baby, lower price | Comfortable, easy to adjust, useful pocket | Easy to put on, super comfortable to wear, cozy for kids | Budget-friendly, easy wrap, machine wash and dry |
| Cons | Poor instructions, expensive, not as comfortable | Hang to dry | Hang to dry, rough fabric | Long drying time, lots of buckles and straps, expensive | Size specific, no adjustability |
| Bottom Line | Expensive and uncomfortable for parents and passengers | Easy to use, comfortable sling to wear and sit in | Easy to wear and adjust with comfort for baby but the fabric could be softer | Most comfortable to wear with a cozy seat and easy attachment | Inexpensive, easy to use, wrap style without the wrap hassle |
| Rating Categories | Ergobaby Omni 360 | Nalakai Ring Sling | Maya Wrap ComfortFi... | BabyBjorn One | Baby K'tan Original |
| Child Comfort (25%) | |||||
| Parent Comfort (35%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (30%) | |||||
| Ease Of Cleaning (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Ergobaby Omni 360 | Nalakai Ring Sling | Maya Wrap ComfortFi... | BabyBjorn One | Baby K'tan Original |
| Min/Max Weight | 7 - 33 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs | 8 - 33 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs |
| Carry Positions | Facing In (7 - 33 lbs/min 20") Facing Out (14 - 33 lbs/min 5 mo) Hip Carry (17.2 - 33 lbs/min 6 mo) Back Carry (17.2 - 33 lbs/min 6 mo) |
Facing In (8 - 35 lbs) Hip Carry (8 - 35 lbs *BGL recommends Head/Neck/Torso Control) |
Facing In (0 - 3 mo) Facing Out (3 - 6 mo) Hip Carry (6 mo - 35 lbs) |
Facing In (0 - 36 mo./33 lbs) Facing Out (5 - 15 mo./26 lbs) Back Carry (12 - 36 mo./33 lbs) |
Kangaroo Position (8 - 35 lbs) Hug Position (8 - 35 lbs) Adventure Position (8 - 35 lbs) Explore Position (8 - 35 lbs) Hip Position (8 - 35 lbs) |
| Weight | 1.83 lbs | 0.9 lbs | sm 0.92 lg 1.16 lbs |
2.26 lbs | sm 0.89 lg 1.04 lbs |
| Packable Size | Medium | Small | Small | Large | Small |
| Fabric | 100% Cotton | 58% Bamboo 42% Linen |
Cotton, Polyester | Cotton, Polyester, PU Foam | 100% Cotton |
| Hood | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Storage Options | Storage pouch below headrest, Zippered pouch on the waist belt |
Pocket on the tail | Zippered pocket on tail | None | Pouch on the belt. |
| Other Features & Notable | None | None | None | Adjustable Seat Width, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class 1 |
Azo Dye-free |
| Included Accessories | None | None | None | None | None |
| Care Instructions | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. | Machine wash cold, hang dry. | Machine wash cold, hang dry. | Machine wash warm, hang dry. | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. |
Our Analysis and Test Results
ErgoBaby was started by a mother, Karin Frost, in 2002 when she couldn't find a great baby carrier she liked. Wanting to keep her little one close she tried several different carriers but couldn't find one that was both comfortable and ergonomic. The soft structured carrier provides freedom to enjoy all of life's adventures while keeping your baby close. Ergobaby now produces 30 different carriers in 5 different categories including Swaddlers for newborns. Ergobaby is located in Los Angeles and sells in more than 700 retailers in the US and over 50 countries.
Performance Comparison
Baby's Comfort
Little testers weren't thrilled with this seat. While the seat and sides are padded the sides seem to irritate little legs, and the larger a child is, the worse it is. Carriers without padded sides were cozier overall, which is somewhat counter-intuitive.
Parent's Comfort
The Ergobaby earned one of the lowest parent comfort scores in the review. The Ergobaby has padded shoulder straps that are almost too padded and making wearing it somewhat bulky and uncomfortable. Depending on how wide or narrow your shoulders (above left) are the straps can chafe your arms or armpits in the back carry position. In the front carry position, the padding is better, but the waistband can rub on the upper part of your derriere depending on how long your torso is (above right).
Ease of Use
The Ergobaby has multiple features and adjustments that increase the complexity of use. With seat width adjustment and moveable head support, there is a steeper learning curve, and the manual is not the best. The instructions are more complicated than necessary given that much of it is intuitive.
The Ergobaby has safety buckles (above left) that require a little practice to use quickly and without hassle. The carrier also has a waistband pocket under the seat bottom with a zippered pocket and quick access open pocket.
Ease of Cleaning
The Ergobaby is one of the easiest in the group to clean. It is machine washable, and you can put it in the dryer. The only downside is it isn't the easiest to spot clean for on-the-go messes. While you can scrub away spit up, it takes a longer time to dry than some of the competition which will leave you with a wet carrier or no carrier at all.
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— Juliet Spurrier, MD and BabyGearLab Review Team