Choosing a Carrier That Fits Your Style

In honor of the Design Ergobaby's Next Carrier contest, I thought I’d share my current fall fashion inspirations and some tips to purchase the right Ergo Carrier based on both your personal style and your babywearing needs. This season the fashion runways and stores have seen a change in trends for fall and winter – no more streamlined and minimalist pieces! It’s all about shape, texture, pattern and color. The top trends I’m loving right now are: Jewel Tones The colors of teal, emerald, gold, colbalt, purple and burgundy look good on every skin tone and next to every hair color. I can’t wait to purchase a pair of skinny jeans or a pair of ballet flats in one of these beautiful colors. Leather I am a huge fan of a good looking faux leather jacket, specically one that is motorcycle inspired or has that worn in feel. Bold Prints Najavo, polka dots, stripes, geometric – I love them all! It’s nice to see basic pieces like a long sleeved sweater or a simple blouse with some pattern to them to add texture to an outfit. Chambray I love denim and the trend of chambray shirts for fall makes me so happy! I can’t wait to pair my chambray shirt with colored denim or a pretty skirt and boots. Statement Jewelry It seems anything goes with accessories and I really like the trend of the large statement or bib necklaces, as well as stacking a mix of bracelets in metals and color together. My fall fashion inspiration also has me thinking about how you pick baby gear: how do you choose the right colors and patterns for you and your child? Some questions to consider before you buy an Ergobaby Carrier:

• Do you want to be gender specific? Do you want a carrier that is gender specific, or one that can be used across multiple genders or children for your family? If you choose one that is gender specific, be sure to think through what would work for your style as well!
• Who will be using the carrier? When I was first shopping for my Ergo, I only considered my personal style and taste since I would be the primary babywearer. However, for those with partners who will also be using the Ergo, think through what they would like as well. Is it a similar style and taste as you or different? And if it’s different what options would work well for both of you?
• Do you want timeless or trendy? Some carriers will look great with your personal style regardless of trends - the Original, Sport and Performance collections offer lots of basic color options. Other carriers, like the Designer Collection, Options Carrier and some of the Organic styles, are more trend and season specific. Decide which is more important to you - to have a carrier that is more basic and simple in design, or one that is more fashion forward.

When we chose our Ergo, we chose a color that had a blend of both our styles and in a color that would go with any season and any gender of child (we chose the Ergobaby Bundle of Joy Carrier in Black).  Whatever you choose, be sure it fits both the needs of your family and your personal style! To see more of my fall wardrobe wish list, click here.