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OOOH OOOH I am so excited! Look what I have coming in the mail! The Oh Snap! soft-structured carrier by Babyhawk in the gorgeous "Kimono Plum" pattern from metrominis.com, complete with hot pink straps. Yes, I am aware that 139$ is pretty goddamn steep, especially when an Ergo is between 110$-120$. (Although they can be up to 148$ in the organic fabric). But let's take a closer look.

Ergo VS. Babyhawk Oh Snap!
1) Obviously the most important here... Fashion! The Ergo is available in some cute color combos and patterns, the girliest of which being the Heartrose pattern. However, the Babyhawk Oh Snap! is fully customizable, available in over 100 fabric choices and strap colors. They even allow you to send in your own fabric and have an Oh Snap! custom made just for you, for just 5$ extra.

2) Weight limits- The Ergobaby has a weight limit of just 40lbs, while the Oh Snap! is recommended for little ones up to 45 lbs. And at the rate Zoe is going, we'll be needing that extra 5lb. allotment! Now granted, the Babyhawk does not market an infant insert and is therefore recommended for babies 15 lbs. and up. However, I have always found the Ergo infant insert at 25$ to be a waist of money. Swaddling you baby in a bulky blanket and placing them in the carrier accomplishes the exact same thing.

3) Manufacturing- Ergo has factories in China and India, while Babyhawk is made right her in the USA. I am always willing to pay more for stuff made in the United States vs. overseas.

4) Mama Weight Range- Ergo offers a waist extension for an extra 8$, but the Babyhawk Oh Snap! comes standard fitting women sizes 0-22.

So if you are a plus-sized mama who wants to get the infant insert, you are looking at paying between 110-48$$ for the carrier, plus 25$ for the insert, plus 8$ for the extension strap. That is a total of 153$ MINIMUM for a carrier made in China with limited fabric options. Not that I don't have TONS of love for the Ergo, but if you're in the market for a soft-structured carrier, IMO, the Oh Snap! is the way to go.