Updated: How to Spot Fake Ergo's

[Leids]

UPDATED: How to spot a fake ergo (links)

https://thehumbledoula.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/how-to-spot-a-fake-ergo-baby-carrier/

https://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Spot-a-Counterfeit-Ergo-Baby-Carrier?ugid=10000000065082150

https://www.exeterbabyactivities.co.uk/how-to-spot-a-fake-ergo/

https://www.borndirect.com/blog/2011/10/04/help-i-think-ive-bought-a-fake-ergo/

Authorized Retailer List
https://store.ergobaby.com/Content/Retailers

NOTE: Amazon.com is NOT an authorized retailer of Ergo's. Many people have received fake Ergo baby carriers from amazon, so beware. Purchase from an authorized retailer listed on the official ergo baby website.

Original Post

Hi ladies!

So a poster on here gave me information regarding fake ergos a month or two ago. I checked everything and my ergo seemed to be legit. Well.. I went to my ebay page for the first time in awhile because I was trying to find a rare book for LO. Anyways, I noticed someone had left a comment on the seller's feedback page saying that their ergo was fake.

I went and did more research, and found that fakers are getting MUCH better at it. The only thing off on mine is the buckle, and when my DH read the warning label, it was in engrish!

I was so upset that I started crying. I had used it a lot, and I felt absolutely awful thinking I had put him in any kind of danger. My DH kept telling me it was okay and even went and bought me another one! I still feel so bad, and am contacting everyone else who had bought an ergo from that seller to let them know. I don't want anyone's babies to get hurt.

https://thehumbledoula.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/how-to-spot-a-fake-ergo-baby-carrier/ This is where I got the bulk of my info, you can see just how good of a fake it is!

If you've bought an ergo, definitely double check. I'm so glad that I did. I usually still support his bottom while I'm carrying him, but I did plan on carrying him on my back eventually. I would have been devastated if he had been hurt. My DH contacted ebay, and we've been told that if the seller won't offer us a refund we can get a reversal through our credit card company if we explain the situation.

 

[bananaz]

Wow, that's awful! I would be livid too, you should definitely get your money back. I have a Beco, and I'm guessing that they're not faked as often since they're not as popular, but who knows...

 

[Leids]

Wow, that's awful! I would be livid too, you should definitely get your money back. I have a Beco, and I'm guessing that they're not faked as often since they're not as popular, but who knows...

I was looking at beco carriers, they look really nice. I hope we get our money back! It's been longer than 45 days, but ebay was really helpful and told us we should still be able to get our money back. It's up to the guy who sold it at this point.

I use both the stroller and a carrier. I love my carrier and use it a lot because we go to a lot of farmer's markets where strollers won't work. We were going to go to Belize next winter too and I was planning on carrying him on my back to get to the Mayan ruins. I can't imagine my toddler falling out because of faulty stitching in the middle of a jungle! I'm so angry that this person thought it was okay to put a child at risk. It's not like it's a purse that you fake, this is supposed to be safe for little people.

 

[swood9]

omg... I think I have a fake!

 

[Leids]

omg... I think I have a fake!

Oh no, I hope not. What is wrong with these people selling these?! Ugh. I guess they may not realize that what they're selling could hurt someone's baby.

 

[swood9]

I've been wearing lo in it since he was a month old! I have the insert and all! I don't have it with me to check...but I think my warning label is on the body, not the waist band.

 

[Leids]

I think all of the warning tags are on the waist bit. Mine is on the waist, but the grammar/spelling is all wrong on it. The buckle is wrong too. I can post pics when I get a minute just in case someone else has a really good fake.

I posted this hoping I could help people. I don't know if the fake ergos will hurt the baby.. but I don't want to take the risk. Since the stitching isn't well done I'm not going to use it anymore, but I am saving it in case I need it to get my money back.

Maybe you could contact the person you bought it from too? I bought mine 3 months ago but they told me I can still take action, so hopefully you can too!

 

[swood9]

Yeah I bought mine from a store while visiting in NY. I'm in MN but I think they would care. I hope! Hopefully I am wrong, I'm going to compare it when I am out of work.

 

[swood9]

thank you for posting this.

 

[ashiozz]

oy I Got mine from target and it is legit but I feel for you Thats really a bummer, however I know someone else that has a fake and she seems okay with it.

 

[Leids]

oy I Got mine from target and it is legit but I feel for you Thats really a bummer, however I know someone else that has a fake and she seems okay with it.

Thank you. The fake seems sturdy enough, if it hadn't I wouldn't have used it in the first place. I mean I really did believe it was a real ergo! Mine is a great fake. My biggest concern is the buckle. Although the buckle seems sturdy, there are reports of the buckle on the fakes coming undone. My LO is a big boy, and will likely be a large toddler as well. There's no way to tell how much weight the fake ergo can handle, and I'm not willing to test its limits to find out.

I usually do amazon/target/babiesrus for everything. This is the only baby item that I've gotten off of ebay, and of course it had to be a fake. Will probably be the last time I buy anything off of there.

 

[ashiozz]

yeah that's why mine is from Target, with Tyler being in the 90th percentile in weight, I wanted to be sure mine was real just so I KNEW it could hold the weight =/

it is at least good that for now it seems sturdy, maybe you can find a good deal on a real one on some classified ads? Of course ask to see a ton of photos first.. 0.o Thats so crazy that there is SO MANY of those fakes floating around =/

 

[Leids]

yeah that's why mine is from Target, with Tyler being in the 90th percentile in weight, I wanted to be sure mine was real just so I KNEW it could hold the weight =/

it is at least good that for now it seems sturdy, maybe you can find a good deal on a real one on some classified ads? Of course ask to see a ton of photos first.. 0.o Thats so crazy that there is SO MANY of those fakes floating around =/

My DH just ordered one from amazon. Since it wasn't in the authorized dealer list though I'm either going to go to target or babiesrus tomorrow to pick one up, so I cancelled the one from amazon. I'm not going to risk getting another fake. Apparently there are some fakes floating around amazon even.

I feel a little guilty since I just bought another stroller too.

 

[swood9]

I checked and mine is for sure a fake. Obvious since knowing what to look for. I can't believe it!! I had him in there so small! I can't believe it. I use it ALL the time! I'm going to call the store tomorrow and ask for a replacement or refund. It's a new and used kids store but very nice and they have this whole huge baby wearing section. They're supposed to be the baby wearing experts there! They helped me put it on and everything! I'm so glad you posted this.

 

[x Michelle x]

Definitely use the official ergo website and they will point you in the right direction for authorised retailers... When I bought mine I almost bought from a fake website, I thought I was buying the real thing at a good price but the ladies on here posted all about fakes etc and I'm glad they did or I would've been stuck with a fake!

 

[dgirllamius]

How on earth are you supposed to know if you got a fake or not? I've looked at other sites before that help you work it out but they all say different things. I bought mine from Amazon (not a third party seller, from actual Amazon).

 

[Ozzieshunni]

Definitely use the official ergo website and they will point you in the right direction for authorised retailers... When I bought mine I almost bought from a fake website, I thought I was buying the real thing at a good price but the ladies on here posted all about fakes etc and I'm glad they did or I would've been stuck with a fake!

This. There is a website that sells them really cheap, but they are all fakes. The link on the first page is very helpful to anyone that thinks they may have bought a fake ergo.

 

[bumblebeexo]

Ugh, I don't know why anybody would make a fake! Why would you risk putting a child at danger?? Must be so frustrating for you too, hope you get your money back!!

 

[_jellybean_]

Might be a stupid question...but can't anyone do anything about the people selling fakes? I mean, can't it be reported to the internet police (ha ha...not sure what type of agency deals with these issues) or something? I find this really upsetting.

 

[jd83]

Might be a stupid question...but can't anyone do anything about the people selling fakes? I mean, can't it be reported to the internet police (ha ha...not sure what type of agency deals with these issues) or something? I find this really upsetting.

That's what I would think too, especially since they are advertising and misleadingly selling it as the real thing. Should be some kind of a major fraud case I would think.