CP: which baby carrier?

[ladygrey]

We registered for the Beco Gemini but did not receive it as a gift so we'll just end up buying a carrier ourselves. However, I'm second guessing whether to get that one or the ever-popular Ergo. I originally thought I would want the versatility of the Beco allowing the baby to face both in and out, but now I'm not sure.

Weigh in, MMM, and tell me which one you prefer!

[Deleted]

If you're buying yourself, I'd take a quick peek on CL and see if anything is for sale. Then I'd buy whatever I could get a good deal on that was also a good brand: ( list stolen from a random blog)


Action Baby Carrier: available through various retailers; lighter weight SSC with a padded waist instead of a structured one; standard and toddler size – see our review!
Babyhawk Oh Snap: available through various retailers; taller body is better for larger infants and toddlers
Bamberoo SSC: only available through Bamberoo; taller body is better for larger infants and toddlers; infant size also available
Beco: widely available at retailers; internal harness for an easier back carry (Butterfly) or with a narrower base for small babies (Gemini)
Boba: available at various retailers; taller body is better for larger infants or toddlers; Boba Air is also available – an ultra-lightweight water friendly carrier
Catbird Baby Pikkolo: available from various retailers; unstructured waist and built in cinched make it ideal for small babies; has optional add on support belt
Chimparoo Trek and Multi: internal infant harness plus features to support older child’s longer legs
Connecta: unstructured waist makes it a nice choice for smaller babies; lightweight for an SSC
Dream Carriers: only available through Dream Carriers; several size available including toddler/preschool sizes
Ergo: widely available; requires an infant insert for newborns and small infants; shorter body makes it not as big toddler friendly as other options
Kanga: only available through Bloo Kangaroo; available in infant, standard, toddler, and preschool sizes
Kinderpack: only available through Kindercarry; taller body is better for larger infants and toddlers; available in toddler, preschool and infant sizes as well
Ocah: only available through Ocah; specializes in wrap conversions; several sizing options available
Olives and Applesauce: available from various retailers; several size options and internal harness option available
Tula: available in two size options; has add on leg supports for larger children

[ryry]

I got a Beco because it was supposed to be the carrier my husband used. Supposedly it fits better for people with long torsos. He never used it and we never tried the Ergo...so I'm not very helpful, but I do like the Beco!

[Ashley&Scott]

I love my Ergo. They're currently 20% off at Thanksmama.com

[CloudBee]

I'm a huge mei tai fan. I love how they are semi-structured.

[havarti]

DS really likes to face out so I wish we had a Beco for that reason. But I remember using a friend's Beco and I really disliked the buckle release on it. The I'm small framed so the Ergo works well, it would work better if DH would use it:) How's that for helpful?

[annieh22]

Voted beco, have it and love it.
however, I would suggest going and trying on both of them once you have the baby. I was set on one and choose a different one altogether after trying on all sorts of carriers with my baby at a local baby store.

[darnkatz]

I love my Baby K'Tan for the newbie stage. I love the Ergo for the older kid stage. The infant insert sucks for the Ergo.

[megs193]

I have an Ergo and I love it. My DS is 11 months old and I wear him in it everyday. I can easily wear him for an hour without any issue. I have never tried the becco so I can't compare them. I also thought the infant insert was useless and I used my Moby wrap until he was big enough for the Ergo without the insert.

[curbsideprophet]

We love our Ergo. I have not tried the Beco. Do you have a local babywearing group? You might be able to try each one out and then decide.

[fbf2006]

i currently use my baby k'tan which I love. We also have a Beco that we'll start using soon. You can probably try them out and see which you prefer.

[babybchbum]

Never FF your child unless they are on your back. It isn't a good position for their development. Their butt should be in line or lower than their knees

[emisi]

I have a Babyhawk mei tai and I love it, but you do have to tie it on, not snap. That's actually part of the charm for me, way easier to get a good tight fit. We have an Ergo as well that H uses, but LO loves the mei tai.

[Deleted]

I love my Beco Gemini. And DD loves to face out (its ok if you're doing it for a short amount of time. Not all day everyday). I think I wouldve really regretted the ergo.

I also tried both on when I was pregnant and the beco was more comfortable.