Beco Butterfly baby carrier

[Zivic-Bubac]

Any experiences?

My DH's twin brother lives in Canada and he and his wife want to buy a baby carrier as a gift for this baby. So I googled a bit and it seems this one is great.

I also found videos Butterfly vs. Ergo and it seems it's much better then Ergo.

Mei tai is my other option.
I also thought about Baby Bjorn not as good for baby's hips as it is Beco Butterfly.

Help me decide! :happy:

[Zivic-Bubac]

Here's the link for Butterfly Beco Baby Carrier | Beco Baby Carrier (http://www.becobabycarrier.com) :happy:

[DoulaMama]

Boba 3G is nicer in my NSHO:) But I'm a babywearing crazy woman...I've had 15+ carriers and also help teach classes in my town. Boba can be worn from birth as well. I own one. Way nicer than an Ergo:) I love mine and so does my 22 month old - whom I still wear when my back is ok:) If you want any Mei Tai suggestions just ask:) I know A LOT of the ones available:) xo

[Flava]

I have no clue which one is better but it looks good. I only have a sleepy wrap from DD4. Also how can you guys always wear the baby I wonder that a lot how others do it? I can only put the baby on when we are walking it the store ect. At home if the baby is on me I can't do nothing because baby is in the way. Also my back hurts anyway...

[DoulaMama]

You wear them on your back, Flava:) I've worn a 2 day old in a high back carry with a non stretchy woven wrap. It's done all over the world...we just don't see people doing it much because strollers have replaced carriers :(

[coocoobananas]

I loved the ergo personally and there is an extra insert thing so you can use it for a newborn! I just find it so comfortable! Especially on the back, it just feels like a backpack! I used a moby for my 2nd a lot as he had reflux so upright was for him! As soon as I would start wrapping him he would snuggle in to go to sleep!

[HopingForPigtails]

I have a million slings and unfortunately the only one my boys ever liked was the stupid Bjorne. I don't recommend you buy one because they say they aren't great ergonomically, but sadly, it was the only ones my boys would go in. They hated my Beco Butterfly, also hated the Ergo. They did like the Moby Wrap, but the Moby just gets too hot. With DS2, we got a steel frame high back carrier so he could see out from Kokopax. Loved it. But it is more for out and about (although I did wear him while cooking quite often because he was safely on my back away from knives/heat!!)

[DoulaMama]

(The Ergo infant insert sucks the big one :()

[Mochagirl]

I have a Beco Butterfly and loved it for ds3. What I liked best about it was that internal harness. It meant that I could put him into the harness first then just put him on my back like a backpack and do up the waist and chest buckle to secure him. I was always scared to balance him on my back while I fiddled with other carriers trying to get him secured.

[Flava]

You wear them on your back, Flava:) I've worn a 2 day old in a high back carry with a non stretchy woven wrap. It's done all over the world...we just don't see people doing it much because strollers have replaced carriers :(

omg on the back? I can't do that!

[purplepoet20]

With any carrier practice makes prefect and you learn to do things while carrying. If you start with a NB you get used to the weight over time. The little sleep better if you hold them while they nap. DS2 always wake up once I tried to put him down but he would sleep for a long time if carried. He still sleeps for 2-3hrs everyday. You don't have to carry all day long but even 10-15mins a few times a day is great for extra bonding. I was always afraid of dropping DS2 so I practiced first while sitting, then with DH help while standing up (always in parking lots), and then for putting on the back I held toddler over a couch or bed. I can now put them on my back without thinking about it. I never ever dropped my boys or even came close.


Beco - I can see this one being great for someone new to carrying. Looks cool for putting a baby on your back safely... I wonder if I should add one to my wish list or maybe I can make an infant attachment for my Ergo's. Every Summer we cook outside so when #3 is about 6-12mths I will need to put it on my back. DH is normally playing with the older one/s so I would have to hold a the youngest. With DS2 I used a steel framed one while BBQing but it was so hot on my back that I couldn't stand it.

Ergo - I got one after DS2 was 6mths. I like the built in cover for the baby face great for nursing in public or protecting from the sun. I am not a fan of trying to cover with blankets because they always fall off. When we went out to public events I nursed DS2 and even DH didn't notice. Once DS2 was about 11mths I was comfortable enough with myself to start putting him on my back, he does hold on to me. I like that even with DS1 who is 38lbs I hardly feel the difference in weight. I have not tried it with a NB yet.

Moby - I like that I can save tons of money by just sewing one. I made one with enough fabric around the baby but less around the shoulders so I can manage to do things. Great for nursing or sleeping NB's. I hardly used it after 6mths because DS2 was always trying to jump in it.

??? - I have a carrier that was made in 1979 and was used for DH when he was a cuddly bean. It is close to the Beco's infant attachment but doesn't have any clips for easy attachment to mom. It has a place to hold the baby but I didn't force the babies legs in the holes I just swaddled them and place straight on my chest. I used it while sewing, cooking, cleaning, and walking. This is what I used to practice carrying while doing stuff around the house. (With DS1 I just held him 24/7 for 6mths until DH came home and then I did stuff, but with DS2 I wanted to do the same with tons of carrying and still care for DS1 at the same time)


I never liked...
Ring Slings - because all the fabric hanging down and it was so hard to nurse.
Infatino, Bjorn, or the one that are olny Front Carriers - was ok for the few times we put DS1 in it but once after a 30min outing he had brusing near his privates. DH got rid of it fast.
Peanut Type Slings - They are ok for the NB but no privacy for nursing. You have to make sure the babies back is straight but normally just one receiving blanket was needed. I also found a pattern to sew one to fit anyone which saves tons of money.
Other Slings - Most have been recalled because of baby death but the one a neighbor gave me I hated because the baby was to low and the sling would swing out if I bent over. Way to much back support is needed to keep the baby just right. Instead of passing it on I just cut it up and tossed it.

[Zivic-Bubac]

Guys thank you so much for sharing your experiences!!!!! Means really a lot since I've never used baby carrier.
Thank you again!!!! :HH:

[purplepoet20]

ZB - When is your gender scan? Your so close.

[Zivic-Bubac]

Hey hon!
I've decided not to ask about gender on my scan, I'm too scared to hear It's a girl! again. I'd rather live in my dreams til my due date. Pathetic, I know...

[purplepoet20]

:( I understand but I still would be dying to ask them to print the potty shot and hid it until I got home. I am so afraid of hearing boy again but I have to know because I would cry a lot in the delivery room.

[Mama]

I love my Beco! I have 2 of the butterfly II's. I love that you can use it right away and it's prettier than the ergo (I do have an Ergo sport as well). When we have the next baby I am getting a Beco Gemini... and probably a PPB Ergo :cool: