I purchased this after using both the MobyWrap and the
Infantino Flip Front 2 Back Carrier Black
. I bought the Infantino Flip because it is similar to the Beco Baby in that it can be used for front carry (facing in and out) and back carry. I thought I was getting a good deal, but after my daughter was over 10 pounds I stopped using it entirely because it caused me such pain (the straps are not very padded). The clip near her head actually dug into her face and rubbed against her cheeks. I felt awful about her wearing it.
The
Moby Wrap Original 100% Cotton Baby Carrier, Chocolate
is nice, but really it is just a long piece of fabric. My daughter is still comfortable in it (she's almost 6 months now), and it isn't uncomfortable for me. I just didn't like that the fabric drags on the ground and it is time consuming to put on. I've worn her in the "newborn hug hold" and "kangaroo wrap and hold". I didn't like the idea that I'd have leave space in the wrap for the baby, so I most often used the latter. I was given the MobyWrap by a friend that had 2; if I had to buy one myself, I would have bought the
Sleepy Wrap Classic Wrap Baby Carrier, Brown, 0-18 Months
(aka Boba Baby Wrap) because it is a stretchy fabric.
This carrier is wonderful. I bought it after trying on a
Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining
(the original) in a baby box store. I really liked the padding on ErgoBaby, and perhaps it is superior to the BecoBaby. However, I only wore the ErgoBaby for 10 minutes in the store.
My only complaint about the BecoBaby is that the straps still seem to rub into her face, but nowhere near as bad as the Infantino Flip (I didn't notice this with the ErgoBaby). The straps on this are organic cotton though, so it is not as abrasive as the webbed straps on the Infantino Flip. I imagine the drool pads
Beco Drooling Pads
would relieve this problem. In the meantime, I just wrap a baby wash cloth around the strap for her to teeth & drool on; it protects her face nicely.
I purchased this instead of the ErgoBaby because I wanted to be able to have her face out, occasionally. It is a lot more comfortable than the Infantino flip. I've worn her in it for an hour while nursing and around the house. Also, I wore her in it for an hour at the grocery store; she never made a sound, and she even fell asleep in it. The main improvement the ErgoBaby has over BecoBaby is the pocket.
The sleepy panel mentioned in the other review, I don't really feel is a sleepy panel nor do I feel it is a product flaw. It is simply supportive padding, a headrest, probably for use when the baby doesn't have full head & neck control.
I was able to nurse in the carrier without much difficulty. I wasn't wearing a nursing top (I did have a nursing cami on). I had to stand up or sit on a wooden chair, rather than the sofa. Nursing was not hands-free, but only required one hand. If I sat on furniture I sank into, my daughter was no longer aligned properly to eat. I checked in the mirror several times, there was no exposed skin showing.
I don't mind the secure, two-handed, snaps because I know that means she's secure. My baby will be unable to open the buckles herself. There seems to be no chance that they'll open by accident.
| Product Dimensions | 3.62 x 1.5 x 5.2 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | Gemini |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 8 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 35 Pounds |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Material Composition | 100% Cotton |
| Care instructions | Machine Wash |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Orientation | Front in/out, Hip, Back |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
