https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:46:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327921 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:20:44 +0000 Greentea 1327921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the original because I got it on sale but would opt for organic if I buy again. DD likes to suck and chew (on the straps) and organic practices and applications are important to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327627 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:53:25 +0000 septca 1327627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the organic and the only real difference I notice is how it washes. Because the Ergo Oragnic fabric is higher quality, softer, and had a more faded look, it looks better over time. I wash my Ergo A LOT (DD was a spitter), so this was important to me. For that same reason, I recommend going with a lighter color (i.e., not black) - not only does black so stains more easily, but it fades more in the wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327583 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:34:47 +0000 avivoca 1327583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Ergo organic, but I bought it secondhand on HB. I don't have any experience with the original. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327576 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:32:43 +0000 Alivoo01 1327576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Ergo original and like it so far, but have no exposure to the organic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327386 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 07:55:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1327386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went with the performance due to living in a hot climate. Its stiff but its gotten better over time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327340 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 07:21:45 +0000 yin 1327340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nicer and softer fabric. I have the organic and like it but may not be worth the price difference for most people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327336 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 07:17:26 +0000 Beyond2 1327336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the regular and have been happy with it for the last 16 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-original-vs-organic#post-1327325 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:58:30 +0000 Zbug 1327325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to decide between the ergo original and organic. Is then only difference the nicer fabric on the organic? Is it worth the extra money? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-1028392 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 06:21:13 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1028392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: We're loving the carrier. Well, I should say NOW LO loves it. I do, too. I ended up getting a chance to talk to a woman who specializes in baby carriers. She showed me the proper way to put on the Gemini. I was doing it TOTALLY wrong. I sometimes have a bit of discomfort, but then I loosen the straps and it's better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-1026485 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:26:01 +0000 pastemoo 1026485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BKCaribBaby: How does it work for you now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ergo-carriers-on-sale-half-price#post-915909 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:31:28 +0000 abbylyn 915909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zulily has a great sale on Ergo carriers today. I got one for over half off! (the brown/tulip pattern :happy: ) Check it out, or let me know if you'd like a referral link (fyi, I get a kickback if you sign up and purchase using my link). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-756979 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:42:00 +0000 SAHM0811 756979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BKCaribBaby: oh sad news! had no idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-756949 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:38:08 +0000 BKCaribBaby 756949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: Thanks! Sadly Metro Minis closed in February before I could get there. :( They do baby wearing clinics around the city but none near me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-751688 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:56:19 +0000 pastemoo 751688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BKCaribBaby: After a certain weight I can only do back carries for long term and short carries pretty much for 10 minutes to nurse and that's it. That's with any carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-751655 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:26:19 +0000 SAHM0811 751655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely try to get yourself to a babywearing store where they can help you... I think I have heard of the one you mentioned. Metro Minis on the UES is another good one... I got my Gemini there. </p> <p>Ditto @Mrs Jazz's comments. Usually for me, my waist belt isn't at a comfortable spot, and sometimes my straps are too tight... Loosening them up a bit are my first go-to fix and I usually feel much better after that! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-751109 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:13:43 +0000 BKCaribBaby 751109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I am not crossing it at the back! OKay. I will try that tomorrow. They are also close to the neck. I also think I am probably wearing it too tightly. Plus, I am a contortionist lately with bfing because of my forceful letdown issues. Sigh...I'm a mess. I'll try to mess with this a little tomorrow. I wanted to go to Caribou Baby in Greenpoint (have you heard of it) because apparently they are helpful with these.<br /> Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-751017 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:51:03 +0000 mrsjazz 751017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BKCaribBaby: Are you making sure to cross the straps in the back and that they aren't close to your neck but more midpoint on your shoulder? Maybe you can also play around with the waist belt, moving it up or down and seeing how that feels? Also play around with the tightness/looseness of the straps. It could be that you are wearing it too tight on the shoulders so all of the baby's weight is going to that part of your body.</p> <p>And if none of that works then maybe it's not the right carrier for your body!</p> <p>I had some lower back pain but that was also because of the way I was sitting when breastfeeding that contributed. But the Beco Gemini had a pretty long run up until my LO hit about 16-18 lbs. and I switched carriers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-750953 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:16:01 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 750953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No knowledge other than I sometimes get a little sore too. I think it has to do with my posture and running after DS more than anything though. Let me know if you find out anything useful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beco-gemini-amp-back-pain#post-750898 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:02 +0000 BKCaribBaby 750898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I'm possibly wearing it wrong, but my Beco Gemini is making my back hurt a little. I've worn it out twice now and both times I'm having pain in my upper back. I don't feel like I should be. If anyone has one or is knowledgeable about baby wearing, can you give me some suggestions as to what I might be doing wrong? </p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-700360 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:54:49 +0000 kml636 700360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love the baby Ktan! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-700356 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:52:56 +0000 immabeetoo 700356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @Mrs. Sketchbook: I bought a ktan while pregnant and it ended up way too right with breastfeeding sized chest and a baby. The moby isn't as hard as it looks and I liked that DH could use it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-700322 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:37:37 +0000 tororojo 700322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the Moby and didn't find it difficult--just read the directions several times to get a good feel for it and got pretty confident with it quickly. I like that it's not sized, so DH and I can both use it. It's a slight bummer to deal with so much material in a parking lot, but it can be done or you can do that at home before you leave. Also, you can find used Mobys for cheap because lots of people have trouble with it! ;) We have an Ergo that we're planning to use once LO gets too big for the Moby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-700302 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:26:41 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 700302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I have the K-Tan and the instructions say not before 8 lbs. So just depends on the size of your lo!</p> <p>@redsmarties: One thing that no-one has mentioned about the k-tan is that it comes in sizes, which is a hard thing to gauge when you're pregnant. I got the small I think and even at 8 lbs it felt like Scribble was always shifting downward (You can't use it as a ring sling, only Kangaroo style). It is vital to get the sizing right because it is meant to stretch. Honestly, it never felt secure to me and after I fell while wearning him in it I just decided I needed more strucure/padding. </p> <p>Right now we are super happy with our Infantino Balance, but I think if I babywore I would go for Gemini or Ergo. Scribble doesn't care to be worn around the house so we would never get enough use out of one of those to justify the cost, but your LO might and you can use it for other babies in the future or pass it down!</p> <p>The thing about Infantino is .....there are a million different carriers in that brand. The ergonomics of the cheaper ones are suspect/Bjorn-like, but the more expensive ones are properly designed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-698071 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:09:50 +0000 Foodnerd81 698071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: I'm pretty sure @highwire has both and used them for different things so hopefully she will chime in. I don't think having both is totally redundant.<br /> I've seen the ktan on no better deal if you are looking to save, but that's tough with registering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-698048 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:53:37 +0000 rattles 698048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: we took LO for a walk in it when she was 3 days old, the night we brought her home from the hospital! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-697967 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:19:27 +0000 bunnylove08 697967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>K'tan it saved my back and sanity when dd just wanted to be held 24/7 it was easy to put on too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-697935 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:51:45 +0000 Mrs. Twine 697935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Redsmarties; I can pretty much promise you no wrangling will be required. You'll get the hang of it in no time, and I would be honored to help if I can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-697927 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:45:13 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 697927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: Love it! Thanks for the input - I'm sure I'll be begging for your advice the first time I try to wrangle baby into a wrap. (My MIL loves the idea of the Moby, so I may be getting one of those anyhow, as well). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-697852 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:26:43 +0000 Mrs. Twine 697852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>K'Tan. I'm a huge baby-wearing fanatic, and if you're new to the whole thing I think it would be a great and versatile way to introduce yourself and baby to the concept.<br /> ETA: I'd be happy to be a resource for you if you decide to venture into wrapping! Try looking for a carrier "lending library" in your area. Then you can try a few things and find what suits you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moby-ktan-infantino#post-697843 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:22:27 +0000 lovehoneybee 697843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't try the Infantino Sync but between the Moby and K'tan I greatly preferred the K'tan. I was forever dragging the ends of the Moby on the ground, it took me forever to get it wrapped properly (a problem when he was screaming) and even when I did (which usually took me at least two tries) I never felt like he was secure enough. With the K'tan I loved that the hard part was done already, lol. </p>