https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 10:02:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-988033 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:29:12 +0000 lizzywiz 988033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: We went with a kinderpack. I was nervous because it is from a smaller outfit, but all of the rating websites gave it great reviews. It is expensive, but it should last until pre-school if LO still wants to be worn.<br /> I have used bjorn, k'tan, tried on an ERGO and the kinderpack has been mine and baby's fav. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987840 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:56:57 +0000 rrachael 987840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: if you like the Ergo a Tula is similar but a little more comfy and lasts longer (because it has a larger panel/seat for lo). Another great carrier (especially on summer) is a mei tai. I love love love my babyhawk mei tai :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987683 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:43:46 +0000 mrsjyw 987683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just bought a beco! Can't wait! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987670 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:34:19 +0000 immabeetoo 987670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boba! It has foot straps to help toddler weight distribution. Not sure about seat width. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987560 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:19:51 +0000 cheesetomywhine 987560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Thanks! Haha I am totally following that up with this- so how long would you say an ergo is good for? Up to the weight limit? Or would you move to one of the other carriers you recommended at a certain age. Thanks so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987533 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:58:18 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheesetomywhine: and it wasn't a silly question at all! As someone with hip dysplasia I know first hand hip development isn't something you wanna eff with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987532 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:58:01 +0000 yellowbird 987532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The beco soleil has a wider base and can accommodate up to 45 lbs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987526 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:57:07 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheesetomywhine: an ergo should be fine for a 13 month old! kinderpacks and tulas are both known for being super wide if you ever want to "upgrade." They even have "toddler" and "preschool" size soft structured carriers! We have a toddler size half buckle that will probably fit W until he's WAY too big to be worn, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987520 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:53:46 +0000 cheesetomywhine 987520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: May be a silly question but is the ergo a good type with a wide base? It is the only carrier we use but I would hate to be using one that is better suited for babies. R is 13 months if that helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987512 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:47:56 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: ideally to be truly ergonomic and support the hips properly the "seat" of the carrier should spread from knee to knee. That obviously isn't ALWAYS going to be the case, but the Gemini has a very narrow base for a soft structured carrier. So if someone is looking for a long-term carrier there are better options out there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987502 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:43:11 +0000 HLK208 987502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We still use our beco Gemini and DD seems comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987497 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:38:51 +0000 tlcbaby 987497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Beco Butterfly and it is supposed to go up to 35lbs, but even at 8 weeks he already seems to like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987482 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:32:09 +0000 autumnlove 987482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: it was ok, it would have been better if I remembered to pack the rolled up blankets that I set aside! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987477 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:29:28 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Woohoo! How did it feel? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987474 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:28:33 +0000 autumnlove 987474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Okay, thank you so much! I used my Ergo today...finally! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987471 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:26:19 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I posted about the different TYPES of carriers I've tried on July 3 (link in my profile) . It's an extensive list, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987469 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:24:29 +0000 autumnlove 987469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Hmmm..both? :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987468 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:24:13 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: a Gemini really is geared towards babies not toddlers. The seat isn't wide enough to give proper support to a toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987467 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:22:44 +0000 Navy_Mommy 987467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you asking for different brands or different types? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987460 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:17:04 +0000 yellowbird 987460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987459 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:16:09 +0000 betsyboop 987459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love our beco gemini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/besides-the-ergo#post-987441 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:06:33 +0000 autumnlove 987441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What other carriers work well with a baby and toddler? I'm not even sure if my toddler wants to be worn...she loves walking and riding in her stroller! </p>