https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:32:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difficulties-with-beco-gemini#post-96069 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:51:51 +0000 Katm558 96069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlmom and @ohapostrophe - THANK YOU!! I watched videos on YouTube, and tried out crossing the shoulder straps and it is so much better!</p> <p>The instruction booklet I got did not state that as an option, but had it pictured, but I couldn't figure out how to do it.</p> <p>Now we are all set for our trip! Thanks again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difficulties-with-beco-gemini#post-95881 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:54:13 +0000 ohapostrophe 95881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Katm558: are you crossing the straps in back? I don't think you have to clip them together unless you're doing a backpack carry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difficulties-with-beco-gemini#post-95739 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:51:29 +0000 owlmom 95739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use an Ergo, so I'm not sure how useful this is, but with the Ergo you can detach the straps at the bottom, cross them on your back like an "x," and reattach them at the bottom. Sorry, that's not a great description. But if you can cross the Gemini's straps on your back, that may help with a couple of your problems (fastening back strap and slipping off shoulders). Also, try checking youtube for Gemini videos - I've found it really helpful for baby carrier tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difficulties-with-beco-gemini#post-95731 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:44:43 +0000 Katm558 95731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got the Beco Gemini carrier to carry DS2 in, and I'm really having difficulties with it. DS2 is 5 months old (as of today!), and weighs about 17 lbs. I purchased the Beco Gemini based upon reviews that Mrs. Bee posted, as well as some I found online. I previously used the Moby wrap with DS1, but found that my back would be burning after a short use, and he seemed to be slipping down while I wore him.</p> <p>I got the Gemini on Weds. and have been attempting to use it every day since then. The issue is that I cannot seem to buckle the top back straps which hold the whole carrier together when DS2 is in it. Maybe my arms are too short, but I've tried adjusting the straps both up and down, and I cannot fasten it by myself. Also, the straps are really wide, and the right one is always falling off. And the straps that connect the shoulder straps to the front of the carrier squish my boobs....</p> <p>Has anyone else had to deal with these issues? I bought it to use on a trip to Chicago next week, but I think I might just return it... </p>