https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:25:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-965537 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:28:04 +0000 Ginabean3 965537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the boba 3G and love it! So easy to adjust for my height (5"3) and DH's height (6"2) and LO falls asleep in it all the time! Love the zipped pocket on the waistband for credit cards and smartphones too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-965316 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:41:32 +0000 wonderstruck 965316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, it's a good thing I tried them - I really thought I wanted an ergo, but LO started screaming his head off the second I put him in it! I thought I wanted something a bit more stable/supportive than the k'tan, but LO is not going along with that idea. Guess I'll just have to look into a woven wrap so that it's less stretchy and I don't have the sagging going on. My cousin, who has the ergo and a bunch of wraps, did show me some different positions and adjustments that he seemed to like better, so that was useful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-956243 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:45:31 +0000 sera_87 956243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard good things about the Manduca. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-956178 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:29:31 +0000 mrsjazz 956178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: I have a Beco Gemini and I never used front facing, but I opted for that particular carrier because I liked that I wouldn't have to get an infant insert and it has really cute patterns.</p> <p>I LOVE my Tula carrier. Since I was gifted my other carriers (Moby, Beco) I decided to splurge on this one and it's perfect :)<br /> <a href="http://www.tulababycarriers.com/products/gray-zig-zag-tula-ergonomic-baby-carrier" rel="nofollow">http://www.tulababycarriers.com/products/gray-zig-zag-tula-ergonomic-baby-carrier</a></p> <p>@wonderstruck: How long do you plan to babywear? Lots of people love their Beco Geminis and I'm one of them but it stopped being comfortable for me--LO is long and we both love the front carry (especially when she's cranky) and her legs would hit mine in the Beco. And the back carry was okay, but I just didn't like it as she got bigger so I went with the Tula Toddler Carrier (they have a standard and a toddler).</p> <p>I posted this link on another carrier thread but it has a great comparison of the Ergo, Boba 3G, and Tula.</p> <p>Edited to add link: <a href="http://thehappyhippiehomemaker.blogspot.com/2013/05/ergo-vs-boba-vs-tula-carrier-comparison.html" rel="nofollow">http://thehappyhippiehomemaker.blogspot.com/2013/05/ergo-vs-boba-vs-tula-carrier-comparison.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-956166 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:27:11 +0000 aprk 956166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I definitely recommend trying them on!! The different styles work for different people. Happy babywearing :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-956110 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:12:29 +0000 wonderstruck 956110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: The instruction recommend not using those positions until he's 5+ months, unfortunately. And honestly, I just kind of like the idea of having the buckles rather than having to deal with maneuvering the fabric around. I know it's much easier to wrap than the Moby, but is still kind of a pain when I'm in a hurry and LO is fussing.</p> <p>Wow, thanks for the suggestions everyone - lots of different opinions! There's a store about 50 minutes away from me that has all the carriers so that you can demo them, maybe I'll make the drive and do that since it seems to be different for every person/baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955986 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:50:53 +0000 sslm 955986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: I want one!!! Oh well, will have to wait for my next LO!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955941 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:45:38 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: one of my friends is considering getting an elephant Tula and we wanna make a replacement hood for it that has elephant ears, lol. (The hood snaps on and off) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955935 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:43:27 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebittyhouse: I agree Becos are much less bulky than ergos (I have a BBII). In my opinion Bobas have a similar amount of bulk to Beco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955934 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:43:26 +0000 loveisstrange 955934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Oo, those TULA carriers are CUTE. We have the Heartrose Ergo now, so I love me a fun print. haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955928 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:42:14 +0000 Silva 955928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our boba. Doesn't need an infant insert, and very comfortable. She falls asleep every time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955925 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:41:48 +0000 lemong 955925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Belle, which we love. The baby can face both in and out, but it doesn't go onto the back. It comes with a newborn insert that looks kind of like a cone that dogs use after they have surgery. But without the insert, I think it allows a good range of movement. LO is almost a year and still likes being carried in it - now more facing out. She can grab things while she's still in the carrier. </p> <p><a href="http://www.bellebabycarriers.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bellebabycarriers.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955914 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:40:46 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: yeah, the ergo infant insert is weird. If you roll up a blanket you can put it under LO's bum to make a little seat instead of using the insert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955899 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:38:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 955899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: Aren't there other carries you can use in the k'tan that would give LO more range of motion? I haven't tried any but I swear I saw them in the booklet... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955897 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:38:32 +0000 littlebittyhouse 955897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used an Ergo for the past year and just got a Beco Soliel. I am a convert!</p> <p>LO and I love the Beco Soliel so much more than the Ergo! It is more comfortable, less bulky and way cuter. DH is also a big fan of the beco too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955887 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:36:27 +0000 Foodnerd81 955887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a Beco Gemini over an Ergo for 2 reasons-- 1) the front forward facing option-- I don't plan on doing it a lot because I know it can be bad on their hips and my back, but I want the option in a pinch (say, going through an airport with a child who only wants to look around), and 2) no infant insert required. It doesn't hurt that the prints are super cute but that was just a bonus (we got the happy owls, DH's pick). I also don't plan to wear the baby too much past a year so I wasn't concerned with the weight limit. </p> <p>BUT, baby isn't here yet so I haven't used it, just admired it in its box :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955884 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:35:51 +0000 sslm 955884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Yes, I have the infant insert for the ergo but I don't like it! DD won't need it much longer though :). I'm going to look into a boba next time!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955879 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:35:06 +0000 bunnylove08 955879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: yes there is a hood, but my DD gets extra hot in the carrier and I dont want to cover her head and have her over heat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955864 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:32:07 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: the Gemini doesn't need an infant insert, but like I said I'm not a huge fan of that carrier. You can purchase the insert for the Ergo or there are ways to use a rolled up receiving blanket instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955861 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:31:18 +0000 birdofafeather 955861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love my boba! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955854 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:30:08 +0000 sslm 955854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Navy_Mommy: Which is the one that doesn't need an infant insert? I think it's the beco? I thought I'd like to get one instead of an ergo, but my sister lent me the ergo so maybe on the next baby! </p> <p>Sorry to threadjack, I just know Navy_Mommy knows a lot :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955838 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:25:04 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Aaaaaand if you ever wanted to upgrade Tulas are great for toddlers and preschool size kids and they have ADORABLE prints... </p> <p><a href="http://www.tulababycarriers.com/collections" rel="nofollow">http://www.tulababycarriers.com/collections</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955837 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:24:43 +0000 heartonastring 955837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Beco Butterfly 2 and I love it. They don't make the Butterfly anymore but the Soleil looks really nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955835 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:24:28 +0000 stargal 955835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ergo! I love mine. My lo is 19 pounds and so comfy to wear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955826 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:23:28 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: doesn't it have a sleep hood? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955825 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:22:40 +0000 bunnylove08 955825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ergo, and I think its okay. When DD falls asleep in it her head tilts back and bobs. I usually have to put my hand to support her head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955814 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:20:53 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Beco soleil is 45 pounds lieve if you ever wanted a Beco. I'm really not a fan of the Gemini.</p> <p>ETA - yeah, the soleil is 45 pounds - </p> <p><a href="http://www.becobabycarrier.com/cat-20/soleil" rel="nofollow">http://www.becobabycarrier.com/cat-20/soleil</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955810 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:19:40 +0000 Navy_Mommy 955810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Out of the three I would say Boba. I know lots of people that loved their ergos until they tried a Boba and I'm actually not a huge fan of the Gemini because of research that shows that wearing a Lo FFO can hurt their hips and both the wearer and wearee's lower backs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955795 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:17:16 +0000 loveisstrange 955795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like our Ergo. I also like that it has a WAY larger weight limit than the Beco (45lbs vs 35lbs).</p> <p>However, I think the Beco is cuter. lol. I love the robot print. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-opinions-on-soft-structured-carriers#post-955786 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:15:05 +0000 edelweiss 955786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a hand me down ergo and really like it. if i had the choice, though, i think i would have gotten a beco because i think it's the only one of those 3 that has the forward facing carry position, which i think my LO would like.</p> <p>i've heard great things about all 3. </p>