https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:45:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498534 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:09:06 +0000 pinkcupcake 498534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ERGO! I tried almost every other carrier out there, but the Ergo was definitely superior. Wish I would have bought it sooner (I didn't end up buying it 'till LO was around 7 months old). I use it almost every single day (LO hates the stroller and only wants to be carried) and it also saved my life at the airport, when we were on vacation, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498520 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:04:07 +0000 autumnlove 498520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ergo and it was pretty comfy! I also borrowed a Bjorn but I didn't like it as much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498453 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:32:08 +0000 Foodnerd81 498453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sooz: @MsLipGloss: I'm totally going to practice bags of flour or something before ever putting my baby in :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498446 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:29:02 +0000 MsLipGloss 498446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sooz: I actually thought the Beco was easier on/off than the Ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498441 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:27:24 +0000 sooz 498441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodnerd81: Yes, I think they're both equally comfortable. The Ergo has a wider butt support, but our LO doesn't seem to prefer one over the other. In terms of comfort for the wearer, they are about the same. The biggest pain is with the buckles of the Gemini, you'll need two hands to get them off because they require that you simultaneously, push a small button while undoing the latch. I guess that's good b/c it makes them super secure. Also the Gemini is a little more difficult to get on, but not bad once you get used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498425 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:21:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 498425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sooz: Those are the exact two I am between. Do you think the hips/legs are equally comfortable for the baby while facing in? I know face in is better than face out, but I'd like to have that option sometimes. But, not at the expense of comfort most of the time while facing in, if that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498406 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:15:57 +0000 sooz 498406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both the Ergo and the Becco Gemini. I like the Ergo because the straps don't drag on the ground when you put it on/take it off. But the Gemini is great b/c you can carry facing in or out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498337 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:51:46 +0000 ladyfingers 498337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found this site very useful and as a result registered for a BOBA. I'm looking into the TPB wrap too for the early months.</p> <p><a href="http://www.theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-498058 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:34:55 +0000 immabeetoo 498058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pelikila: unfortunately I'm in a small town and don't think anywhere carries them.. I'm going to email bobs this weekend though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497313 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:12:08 +0000 chrispygal 497313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got my Beco Gemini last night and put LO in it for the first time. She is 6mo old and I'm guessing around 17 or 18 lbs. She loved it! It was pretty comfortable and easy to figure out how to use, and she felt very secure. I liked how the straps crossed across the back, and that LO could face out for a bit if need be. I thought it was going to have a "holder" inside for the baby, but I guess that is the butterfly. I may grab an Ergo to test out as well, and to see which one I like better. So far though, I was really happy with the Beco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497243 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:41:16 +0000 mediagirl 497243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't experienced any of the other soft carriers but, I LOVE the Ergo. I can put it on, put her in it and get it secure without help from anyone. She is 7 months old (today!) and she fits perfectly in it. I had a hard time when she was still tiny with it but now that she is bigger, I love it. I want to wear her everywhere in it! Last night, I had to run into the grocery store for some meat and put her in it just for that quick run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497230 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:33:29 +0000 pelikila 497230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: I haven't used it with a baby under 7 months because I prefer a sling when they are little bitty. Do you have a local store that carries the Boba 3G where you could take it in and show them the issue? My straps are tight in the buckles so I'm having a hard time imagining how a baby would be able to push hard enough to loosen them but maybe yours are a little looser. Have you tried calling or emailing Boba as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497095 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:24:49 +0000 immabeetoo 497095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pelikila: have you used it with a little one? LO is seven weeks and pushes his feet so hard against the waist strap it loosens while I wear it. I want to love it but I'm frustrated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497077 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:33:19 +0000 anniegurumi 497077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have the ergo but LO isn't due till May. I see the poll and glad that it's seems to be the favorite! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497064 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:42:29 +0000 iheartleopardprint 497064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a manduca carrier. Similar to the ergo, but German made I think?</p> <p>I tried the ergo but when I compared it to the manduca, the manduca was by far more comfortable. The ergo shoulder straps are wider than the manduca which is great if you are of average or above size but I am quite small in the shoulders so it was far too wide and hang off the edges of my shoulders. I felt like I was constantly fixing up the straps. </p> <p>The manduca straps are just that bit thinner which made all the difference. It also has an in built infant carrier which is great if your bub is on the smaller side when born so you can use it straight away. The ergos infant insert is way too hot for the climate here in Australia and I didn't feel like paying extra for it when I just bought the carrier! Also, there is a part of the carrier which you can unzip to make it longer if you have a larger/ older child.</p> <p>With DS we had a Baby Bjorn and he hated it, and we didn't use it more than once. DD loves the manduca and falls asleep in it straight away every time. </p> <p>Would definitely recommend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-497002 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:41:24 +0000 lemondrop 497002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Infantino hurt my back early on, so we only used it a few weeks. Glad I got it used. I used the 7 Sling for the next 6 months until it started hurting my back. Got the Moby a few weeks ago and doubt I well ever go back to anything else! He is 22 lbs and I wore him for hours today without an ache! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-496986 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:27:55 +0000 Running Elley 496986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an Ergo and both DH and I love it. We use it all the time. DH is a big boy for his age (15 pounds at 13 weeks) but we can wear him for a pretty long time before our shoulders/back get tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-496984 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:26:04 +0000 T-Mom 496984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a beco Gemini but if I could do it over again I would get an ergo. Ergo just feels more roomy to me, but it looks more crunchy.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494961 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:55:58 +0000 HLK208 494961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love the beco! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494864 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:16:18 +0000 duckduckkristen 494864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my babyhawk mei tai! And it comes in so many colors/patterns. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494852 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:10:16 +0000 keiki_mama 494852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both the Ergo and Babyhawk Mei Tai and I really like both of them. </p> <p>They both have padded shoulders and evenly distribute LO's weight across my torso. LO prefers the Ergo so I leave the Mei Tai in the car as an emergency baby carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494790 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:32:30 +0000 pelikila 494790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boba 3G is my favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494761 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:11:44 +0000 MsLipGloss 494761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beco Gemini. Hands down. Forward facing and super easy to get on/off unassisted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494748 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:06:44 +0000 sera_87 494748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Onya baby carrier! They have 2 awesome features: the weight limit goes up to 45lbs &amp; they convert so that any adult chair becomes a baby seat! (<a href="http://onyababy.com/" rel="nofollow">http://onyababy.com/</a>)</p> <p>Right now I'm debating between that &amp; a Beco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494723 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:57:56 +0000 mrskc 494723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beco Gemini! I've heard it's easier to put on than the ergo. I love my beco carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494721 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:56:47 +0000 kiddosc 494721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a mei tai. I really like all the different positions you can wear LO in and cost was a factor for something I knew we wouldn't use very often. We mainly use it when travelling and it's perfect because it packs up so small. I got it for $30 from an etsy seller. We may look into getting an ergo once E gets older and we're doing more family outings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494705 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:51:27 +0000 rachiecakes 494705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wish I could pick two :) </p> <p>LOVE the Ergo, it's sturdy and comfortable and we used it the most over the first year. That said, DS absolutely hated the Ergo in the beginning but loved facing out in the Baby Bjorn. We used the Bjorn until he was big enough to look around and sit up higher in the Ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494666 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:38:51 +0000 Weagle 494666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted other in favor of the Beco Butterfly II. You can't put baby in outward facing (not really recommended anyway), but it has an interior panel making it super easy to do a back carry and the infant insert is built in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494664 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:38:29 +0000 prettylizy 494664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went with the ergo. After researching it a bit, we decided that outward facing wasn't something we wanted to do because of the hip/back issues for LO. The ergo was THE soft structured carrier and we all love it. DH wears her happily as do I. Even my FIL has worn her on a few occasions and commented on how comfy it was and how happy she is in there :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/soft-carriers#post-494655 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:36:21 +0000 Springtime 494655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my beco gemini! I just got it and wear him all the time now. He is 21 lbs, and it doesn't hurt my back or shoulders at all. I too, had the infantino carrier and liked it alright but it definitely started to kill my back after awhile. </p>