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We got one for my son. Loved it for a long time but it was out grown really early (i.e. he was 30# at 3 years old). We did successful front (facing in and out) and back carries. I feel the ergo was more comfortable for longer (especially in front carry which we prefer). But we just upgraded to a tula toddler and are saving the gemini for the next baby.

I used our Beco gemini from about 4 months to 18 months, mostly front facing in for the first year and change, then we started doing back carries a little after a year. It was super comfortable up until Lo hit about 23 lbs. at that point, a borrowed ergo did for better and was more comfortable.

We rarely did front facing out- my LO just didn't really like it that much and it was more comfortable for me facing in, but I liked having the option. Putting it on was super easy and I liked being able to cross the straps or not. Once I got a handle on getting her on my back, the back carry was very comfortable.

The only downside for me is that LO outgrew it earlier than even the ergo. Her legs were dangling instead of being supported and it didn't come up high enough on her back. So if you really think you will babywearing a long time it might not be the best, but for the first year it was really great.

@mfa_lady: yeah my lo is a snuggler and just liked being chest to chest. She tolerated facing out more with Dh though.

I loved it. Was so easy to put on and adjust/share between DH and I - that was probably one of the best advantages over other SS carriers. It being so easily adjustble made it easy to wear him over our winter coats too. I dont use it now because I got a toddler tula but DH still uses it occasionally.

The only con was that the long straps dangled on the ground while putting it on/off. But it was not a big deal in grand scheme of things and definitely not a reason to not get it.

I'm a baby wearing newbie and have been very happy with the Gemini since LO was a newborn. It's very easy to use solo.

I guess I read on the Beco site that the elastic loop on the shoulder adjuster straps is supposed to be used to roll up the extra straps. It makes so much sense!

For the pros: I notice after a while my lower back starts to ache. Am I wearing her wrong or is it inevitable? She always ends up leaning to the right side when she falls asleep!

We started using our Gemini around 1.5-2 months. For the first few months, DH primarily used it (I had a K'Tan that I used) and loved it! I have started using it more recently and also really like it. It's really, really easy to adjust between different people of different sizes - DH (6' / 160lbs), our nanny (probably like 5'2" / 100lbs), and I (5'7"/120lbs) all use it regularly - and it's really easy to use and adjust solo. My LO loves the front-facing option - we have been using that option since about 4/5 months (he's 7 months now).

I have one and I like it! It's soft and comfortable, and I liked that the bottom can snap in to be narrow, or let out to be wider depending on how big your baby is. I haven't used the front facing position yet since DD is only 4 mo, but I expect a lot of use out of it! I also just got an Ergo 360 so I'm gonna see how that one is too (tho that's supposed to be DH's haha).

@mfa_lady: I think (from being in babywearing groups on FB), Ergo, Beco, Lilliebaby & Tula are the big names. The Beco was handed down to me so I technically didn't have a choice. But I always thought the Lilliebaby seemsed really bulky, and Tula is just too expensive! So my Beco is an order print which is just plain black w/ these ivory stitchings.

Loved it!!! I got the gray with yellow design. I was not dissapointed and my nanny lived it too, she bought one for her friend!

I used a BG until my DD was about 10 months old, but then as summer was approaching, I was concerned that it would be too hot for her. I ended up getting an onya outback, which I think has all of the benefits of the BG plus some extras. The onya has a hood, is made out of nylon, and actually converts to a little seat which is super convenient when you're eating out and there isn't a highchair handy (we used it a lot when traveling abroad). I also find it more supportive than the beco and LOVE that it has a little zippered compartment to put my phone/keys when we go for a walk. One caveat - my daughter is on the tall side, and just barely was tall enough for the onya when we began using it at 10 months. But I haven't touched my beco since and don't think I'll be using it again until I have another child.

Does everyone else think the Beco will be too hot for summers? My girls run hot and we live up north so summers don't get too crazy like down south.

@regberadaisy: I never found it too hot in the summers. but i was happier last summer when i had an ergo sport to use.

I still use mine at almost 19 months and 20lbs.

I've yet to figure out the back carry (I need to do that!) it's starting to get uncomfortable carrying her forward facing. I have it in brown, and I have noticed some fading, but it isn't bad, I've used it through 2 girls.