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I was just going to post a question about this! Have you looked at Lucie's List? She breaks down some of the differences, but I'm interested in what people say about their experiences here.
Did you rule out the Ergo already? Could you say why?

Lucie's List link: http://www.lucieslist.com/2-baby-carrier/

I have a Gemini, and the reason I purchased it over the Butterfly is due to the front carry option. However, I will say that I have really not used the front carry much since I had read you need to limit the time as not to overload their senses, and once LO gets bigger, front carry puts more strain on your back. I also had a ton of trouble getting the back buckle off, but I think that is true of a lot of carriers due to the safety mechanism. But it is a really well made carrier, and I was happy with the quality and design. I just didn't end up using it as much as I thought I would.

@Beebug: I started using the Beco Gemini when LO was about 3 weeks old (and almost 8lbs.) I think they mention crossing the straps in the back for comfort and weight distribution.

The butterfly doesn't forward face so that is why we chose the gemini. We most definitely breastfeed in the Beco and it's so easy. Some cons, it really doesn't seem as stable as they get bigger (I had a 2 1/2 year old in it the other day). My taller friend didn't get as good a fit as her ergo. The chest strap doesn't work very well it is often choking me. I also have a really hard time adjusting it.

But I wouldn't change getting the Gemini I love it for what we needed. My son had to face out as an infant.

We want the Gemini so we can face out! Although we have a borrowed Ergo and she loves the back carry.

I have the Butterfly II and I really like it alot! I've been using it almost daily since my DD was born 4 months ago. I love that there's a fabric panel between me and DD (less sweaty!). Plus the fabric panel is what allows you to take off the carrier with the baby still in it, and pass the baby onto someone else. I LOVE this feature of the Beco (which is something that alot of other carriers don't offer). This is especially useful when the baby is sleeping in the carrier and you want to hand the baby over to someone else. Without the panel, you'd have to take the baby out of the carrier and risk waking him/him up.

Let see...I love the patterns/designs that Beco offers (much more modern and stylish than Ergo IMO). And I like that it's not as bulky as the ergo. I'm 5'5" and it fits me perfectly. My husband likes it too (he said it's comfortable and he's 6 feet tall). With that said, I would recommend NOT getting a black one. It lints like crazy! If that doesn't bother you, then black will be ok. I personally can't stand the look of lint so I would've bought a different color if I could go back.

The forward facing option wasn't a game-changer for me because we planned on always having her face in. My ped strongly recommended against forward facing carriers. She said having the baby's legs dangle like that could be bad for the baby's back and spine. She said it's better for the baby's legs to wrap around your body for better support. There's a lot of information on the web about this, if you're interested in researching for yourself.

Hope that helped!