Ergo Baby Carrier Blog

Below is an update to a popular post from our site, www.outdoorgear4kids.com.  Since the original post the Beco Butterfly II has been released as well as the Ergo Organics with Embroidery.

The newest innovation in the marketplace for child carriers is the soft carrier.  There are many varieties but the first one to penetrate the marketplace and truly carve out a niche is The ERGOBaby Baby Carrier.  Our next favorite up and comer is the Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier which has recently been updated to the Beco Butterfly II.  How do you choose between the two?

Like any kid carrier purchase, the best thing you can do is try them on and compare them.  If you live in an area where this isn’t an option then read on and we will do our best to provide as much worthwhile information as we can for you to make your decision.

As far as how the carriers fit on parents we haven’t found a big difference between the two brands. Most body types can wear the carriers equally as well. One advantage that the Ergo has over the Beco is for waist sizing. Ergo does offer a waist extender if you need a little more room.

Where the Ergo Baby Carrier and Beco Baby Carrier begin to differ is with carrying an infant or smaller child. In order to use the Ergo Baby Carrier with a newborn and up to the stage the legs can be spread across your body (usually 4-6 months old) it requires the Infant Insert.  The Beco Baby Carrier has an innovative smaller harness that is integrated with the carrier that can be used with a baby or smaller child.  The Butterfly II has been updated so this insert is now removable and can be out of the way once your child no longer needs it.

The Beco Baby Carrier is also a little different in the height of the fabric that holds the child.  It comes up a little higher than the ergo does.  Some parents like this because it offers more back support for bigger kids.  It can sometimes be challenging for smaller children because their heads may not be fully above it so it limits visibility a bit.

Loading a child into each of the carriers differs slightly.  The Beco Carrier allows you to secure the child into the carrier first and then put it on your body.  With the Ergo Baby Carrier you first put the carrier on your body and then load the child.  The Ergo requires you to learn and refine the technique but the Beco requires you to adjust an additional strap on each side.  Some people don’t mind messing with buckles and straps for others it’s a hassle.  You probably have a good idea of what your preference is.

The fabrics on both carriers are similar.  The Beco fabric is a little softer.  The Ergo conventional cotton fabric is more rugged but softens up quickly with use.  The most obvious difference is also style.  Many of the Ergo color options have been around for awhile and are fairly conservative.  This is great for many people and helps contribute to a timeless appearance.  There are a couple more fun colors such as the Sienna with Stripe lining and the Grey with embroidered stars.  The lighter Camel color is also really popular for summer wear.  Beco on the other hand has focused on limited run prints making the look much more distinctive but not as accessible for everybody if you don’t find a print you like.  They can also be limited in options that dad is willing to wear.  Beco does offer the option in the Butterfly II of solid black and brown that can be a safe bet for anyone.

There is a new Ergo Baby Carrier in organic cotton on it’s way!

The latest color addition to the Ergo Baby Baby Carrier line is Blue with Embroidery and Applique.  We are really excited to have a blue carrier back in stock.  We think the Ergo has done a great job with the detail of the embroidery.  Blue has always been a popular color for mom’s and dad’s.  With the addition of the emboidery and applique to the carrier it may lose the appeal for some dad’s out there.  If dad’s not going to wear it that much no big deal.

Did you know that The Ergo Baby Carrier was selected by Parenting Magazine as One Of The “20 Best Products Of The Last 20 Years”, May 2007?

• It’s comfortable to wear - design put’s baby’s weight on your hips and close to your body so that the weight is distributed off your back and onto your hips and shoulders.

• Your baby will be more comfortable with the Ergo baby carrier’s design that supports his spine.

• The Ergo baby carrier can carry newborns (with infant insert), babies, and toddlers (up to 40 lbs.) - so you only ever need one carrier.

Welcome to the first post for the latest blog from Little Mountain Outfitters.  The goal of The Ergo Baby Carrier Blog is to provide you with the most throrough and complete resource for The Ergo Baby Carrier products.  Whether you are a current user or are thinking about making the purchase of an Ergo Carrier we hope you will browse our posts and find information of use to you.

In order to provide the broadest base of information we hope that you will share your questions and experiences so that other Ergo Baby Carrier users and shoppers can benefit from a collective experience.