We recently heard from Erin who is trying to decide between an Ergo Baby Carrier and a Beco Baby Carrier. We think thy are both great baby carriers, but here are some of the main differences beyond appearance.
The Ergo body panel is shorter. Some people prefer this so that younger babies 6-12 months can put their arms outside the carrier for freedom of movement. Other people feel that the panel is too short for toddlers resulting in not enough back support for them. However we still use our Ergo for our 3 year old daughter on hikes. I don’t really feel like she needs any more support and she feels secure.
The Beco Baby Carrier also has a panel inside the carrier. This makes it very easy to get your baby securely on your back. Some people that are already comfortable with back carries feel this is an unnecessary step.
However I think that whichever carrier you choose it is very easy to learn the methods for each one. Meaning the extra step of the Beco is not really that cumbersome once you learn how to do it. At the same time the back carry is not really that difficult to learn with the Ergo either.
What features of the Ergo Baby Carrier or the Beco Baby Carrier do you like best? Let us know which one suits your needs best!
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The Beco is less padded than the Ergo, which I think suits women better. The Ergo fits men better. I love that with the Beco you can transfer kid and carrier to another person without ever taking the child out of the carrier. This is really handy for parents taking trips with their little ones and even just out and about when one parent needs a break!