Soft Structured Carriers....Help! (moved from Carseats Shopping)

Chila88

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #1

I've been reading old threads on here, but am so confused. I want to ask for a carrier for Christmas, so need to decide right away, but cannot make up my mind. For those of you that use them....what is your fav and why? I'm leaning toward the Boba...only based on all the good reviews. But would also consider a Beco, or Ergo or ??? And then within each brand there are all the different models and generations and its so confusing!!! Help!

I am 5'10". I own a Bjorn (that I don't use) and bought a Sleepy Wrap last baby which I LOVE, but I want something that will work with an older baby, as my new little man will be 6-10 mos old during prime babywearing season here, and my last DD was getting a bit unsupported in the wrap by then.

And finally....any good deals out there right now?

 

MoreLatte

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #2

I have both the Ergo and Boba and like both. My DD is 2 and lately I've been using the Boba because it comes up a little higher on her back for a little more support. I would recommend either of them.

I borrowed a Becco once and wasn't crazy about it, it just seemed smaller and had a panel that got in the way/added bulk I didn't like.

I'm really no help on the different versions of each I think my Boba is a G2- pretty simple and easy to use.

 

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Pepse

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #3

I love my Boba

 

MommyShannon

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #4

I like my ergo best. I also have a Beco Butterfly II. Both are great though. Ergos don't vary much. The sport and performance ones are different fabric and little different form, but overall the same. I like the original/organic best.

 

emma33021

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #5

I also liked Ergo original/organic the best.

As for deals, you can always stalk nobetterdeal.com. They have an organic Ergo at the moment for $64.

Edited to add: http://www.nobetterdeal.com/shop/en/nbd/organic-cotton-baby-carrier-color:-desert-bloom

 

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Jessica61624

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #6

Boba fan. The 3g has a pocket and a few different features. I've been.happy with my 2g

 

wnkw

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• Dec 10, 2012

• #7

Ergos have been around $80 on amazon lately

 

attachedmama

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• Dec 10, 2012

• #8

Love my Ergo! Have worn my 2 year old in it since birth, and I'm 5 months pregnant. I bought a second one on NBD for $50. Not familiar with the others you mention, but you'll want to look for those that allow baby to be in a seated position, not dangling by their crotch- it's bad for spine and hips. Good luck!

 

attachedmama

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• Dec 10, 2012

• #9

Oh yeah, I'm 5' 10, too, no issues there.

 

stephpook

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• Dec 10, 2012

• #10

I've never used a Boba or an Ergo but did purchase a Snugli Seated Carrier over the summer for $45 (retails between $40 and $80 I think depending on pattern) that, according to some of the reviews I read, is similar to an Ergo. I don't baby wear on a regular basis, so I don't know how it would work for everyday use, but it did come in handy at Disney World over the summer. I was even able to carry my 32-pound now 4-year old on my back for short periods of time.

 

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NVMBR02

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• Dec 10, 2012

• #11

I didn't care for the Ergo. It just didn't fit me right and I always felt DS was going to fall out when he would lean backwards which he did often!

I liked my Beco Butterfly II, It was the first carrier I was comfortable doing a back carry with. The Beco Gemini was okay, but not my favorite.

I really liked my Boba G2. It fit well, easy to adjust and had a lot of support for dd, even when she was 2-3.

 

newyorkDOC

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• Dec 11, 2012

• #12

Well I'm short and petite so totally different frame of reference but I hated the beco butterfly bc of the way the buckles close. It's impossible to adjust once on and definitely not easy to share IMO.

I use a pikkolo which is more like a MT bc there's no structured waist.

I'd like to try a pognae next.

 

Chila88

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• Dec 11, 2012

• #13

Thanks everyone....its mind boggling how many carriers there are out there!!! I think I'm still leaning toward a Boba, just searching for a good deal!

 

mom2juliarose

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• Dec 11, 2012

• #14

Ergos are on Babysteals today (for anyone reading this).

 

EmmasMom

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• Dec 11, 2012

• #15

I got the Boba 3G first and loved it! Recently I got the Ergo and I'm not thrilled with it. It is okay, but I like the Boba better.

I think the Boba is more comfortable and easier to use.

 

whiteyacht

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• Dec 11, 2012

• #16

I have a Boba and a Patapum. LOVE LOVE LOVE my Boba (wearing it right now)!

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UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

• Dec 11, 2012

• #17

My favorite is the BabyHawk. I have a ToddlerHawk that I love. I tried the Ergo, and it just didn't feel right with a larger toddler. I think I tried a Becco at the same meeting.