Beco, Patapum, Pikkolo?

jnamommy · Aug 31, 2009

I currently use a ring sling and really like it. However, I am ready to start trying to carry my dd on my back now, and am looking at other carriers. I saw the Beco, Pikkolo, and Patapum carriers (not sure if there are other good ones too?). What are the differences, or what is a good one? dd is almost 16 months, and 15.5 lbs. Tiny, if that makes a difference which carrier would be good.
thanks

zactayaus · Aug 31, 2009

I have a beco and an ergo for my 17lb 4 month old. I like the beco more. I haven't tried either in a back carry yet but I'm certain the beco would be easier to do by yourself because you can put the child in it and then just put it on like a backpack. I know there are some members here who have the pikkolo and love it. Hopefully they will chime in.

ontariomama · Sep 1, 2009

Hi. I have a Pikkolo and I love it. My DS is bigger than your DD and I find it very comfy. My DH likes to use it as well... it's not hard to switch between users. It takes a bit to get used to, but it's quite easy to get him on my back. With your DD (as she is older), it shouldn't be that hard for her to get used to it.

As my DS gets bigger, I am wondering if I will want to get a Patapum too. I think they're supposed to be better for heavier kids. For your needs though, I think the Pikkolo would be fine. Actually, I'm sure the Beco would be good too... I wanted to try that one out when I got my Pikkolo, but I couldn't find it in store, so Pikkolo won out

HTH

lovinwaves · Sep 1, 2009

The only thing I didn't like about my Patapum was that I had to thread my kids legs through the holes on the side. Might not be that big of a deal for a baby, but I was trying to lug around my 3 year old.

seamonkeys · Sep 1, 2009

zactayaus said:
I have a beco and an ergo for my 17lb 4 month old. I like the beco more. I haven't tried either in a back carry yet but I'm certain the beco would be easier to do by yourself because you can put the child in it and then just put it on like a backpack. I know there are some members here who have the pikkolo and love it. Hopefully they will chime in.

You can put them on and then put IT on? So there's a layer of fabric between you and the baby?

zactayaus · Sep 1, 2009

2lilmonkeys said:
You can put them on and then put IT on? So there's a layer of fabric between you and the baby?

Yes. There is a layer of fabric between you and baby with the beco.

melniemi · Sep 1, 2009

2lilmonkeys said:
You can put them on and then put IT on? So there's a layer of fabric between you and the baby?

The butterfly becos are like this. The 4th gen don't have the layer in between.

seamonkeys · Sep 1, 2009

melniemi said:
The butterfly becos are like this. The 4th gen don't have the layer in between.

Ah, thanks. Not sure if I would like that or not.

I guess I should stick with my Ergo since I already have it.

cpsaddict · Sep 1, 2009

I have had my Pikkolo for a few weeks now and I absolutely LOVE it. I wore DD(4mths, 14lbs) on Sunday for three full hours at the state fair. I had no pain, even the next day.

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