Gemini Baby Carrier Newborn to Toddler, 7-35 lbs, Cool Dark Gray

I purchased this after using both the MobyWrap and the Infantino Flip Front 2 Back Carrier Black . I bought the Infantino Flip because it is similar to the Beco Baby in that it can be used for front carry (facing in and out) and back carry. I thought I was getting a good deal, but after my daughter was over 10 pounds I stopped using it entirely because it caused me such pain (the straps are not very padded). The clip near her head actually dug into her face and rubbed against her cheeks. I felt awful about her wearing it. The Moby Wrap Original 100% Cotton Baby Carrier, Chocolate is nice, but really it is just a long piece of fabric. My daughter is still comfortable in it (she's almost 6 months now), and it isn't uncomfortable for me. I just didn't like that the fabric drags on the ground and it is time consuming to put on. I've worn her in the "newborn hug hold" and "kangaroo wrap and hold". I didn't like the idea that I'd have leave space in the wrap for the baby, so I most often used the latter. I was given the MobyWrap by a friend that had 2; if I had to buy one myself, I would have bought the Sleepy Wrap Classic Wrap Baby Carrier, Brown, 0-18 Months (aka Boba Baby Wrap) because it is a stretchy fabric. This carrier is wonderful. I bought it after trying on a Ergo Baby Carrier Black with Camel Lining (the original) in a baby box store. I really liked the padding on ErgoBaby, and perhaps it is superior to the BecoBaby. However, I only wore the ErgoBaby for 10 minutes in the store. My only complaint about the BecoBaby is that the straps still seem to rub into her face, but nowhere near as bad as the Infantino Flip (I didn't notice this with the ErgoBaby). The straps on this are organic cotton though, so it is not as abrasive as the webbed straps on the Infantino Flip. I imagine the drool pads Beco Drooling Pads would relieve this problem. In the meantime, I just wrap a baby wash cloth around the strap for her to teeth & drool on; it protects her face nicely. I purchased this instead of the ErgoBaby because I wanted to be able to have her face out, occasionally. It is a lot more comfortable than the Infantino flip. I've worn her in it for an hour while nursing and around the house. Also, I wore her in it for an hour at the grocery store; she never made a sound, and she even fell asleep in it. The main improvement the ErgoBaby has over BecoBaby is the pocket. The sleepy panel mentioned in the other review, I don't really feel is a sleepy panel nor do I feel it is a product flaw. It is simply supportive padding, a headrest, probably for use when the baby doesn't have full head & neck control. I was able to nurse in the carrier without much difficulty. I wasn't wearing a nursing top (I did have a nursing cami on). I had to stand up or sit on a wooden chair, rather than the sofa. Nursing was not hands-free, but only required one hand. If I sat on furniture I sank into, my daughter was no longer aligned properly to eat. I checked in the mirror several times, there was no exposed skin showing. I don't mind the secure, two-handed, snaps because I know that means she's secure. My baby will be unable to open the buckles herself. There seems to be no chance that they'll open by accident.

I already have a babybjorn and a classic ergo carrier for my 3 months old. while the babybjorn worked great for the first months it is now killing my back, so i used the ergo with a waist belt, but my daughter just isn't comfy in there. as I also have an almost 2 year old I needed a good, no great, carrier for my youngest. She loves to be facing outwards for about 30- 45 min (then she needs a break from the world and wants to face inwards and usually take a nap). so doing some research I was torn between the ergo 360 and the lillebaby as they both allow the facing out position and have waist belts. luckily I finally found the beco gemini combining the best out of these two carriers! So here is why I decided for the beco (and have no regrets) - allows facing outward position in a good ergonomic way (ergo 360, lillebaby and babybjorn do too, but the babybjorn is less ergonomic. ergo classic does not) - allows to change the babys position from inward to outward or the other way without taking of the carrier, therefore without putting the baby down. This matters for me as I go for example to the zoo with both kids and have nothing but the carrier for the youngest. So obviously I can't ask my 2 year old to give me a hand to change the babys position ( ergo 360 and babybjorn allow that too, no way with the Lillebaby) - back friendly waist belt with a pocket on it (no waist belt on the babybjorn, very loud velcro waist belt on the ergo 360. Lillebaby has a nice waistbelt too and offers a pocket on the back of the baby) - relatively easy to put on and take off by myself (again think of the zoo situation) (ergos are a pain to put on and I would usually need help to close the back strap, babybjorns are the easiest to put on and take off, Lillebaby seems just as painful as the ergo) It took me about 5 attempts to figure out how to use the beco by myself, so it's not too bad - fits very small to very large people . The only carrier so far that my husband (6ft 8in) can use as well.If I wear it (5ft 7in) the leftover straps are kind of long hanging around, but I there is an elastic band on each fastener where you can hide the leftover straps once you rolled them up - I can breastfeed in the carrier (takes some practice though) - it looks good (so does the ergo 360, the lillebaby is kind of baggy looking) - the head support which can be folded down for the outfacing position is very high when folded up, giving my baby a great, adjustable head support and shade when she falls asleep on my chest (looking inward) - breathable and sunblocking 3d-mashes are perfect for the texas weather

There are a lot of carriers of this style on the market, most of them variations of the same thing. There are differences in the snaps, how the straps are arranged, etc. but none of those things are usually deal breakers. We all come in different shapes and sizes so what differentiates them is fit and this ultimately determines comfort. The most important factor is finding one that has a waist belt so that the weight of the baby doesn't rest solely on your shoulders and is also distributed to your hips. I've tired 4 carriers of this type: Beco Gemini, Baby Bjorn Original, Baby Bjorn One, Ergo. I liked Baby Bjorn One the most. I also have a Boba wrap. Beco Gemini Pros: It's one of the less expensive options. You can carry your baby facing in, out, or on the side. It also allows you to cross the straps in the back when he's forward facing. There are flaps at the bottom right above the waistband you can fold inward and snap to narrow it so that the newborn can sit in the carrier with their legs hanging down. The alternative is to have him facing in and tucked in a frog leg position.The body of the carrier is the most narrow of the ones I've tried, which worked well for me since I have a small frame. Cons: No matter what I did, I could not position the newborn comfortably in the carrier. I also found the snaps hard to buckle and unbuckle with one hand. These snaps were the most poorly designed of the lot making the carrier very clumsy to put on. Also, since this is a really narrow carrier, I don't think it will work well when they are older since the legs will be less supported. Baby Bjorn Original We got this one as a gift and it is the worst carrier. I would not recommend this even though it is the cheapest option. Pros: We were easily able to use this on our newborn facing in with his legs hanging down since the bottom (crotch) piece is narrow. It allows you to carry him facing in or out. The clasps are well designed so it's easy to buckle with one hand. Cons: The shoulder straps are not well-padded and once the baby gets heavier (>12 pounds for us), it digs in and causes the shoulders to ache. There is also no waist strap so all the weight of the baby rests on your shoulders. Also, this means there is no anchor for the carrier below. When you lean forward, the straps slide from the weight of the baby leading him to fall forward. With the narrow piece at the crotch that's not adjustable in width, this leaves his legs dangling and unsupported, not in the natural seated position, as he gets older. Baby Bjorn One We bought the cotton one and this is my favourite carrier. It is, by far, the most versatile. Pros: You can use it on a newborn without any adaptive device like an insert. There are zippers on either side at the bottom that allow you to narrow the crotch piece to adapt the sitting position. You can use it front or back facing. You can also carry your child piggyback but I have a feeling that when the time comes, a framed carrier is the way to go. The carrier also folds up neatly. The snaps are well conceived and easy to use, not as easy as the Original but much better than the Beco. Cons: The material is thick and the carrier is bulky. The mesh might be better for that reason but it's much more expensive. Ergo Original Pros: As many have mentioned, the best feature of the Ergo is having a pocket in the front where you can store some essentials that are easily accessible. None of the other carriers I tried had this feature. Also, there is a hoodie to protect the baby from the sun. This can be used facing in, on your hip, or piggy back. I found this carrier really comfortable. Cons: 1) You need an insert to use as a newborn. I tried the insert and found it difficult to position with the baby. It was just really awkward. It was also thick making the baby too warm. 2) It doesn't allow you to carry the baby front facing. Once he got to 3 months old, he really wanted to be able to see the world. Boba Pros: The best option for newborns. It allows you to position the baby in a frog leg position facing in. When they have very little head control, they can be tucked nicely against you. Cons: The fabric is really stretchy so as the baby gets heavier, the whole thing sags. It's also a ton of fabric making it really hot for both you and the baby. It's fairly simple to wrap but not really something that can be done in public as the ends drag on the ground, so I didn't find much use for it outside the house. Unlike other people, I didn't find it that easy to insert the baby as he got bigger.

Absolutely love this carrier. My baby hates the stroller and has to be carried every time we leave the house. I have a soft wrap and this “harder” wrap. This harder one is my go to for walks, going to the grocery store, and any type of shopping. It is sturdy, so easy to put on (even on my own), and she feels secure and safe in it. My husband is also able to wear it if I’m tired and it’s such an easy process adjusting the size. Baby loves it and after observing her surroundings when we are out and about she is always so comfortable that she falls asleep. There is a little pocket in the bottom that is perfect for putting car keys but won’t fit a phone. This harder wrap is my preference over the soft one and I use it a lot more often. I also love how it’s made of clean materials because my baby loves chewing on it. I’ve been able to use it since she was only a few weeks old. The only time I prefer the soft one is when we travel on an airplane because the hard one can get uncomfortable to sit in for me. This harder one is also hard to wear when doing things around the house because it is more constricting and doesn’t allow me to move around as freely. I would highly recommend to have a hard one and a soft one for different occasions, and the hard one should be this beco one!

LOVE this carrier! I had the moby wrap but returned it because it was too cumbersome to put on and got so hot after wearing it (July/August) that my daughter threw up a couple times from the heat. I am 6ft tall and curvy body so I wanted something that would work with my body structure and that was comfortable for my back. I tried my friends infantino (older basic model) and hated it because it hurt my back. After lots of research I settled on the beco Gemini and love it. I have been using it for a month now and use it at least once a day. I have two under two and sometimes I need to wear my 2mth old so her 2 yr old sister won't mess with her while I make dinner, do laundry, house cleaning etc. I also wear it for grocery shopping with both kids (wear the 2 mth old with 2 yr old in cart) and walking the dogs. I like the secure head rest because when I need to bend over to the dryer, dishwasher, bottom shelf, etc and baby does not fall out. Baby and I do get a little warm when we go for walks sometimes but that was primarily in the month of August (we live in the south) but since her arms and legs are free she doesn't get too hot like she did in the moby wrap. This carrier is very comfortable to wear for several hours and easy to put on and take off. My husband is 6'4 and thin and did not think he would like wearing any carrier but tried this one after seeing how I liked it and he was surprised at how comfortable it was and now we fight over who is going to wear the baby when we take walks. I will say my baby just turned 2mths when we got this carrier and she is a tall infant (24inches 10lbs at 2mths) so I had no problems with her fitting securely. I do not know how well it would fit for a smaller infant. My two year old daughter got jealous of me wearing her sister in it all the time and wanted a turn so I put her in it on my back and went for a walk around the neighborhood. She loved it and I we were both comfortable. She is also a tall two year old and weighs over 30lbs (haven't had her weighed in a while so I don't know exact weight). I look forward to using this carrier for a while as my girls grow.

Wanted to give 3.5 stars but not an option. Gave 3 because need this review to stand out from the stellar 4 star reviews. Would give 4 stars for it's ergonomic carrying comfort. In that regard I'm a huge advocate of this carrier. Well padded cross-back straps evenly distribute weight. Never have back pain. 4 stars for versatility: good for small newborns & up, and can accommodate forward facing and backpack carry. That said, as time has gone on I've run into significant problems using the Gemini, to the point that at baby age 9.5 months we are having to retire it. very frustrating considering the cost of this carrier. 2 factors: 1) Huge believer that adult stature and baby stature, and combination of the two have a lot to do with whether a particular carrier is excellent or terrible for you. 2) I believe there is a slight design flaw. Explain: Newborn (5 lbs). Son too small for carrier. Gemini states it is for 7 lbs infant without need of infant insert. NOT true for us. 7 lb son drowned in the carrier. Purchased the Beco Soleil infant insert and it translated well to the Gemini. Problem solved, except of course the frustration of having to purchase an infant insert when told we wouldn't need one. Gets pricey. Infant: Son quickly outgrew the infant insert. Ease and comfort of carry through 7 months old: excellent. Pro: seat snaps that fold in, creating narrower seat space for comfort for infant carry. Con: is at this stage the straps always hit him right in the face, rubbing his face and encumbering his comfort and view. In the ad photo featured with the man carrying baby, it appears baby's face is not encumbered by the strap. This was NOT true for us. Perhaps because of my large breasts? Poor design considering woman? I don't know. But That strap pictured was OVER his face. He had better chance of looking under the strap to see. Age 8 months is when the big issues began. Son is in 96th percentile for height & 90th for weight - 22 lbs at 8 months. Contrasting, I am thin, 5'6" 125 lbs. From 6 months baby needed wider seat base so snapped the wide seat into place. I never quite feel like I can get the carrier tight enough around my waist to hold up this giant baby. At 8 months the seat snaps began randomly popping out of place during carry, creating a lopsided baby and giving him red marks where the seat base rests. By 9 months the snaps pop every time I place him in carrier, no matter how carefully I try, how gingerly I walk, how I am SURE to never bend at waist even an inch, no matter face-in or face-out carry. Snaps pop pop pop immediately. PRODUCT FLAW. SHOULD BE STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD HIS WEIGHT AS ADVERTISED. Again this creates a tiny seat base for my giant son and cuts into his legs. Also I shouldn't have to walk on egg shells like I have been! Mind you! The carry is still VERY comfortable for me, even with a 23 lb 9 month old. But it no longer works for him. So now having to look into buying a new carrier. After the purchase of this pricey carrier AND infant insert, and all the carrier promises about reaching 30 lbs no problem, is very disappointing. In conClusion, it really just depends on your personal situation, stature, and baby stature. BUT I definitely believe the snaps that can't hold as advertised are a product flaw.

This is easily the best carrier we have ever had. Its comfortable, easy to use, and has all the modes you can want. It is worth every penny- we were sent the wrong color but its still cute.

I purchased the Beco Gemini on the recommendation of a doula working in Tokyo, Japan. She said the Gemini was an easy-to-use, all-season carrier. I've found the opposite to be true and this is why: Putting It On / Taking It Off - It's nearly impossible to take this on or off without sitting down. The waist buckle is literally impossible to unlock without using two hands. The locks on the two strap are tricky to unlock without using both hands, and the lock on the strap that sits just below the neck is so hard to reach and lock, that I can't even manage to ever use it without a second person to help me navigate. Carrier Size - The Beco website states that the carrier is ideal for people between 5'-6' 5". I'm 5' 5" and 127 lbs and am swimming in this carrier - neither the waist or shoulder straps tighten enough to keep my 10lb infant comfortably inside the carrier. The Beco site also states that this is ideal for infants/babies that weight upwards of 7lbs, and that there is no need for an infant insert. At one month old (10lbs) I'm still stuffing the bottom of the carrier with baby blankets in order to prop up and pad the interior for my infant. Like me, he is swimming inside the carrier. His head never seems fully supported without me either holding or carefully positioning and repositioning him. Seasonal Carrier - This carrier may be 'lighter' than others on the market, but it is still heavy and hot during the summer. I definitely do not recommend this carrier.

Wir haben diese Trage für unseren Sohn gekauft, und sind einfach begeistert! Mir war sehr wichtig, eine Trage zu finden die aus 100% Baumwolle besteht und trotzdem höchsten Tragekomfort und Sicherheit bietet - das hat die Trage alle Mal. Ich habe im Vorhinein mich intensiv damit beschäftigt welche Trage am besten für unseren kleinen Schatz ist, und muss sagen dass ich mit meiner Wahl voll zufrieden bin. Es hat sich nämlich als ziemlich schwierig herausgestellt, eine Trage aus Naturfasern zu finden die in puncto Komfort und Sicherheit keine Abstriche macht. Sie hat alle Features von Tragen die teilweise das Dreifache kosten, der Steg kann z.B. verändert werden um die richtige Knieposition auch bei Neugeborenen zu gewährleisten. Die Trage ist noch nicht lange im Einsatz, sie wirkt aber sehr robust und stabil, also bin ich mir sicher dass sie uns lange erhalten bleibt!

Très bon porte-bébé ! Il est confortable autant pour bébé que pour le parent. Le tissu est doux et de bonne qualité, et il est facile à ajuster. On peut porter bébé dans plusieurs positions, ce qui est super pratique. Il tient bien le dos de bébé et ne fait pas mal aux épaules même après un long moment. Je l’utilise depuis la naissance et il suit bien la croissance. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Muy buena mochila porta bebés! Se ajusta perfectamente y es muy ergonómica para el bebé

Le seul porte bébé que mon bébé aime depuis des mois ! Je la porte face vers le monde à 5 mois et mon bébé adore. Tellement qu’elle s’endort dedans pendant que je peux faire des taches dans la maison, semble bon pour les hanches et je n’ai aucune douleur à le porter longtemps Il s’adapte parfaitement à ma taille et celle de mon conjoint XXL

I spent ages looking for the right carrier and was so happy to find this one. My baby is comfortable and safe sitting in it, and it’s also comfortable for me. I also do have a large chest area so was relived to find this fitted, as I kept having problems with the fit of other carriers. It’s pretty easy to learn how to use it too.