Beco 8 Baby Carrier from Newborn to Toddler (7-45lbs) - All in 1 Hybrid Front, Hip and Backpack Style Carrier with Breathable, Cooling Mesh - Camo

I was searching for a replacement for the Bjorn when my baby out grew it, he really enjoyed forward facing out, so I wanted to have that option. I tried out the Bjorn, Stokke, Ergo, Lillebaby, Tula, Boba. Of those that forward face out (the first 4), I found the Beco 8 to be the easiest and most comfortable. Because forward facing out is for when the baby is awake, and I would likely have to turn the baby around on longer journeys, I personally found that how the carrier converted into the forward facing out and back to forward facing in an important feature. Baby enjoyed all the carriers, but for me, a 20lb child needs to be properly supported so that it doesn't strain my back and the carrier need to be easy to put on and adjust. The Ergo fit low on me despite many adjustments and just felt odd, additionally it only goes up to 33lbs which I worried would leave me with a short usage period. It did have a easy conversion to forward facing out, but to me it seemed like the fabric was pinching the baby's legs a bit The Stokke was very complicated, I took it home in hopes that having enough adjustable straps would ensure that I could make it fit, I just needed to figure it out right? Nope, no matter how I adjusted it, the shoulder straps put awkward strain on both my husband and I, the straps should have sat flat but once the baby was in it pulled away. The carrier was incredibly time consuming to get on--but you can do a lot of adjustments before you put the baby on you. The carabiners that hook on were cumbersome, annoying and truly just for show, a simpler snap/hook could have done the same thing and not been in the way (plus I imagine that hunk of metal near the baby's hands/head could get hot in the sun!). I wanted so much to like their carrier, but after a few weeks I had to return it. The Lillebaby fit pretty well, it was pretty easy to figure out and comfortable once properly adjusted. But I share my carrier with my husband and various sitters, so I couldn't just leave it in 1 position, I need to be able to adjust it frequently. The strap material did not slide through the buckles easily, thus adjusting the straps once I had the baby in was VERY difficult. I found myself putting the baby in, then taking him out to re-adjust, then putting him back in and so on. My normally chill baby would get frustrated with me, I would get frustrated, but after 2 weeks I decided to return this carrier. Also a big design flaw on the lillebaby is that to do forward facing out you must take the entire carrier off and struggle with removing the 2 loops on the belt portion (requires 2 hands) and snap them up. This was by far the most difficult conversion on all the carriers I tried. When I reviewed my difficulties with this carrier, not being able to easily switch from forward facing out to other positions was a big negative, if I was at the grocery store I would not have a place to put down my child while I messed with the Lillebaby. So I continued my search. The Beco 8 has exceeded my expectations for a carrier, it's comfortable, easy to use, has many positions and a few extra features that are nice to have. Out of the box, I quickly snapped on the belt, picked up the baby and put on the shoulder straps, done in moments no fidgeting no fussing. It was incredibly easy to adjust all the straps to fit and the chest strap (the center of the "H" shape if you wear it backpack style) adjusts up and down to fit many heights and weights. Being over 6' it fit my tall frame well, my other users also found it very comfortable and easy to adjust. I love the pocket, the hood, the cooling feature, optional lumbar support, etc. The front facing out is incredibly easy to convert, unsnap 2 snaps in the front and then snap them together, turn child around and put straps back over your shoulder. Baby appreciated the smooth action of the conversion and when he wants out (to eat or other things) I can get him out in a moment--release the chest strap, take off the 2 shoulder straps and you're done. The infamous safety buckles that this carrier shares with the Beco Gemini that require 2 hands to release are only on the shoulder straps (where a toddler could potentially reach and release while you are holding them), if you are wearing the carrier straps backpack style you will never need to undo these. If you are criss crossing the straps, depending on your method of putting the carrier on, you may need to undo them to take the carrier off. When I wear the Beco 8 with the straps crossed I loosen the straps so I can slide them over my head as opposed to undoing the buckles--because the straps are so smooth to loosen and tighten, it's easier for me to put the carrier on in this method rather than attempting to grab the unhooked buckle from behind. It is made in china in case anyone asks, but the quality on my carrier was great. One final note, petite users may not be able to use the lumbar support because the padded section of the belt extends around your waist a decent bit. All in all a fabulous carrier, I am really impressed. I did also enjoy the Tula and Boba carriers but because they had no forward facing out option, I chose the Beco 8. If I were looking only at forward facing in and backpack positions, I would have chosen the Tula. Also I did not get to try out the Beco Gemini that I am told is very similar to the Beco 8 and should be on your radar as well if you're looking at the Beco 8. If you're not sure, and want to try on a carrier, check out a local chapter of Baby Wearing International who lend out carriers https://babywearinginternational.org/ I highly recommend trying on a carrier before buying, the fit is different for everyone and feeling comfortable outweighs any color/pattern for me!

My new 8 arrived in the mail today and I thought I'd leave a little review for those considering it! I am a huge review reader and it was against my nature to make such a big purchase without reading a million reviews first. But, I'm SO glad I did! I am really loving this carrier. Some background info - I have tried a Tula (hated that the straps didn't cross) , lillebaby all seasons (way too big), soleil (liked the features but hated the fit of the waistband) and Gemini cool (my go to, but the mesh was kind of rough on my baby's legs). I'm a 5'0'', 100lb woman. My girl is five months old and right around 15lbs. She is about 26in tall. So, my first impression was that this carrier is pretty similar to a Gemini. The seat base is a bit wider, and the panel is a little taller, but the fit is similar. My baby jusssst fit without the infant insert, but we may use it for a few more weeks to be on the safe side. What I love about this carrier is the additional padding. The leg openings feel really nice, and my favorite addition is some padding behind the buckles that clip under your arms. That's awesome, because I accidentally clipped my babies arm skin once with the Gemini, and she got uncomfortable if she managed to work a hand under there. The straps were very comfortable. I love the lumbar support! The waist band just fits me on the smallest setting with the lumbar support, so somebody super tiny might have to take it off to get a tighter fit. I love the zip down panel feature. I took baby girl for a walk today and it was in the 70s and very sunny, and she didn't sweat at all. The carrier felt like it would be pretty warm with the panel zipped up, which will be nice for when we visit family in Michigan. The hood worked pretty well to keep the sun off her head. Another thing I LOVE is the size and accessibility of the pocket. You access it from the side now instead of the top. I don't know about everyone else, but I found it almost impossible to get into the pocket on the Gemini because the baby's butt obstructed it. No problem with that anymore! It's also pretty big, enough so to fit my iPhone 6 Plus and some keys. It zips, which feels more secure to me than Velcro. Also, for extra storage, the soleil pouch will fit on the buttons meant to hold the headrest down, with a little bit of stretching. Cons - the hood could be a little bigger, it took a little finagling to get it to completely cover the baby's head. I also don't love that the headrest needs to be up to use the hood; not a huge deal, but it seemed like it obstructed my girl's vision a little and she likes to see out when the hood is up. The straps were also pretty hard to pull and adjust, but I think they will probably loosen up with time. Also, this should be obvious from the pics, but - it's not really a "cute" carrier. The look is pretty utilitarian, haha. I'd rather be comfortable than have a cute print though, so it works for me! I'm going to dress it up with some cute suck pads. Overall, I am so happy I bought the 8. Definitely my goldilocks carrier, it does everything I need it to!

Amazing carrier. Easy to use, quick to put on and comfy to wear. Makes going out and about enjoyable and easier without a big pram to push! Dad is able to carry baby too which he loves

I wanted a good carrier as we go out and about a lot to various activities for my older son and a carrier is the easiest option for the baby so he is safe and I can play with the toddler, plus he can nap everywhere. Used it for a few months so far since baby was 3 months old. We use it every day. He is very comfortable in it. He's always been on the front, both facing inwards and outwards. He is happy in both positions as he can look around. When he needs a nap I clip the head support section up and he goes to sleep quickly and happily. I can easily put it on myself. Initially one of the clips were tough and I wasn't sure if there was a problem so I contacted the seller and got a really quick response to help. Pocket at front fits my phone in easily and the hood does a good job of keeping him dry in rain showers (it isn't waterproof but seems to soak up the water so his head stays dry!) Overall an excellent and good quality purchase and highly recommend.

Estuve mirando muchos porteadores de precios asequibles e incluso compré uno que devolví porque era incómodísimo. Y sin duda estoy encantado con la compra de este. Fácil de usar, cómodo y bastante abierto para poder usarlo en verano. Obviamente en pleno agosto con 35 grados no va a ser fresco pero un rato se puede usar en los días de verano en España.

Size

Great and comfortable