On the recommendation of the same colleague/friend, I also got a Beco soft structured carrier - the Beco Butterfly 2 Duo.
I lurves this too!
As does Evan, methinks.
While not as compact as the Pupsik, it distributes weight more evenly (hips and shoulders). However, I still get a back-ache after carrying him in it for some time though, but I'm certain that that can be attributed to my already none-too-strong back. I'm sure someone with no history of back injuries will not be affected as much. It can be adjusted to fit more than one care-giver, unlike the sized sling pouch. The hubby, mother and I have all used it (at different times, of course).
Out of the box, and the box - I've tried re-sizing this numerous times in Photobucket, but it still attaches humongous. I give up.
Another plus - E can be passed from one person to another without being taken out of the carrier - something I understand to be unique to the Beco. Hubby and I did this once, when he was fussing in a restaurant and we had to tag-team so that we could both get to eat.
Although he is now big enough not to need the infant insert anymore, I have yet to try him in the back carry position, mainly due to the fact that i love to cuddle him. But I might do so when he neck is even more stable, and when he is bigger-sized -- and thus much more in the way in the front-carry position.
What I like about this carrier is that E is in a sitting position, and not hanging by his crotch, which I imagine would be extremely uncomfortable, but is also bad for his spinal development. I was a little disappointed that it is not possible to put him in a front-facing position in this carrier, until I found out that the front-facing position is not ergonomic and thus not good for babies' spinal development.
As with the Pupsik, having E in the Beco means saving the arms from the strain of carrying him as he gets heavier and heavier (as he should). It frees my arms more than the Pupsik does, especially since he is too big to be carried in the cradle-carry position anymore (in the pouch), and has a horrible habit of throwing his head back/arching backwards suddenly when he's upset about something.
The design we chose is Paige, which is in the Duo (organic) range. I had originally wanted to get the all black (Metro) or all brown (Espresso) because I am boring, and also because I wanted The Husband to be willing to use it as well. In an effort to be a little less boring, I was gunning for the Espresso, rather than the Metro. (LOL)
Anyway, The Husband nixed that idea, primarily because he is not as boring as I am. So we compromised by choosing the Paige fabric. I felt that grey was neutral enough to be unisex, and would go with any outfit. I also like that the flowers are not all the way, but, like the fabric, is also organic in its placement.
While I still love our choice, I also think a more colourful design would be nice too.
I've also tried re-sizing this. Give up here also. Anyway, I apologise for the blurry photo. I must take a better photo of us using the Beco.
I lurves this too!
As does Evan, methinks.
While not as compact as the Pupsik, it distributes weight more evenly (hips and shoulders). However, I still get a back-ache after carrying him in it for some time though, but I'm certain that that can be attributed to my already none-too-strong back. I'm sure someone with no history of back injuries will not be affected as much. It can be adjusted to fit more than one care-giver, unlike the sized sling pouch. The hubby, mother and I have all used it (at different times, of course).
Out of the box, and the box - I've tried re-sizing this numerous times in Photobucket, but it still attaches humongous. I give up.
Another plus - E can be passed from one person to another without being taken out of the carrier - something I understand to be unique to the Beco. Hubby and I did this once, when he was fussing in a restaurant and we had to tag-team so that we could both get to eat.
Although he is now big enough not to need the infant insert anymore, I have yet to try him in the back carry position, mainly due to the fact that i love to cuddle him. But I might do so when he neck is even more stable, and when he is bigger-sized -- and thus much more in the way in the front-carry position.
What I like about this carrier is that E is in a sitting position, and not hanging by his crotch, which I imagine would be extremely uncomfortable, but is also bad for his spinal development. I was a little disappointed that it is not possible to put him in a front-facing position in this carrier, until I found out that the front-facing position is not ergonomic and thus not good for babies' spinal development.
As with the Pupsik, having E in the Beco means saving the arms from the strain of carrying him as he gets heavier and heavier (as he should). It frees my arms more than the Pupsik does, especially since he is too big to be carried in the cradle-carry position anymore (in the pouch), and has a horrible habit of throwing his head back/arching backwards suddenly when he's upset about something.
The design we chose is Paige, which is in the Duo (organic) range. I had originally wanted to get the all black (Metro) or all brown (Espresso) because I am boring, and also because I wanted The Husband to be willing to use it as well. In an effort to be a little less boring, I was gunning for the Espresso, rather than the Metro. (LOL)
Anyway, The Husband nixed that idea, primarily because he is not as boring as I am. So we compromised by choosing the Paige fabric. I felt that grey was neutral enough to be unisex, and would go with any outfit. I also like that the flowers are not all the way, but, like the fabric, is also organic in its placement.
While I still love our choice, I also think a more colourful design would be nice too.
I've also tried re-sizing this. Give up here also. Anyway, I apologise for the blurry photo. I must take a better photo of us using the Beco.
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