As a vendor, and a very special person, hahaa, I tried on a prototype of the new carrier from Beco last September at the ABC Kids Show. I have been waiting patiently, OK, not so patiently, for more information! We now know that it will be called Gemini and is due to be released this spring!

The Gemini is a smaller bodied carrier than Beco’s previous models, and designed to carry babies on your front, back, hip, or, gasp!, front facing out! The facing out position is somewhat controversial, but some mamas swear that their babies will not tolerate facing towards them. So, a great rule of thumb for younger babies to avoid over-stimulation is to limit facing out time to 15-20 minutes and if you see baby’s head turning to the side, that usually means that they are trying to block out some of the action and should be turned back around to face mommy.

Although the Gemini can be used with young babies, I comfortably wore my then-10 month old on my front and back in this prototype Gemini!  In the tradition of the Beco 4th Generation, the shoulder straps could be unbuckled under the arms and re-fastened as crossed straps across your back.  The headrest can be folded down, and the edges of the body of the carrier can be folded inwards and fastened, making the body narrower and more comfortable for smaller babies. (All of these details were true for the version of the Gemini I tried in September 2009. We will, of course, give you the full scoop on the Gemini as soon as more information is released!)

Only time will tell if mainstream moms will adopt this new chic baby carrier for their front facing babies, or whether the blase Bjorn ( that’s bla-zay, ladies!) will continue to be the generic go to carrier.

The part I’m most excited about??? The luscious purple straps that may be available on the first round of Beco Geminis!  Stay tuned for more information, a pre-order special, and more Beco news!

Diana came to PAXbaby to choose a Beco Butterfly for her first baby.  It was a hard decision,

Diana hems & haws...

but once my children let her have some time to think about it, she chose….

Lenka!!!  1 of 2 NEW Beco Hues for June!!!

So what is a Beco Butterfly 2? The Beco Butterfly was introduced in 2008, and while fanatic babywearers were slow to let go of the 4th Generation Beco, new babywearers embraced it!

With the introduction of the Butterfly II, excitement over the carrier just continued to grow. Here’s what it’s got going for it.

newborn to toddler
With the integrated and removable infant insert, the Beco Butterfly II is truly the only carrier you will ever need.

front and back
Easily wear your little baby on your front, when they’re old enough, swing them around to your back! Back carries are comfortable for older children, and the Beco Butterfly can support up to 45 pounds! (Please use care and don’t overdo it yourself! Just because the carrier can go up to 45 pounds doesn’t always mean you should carry that much.)

easy ON and OFF features
With the integrated seat, the Beco Butterfly is a snap to get baby in and out of. Put the carrier on yourself first, then pop the baby in. Pass the baby to dad for some daddy babywearing time without taking baby out of the carrier!

high quality tested materials
Each component of the Butterfly 2 has been chosen for its durability and usefulness. From the Duraflex buckles which were specially developed for Police Departments to the top quality webbing and organic fabrics (on some models).

machine washable
A little spit up? Maybe a bit of yesterday’s lunch? No problem, just toss your Beco in the washer! A cold wash on the gentle cycle, then just hang to dry, and your Beco will look good as new.

DVD instructions included
There’s no better way to learn how to use your carrier than to watch someone else! As your baby grows, you’ll turn back to the DVD for new ways to use your carrier.

made in USA
The Beco Baby Carrier company strives for sustainability and minimal-impact in their production of the Beco Butterfly II. They are made right here in the USA by skilled seamstresses who are paid fairly for their work.

Love your baby, love your Beco!

Hopefully this will never happen to you, but if it does, stay calm!? Don’t panic!? Just follow these instructions!!!

From the Beco website:

Defective and Flawed items: We apologize if Your Beco Carrier has arrived in unsatisfactory condition. Please contact our customer service at info@becobabycarrier.com and let us know what is wrong with your Beco Carrier.

Once you hear back from us, please follow these instructions:
* Ship us your Beco Carrier back (we recommend USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

* INCLUDE a copy of an email communication with our Customer Service

* INCLUDE your choice of shipping reimbursement: Paypal (INCLUDE your Paypal account) or Check

Once we receive your return, we will either repair your Beco Carrier or provide replacement if the fabric is still available or we will contact you with other options.

* ALL RETURNS are handled with priority and most of the time a repaired or replacement piece ships back to you within a week of receipt.

* SHIP YOUR RETURNS TO:
Beco Baby Carrier, Inc.
1733 MONROVIA AVE UNIT N
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
USA

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