As a Mother’s Day surprise, Baby #2 drew a Mommy portrait.  Is it any surprise that my portrait features the PAXbaby mama in a Beco Butterfly II NATALIE!  My sweet daughter even drew the Beco by memory!  Not only does she have an eye for detail, but my girl knows just what will make her mommy laugh out loud!

*happy babywearing*

Which Beco version is the ONE for you?  Only you can decide!  But I can help!  This is a list of the basic differences between the Gemini and the Butterfly II, and for a more in depth look at the similarities, read this post at the PAXbaby babywearing blog!

In a nutshell:

Butterfly II

• removable infant insert

• integrated insert

• possible to pass baby in carrier to other parent

• breastfeeding is possible

• sun shade/ napping hood

• chest strap for backpack style wearing

• easy back carrying

• carries children up to 45 pounds

Beco Gemini

• no removable infant or integrated insert

• breastfeeding is easy

• possible to cross shoulder straps

• chest strap for backpack style wearing

• foldable headrest

• front panel folds in and secures with snaps for front facing out position

• relatively easy back carrying

• carries children up to 35 pounds

Keep in mind that this is an early version from before I tried it in September! A lot of changes have been made since then, I’m sure! what has stayed the same is that now there is a carrier offering the same options as the Baby Bjorn, but now in style and COMFORTABLY! The Gemini has the front facing option, but you certainly don’t NEED to use that capability. Front facing out, front facing in, or back, the Gemini is versatile without losing that Beco comfort.

Just wanted to say that I’m running late for a date at the park with my kiddies and I haven’t packed a picnic yet, but there is a *new* Beco Butterfly contest, and I thought y’all should be the first to know!!!  Buzz over to PAXbaby for the details!  See you later!