Breastfeeding in the Butterfly II can offer a challenge to new nursing moms, but don’t worry! It is absolutely do-able!
This is Laura from CA and her 6 month old, and they have had great success breastfeeding in her carrier! Keep in mind that your success will depend on your anatomy and practice with the Y-shaped inner panel. Laura suggested wearing the straps looser than you normally would to allow room for the baby to reach your breast. She wore a shirt that was able to open from the top, but you could easily lift your shirt from the bottom also! The upright position of the Beco means that your baby will swallow less air and be able to burp naturally! Comfortable for baby and hands-free nursing for mother!
Latching baby on in the Beco Butterfly II
Successfully breastfeeding in the Beco Butterfly II
For more instructions and pictures of babies nursing in the Butterfly, read this post at PAXbaby’s babywearing blog!
I’m not going to tell you what is wrong with this picture; you are just going to have to guess!
Hmmm…. gorgeous mommy, check! Happy baby, check! Morgan Beco Butterfly II being used as a front facing out carrier, check… WAIT A TICK! What is going on with this Beco?
Believe it or not, some moms actually think that wearing your baby in the Beco facing out is an appropriate position! Please be aware that PAXbaby nor Beco Baby Carriers suggests or recommends the Butterfly being worn like this! Not only is it ergonomically uncomfortable for the parent, but it also puts a strain on baby’s crotch and hips to spread the legs this far apart. The Butterfly II is designed to cradle baby’s legs and to support the bottom to the knee. If you see the Butterfly being used as a front facing out carrier, please inform the babywearer politely the dangers of over-stimulation and back injury. THANK YOU from Beco babywearers around the world!
Stumped by those under arm buckles on your newest Beco Butterfly II? Our friend, Katie, made a little video to demonstrate how to pull that buckle out to a 90 degree angle to adjust! Simple, really!
Beco Butterflies are popular all over the world! Lori & her family are from one if our favorite places, Australia!
“I love my Beco Butterfly! My daughter Rosey (now 22 months) sees the world from Mom’s back when she doesn’t feel like walking. Here she is as a tourist in Seattle, from our trip to the states last year - I felt sorry for all the parents dragging prams through the airports!”
and practice with the Y-shaped inner panel. Laura suggested wearing the straps looser than you normally would to allow room for the baby to reach your breast. She wore a shirt that was able to open from the top, but you could easily lift your shirt from the bottom also! The upright position of the Beco means that your baby will swallow less air and be able to burp naturally! Comfortable for baby and hands-free nursing for mother!
