The last entry in the Beco ‘E’ Series. See also Baby Carrier Economics and Baby Carrier Ergonomics.

Beco ‘E’ Series - Article 3 - Baby Carrier Ecology

Eco is a popular word. Everyone evaluates eco-friendliness with different factors. What’s the carbon footprint? Where is the product made? What materials are used and what impact do they have? Does the product eliminate the need for other, less earth conscious purchases?

One of my favorite things about the Beco is that it’s made in the USA. The Beco ‘factory’ employs six full-time seamstresses, in good working conditions! US-made carriers also cut down on shipping and fuel use.

Beco is also comitted to using sustainable fabrics and making them affordable for consumers. The Duo Series, including Sky Duo, Sand Duo, and Rust Duo are organic fabrics. Beco has also priced them at the same $139 as the other designs! There are also a few carriers with fashion fabric that sport organics! The Kassie Butterfly II has organic charcoal straps. And the brand new Isis Butterfly II has a completely organic shell, fashion fabric and straps!

The Beco Butterfly is also a product that will eliminate the need for other purchases. It can be used from newborn through toddlerhood. No need to go from carrier to carrier as your baby grows. You can also wait on buying a stroller, maybe not even need to buy one at all!

And finally, here’s a few ideas for reusing your Beco Butterfly packaging. First, consider the reusable bag option from PAXbaby.com. Your Beco will arrive in a vinyl bag that you can use for storage of your Butterfly when not in use, or for sorting items when packing a suitcase, or for carrying your wet items home from the pool. If you do go with the standard Beco box, you can reuse or recycle the cardboard box. If you cut off the top and one side at an angle, you can turn your Beco box into the perfect sized file box for organizing papers or magazines!