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Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers ... easy to use & beautiful to wear.
If you're looking for a bulk-free, lightweight baby carrier that allows for front carrying and back carrying with ease, the Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier may be the perfect baby carrier. Parents love how comfortably the Butterfly accommodates a newborn and than how well it it continues to work with an older baby. No back-pulling or shoulder strain, the Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier was designed by a babywearing parent, sailor and rock climber to combine perfect ergonomics, excellent weight distribution and beautiful, fashionable design.
It is for good reason that the Beco Butterfly is a best-selling baby carrier. Every piece is handmade from top quality designer fabric and with heavy duty webbing and buckles. A G-R-O-W with your baby carrier, the Butterfly can be used from newborn to toddler, in front and back carries.
Why parents love the Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier:
- Comfortably for users under 5’ and over 6’ and everyone in between.
- Use with newborn WITHOUT infant insert or extra accessories.
- Unique design that g-r-o-w-s with baby. Suitable for 7-45 lbs.
- Lightweight and stylish design is fashion forward & comfortable.
- The Beco is completely ergonomic with excellent lumbar support.
- Inside panel enables to pass infant front one parent to another.
- Easy and safe front and back carrying.
- Promotes bonding
- Hands free baby wearing.
- Made with Organic Cotton
- Adjustable buckles on body & waist.
- Sleeping hood for baby's comfort & protection against the elements.
- Top quality designer fabric and heavy duty webbing and buckles make the Beco carrier safe and worry-free.
- Many carriers are still made in California. Beco uses their our own fair trade production facility on occasion in China
Additional Safety Features of the Beco Butterfly:
- Inside panel keep baby securely inside carrier even when waist belt is open
- Built-in infant insert keep infant secure inside the carrier
- Having your baby in a seated position offers support to the thighs and back, and allows for healthy development of the hips, pelvis and spine
- Baby's weight is distributed to your waist and across both shoulders
- Baby is held close to your center of gravity, allowing for natural movement while walking and working
- Side release buckles for versatility, adjustability and safety
- Large padded leg openings avoid chafing baby's legs
- No metal frames that can bump baby's head or frame joints that can pinch baby's fingers
Innovative Built-In Infant Insert - for safe & comfortable wearing.
The Beco Butterfly built-in infant insert means you do not need to purchase the insert separately, and your baby can sit higher in the carrier, in a natural healthy position. Later on, when baby outgrows the need for insert, you simply place her into the main body compartment, and the insert lays flat against the body.
Inside panel is one of the most innovative features of Butterfly model. It enables you to pass baby to your spouse or another caregiver without removing baby from the carrier. It also makes back carries as easy as can be, even with a three month old (with full neck control).
The Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier Built-In Insert
Style: Soft Structured Carrier
Age: Newborn to 50+ lbs.
Carrying Positions: Tummy to Tummy, Back Carrying
Origin: Made in the USA and China.
Important Features for Comfort & Safety
Most importantly, look for structured carriers that make use of back-packing technology which help in preventing strain on your neck, back and shoulders. Wider shoulder straps, padding in all the right places and a supportive waist belt help to distribute baby's weight to your hips and upper thighs for maximum comfort.
There is evidence available that suggests an infant’s weight should not rest entirely on the crotch region, and that the position for healthy development in a baby is in a semi-squat or seated position – the same position your baby would be resting in if you were carrying them in your arm’s naturally. There are structured baby carriers on the market today that do not place undue stress on a baby’s spine or hips, and are considered to provide developmentally appropriate support for an infant. This may be an important consideration for you, in your quest to find the best baby carrier for your needs.
Carrying Instructions for the Beco Butterfly
Full written instructions as well as an instruction DVD are included with each Beco Butterfly baby carrier. Please note that the instruction manual and the DVD both were created before the first edition buckles were replaced with the new super-secure buckles. There is no longer a "safety loop" on each buckle (as shown on the DVD) and the buckles now require two hands to open. The safety loops mentioned on the Butterfly DVD are no longer necessary and are not included on the shoulder straps.
All Butterfly baby carriers for sale at Parenting By Nature have the new, no-slip buckles.
Beco Baby Carrier Measurements:
- body 13" wide x 16" tall
- shoulder straps 23" (can be adjusted up to 22" LONGER for a total of 45")
- waist belt 28"(size 0) can be adjusted up to 57"
- weight capacity of the carrier: 7-45 lbs
- weight of the carrier: 1.8 lbs
Special Note about Beco Carrier Availability: Beco Butterfly II carrier prints are considered limited editions. Once they are sold out, they may not be available again.
Customer Reviews
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Very disappointed Review by J.
Price Value Quality This carrier is impossible to put on without assistance, especially with an infant. It is also very bulky. With the infant insert it is hot, so it is definitely not a carrier for the summer months. I also find it hard on my back. Overall, I am really disappointed with this carrier and will be buying another brand. (Posted on 10/9/10)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Never
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Excellent carrier for walks Review by Lori
Price Value Quality The Beco Butterfly is a great carrier! Being a first-time mom, I wanted something that both my husband and I could share. It is easy to put on, and baby feels very snug once she is in correctly.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
I like that you can adjust the waist, sides and shoulders easily. The infant insert is great for a newborn, as you can adjust the height of the insert so that their head is supported. The detachable hood is also a good feature when outside. The DVD that is included is also helpful in showing the different carries. Overall, a beautiful product and I would highly recommend! (Posted on 7/6/10)
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I definitely recommend this carrier to anyone who wants a soft seated-position carrier. Review by Stephanie
Price Value Quality We have used this carrier almost daily from our son's birth (July 2009) until today. I would swaddle him as an infant and easily slide him into the carrier. When he was older, and became more aware, he would get excited when I would put on the carrier. My husband also uses it regularly, expecially while walking the dog. We will use it until our son is too big, when shopping, running quick errands or going for small hikes.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
The only difficulty is managing all the straps. Sometimes it takes a minute to figure out which way is up.
We tried other brands, but for tall people, this one was the best. I totally recommend it over the carriers with less flexible materials, and the commercially popular ones where your child's limbs dangle. (Posted on 7/28/10)
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A great investment to allow babywearing from birth to toddler! Review by Jen
Price Value Quality I have used my fair share of baby carriers in the past, and before trying the Beco had not found anything that would go the distance in terms of usability for all ages and sizes. I decided to invest in a Beco with my third child, and am SO GLAD I did! It has been much easier to wear for long periods of time than any sling I've tried or the Baby Bjorn/Snuggli style carriers. It is incredibly comfortable for me and my baby, and once you figure out the straps it is not at all difficult to put on. Best of all, at 8 months my daughter was past the weight limit on a Snuggli carrier but is easily fitting (and comfortable to wear!) in a front carry with my Beco. I have also used the Beco with my 2.5 year old and it is actually really comfortable to wear her in a back-carry position. I am so pleased with this carrier, and think that the quality and flexibility of the Beco is definitely worth the price! (Posted on 12/31/10)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
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Pretty close to perfect. Review by Erin
Price Value Quality I got this carrier for my newborn daughter and she absolutely loves it - she will sleep or just hang out comfortably in it all day as I wear her around the house and out for walks. We have used it for at least a couple of hours every day for the past 2 months.
Positives:
- Because of the fabric between the baby and the wearer's chest, I can carefully transfer the carrier to my husband (or vice versa) without taking our baby out of it. We've been able to do it without even waking her up.
-Newborn insert is included and does not cost extra.
-Very comfortable for baby and parents
-Not too bulky, folds down small.
Negatives:
-I have not figured out how to nurse without taking the carrier off. There is a video describing how, but I find it tricky.
-It does take a minute to get on; my husband and I can both easily put it on without help but we have been laying the baby in the carrier first as demonstrated in the instructions, then picking her and the carrier up together. I tried putting the carrier on first, then putting the baby in, and it did not go well. So, it's not super easy to pop her in and out. Once she is big enough to stop using the newborn insert this will be easier.
Overall we are really happy with this buy and will get tons of use out of this carrier especially for longer periods of wear and long walks and days out. I am considering buying a second carrier (like a ring sling) for really quick outings - like taking the dogs out or running little errands - because it would be nice to be able to take her in and out a bit faster. But maybe I'll get good enough with this one that I'll just stick with it. (Posted on 4/12/12) -
Amazing carrier! Review by Amanda
Quality Price Value I love my Beco! It is very easy to use, but like ANY baby carrier, you need to figure it out and how to put it on properly. Since it is a soft-structured carrier, there are straps that need to be adjusted the first time to make sure it is fitting properly, then very little adjustment is needed. This carrier is great since you put the carrier on first, then put the baby in it, you can also turn them around onto your back very easily. In fact, this is the reason I bought this carrier over others. I didn't feel comfortable with putting my baby on my back while bending over and pulling the carrier overtop... I'm too much of a klutz for that! I didn't get this carrier until my daughter was about 5 months when she grew out of her wrap, so I can't say how it is with a very young baby, but it's been wonderful for our daughter since we got it (she's 13 months now) It is warm for the summer, but almost all carriers are...
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
I can still carry my 22 lb, 13 month old on my front or back for hours (well, since she's walking she doesn't really want to stay there for that long anymore!). My husband loves using it and my MIL and FIL have used it too! Until you get used to it, (a week maybe) it can take a bit of fiddling to get it comfortable, but I think that's true of any soft-structured carrier. (Posted on 12/15/10)
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Loved the Beco Review by Michelle
Price Value Quality I wish we had the Beco earlier on - we only got one when our boy was 6 months, and I loved it from the moment I wore it. We had been through a Moby wrap, a Mei Tai, and a Snuggli, and I didn't find any of them comfortable enough to wear a large baby for any period of time.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
The Beco fit me (5'6'') and my husband (6'6'') and was perfect. It rolled up into nothing, and gave good shoulder support, and it balanced the load well. It was very durable. I only wish my toddler was willing to be worn anymore - friends of ours are still using it with their 3 year old. (Posted on 1/4/11)
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Love this carrier! Review by Leah
Quality Price Value My back never got sore once with this carrier. It's easy to use and I love it. (Posted on 4/15/11)
