Anything other than a Bjorn for older baby?

[tmonroe]

This Bjorn active carrier is wreaking havoc on my back. When she was 10 lbs it was great but now that she's nearly 19/20 lbs I am having a hard time using this but I need something for public transporation. Any suggestions?

[SnuggleBuggles]

When ds2 was around 8 months I just couldn't take the Bjorn anymore and broke down and bought the Beco Butterfly. It was a worthwhile splurge. I thought my wearing days were done but now he is over 1yo and I can still plop him in there. I can wear him on the front or the back with it. The waist band it really distributes the weight. I bought mine used from Frogmama.com. I scoured TheBabyWearer.com for vendor reviews and deals ad that was the best.

The Ergo is a good choice as well. It's very similar to the Beco.

Beth

[WatchingThemGrow]

We've moved to the Ergo, happily. Actually, I thought I lost it 2 days ago and started really freaking out. Found it in the basket of the double stroller in the back of the car. Phew!

I like that DH is happy to wear it, and it (comfortably) fits 30 lb DD OR 19 lb DS on either me or DH. Well, me before I was bulging again...

DD happily trotted around NYC in it this summer.

[lowrioh]

I like my Ergo and have been wearing my 17.5 pound 5 month old for a couple of months. I tried the Bjorn (after using the Ergo) but I hated it. I just got a Beco 4th Generation off Mama Bargains and it seems to be very similar to the Ergo but it gives you the option of crossing the straps in the back or a side hip carry.
You can get "used" Ergo's from My Favorite Baby Carrier as low as $79 with free shipping and a 90 day money back trial. I think that these carriers are customer returns or floor samples. I ordered one and it was like new.

I just saw the that babySNAZZ has Becco Butterfly's for $79. http://www.babysnazz.com/index.php?m...bbf1d9f0f20bc8

[amldaley]

We have a Patapum (Infant)...I find it cumbersome, but DH likes it...I wish I'd spent the extra 20 bucks for the Ergo.

This may help you....

http://www.theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html

I have a Connecta which I LOVE!

My current wish list includes a Beco (Butterfly II), a Pikkolo, a Yamo and a Scootababy....and an Angelpack LX...and a Tentoes Click.

One of the best tips I ever got here was to visit www.thebabywearer.com (TBW) to read scores of product reviews and check out the Soft Structured Carriers forum.

[WatchingThemGrow]

I just got a Beco 4th Generation off Mama Bargains and it seems to be very similar to the Ergo but it gives you the option of crossing the straps in the back or a side hip carry.

You know you can do a hip carry in the Ergo also, right? I haven't, but you can.

[mommylamb]

I just wish I had bought my Ergo sooner. I hate the bjorn. DS is 18 months and 26 lbs and I still use the Ergo, he still loves it, my back does not suffer one bit.

[lowrioh]

You know you can do a hip carry in the Ergo also, right? I haven't, but you can.

I just looked youtube and saw the hip carry....now I have to go home and try it out!

[WatchingThemGrow]

I just looked youtube and saw the hip carry....now I have to go home and try it out!

Great! I will one day...if the strap will still go around my belly...

I forgot to give the link to the Ergo support area where the demonstrate different positions
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/support/instructions

[vahnessuh]

if your baby likes to face out, the pikkolo is your best choice. it basically can do everything the ergo can plus face out. i prefer it over the ergo since it doesn't ride so low on the hips and the baby is closer to your body. i have a bad back and the ergo wouldn't work well on me. all my friends who have both ergo and pikkolo prefer the pikkolo.