Get the option with the hood - you'll use the hood for sun protection & naptime.
However, I don't think there's really any advantage to criss-crossing straps in a front carry - buckle carriers like the Tula & the Ergo, which I had, have a cross-buckle to keep the straps on your shoulders!
I didn't find I needed any additional flexibility to secure the clip behind my back with the Ergo, but, of course, YMMV.
Last edited by lizzywednesday; 03-18-2014 at 10:24 AM.
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Liz
DD (3/2010)
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