[blparent] Urgo VS Beco Butterfly II?

[Dena Wainwright]

I have used both and owned both. My preference is for the Ergo, but I think 
(for me) it has to do with both my amount of vision (none) and my baby (very 
wiggly). Both are wonderfully supportive, and can be worn comfortably for 
longer periods of time without killing your back. Both have virtually 
identical functionality (meaning they can be worn in front, back, and hip 
carries). Both have a newborn insert (though the Beco's comes with it, and 
the Ergo's is an extra purchase). Both have buckles and padded straps at 
both waste and shoulders. Both have sleeping hoods. The primary difference 
is that the Beco has a Y-shaped insert that rests between you and the baby 
when you've got her on, and the Ergo does not. I can explain this in more 
detail, but it would help if you have ever seen a Mei-Tai carrier, because 
these carriers are derivatives of that. Brands of Mei-Tais include Babyhawk 
and Cat Bird. If you like research, you'll want to visit
www.thebabywearer.com
It contains extensive information about baby-wearing, as well as reviews and 
descriptions of every baby-wearing product under the sun.
What you will likely find, is that different carriers work better in 
different situations. E.g., the carrier I used when my daughter was a tiny 
infant are different than the ones I use now. Also, because carriers are 
expensive I would not advise buying one until you have an actual baby to 
test them out with. Every baby and mommy has a different preference for what 
they consider comfortable. Some babies love being worn, and some hate it. 
Some climates are more suited to different carrier fabrics than others. 
E.g., I have a Kangaroo Korner pouch sling that I used in the first 3 or so 
months. It is fleece. This was fine, as I had a fall baby in Minnesota, but 
if you had a summer baby in Arizona, well...you'd likely want a fabric with 
SPF built in to it.

The reason I chose the Ergo is that, for me, the insert didn't work. I know 
others who love it, but my baby would squerm her way out of it, and I'd have 
to readjust her after I had put her on my back. This turned out to be very 
difficult, so I just preferred not dealing with it at all. The Beco 
patterns, however, are way cooler. I sold my Beco to a sighted friend who is 
crazy about it, and I think if your baby was more cooperative while being 
lifted on than mine is, you'd love it, too. I know Leanne has a Beco she 
loves, so if you ever meet her, I'm sure she'd show it to you :).

I moderate another very small list of blind moms, and many of us are avid 
baby-wearers who own several carriers each. If you'd like to join it (or 
anyone else for that matter) you can email me at
autumnrose21 at gmail.com
and I can add you.

Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Parents" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:24 AM
Subject: [blparent] Urgo VS Beco Butterfly II?


> Hi,
> As I look at baby carriers, I'm interested in the Urgo or the Beco 
> butterfly II.
> Do any of you have either of these? If so, what was your reasoning for 
> choosing the one you have? Are there pros and cons?
> If you chose another baby carrier than either one mentioned above, what 
> did you choose and why?
> Thanks again for everyone's help, and have a great week!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
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