Comments on: Beco Gemini versus Butterfly II

By: PAXmommy Mel

PAXmommy Mel — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:12:48 +0000

How old is your little one?? Have you tried wearing her up in a high back carry?? Buckle the straps under your breasts and then have her ride on your back where she can see up and over your shoulder. <3

By: Leslie Ramey

Leslie Ramey — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:58:43 +0000

I it safe for the babies spine to be front facing? I know you can wear baby forwards in the Gemini but does that mean it is made to be safe for their spine? If my baby is facing me she wants to nurse or suckle and she loves to face out where she can see everything.

By: jillian

jillian — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:12:16 +0000

If the baby is teeny weeny, then the front panel of the Butterfly is sufficient to cradle baby’s neck and head. When baby grows taller, the infant insert can be lowered so that the same support is available. When your baby outgrows the infant insert, the hood can be used to add extra support! It’s the perfect carrier for birth through big kid 😉

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:07:27 +0000

Do you ever find that small babies do not get enough head support in the butterfly II? Do their heads bob backwards?

By: jillian

jillian — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:19:19 +0000

Hahaaa, lotsa questions I can’t answer yet… But, if you prefer your 4G, you will prefer the Gemini over the Butterfly 😉 Easier to nurse in, YES! Fewer buckles, YES! Cross straps in the back, YES! Same gorgeous Beco product, absolutely YES!

By: EG

EG — Sat, 22 May 2010 15:29:53 +0000

I am wondering if you are able to comment on how the Gemini is easier to breastfeed in? Also, I have a 4G and I hated the hood. It just didnt fit right. I was looking for a new carrier that had a higher head rest so the Gem might be helpful. I do however like the idea of the insert but the sound of all the buckles etc that you have to do sounds complicated. My 4G is simple….but loosens a bit around the waist and babe slips down…so I can’t figure out if the insert is better or….going without. I like the cross strap option as well. Can you comment on the price point difference? Much higher, same? Thanks!

By: Taryn

Taryn — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:37:01 +0000

I’m a Beco lover at heart. I am little disappointed to see the 35 pound weight limit as my DD seems to grow like a weed! Still, I am anxiously waiting the release of the Gemini.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:30:44 +0000

I like the safety buckles too. And I love my Beco 4G, sometimes I prefer its simplicity to my Butterfly II, so I think the Gemini is a nice step “back.” I personally won’t be wearing baby front facing, why take the risk with baby’s spine? But otherwise it sounds like a good carrier!

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:27:24 +0000

I love Beco, cant wait for the Gemini. I read the Gemini will be Beco first front carry/baby facing out carrier. It looks great and it looks like it has the famous Butterfly lumbar support, that’s great. I cant stand that other baby carrier that looks like a diaper with back pack straps.

P.S. I love those saftey buckles, piece of mind is everything!!!!!

By: elisabeth wilkins

elisabeth wilkins — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:35:25 +0000

Oh darn it I seriously hate those safety buckles!! (If I am holding the baby to keep him in, I do not have two more hands to unclick the buckles!) LOL oh well. THANK YOU so so much for the details!