I have to start by saying the Ergo AND the Beco are FANTASTIC carriers. You can’t go incorrect and will like either one that you choose. I liked the Beco just a smidge better for a number of reasons (more personal taste than anything).

First, the Ergo felt kinda bulky. The shoulder straps seemed a bit too pouffy and the rest of the pack seemed bulkier too. The Ergo is incredibly comfy too though. Secondly, I was buying a carrier for my first baby– at the time 5 weeks ancient. The infant insert seemed pretty bulky and hard, and it worried me a bit that the baby was just lying sideways in the carrier… it seemed kind of unsecured as there was nothing to prevent him from just sliding out the side (the ‘burrito’ of the insert and pressure between pack and mom are what keeps him in). Lastly, the style just wasn’t as stylish as the Beco

For the Beco: it is more ‘streamlined’ of a feel than the Ergo. Not as bulky without sacrificing comfort. The does have a few more ‘snaps’ to deal with than the Ergo– but the Beco is based on outdoor gear backpacks so it was very intuitive to me anyways. For my 5 week ancient, I felt much more confident security-wise putting my 5 week ancient in it. There is an infant insert in addition to the main ‘sling’, so there is no way he is sliding out. I’m sure the Beco didn’t intend for this… but I am also able to let my small 5-week ancient’s legs stay criss-cross style (as opposed to opened up against my body) in the carrier. By putting the waist part underneat his criss-crossed legs, it allowed his weight to be carried more by his bottom & legs (rather than ‘hanging’ in the carrier). The main body of the carrier is also a small higher than the Ergo– seems to offer more head support for a kid-o of any age. Although I haven’t tried it, reviewers say it is much simpler to place a child on the back than with the Ergo. Finally– the colors and designs are incredibly gorgeous. I bought the ‘sky’ carrier– grey straps with a light blue front and cute small owls. Most designs are very girl-oriented (flowers, swirls, bright colors), and this was one of the few designs I knew my husband wouldn’t mind wearing

Overall, I couldn’t recommend the Beco enough: as comprared to the Ergo… Positives: less bulky, more secure for an infant, higher main body, simpler to place a child on the back, gorgeous design options. Negatives: more clips to deal with (so probably more hard to learn and more steps to place it on), a bit more expensive, probably not as fantastic for a larger person or a larger male, your husband might not want to wear the girly designs!.

After looking at the pro’s and con’s of the numerous baby carriers out there, I chose on purchasing a Beco Butterfly II for my daughter’s first baby. I will admit there was an ulterior motive – my upper body strength isn’t that fantastic and I was going to help out with the newborn. I wanted to be able to carry the baby but wanted to have my arms and hands free since I like to multitask. We chose the Beco Butterfly II for many reasons.

The Beco was highly recommended by a number of maternity shops; these shops carried several brands, so it wasn’t just to make the sale of a Beco. The similarity to a excellent backpack was egnomically vital since two of the grandparents have back problems; the Beco distributed weight evenly and provided lower back support. The adjustability of the carrier was paramount since there are six users who range from 5’1″ in height to 5′ 10″ and whose weights range from 110 to over 200 pounds. All of the four grandparents and both parents have been able to use the Beco with no problems. Further, the Beco is comfortable even when you are toting a 10 pound two week ancient baby for extended periods of time. I have worn the Beco when sitting and have had no problems typing while wearing it.

My grandson was having some distress with spitting up after he ate. The doctor suggested keeping him upright for 30 minutes after feeding. We found this was very useful for that purpose; as an additional benefit, we found my grandson remained much more cool when carried in the Beco.

I would certainly recommend watching the DVD before using the Beco. It answered the questions we had about using the Beco which we did not feel were clearly addressed in the pamphlet that came with the carrier. Yes, this item is a bit pricey, but it is right in line with the better baby carriers out there.

If you do not like the patterns shown on Amazon, check the Beco web site. They show all the current options and provide information as to where specific patterns can be bought.

First off, I just have to say that the Bjorn killed my back and shoulders. From what I’ve researched, it’s also terrible for baby’s spine and joints.

The Beco, but, is so much better for the wearer and baby. For wearer, it places weight on your hips, rather than your back and shoulders. For baby, it supports the baby in a natural sitting position.

I have been using the Beco for 1-2 months now for my now 23-pound son. I like it. We use it when we run errands or do chores around the house. As long as I adjust the straps properly, I don’t feel discomfort in my back or shoulders. My son likes riding in the back carry around the house. He kicks his feet in excitement every time.

I like that I can use the Beco for front or back carry. The back carry took some practice, but I can get my son on my back by myself.

My husband also likes using the Beco. He finds it to be comfortable and simple to use.

The instructional DVD that comes with the Beco is quite helpful. If you buy this product, you should watch it for info on how to use the Beco safely.

The Beco is a small pricey, but the comfort and ease of use make it worth the price! Highly recommend!