Nice Stroller, December 25, 2004

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We purchased this stroller for our 3 1/2 year old son for Christmas. It’s a nice doll stroller and he adores it! One tip. If you do not want the bassinet part collasping each 2 seconds hot glue the metal supports to it in place under the pad!

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TRICKY!, December 6, 2005

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P. Wright (Niagara Falls, NY) – See all my reviews

  

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I purchased this stroller for my daughter’s 6th birthday. I selected it because she is tall and wanted something she would not be hunched over pushing. It is definitely her size and after more than 6 months of frequent play it is still in good shaped. The one drawback is that the metal supports collapse a lot and this frustrates us both. I have tried taping them without success. I will take another’s advice and try hot gluing them next.

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Love it!, November 16, 2004

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L. Jean “klcjean” (Franklin, TN) – See all my reviews

  

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I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas and can not wait for her to enjoy it! It is exactly what I was looking for. It is well made and her massive dolls fit perfect as well as the smaller dolls.

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Great Investment, December 14, 2008

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Kristi M. Farmer-hudson “QuietDiva99″ (Cheyenne, WY) – See all my reviews

  

Living in WY, we needed something with extreme warmth for these winter high winds; however we did not want to spend a lot of money. So worth the purchase!

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Perfect product, August 8, 2009

We live in Michigan and had our son in February- so still a lot of winter weather left! This carseat cover fit our Graco Snugrider perfectly and kept our child warm.

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Great in the Snow!, December 31, 2010

I actually purchased this through Target and had to have it sent to my mother in the says so that she could send it to my APO address. It’s been excellent in the German weather, and we are knee-deep in snow right now. It’s nice because it doesn’t interfere with the harness and I can dress him fairly light. No more having to pull off bulky jackets and suits in the stores to make sure my tiny one doesn’t begin sweating. Just to let everyone know, the inside is actually a light blue even though it looks white in the picture. I was quite surprised when I opened it.

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Couldn’t have traveled without it, August 18, 2006

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C. Hack (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – See all my reviews

  

As an expat living in Malaysia, I am constantly traveling back and forth from Asia to the US with my 2-year-old daughter. Typically, my husband flies out with us and lugging the automobile seat is not too much of a problem. However, he has to return earlier for work and I am typically on my own during the way back.

I did not know how I was going to manage carrying the automobile seat (and my daughter DEFINITELY travels superior when we have the seat) so I bought this carrier. It’s huge enough to fit the Britex Roundabout and my carry on bag (which I put on the automobile seat, inside the carrier). I was able to pull the carrier with my bag inside while pushing the stroller.

I would have rated it a ’5′ however, the durability was a bit questionable as one of the bars that supports the bottom of the carrier ‘popped’ out while I was pulling the bag. This is probably because you are not suppose to put anything in it except for the automobile seat, so perhaps I overloaded it? I was able to fix it so all was not lost.

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Great for Traveling, June 23, 2006

Took this with us to Alaska. It worked great at the airport…very simple to wheel around lots of people. The baggage handlers loved the strap to hold onto. We also loaded it on and off the train and the carseat has never been damaged. The carrier is made of a strong material and it is simple to clean off.

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Well worth the money, April 3, 2007

If you travel with a toddler this is a great item to have. We had one of the “cheaper” ones before and you get what you pay for. The cheaper one did not last through the first leg of our trip! This one is very heavy duty and well made.

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Don’t hesitate to get this one!!!, April 19, 2008

I’ve been playing with this carrier for about a month now, and I have to state – I am impressed. I have to confess that my mom is acquainted with the guy who designed this product for Fisher Price, so I had heard about this item and was eager to try it. I have a four month old baby boy. We were given a Baby Bjorn as a shower gift, and I used that for comparison. I also use a New Native baby sling.

First off – it’s much easier to put the baby in than the Baby Bjorn. The entire piece that the baby sits in snaps off and is simple to put the baby in – you lay him on it like a diaper and zip up the sides. It’s designed so the parent puts their harness on first. You then pick up the baby and snap his harness on to yours. Soooo easy, and much less hassle for the baby. The connection is very secure – it’s a five-point system. It takes a bit of practice to master getting the baby out – I like to sit down to unhook the harness. It is also just as simple to unzip it and pop the baby out over the top.

The baby can be worn forward or backward. Requires no major adjustment to accomplish this. Good for up to 25 lbs, and a cinch to adjust for length.

The adult harness seems to distribute the baby’s weight more evenly across my hips than other carriers and slings. I have more stamina with this carrier than my sling, which my baby adores but I find quite cumbersome.

One feature I love – it has a toy ring attached so you link a toy on it – fantastic so your baby’s favorite item doesn’t end up in the dirt.

The fabric is ultra-soft and cushiony, like thick foam covered with microfiber. This is especially true around the baby’s legs. In fact this item is best for people whose babies have chubby thighs – the leg openings are nice and big, with no pinching – yet the baby is still secure. I find that our Baby Bjorn is a bit tight around his legs. Despite the padding, this product has great airflow for the baby and adult, too – we live in Florida. Drool and spit-up seem to just wipe right off the fabric. The shoulder straps are nicely padded. One thing I would mention – the fabric on the inside of the shoulder pads is like a cooling mesh, and can be a bit tough when worn on bare skin (when wearing a tank top etc). I solved this problem by wrapping a bit of soft fabric around the straps where they sat against my neck. It would be nice it this came with something to solve this problem, like adult sized versions of the strap covers on a automobile seat. But wearing it with a T-shirt should not be a problem.

I have to state – I have comandeered this product for my exclusive use – my hubby wears the Baby Bjorn now!

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perfect solution!, June 11, 2008

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Beth Odabashian “momof3″ (New Jersey) – See all my reviews

  

This carrier is so simple to use! I was looking for an easier carrier than what is out there, and this is it. I love the fact that the baby gets put on you separately. It makes life so much simpler, especially if baby falls asleep in the carrier. It’s very plush and looks comfy!

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Useful, August 2, 2010

At first, it is hard to put on, but when you get used to it you will find it very useful..Fabrics and other material are very good and comfortable for the baby..And you do not need take off the whole thing, you just release your baby..

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Hands down the best carrier on the market, July 27, 2010

We used a moby wrap when our son was smaller, but if we had tested a Beco back then Im sure we would have ought this carrier instead. Now that our son is 1 and well over 20 lbs the Beco has become such a lifesaver.

We considered buying an Ergo until we went to a babywearing group and had a chane to try both carriers side by side. Even though they SEEMS similar, the Beco has one feature that really sets it a notch above. There is an extra lining of fabric between you and baby that grants you to load baby in on the front position, and then swing them around to the back with no assistance from a partner or spotter. You can even remove baby from your body and transfer them to your partners without having to remove them from the carrier. Without that extra lining of fabric you would need to load a child directly on to your back for a back carry position, as you need to go with an Ergo. This can be very difficult and time consuming and often requires a partner to do it safely.

The Beco is definitely designed with both the comfort of the adult and the correct positioning of the child in mind. It places no undue stress on the hips of the infant, as carrier like a Bjorn often can, by creating the proper “seated” position for their lower extremities. The broad shoulder straps are well padded and positioned to keep from causing undue back or neck strain on the adult.

All in all, we will be keeping our Beco for any future kids and continue to use it nearly daily with our toddler as he grows.

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Your carrier search is over!, October 27, 2010

I was the brand new mother of baby #2 and a three year old. I thought, “If I could only find a carrier that would grant me to comfortably carry my baby, then maybe I could play more actively with my three year old and even do some chores while the baby’s awake.” I spent way too much time reading reviews on Amazon to try and discern the best carrier for my baby and for me! However, I am so glad that so many mothers write in because their words were invaluable.

I truly was heading in the direction of the Ergo Baby Carrier, which I have heard is a lovely product. I was sold on the Beco, though, because of one particular feature that has indeed made it the best buy of my entire second go around as a mommy! From my understanding, the Beco Butterfly II is the only carrier with a lining within the carrier that grants you to change from a front to back carrying position or a back to front position while still keeping your baby safely in the carrier. There is much peace of mind in knowing that your baby is snuggly safe while you change his/her position on your body. This feature also makes it possible to change carrier wearers without having to remove your baby.

This carrier arrived to my home in no time. I watched the instructional DVD and was ready to go. I wear my son in the inward facing front carry position mostly. The first several times I did he fell asleep after a short time. It was best for me at a bounce home place, for example, because I could effortlessly tote my baby while walking around and enjoying watching my older child jump and have fun. In the back carry position I have found a great way to vacuum and to cook/bake.

I do live in a very warm climate, so I was concerned about the product’s material. It feels like high quality material that is very well constructed. Of course, it can get warm if I am super active, but that is to be expected. I typically do not use my carrier when it’s too hot because I am so warm-natured as it is. I opt for a stroller on warmer days. The Beco Butterfly II has been great as the weather has changed from summer to fall and will be a dream this winter as well. Indoors it’s always great!

I’m recommending this carrier to each pregnant friend I have and to you, too! I could not be happier with this product!

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Love it!, November 14, 2010

The Beco has probably the most stylish designs in the market. I like the Aiden design so far. Got this to replace my Baby Bjorn and so far I love it except I still feel some pain around the shoulders when using the front-carry even for a short time. It is quite costly and I am not sure if its a great value since I have not tried the Ergo or other similar baby carriers. Definitely advocate trying them out first before buying.

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Best carrier yet, September 11, 2009

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J. Turner (BFT, SC United States) – See all my reviews

  

Little background: I am 5’2″ and 110, my husband is 6’3″ and just over 200 lb., and we both like this carrier, which is nearly unheard of. Our son is just barely 6 mos. old, 18 lbs., and about 27 in.

PROS: MUCH more comfortable for both child and adult than other carriers (we owned several, and tried them all), as child’s weight is more evenly distributed. 5 point harness keeps Houdinis where they should be. Child’s arms and hands are free to move around. Good view of the world for tiny one. Simple in and out– not a million straps and buckles, as with other carriers. Child can “support” their own weight w/ their feet on the frame of the carrier (watch the video– you will see the baby “bouncing” with his feet on the carrier frame in one clip). So much more interesting and normal for baby than simply hanging from their crotch (again, as with other carriers). Able to take this many places where stroller is simply not realistic (like cobblestone streets, narrow aisles, or where navigating through crowds is difficult).

CONS: Not for smaller babies (<6 mos.). Child really does need to be at least 25 in. (and weight appropriate) and have excellent head/trunk control. Requires some upper-body strength to get it on as manufacturer recommends (should not be put on an elevated surface to put on). I am a very athletic female and have no issues, but I question how well the “average” woman could do it without using an elevated surface (for my husband, this is a moot point– no issues). Wish it was a tiny bit more adjustable– there are three “snap” levels for lumbar support, but at the smallest setting, I still wish it would ride a tiny higher for me (I’m a mere 5’2″). Again, my husband has no issues– he uses the tallest setting, and he is 6’3″. No comfortable head position for child if they fall asleep in the carrier (this is true of all outward-facing carriers, but perhaps someday someone will rectify this?).

All in all, we like this carrier a lot. More costly than most carriers, but often you get what you pay for. Nice fun prints too, but remember if you want your hubby to help carry baby, you might want a more neutral one (we have the brown “bubbles” and my Marine has yet to complain). Remember that regardless of how great the support is, carrying an extra 20-35 lbs. on your back is going to take a tiny more out of you, so people w/ extra massive kids (close to 30 lb. weight limit) shoudln’t place their expectations on comfort too high. If you are extremely petite (under 5′) or very lacking in upper body strength, this might not be the carrier for you, but it beats all the others we have owned and tried hands down!

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Cuts into tiny baby thighs…, January 10, 2010

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D. Samac – See all my reviews

  

We bought this carrier a couple weeks ago and have used it several times. Overall we are happy with the carrier and will continue to use it, but we wanted you to know about a couple of issues that we have run into after our purchase. Our son is 1 year old and weighs 22 lbs. We have found 2 problems with this carrier that we are not too happy about after such a substantial purchase:

1. The carrier cuts into the underside of our tiny man’s legs, and if he is in the carrier for more than 45 minutes, he gets very uncomfortable and lets us know. When we take him out of the carrier the underside of his legs (hamstring area# has been cut into #but not broken skin# by the edge of the carrier. Our son is not a chunky baby, he is actually quite thin and long, and I suspect this problem would be worse with heavier babies. Also, his tiny knees jam into our backs a lot of the time, but this just might be the way that he chooses to sit in the carrier.

2. The carrier does get pretty uncomfortable over extended periods #>1 hour), even though the weight is pretty well distributed, I think that a strap across the front would make the carrier more comfortable.

Overall the carrier is well built, durable, and fashionable. These are just suggestions to check into prior to purchasing the carrier. Also as mentioned in another review, you do have to be pretty coordinated and have some upper body strength to get the carrier on by yourself. If you have the option I would definitely advocate trying it in the store before buying if you have the option.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE!, May 13, 2010

We totally love this carrier. My son LOVES how high up on my back it places him and I love how simple it is to put him in and out of. Unlike other back carriers where it feels like a large production to put the baby on backwards, this thing is just too easy. It’s awesome and really adorable. My son is super heavy and most carriers just killed my back after only 15 minutes. This thing is so padded and ergonomic that I could easily wear him for over an hour. Get it, you will not regret it.

Oh and I had originally bought the city carrier just to save some money. When I realized how much I liked it, I sent it back for the Classic carrier because I figured the fabric would be superior and it is. The city version’s fabric made weird squeaky noises when you walked which were kind of annoying. Also, the buckle placement seemed a tiny inconvenient and once I got the Classic version I was glad I did. It’s definitely roomier (which is great for a huge baby) and I like the fabric a lot better.

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