Beco Gemini vs. Ergo Performance

mrs.happy

I'm debating between these 2 baby carriers.  I like that the Beco has the options for the babe to face in or out, the color options, also that you don't need to purchase a separate infant insert.  My concern is if it gets hot to wear.  We want a baby carrier that would be good for hiking and outdoor events like music festivals.  I have heard people complain that the original and organic Ergos get really hot to wear in the summer, but that the performance is comfortable and breathes better.  Does anyone know how the Beco compares in terms of heat for the parent wearing it?  

orangecurls

I have an organic ergo, and it is warm right now in a southern California winter (highs of 70+).  I don't plan on using it during the summer.  Honestly I think most baby carriers will be hot during the summer, but the performance at least was designed for warm situations.

Boba is another option, it is on sale on Zulily.com and will be on sale at Heavenly Hold.  These are such a good price ($60), you might want to try this brand first to make sure you'll like using a carrier.  

https://www.heavenlyhold.com/pages/specials.htm 

(Also, I loved having a moby wrap for when LO was little.) 

JSanFran

We registered for the Ergo Performance AND the Bjorn Comfort for when baby gets bigger.  I will wear the Ergo and the Bjorn is for hubby....I couldn't get the bjorns to fit me right....

Beco is recommended highly by BB though...behind the Ergo but still looks like both are great!!  Go try them on and see which one you like better!

scheti01

I have the Gemini and I love it!  I can't comment yet on how well it works in the summer as my LO was born in September.  I will say that we have used it a ton already and I never have a problem with overheating... my LO has helped me stay warm during the winter in the carrier.  I have never used the Ergo.  I can say that it is much cooler than my Moby wrap since the straps don't get as hot as all the fabric wrapped around.  I honestly think that either one will work great... but you might do a trial of each once your LO arrives and then see which works best for your family.  Hope this helps!

distraction

We have the Gemini, and love it!!  It's great that you don't need a separate infant insert, and super easy to put on by yourself even with the infant in froggy position. I also like how baby can face in and out and also on your back. My DD was born in November, so I am not sure how hot I will or will not get in it.. I will say I am in So Cal, and we have had some hot days that I have used it and it isn't too bad, and she stays nice and comfy in it. The Gemini also comes in some cute prints if you are interested in what the carrier looks like You can cross the back straps for the Gemini, not sure if the Ergo can do that, but I think that is partly why it is so comfortable to wear. HTH!