Beco Soleil or Gemini?

adoruhbul

I can't find any decent review comparison for these 2, has anyone here tried or owned both?

I posted earlier in the week about KoKoPax carrier and decided we just can't wait for 6 mo to baby wear! So I looked more into SSCs and looks like either the boba/beco/Tula will fit even though I am plus sized. The issue was the ergo with the extension was HORRIBLE so I didn't think SSCs were an option, I'm 7" less than the maximum on the smallest of the 3 so looks like I'll be good after all.

I'm leaning toward the Beco but wanted to know which I should get? Or if the Boba 3G is the better choice?

I'm 5 feet with a 50in waist with a 6 foot husband with a 36in waist. Needs to fit us both. Our baby is 10 weeks and already almost 14 pounds so he's gonna be a big boy!

CLLDLL

I've never tried the Soliel, so I'm no help there, but wanted to say that we have a Gemini and LOVE it. 

DH is 6' and somewhere in the range of 39" waist.  It fits him with plenty of room to spare.  I'm 5'8" with a pretty tiny waist, and it also fits me well. We tried a Boba 3G at the store, but found the Gemini to be more comfortable and easier to adjust. 

FWIW my LO was about 13lbs at 10 weeks, so not too much smaller than your LO.  He still fits it well at 9 months and almost 20lbs.  The weight limit goes up to 35lbs, so I expect we'll get another couple years of use out of it. 

xcjump

I have the Boba and I love it!  My 5 month old is 16 lbs and fits in it really well and has a lot of room to grow.  I have heard that the gemini is narrower and generally works better for smaller babies.   I don't know anything about the Soleil as it is Beco's new carrier and was just released recently.  

xcjump

Also, I am plus sized as well and the Boba fits me well.  I still have a lot of room to pull it tight.   I also recommend what a PP said about going to a store and trying on the different carriers if you have some place close to you. 

ncbelle

I've not seen one in person but from everything I'm reading the Soleil doesn't sound like a good fit for small babies.  The Gemini is good for small babies but not for big ones.  Honestly, it may be tough to find a buckle carrier that fits both you and DH comfortably given your height difference.  Your best bet might be something like the Kinderpack (you'd want the infant size) with plus size straps.  With the perfect fit adjusters, I think it would work for both of you.

Another option would be to consider a wrap or mei tai which are much more forgiving of different body shapes between wearers.

cpmich

The Tula will fit both of you comfortably. A Kinderpack with plus straps that cinch with pfas might work but it just isn't as good as a Tula for sharing with people of different sizes. I own both.