Infantino (cheap) vs. Beco (expensive) pls explain

Re: Infantino (cheap) vs. Beco (expensive) pls explain

• princessjenney member

  August 2010

  I've never owned an Infantino but the reviews on BRU aren't very good. I read alot of reviews to formulate an opinion before I buy something. You can get a lot of reviews from Amazon too.

  DD1 - 2010 TTC v2.0

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• anabell0920 member

  August 2010

  To me the fact that the infantino does not support your LO properly in the crotch area is enough for me to go with the Beco. If you look at the pictures the Beco supports them all the way out to their knees unlike the infantino. It was explained at a babywearing meeting like this, Imagine sitting on a bar stool for a few hours where your legs are sorta dangling now compare that to sitting in a a regular chair where your knees are pulled up more so they are more supported. Same idea, I have a Pikkolo similar to the Beco and can wear it comfortably for hours.
  

  

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• TDKitty

  August 2010

  I think the PP need clarification: are you talking about the Infantino Wrap & Tie, or the Snugli/Baby Bjorn-style Infantino carrier?

  The Bjorn-style carriers where the baby's legs hang straight down are not good for the baby's spine and hips, plus they won't be as comfy for you. Infantino does make a Wrap & Tie that is a mei tai-style carrier, and it does actually do a good job of supporting the baby's spine and hips. It's a perfectly fine carrier (I had one), but it isn't too comfy once your baby hits 20 lbs or so. The Beco is an SSC (soft structured carrier), and it is going to be much more comfortable as your baby gets bigger. A lot of carriers claim to be able to carry toddlers up to 35 or 40 lbs, but they aren't actually comfortable at that point. You can actually carry a toddler comfortably in the Beco. Hence the high price tag!

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• poison489

  August 2010

  I received an Infantino wrap and tie (can't remember if it is the exact name) after a sling was recalled.  I didn't like it at all and neither did LO.  I felt like it fit funky and looked even funnier on my large frame.  I think we used it one or twice for less than 10 minutes.

  

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• lindeenwedding member

  August 2010

  TDKitty:

  Infantino does make a Wrap & Tie that is a mei tai-style carrier, and it does actually do a good job of supporting the baby's spine and hips. It's a perfectly fine carrier (I had one).

  This!  I have this Wrap & Tie and a $120 woven wrap. The Wrap & Tie I got for $15 and got used much, much more then the woven. I know that wasn't what you were trying to compare, but I just wanted to point out that it was a good and cheap option for us. I would LOVE a Beco but after paying so much for a woven that doesn't get used I can't justify it now that my DD is over 1 year.
  

  
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• mr+ms member

  August 2010

  We got an infantino bjorn-style carrier as a gift (the "front 2 back"). It was decent enough but not something you'd use on a very long trek or very frequently. It survived almost a year of light use and a machine washing. I thought the buckles were a pita to adjust so it's best for 1 person. Also, if I remember right, I think the upper weight limit is insane...32lbs? No way. More like 20 tops.

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• hmd member

  August 2010

  I had purchase an Infantino for DS#1, and we were only able to use it for a short time.  The Beco is so much more comfortable, and you can use it until they are much bigger.   

  

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• yourmomwreckedmybike

  August 2010

  My MIL bought that exact infantino one from T J Max for DH. It's not worth $20. It has cheap looking plastic clips, very uncomfortable straps, baby is not supported properly. In addition to all the previous comments. I hate it. Very uncomfortable for LO and us.

  

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