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Which to get - Gemini, butterfly, or boba?

tbrp2005tbrp2005
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I have a credit on amazon and thought I would apply it to a new carrier. I like the look of the mentioned three, but how to decide?! Which would you all recommend and why? Are any of this more lightweight? I'm a little on the fluffy side, so size of waist belt is a concern too. Thanks!
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Re: Which to get - Gemini, butterfly, or boba?

  • PitaBreadPitaBread
    The Gemini is horrific for heat, it will boil both you and baby.  The Butterfly is much thinner, but still synthetic.  How about a wrap?  Amazon sells didymos, storch, and Dolcino.  Didy waves and Dolcinos are fairly lightweight and good for summer.  
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  • alissadgalissadg
    I love my Boba and my Sleepy Wrap. 
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  • TartaTarta
    I've heard Bobas are more friendly to fluffy gals like us. I'm in the process of buying one right now. 
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  • InfinityDreamerInfinityDreamer member

    I just got a new gemini and I love it.  

    However...I specifically sought it out because it is of a thicker more padded material than the other structured carriers we have which unfortunately means it'll probably be uncomfortably hot this summer, and because I am quite tiny (5'4 and about 95 lbs not pregnant) and I was having trouble finding others that adjusted small enough for me.  DH is much larger than me (5'10 and 225lbs) and while he doesn't seem to mind the carrier, the padded part of the straps only extends so far, so the thin nylon straps dig into his sides the rest of the way down.  

    So maybe it's not what you're looking for? 

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  • purpleXdandelionpurpleXdandelion member

    I love my Boba. It's comfortable, along with little details that I like: a snap to keep your purse strap on, zippered pockets, foot straps. But to really help me narrow it down, first I looked at this awesome comparison chart:

    https://www.theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html

    And I took this quiz:

    https://www.quirkybaby.com/qb-quiz.html

    For the quiz she got back to me in about 4 days and was really thorough and helpful.

    Good luck!

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