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I just love the Beco, hands down over the Ergo! More comfortable for me, plus it is much more stylish.
I just wanted to comment that although Ergos are functional, great baby carriers with a great design their companies practices are less then great for what is advertised as a mom owned and operated business. To start with the Ergo is made in China unlike many of it’s counterparts which are made in the US, such as the Beco. Secondly, Ergo has decided to stop letting WAHM businesses sell the Ergo due to issues with selling volume even though Ergo depended on WAHMs to get the word out about their new carriers. However, whats really disgusted me the most is that Ergo is looking to sue any business that sells a similar baby carrier, claiming they invented soft structured baby carriers. I find this insane considering that baby carriers similar to the Ergo have been sold for decades and their design is obviously inspired by Asian style baby carriers. I give them credit for adding padding and a sleep hood, but other then that their carriers are honestly not that original. Carriers like the Beco, Patapum, AngelPack etc are also unique in their own right and are not direct copies of the Ergo like their company has accused them of being.
Valerie–Both the ERGO and BECO have newborn inserts (separate purchase), so you can use it right from the start…though personally I prefer a wrap, pouch, or ring sling for a newborn.
I have the ERGO and LOVE it! I feel it is the best carrier on the market! It might not be as pretty as some others, but the support it gives your back and the fact that I can carry my 35 lb. 2 yr old on my back (and she will fall asleep on there) makes it a WINNER for me!!!
I think the Ergo is ugly too, so I have never tried it. I have worn a Mayawrap sling for about 10 years, each of my 5 youngest children spent at least a year and some more like 3 years in a Mayawrap. They are SO pretty, and comfortable for both mama and baby.
But if an Ergo gets babies out of buckets (see my blog) and into skin-to-skin contact, then hurrah!
I have an Ergo and I love it. NB, though – babies don’t grow into them until they’re about 5-6 months (possibly earlier, depending on their size). Still, from then on it has rocked.
I’ve reviewed (on my blog) and own both the ERGO and the Beco and the Beco is both more attractive and slightly more comfortable…though a little pricier.
But the ERGO is a huge improvement over the Bjorn, and may convince macho types to wear baby (“look honey, it’s like a backpack, but with our baby in it”).
This is the best baby carrier I have ever owned!(and I have many) There is no carrier that offers the amazing support that the Ergo offers. Aesthetics are certainly not my main priority when looking for something to do such a huge job! Everyone in my Mama circle sports this carrier with pride and comfort!
Personally, I think it’s ugly. I would never buy it.