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Beco Gemini Baby Carrier Review

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I have wanted to try a Beco carrier for quite some time, as I have heard nothing but good things about them. I love that their carriers are made in the USA, and that each carrier is handmade by a skilled seamstress in facilities that apply high social and economical standards. Their packaging is also made from 100% recycled content and printed with soy-based inks.

So I was excited to receive a Beco Gemini carrier in Sierra Espresso to test out with Kaylee. It’s a really pretty pattern, and it’s made from 100% organic cotton (the fill is polyester). It is one of the most padded baby carriers I have tried, making it very comfortable to wear. It can be used with babies from 7 pounds up to 35-pound toddlers.

Of course I used it first in the back carry position, since that is my go-to babywearing position.

It can also be used to hip carry and front carry, facing in or out. Adjusting the carrier for a front carry (or for a smaller baby) is quite simple.

You’ll see snaps on the back of the carrier.

Just unsnap them, and fold them over to the front of the carrier and snap them there.

Up until now, I have only had one experience with a baby carrier that could be used in the facing out position, and it wasn’t a positive experience. I was uncomfortable and I know Zoë was too. I think I left her in that position for about 10 minutes before taking her out of that carrier and never using it again.

So I was hesitant to even try out the facing out option for the Beco Gemini Carrier. It was surprisingly comfortable for me, and Kaylee thought it was absolutely hilarious. I think we took 30 pictures to get just one where she wasn’t making one of her silly faces.

However, I probably won’t be carrying her in the facing out position as I don’t feel her hips are properly supported. Plus I love all the sweet kisses she gives me when she’s facing inward.

The waist buckle has a safety feature I hadn’t encountered before – a button that has to be pushed to open the buckle clasp. It took me a minute to figure it out!

The waist belt can be adjusted from 28″(size 0) up to 57″ in length. The shoulder straps are also very adjustable, from 23” all the way up to 45″ in length.

I also like that it has a foldable headrest. We used it up in the back carry position, and down in the front carry position. It’s also a quick snap change.

Head rest up:

Head rest folded down:

One thing that I do wish the Beco Gemini carrier had was some of storage pocket – even just a small one. When we walk to the park, I like to be able to put my keys in a zippered pouch on my carrier rather than in my pocket. However, the carrier only weighs 1.5 pounds, so it’s a trade-off.

Overall, I have found the Beco Gemini Baby Carrier to be a very comfortable baby carrier that provides a carry position that most carriers don’t provide (outward facing in the front carry position). It’s durable and made ethically in the USA, which are huge bonuses. Be sure to connect with Beco on Facebook and Twitter.

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  1. I have one of these and loved it! I have since passed it on to my sister who has twins. since my dd is too big/heavy for it now. I’m using an Ergo with her.

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  2. This carrier looks GREAT for my toddler! I don’t really like how it gets smaller near the crotch and looks like a crotch dangler carrier. Plus I dont like the forward facing. Slight turn off, but like you said… just dont use it that way 🙂

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  3. This looks like a terrific carrier – i actually like the fact that baby can be facing out as my girl doesn’t like to be facing in at all.

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  5. we rented one of these for our trip to San Antonio – I LOVED it and it was the only way we could get our then 6mo old to fall asleep! I would have to put him in it and walk around the hotel room until he fell asleep – then I could lay him down 🙂

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  6. I would love to try the Beco! We have a Babyhawk OhSnap! that we love and this looks similar but lighter weight!

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  8. I love that the waist belt can go all the way down to 28″ as I am a small person. This carrier looks great!

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  12. I heard the Gemini can also be worn in the hip carry position. I wish the butterfly 2 could be worn on the hip.

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  14. Great review on the Gemini! I love all the different holding positions that you can do with this carrier!

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  15. I haven’t tried a Beco before, but I do like that it has that outward facing option for short trips. Like you, I am not super comfortable with that for long-term use but it would be nice every now and then.

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  16. LOVE that you can use it so many ways (back, front, hip) & I also love that it is safe for forward facing! So hard to find! Thanks!

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  19. I have heard lots of great things about Beco. I didn’t realize that they were each handmade. Love that there are multiple carry options including a hip carry with this carrier.

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  20. After lots of researching, this is definitely my favorite carrier so far! But I haven’t read your Onya review yet, so it might be a close call 🙂 The prints are adorable, I love foxy! and love the comfort and versatility.

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  21. made in the USA & organic cotton – we get to be responsible consumers too – yay!
    It looks like it has less of a learning curve than some carriers. I’d probably sew a pocket on it somewhere for storage.

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  24. I’ve heard great things about Beco carriers. It’s kind of disappointing to see an ergonomic carrier get so narrow in the crotch area though. For facing in it looks like a great carrier though.

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  25. I love that you can use it as a hip carrier as well. It is definitely very versatile. Definitely looks great for a long trip

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  28. This looks like an awesome carrier! I’m always worried when I look at them that they won’t get small enough for me, or if they do that they won’t get big enough for anyone else to use. I don’t think that would be a problem with this one!

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  33. the gemini patterns are so awesome. i love how many different carries you can do1 cant wait to hip carry in this!

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  36. I had never heard of this brand before, but it makes me laugh because the name of the young elephant at our zoo is also Beco, and I don’t think he would fit too well in a carrier! 🙂

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  37. I love all the options with this carrier. I love the forward face option. I know you shouldn’t wear a child in this position for long periods but it is nice for every now and then. I also love that you can wear an infant in this carrier!

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  41. i love that you can do a front, back and hip carry with this carrier!! the outward-facing carry is very cute, but i don’t think i’ll be doing it much with my guy- it seems like it would make him feel more heavy because of the placement of his weight! very cute carrier!

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  42. She looks super comfy on your back. I currently have an BBII and am loving it, and do not leave the house without it! I love that the Gemini gives you other wearing options 😀

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  47. I have a Beco but not one that my baby can face out….wishing he could face out since he is getting tired of looking at me all the time 🙂 I love my Beco!

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  49. I would like to try this. I have an Ergo, but the hip carry was very uncomfortable; I was never sure if I had done it right.

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  51. Love this carrier, seems like a great option!! I especially like the button safety feature, thanks for pointing it out!

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  53. I love that it fits from 7 lbs. My babies were both over 8 lbs at birth so I like that I could use it right from day 1.

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  54. I love all the different carrying options this carrier offers! I also really like how lightweight it is.

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  55. I like that it goes up to 35lbs. But the little girl looks like she could get uncomfortable very quickly while facing outwards being her size. However, smaller babies probably love it.

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    • I would never wear her facing out going anywhere, but wanted to demonstrate how it works 🙂 She actually loves facing in so she can give me lots of kisses 🙂

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  62. Wow! That is amazing that your daughter could still face outward in the carrier! It seems like it has a great weight limit. I also really like the extra saftey feature on the buckle – so smart!

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  65. Looks like a really nice carrier. I am wanting to try something like this for hiking since I think the buckles would be easier than my mei tai. Just wish the price of these weren’t so high.

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  71. I keep seeing message board friends talk about how much they love their becos and have wanted to try one! Love the prints!

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  72. I like that it can be use as a foreward facing carrier b/c I have a nosey toddler who likes to check everything out

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  73. I like the safety feature on the waist buckle — but I think it would fool me for a couple minutes as well 😉

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  80. does this carrier keep the baby/ toddlers legs in the optimal position for hips? I have a grandchild with severe hip dysplasia so have to be super careful.

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  81. I love this carrier! I think Beco has the cutest prints! I also love the outward facing carry option. I know I probably wouldn’t use it much because I’d be worried about the baby not sitting properly, but there are times when he would really enjoy it. Thanks for the review!

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  82. I love that it adjusts down to very small so I can use it as a grandma but my daughter is a larger person and it also adjusts big enough for her to use also.

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  86. This looks sturdy and comfy for the back. My little one is only a couple of months but I hope to have a carrier for us soon. Thanks for the informative review and pics

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  88. I love the versatility of the Beco Gemini. I have tried and loved the Butterfly 2 and would absolutely love to try the Gemini with our little one arriving this month!

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  89. This really seems great, and I would really like to have one! I like everything about the way it is made.

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  93. I have heard GREAT things about Beco carriers. I may have to try one (if I can talk my husband into letting me get another carrier. He already thinks I have too many and I only have a used ring sling and a cheap front carrier.

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  94. beco is like a secret ninja carrier. Just as good as those other carriers, but no one talks about it…you gotta be in the beco club 😉

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  96. I don’t know about that facing front carry option (not my favorite) but the rest of the features look great!

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  97. I love the print on this carrier! I want to try a SSC so bad and I just haven’t been able to come up with the funds.

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  101. I own a Butterfly so I’d love to try out the Gemini. I am a huge fan of Beco 🙂 Don’t you love all the style choices?! If I could afford it I’d own one in every color.

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  102. A friend of mine owns this carrier, so I’ve been able to try it out. I think I would definitely own one if I didn’t love the Ergo so much!

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  108. Love the looks of this carrier. But don’t like the facing out option. I’ve never seen a face out option that looks like it gives proper hip support.

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    • It’s a great carrier. I’m not a fan of facing out either as I want to be sure my babies have proper hip support, but wanted to illustrate the options. Plus I love cuddling in the facing in position 🙂

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  110. I wondered about the facing out in this one too & the hip support. But it looks super comfy for the other two positions.

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  113. OOO, really like this. I think I saw a gal at the grocery store the other day to one very similar. Super cute too.

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  117. I had no idea the Beco was handmade, very cool. I love your reason for not having her front faces 🙂 kisses are to sweet to pass up.

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  118. I LOVE the Sierra Espresso print. It’s gorgeous 🙂 And I really like the snap feature that makes this carrier adjustable for smaller babies. This was my top pick for the giveaway!

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  125. This looks like a really nice carrier. I’m excited to start trying out more back-carrying positions. It’s nice to have your arms free and uninhibited.

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  132. I like that the waist can be adjusted to fit such a wide range. That means both my husband and I can use it.

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  135. I like the adjustment for smaller babies. My guy was a preemie and is still pretty small at 4 mos. and most SSC are too wide for him to be in comfortably.

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  136. I have a Gemini and am LOVING it with my 1 month old. It is super soft and she is so comfy in it. My 2 year old also loves having a turn to “ride” in it. Works great for our family!

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  137. This is one of the ones I like the most! It’s on my wish list. I love the padding and that it’s lightweight!

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  138. I have a Butterfly II but would really like to try out the Gemini because of the increased variety of carrying positions!

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  139. I have heard great things on these and would love to win one! I love the safety feature on the buckle.

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  140. I like that this one allows you to carry on your back. Is there a minimum weight limit to wearing them on your back?

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  145. I have a Beco Butterfly 2 and love it and have always wanted to try a Gemini also! They look just as great as the butterfly!

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  149. I am one of the “too afraid o strap them on my back mamas”. I keep saying I will but I have 5 kiddos ( and one on the way) and never have…just always on the front. This one looks comfortable.

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  151. I love that you can do the front forward facing position. I am sure the kids love being able to see where you’re going and not just where you came from 🙂

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  154. I’ve only ever used a sling and a homemade carrier. This looks awesome! I’ve never done a back carry before. Maybe some day I’ll get up enough courage to try. =)

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  155. I love this carrier! I really want to be able to wear my baby on my back, because he is getting so much bigger!

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  156. A friend of mine has this carrier and I’ve used it to carry my little one in a front position facing me. I’m wondering how difficult it is to back carry your little one (get your child in that position)

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  165. We own a Beco Gemini, and I wasn’t aware that you could do a forward facing carry. Maybe trying that will make my daughter a bit happier in it.

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  167. I really like this carrier. My sons are big and this is a very comfortable carrier for my size. They are 95 percentile for their ages and I’m 5’3. Love it!

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  171. I really like the prints! I also find it interesting that they allow facing out… not sure how much my kids would like that though 🙂

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  178. I really like the look of this carrier. I don’t feel as comfortable when the kid is facing out either. I agree it should have some sort of small pouch to put keys or other items. Thanks for the honest review!

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  183. The safety button on the strap clip is genius and gives a better sense of security while baby wearing. I would love to try the beco out!

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  185. I love how lightweight this is and the added safety feature on the buckle, I’ve not seen that before either

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  189. I like that it’s for front and back usage. It looks to be pretty sturdy. On the sides it looks a little more open than some of the other carriers… I do like that it is made in the US by skilled seamstresses.

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  192. I love the colors of this carrier! I love the color brown and the other bright colors go well with it.

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  193. Love the Beco Baby Carriers! Very nice review, very thorough. It’s nice to see how that alternating base works. It seems pretty simple. Thanks!

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