Front Facing Baby Carrier

Updated on February 08, 2012
H.H. asks from Leesburg, VA
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I'm looking for a baby carrier for my 4 month old son that faces out since he's WAY curious about the world. I currently have the Baby Bjorn (hurts my back and NOT easy to use) and the Peanut Shell sling (also hurts my back and shoulder). I saw on here that you all recommended the Ergo baby carrier, but I think that only faces in. Is there a carrier that I can use like the Ergo (ie can have him in it for a while weight wise, doesn't hurt my back) that faces the baby out or in, my choice? What would you ladies recommend I get? Currently my little man freaks out when he's facing in because he thinks I'm a pacifier and/or he wants to look at what's going on behind him. Thanks for any input!!

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I bought the Gemini, we'll see how it goes. I LOVE it, it's so easy to use, my back doesn't hurt, and baby is VERY happy! Thanks Mamas!!!

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K.O.

answers from Atlanta on

The Beco Gemini is a lot like the Ergo, only baby can face in, out, on back, or go on hip. It's very versatile. I found mine very comfortable. I wore my baby when he was 4 months old for the entire time at Disney World in it.

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J.S.

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I used the ergo, and up until he gets too big, works just fine as a front facer.

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C.S.

answers from Milwaukee on

The Ergo can also face out and is a great carrier.

Baby 'wraps' or baby 'wearing' are also popular-I have one, but could never get it to feel secure enough to not be worrying my daughter was going to fall out. People love them though and the babies look very cozy.

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A.C.

answers from Cincinnati on

Unless there is a new Ergo out that I haven't heard about (very possible), I think you're right that it doesn't face out.

I highly recommend the Beco Gemini. I have one, and I LOVE it. You can carry up to 35-pounds (that's on your back, obviously) but it works as a front-carrier facing in or out, as well as a back and hip carrier. I bought mine from FrogMama (http://frogmama.com/) because she has awesome clearance and a fantastic return policy. Good luck.

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E.S.

answers from Dayton on

I'd recommend the Beco Gemini:
http://www.becobabycarrier.com/cat-13/gemini
I has 4 carries:
facing in
facing out
hip
back
And it is really comfy and easy to put on.
HTH!

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K.A.

answers from San Diego on

I use a ring sling and you can use it front facing. It's also easy to change position to anything else, while continuting to walk and get where you are going if need be. I could go from front facing to cradle hold to nurse to up on the shoulder for burping and settle them down for a nap without skipping a beat. Yes, it's because of practice, but it didn't take that long to learn and get used to.
I have tried some of the other styles and find them to be so fiddly and you have to stop if you need to change positions. Some of them even end up taking a second person to put on correctly and comfortably. The ring sling has been the easiest one to use. I have a Maya Wrap and a couple that I bought from etsy. I also have a couple padded Over the Shoulder Baby Holder but I stopped using those in favor of the unpadded because they were too hot during the summer and you could not fit a jacket over it well during the winter. I also felt like a football player with all that padding. But the padding is great for comfort for some people if they do not mind it.

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A.V.

answers from Washington DC on

I think there's a pergo or p-something one that is forward facing. I used a Bjorn. Never got the hang of a wrap, but maybe that will work for you, too? Ergo only faces in, but you can use it on your back or side.

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F.W.

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http://www.bobafamily.com/blog/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-no...

Interesting link--I didn't know about reasons not to carry baby this way until my second. I plan to use a back carry with an Ergo when my second is ready

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D.C.

answers from Pittsburgh on

I preferred a moby wrap, which you can use facing in or out and it really distributes the weight, so it doesn't make your back hurt.

I didn't actually buy a moby brand wrap, I went to Joanne fabrics, bought the right length of fabric, and made two for $15. If you google "make a moby wrap", you'll find directions. No sewing involved. Instructions on how to wrap it are all over the place, including youtube.

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C.W.

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I have the britex carrier that allows you to face baby out. I have trouble with back and shoulders but I cannot seem to adjust anything out. fyi- I hate my Ergo

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