Beco Butterfly II Organic Baby Carrier

by Beco Baby Carrier

• Newborn to toddler (7-45 pounds/3.5 - 20 kilograms)
• Front and back carry
• Easy On and OFF features
• High quality tested materials
• Machine washable

Product Description

Color: Metro

From the Manufacturer

The Butterfly II is a carrier designed for use with newborns to toddlers. Its style and comfort make it not only comfortable to wear, but fashionable. The Butterfly 2 has added safety features to support the baby. And its durable safety tested fabrics are machine washable. Wearing instructions on DVD come with carrier.

Product Description

This is the stylish and comfortable, soft structured Butterfly Carrier Metro Black from Beco Baby Carrier, with a few new and improved features. The Butterfly 2 can be worn front or back, and the carrier's stay put strap can also be used to form a 'hip seat' for a hand assisted side carrying position.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this one!!! Much better than Ergo, Lillebaby, and Bjorn - I've used all of them. May 14, 2011

By Lisa Murakami

Color Name:Metro

If you're in the market for a baby carrier, please heed my advice: GET THIS ONE. You'll never regret it.

I've extensively used the bjorn and ergo while nannying, and I bought the Lillebaby when we had our own last September - used it for 8 months. I then tried my friend's Beco. Within a week I had sold my Lillebaby - and took a big hit. The Beco is worlds above those other carriers, and I can tell you exactly why:

The Ergo and the Lillebaby are basically the same setup. With both of them you have to snap the top snap behind your neck while the baby is IN the carrier. This basically means that the top snap will always be too high on your shoulders and neck to be comfortable. Don't be fooled by the salespeople who adjust it for you and tell you you'll learn to adjust it yourself. It's not possible to get that top back snap any lower on your back with the baby in the carrier, unless your spouse is home to move it down after you have it on with the baby. I went BACK into the high-end store that sold it to me and they admitted as much.

The Beco avoids that problem entirely because you actually snap the top snap behind your neck BEFORE the baby is in the carrier. This means that you can lift the entire carrier as high over your shoulders as you need to, to snap that top back snap. Then you can pull the carrier back down around your waist, and the top snap falls in the middle of your back - an area completely unreachable with the baby in the carrier, but SO much more comfortable than having the weight on your upper back and neck. You THEN put the baby into the carrier. It's such a breeze. It's also much, MUCH easier to learn to use than the Lillebaby, which is simply not user-friendly at all.... The Beco actually comes put together in the box, including the infant insert, so you don't even need to look at the directions to see how it works - it's obvious. With the Lillebaby I was on the web watching how-to videos - nobody has time for that with a new baby.

As to the bjorn, it's just not a good carrier, period. It's nice for newborns because it's very simple to use, but as soon as your baby gains a pound or two your shoulders and neck will be hurting. I was beyond relieved when the mother I nannyed for got an ergo. And the Beco is a MAJOR improvement over that.

Don't waist your money! I ignored the advice of two mom-friends, both of whom already had more than one baby - I thought the Lillebaby Sport was really cute and figured I was more familiar with the Ergo/Lillebaby setup so I'd stick with what I knew. Big mistake. Get the Beco.

ALSO - I'm 5'3", just like the other reviewer who gave 4 stars. I've never had a problem needing to adjust this for being shorter. In fact I'd heard the opposite: That the Beco was good for shorter-torsoed people. It's my dream carrier. Read more ›

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS!!! April 13, 2011

By 1st time Mom

Color Name:Ginger|Amazon Verified Purchase

i ordered this carrier in the Ginger print and I am in love with it. I ordered the Baby Bjorn for my newborn against all of the reviews about it hurting people's backs- and what do you know- even though my little one was only around 9lbs- my back was killing me after a short time! I agonized between this and the Ergo and after researching baby wearing sites, you tube, and reading endless amounts of reviews- I chose the Beco since it is better for little ones, has the newborn insert in it already, and has the butterfly harness in it to make sliding a baby onto a back carry easier and safer. I am going to use this as long as my baby and I are comfortable with it, and then buy the Ergo when she is bigger- if need be (or the Gemini- decisions, decisions!!!). I wore my baby in the store for the first time today- and after practicing and setting up the insert on my couch before leaving the house, it was so simple to put on. Not like the Moby- which I also have and seldom use for the tediousness of putting it on. Putting on the beco was so simple that I was able to take her out of her carseat- she was sleeping- and put her in the carrier in the back seat of the car- mind you I drinve a VW Passat- not a large backseat- especially with a carseat in the middle! I was able to get her strapped in, then I picked her up, took a seat, and put her on in a front carry! She did wake up, but instantly fell back asleep once she was fully strapped in and on. the whole process took all of 5 minutes and it was my second time putting her in it- the first in the car. If that isn't a huge selling point, I don't know what is!... For me it is a life saver since I hate lugging her carseat into stores and putting her in the grocery cart and then pushing her out in the cart across a parking lot so bumpy, it seems like it would jostle her teeth out of her head- if she had teeth! I usually use my travel system in the store- which is not ideal for a large shopping trip, so it would make outtings shopping for large or multiple items impossible. Now I have a carrier that I love, the baby loves, and is easy to put on- so shopping trips are much easier. I highly recommend this carrier!!! If you are in doubt- google Beco butterfly 2 vs Ergo and watch a very helpful youtube video from selfmademom- I think that is her name- it is very informative! Read more ›

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beco vs. Ergo November 24, 2012

By Mai L. Weston

Color Name:Tyler

So I'm on my seond baby, and I planned on recycling my Ergo and not buying another carrier. BUT, Recently I wanted something a little more discreet than the Ergo, less bulky. Ergo feels like you are wearing a backpack. The Beco did the trick. For one thing, I still have 5-10 lbs of baby weight to lose an the Ergo gives me a massive "muffin top". The Beco's waistband is thinner and doesn't make muffin top. Also, I've always struggled with buckling the Ergo with the baby in it. I always end up contorting and then buckling my hair into it. Beco gets buckled before you put the baby in, so there Is no buckling awkwardness there.

Overall, I would say its nice to have both - Beco up to 12 months, Ergo when baby is bigger.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband and I LOVE this carrier!!! June 18, 2012

By Allie'sMom

Color Name:Ginger|Amazon Verified Purchase

After doing tons of reading and research, I finally decided to buy the Beco. My husband wasn't happy that I spent $149, but has since admitted that it was worth the money. It is so easy to use and our wiggly 7 1/2 month old seems to like it. I can slip it on quickly for in and out store trips and although I'm a very nervous first time mom, I can also get her into and out of it with ease. There is very little discomfort or back pain with this carrier and it doesn't slip, slide down or shift.
The dvd was also very helpful and worth watching.
If I had to say something that I don't like about it I would say that its not as ideal for warmer weather because of the thick fabric.
Even with that, we love, love love our Beco!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Newborn loves it February 9, 2010

By Mama Mayhem

Amazon Verified Purchase

This carrier is perfect for both me and my husband. Our daughter loves being held in the front position and falls asleep almost immediately once we strap her in. The Beco is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and our daughter is securely held in it. Best of all it came with the infant insert and isn't super bulky like some of the other carriers available out there.