Beco vs. Ergo

7.22.2010
So in part one of our search for a structured carrier, we tried out the Bjorn and decided that although Violet liked it, we didn't want to start scheduling regular visits with a chiropractor. In round two, we compared the Beco carrier with the Ergo.

Appearance:
We definitely preferred the streamlined look of the Beco carrier to the slightly more bulky appearance of the Ergo.

Ergonomics:
Both carriers have a waist strap (unlike the Bjorn), which makes them much better on the back. I would compare these more to a hikers backpack and the Bjorn to a Jansport - which would you rather use to carry ten plus pounds?

Cost: 
Comparable to one another with the Beco coming in at $140 and the Ergo at $120 respectively. Definitely more expensive than the $76 Bjorn, but we figured that those chiropractor visits would make the Bjorn infinitely more expensive in the long run anyway.

Baby Comfort:
Both carriers have an available infant insert, which Violet would need, but while the Beco's was included, the Ergo's was separate at an additional $25, making the prices almost exactly equal.  The Ergo infant insert, while comfortable-looking, seemed to add additional bulk to the carrier, while the Beco's did not.

Length of Use:
Both carriers have both a front and back carry option, which meant they would be useful much longer than the front-carry only Bjorn.

In the end I think we would have been happy with either but decided to go with the more streamlined and compact Beco. We couldn't be happier with our decision, as both Violet and our backs love it!




We try to take Violet for a daily walk in the evenings, and she loves to look up at the trees and sky. Most of the time she falls asleep in the carrier before we make it back to the H-Haus, which is no small feat, as she is a sleep-fighting champ!

Do you own a structured baby carrier like the Ergo or Beco? 
We'd love to hear your opinion on it!

8 comments:

  1. I love my Beco carrier! Like you, I started off with just a Bjorn for my daughter (but didn't have to lay out any money for it because I was borrowing it from my SIL), but I was actually more concerned with the fact that it seemed like all of her weight was balancing on her crotch! I love that the Beco is much more snuggly - and even though now she is 16 months old and considerably heavier than when she was an infant, she loves riding on Mommy's back as I vacuum around the house!

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  2. Did you try the Bjorn with the back support? It rocks! We bought a non-supportive Bjorn, but found what you found too- kills the back! We were given a Bjorn with the back support fan. OH my! It is amazing and we love it.

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  3. Thanks so much for doing this - just a quick question - did you try the normal Ergo or the new Ergo performance (you have it pictured here, but I thought it only just got released).

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  4. I love my Ergo carrier! I've used it since my baby was first born with the infant insert and now he is almost one and we both still love it. The pouch came in handy for me when I didn't want to tote along the diaper bag or my purse. Also, it's extremely comfortable, which is great. Hope you love your Beco, it's beautiful, and so is baby Violet! :)

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  5. Mirabelle - no we didn't try the Ergo performance...in my haste to get blog posts written these days, attention to detail isn't my forte! :)

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  6. Bergon Family - a Bjorn with back support? That sounds great! Too bad our Babies R Us didn't have one of those.

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  7. Thanks so much for doing this - just a quick question - did you try the normal Ergo or the new Ergo performance (you have it pictured here, but I thought it only just got released).

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  8. I love my Beco carrier! Like you, I started off with just a Bjorn for my daughter (but didn't have to lay out any money for it because I was borrowing it from my SIL), but I was actually more concerned with the fact that it seemed like all of her weight was balancing on her crotch! I love that the Beco is much more snuggly - and even though now she is 16 months old and considerably heavier than when she was an infant, she loves riding on Mommy's back as I vacuum around the house!

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