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Beco Baby Carrier (BecoPack)
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Pack Carriers (aka Soft Structured Carriers or Backpack Baby Carriers)

Pack carriers are the most structured and supportive design of baby carrier.  Inspired by hiking backpacks, they feature padded shoulder straps and stiff waist/hip belts, adjustable nylon straps, and lots of buckles.  Dads love these!

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Because of the structured design, and the ability to transfer a lot of the child’s weight to the hips, these are among the most comfortable carriers with even the heaviest of children.

  • Ages: Newborn (with insert) through preschooler
  • Weight limit: Up to 55 lbs
  • Positions: Excellent for front and back carries; Can also be used for hip carries.
  • Options: Lots of useful accessories are available
  • Brands: Ergo Baby Carrier, Beco Baby Carrier

Advantages:

  • Structured design distributes the weight of the heaviest little ones very well
  • Can be worn on the front or as a baby backpack carrier.  Can also be used on the hip
  • Easy to learn to use

Limitations:

  • Fairly bulky, won’t fit in most diaper bags
  • Can be used with newborns and for nursing, but not the best option out there

Best for: Long periods of babywearing, hiking, and wearing heavy babies and toddlers. 


Beco Baby Carrier (BecoPack)
Designed by babywearing parent, sailor and rock climber, Gabby Caperon. The Beco Baby Carrier (BecoPack) combines perfect ergonomics, excellent weight distribution and stylish design.
  Every piece is handmade in California in Fair Trade production facility.
  The Beco can be enjoyed from newborns to toddlers in front, hip and back carries.
  Great for Elimination Communication and nursing as well.
ERGO Baby Carriers
The ERGO Baby Carrier's ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby's weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch which most other designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent. At infancy, The ERGO with the Infant Insert, supports your newborn like a baby sling while having both hands free to work. It can be worn on the front, as a backback baby carrier, or as a hip carrier.
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