Beco Gemini carrier in grey with You Got This in text overlay

4 Carry position options for your baby carrier

Every pro was once a beginner.

You and your baby are trying something new and exciting, so give yourself enough time and grace to get it down.

Try putting on the carrier at home, with baby (and parent ideally) fed and rested. If baby starts getting fussy, take a short walk around the house and a few breaths, and continue when you're both ready.

Adjust all the straps for a snug fit and once positioned correctly, your baby should be high on your chest, and the carry should feel secure, like when you're holding them in your arms.

Have fun with your little one!

1. Front Carry Facing In

+ Use the snaps to adjust the seat width to fit your baby comfortably.

+ Buckle the waist belt around your natural waist.

+ Hold baby in your arms and pull the panel of the carrier over their back.

+ Bring shoulder straps over your shoulders, buckle the chest strap and tighten as needed.

2. Front Carry Facing Out

For babies with full head and neck control (6+ months) and for limited amounts of wake time.

+ Use the snaps to set the seat width to a narrow setting.

+ Buckle the waist belt around your natural waist.

+ Fold headrest down.

+ Hold baby on your front and bring the panel of the carrier over their back.

+ Bring shoulder straps over your shoulders, buckle the back strap and tighten as needed!

3. Back Carry

For babies with full head and neck control and can sit unassisted (6+ months)

+ Adjust the seat width to the wide setting

+ Buckle the waist belt around your natural waist.

+ Put baby on your back using one of your preferred techniques

+ Pull the panel over their back and bring shoulder straps over your shoulders

+ Buckle the chest strap and tighten as needed!

For best results, practice getting baby on your back without a carrier first!

4. Hip Carry

For babies with full head and neck control only (4+ months).

+ Adjust the seat width to the wide setting

+ Buckle the waist belt around your natural waist with the panel at your hip.

+ Hold baby on your hip as you would hold them in your arms.

+ Pull the panel over their back and bring one of the shoulder straps over your shoulder and around your torso.

+ Bring the other shoulder strap around your torso.

+ Tighten as needed.

Baby in the Beco Gemini Baby Carrier in Dark Zebra pattern, front carry position shown.

Checklist for comfortable & ergonomic babywearing

A. Baby’s face is close enough to kiss and in view at all times

B. Baby’s nose is parallel to the ground or higher

C. Baby’s spine, pelvis, and legs are well supported

D. Baby’s spine forms a gentle “J” shaped curve

E. Baby’s legs are in a spread-squat position & supported knee-to-knee

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