Claiming to fit babies 7-35 lbs and featuring straps that could be positioned like a backpack or in X, I selected the Beco Gemini. In the store it worked great! It was comfortable and most importantly, it felt secure. However, when I enthusiastically placed my 7 lb 5 oz newborn in it, he hated it with a passion as he was engulfed by thick canvas. Moreover, since he's so little, he couldn't really do the position which required him to straddle me comfortably.
Anxious to find a carrier that would comfortably fit us (me, baby, and my husband), I started looking seriously at the Moby. In my search, I stumbled upon the Baby K'Tan. Advertised as a cross between a wrap and a structured carrier, this has been a lifesaver for my husband and I (and hopefully, baby). We purchased it in size medium (I'm 5'3" and my husband is 5'10", I think). In the "kangaroo" position, which is recommended for newborns, baby is cuddled securely close to my heart. I've comfortably held baby this carrier sitting, walking around, doing laundry, and preparing a meal. The Blueberry seems happy both awake and asleep. My husband, as you see below, uses it when playing computer games. We love it! While I don't know how well this carrier will serve us as the Blueberry grows (and gets heavier)--I'm thinking I'll try the Beco again in a few more pounds, the K'Tan is perfect for now.
Here's the K'Tan in use:





They'd just become repopularized, when Justin was born and I was given one. Never used it because of all of the back problems that mom-friends appeared to be having from it, so be careful! xoxoxo
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