Facing OUT in a Beco? an Ergo?

[amberg007]

Okay..I promise this is the last thread I am starting about this. I just want to make sure I get the right carrier, as I am soooooooo eager to wear by LO more.

Can the babe face out in the Ergo or Beco? I fear that the answer is no to both. I know that Dd is going to want to face out.

[PoppyMama]

No. They cannot face out in either.

[almadianna]

no but you can back carry with them both which works for many babies.

[maymorales]

unfortunately both can't face out.

the only ssc (other than bjorn or snuggli) that can face out is the Pikkolo.

[pixiepunk]

facing out is also not very comfortable for the adult wearing the baby, because the legs and arms and head of the baby's body pull away from the adult's, causing a lot of pressure in the shoulders.

i found that the best thing when my kids want to see what's going on is to put them in a high back carry in a mei tai - that way they can see over your shoulder, and you can still wear them comfortably. and then if they get sleepy they can just rest their head on your shoulder. facing out their head can drop and constrict their airway.

[indeospero]

Originally Posted by pixiepunk

facing out is also not very comfortable for the adult wearing the baby, because the legs and arms and head of the baby's body pull away from the adult's, causing a lot of pressure in the shoulders.

i found that the best thing when my kids want to see what's going on is to put them in a high back carry in a mei tai - that way they can see over your shoulder, and you can still wear them comfortably. and then if they get sleepy they can just rest their head on your shoulder. facing out their head can drop and constrict their airway.

I was going to say exactly this. I'd also suggest trying a hip carry if your dd wants to be able to see what's going on. Riding on your hip gives a lot of visibility.

The other problem with facing directly out is that the baby has no choice but to face out, and can't turn away to check in with the parent, or avoid stimulation, etc. High back carries or hip carries allow the baby to turn away or put her head down to sleep.

HTH!