Beco Gemini, Cool (SSC82) Due 02/05/2024

Overview

The Beco Gemini is a really popular carrier, and the Cool version even more so!  The 'Cool' has less padding on the main panel, which is made of a breathable mesh, and feels lighter. It's designed for warmer weather, with fade (and stain) resistant fabric, and UVA and UVB protection as additional product features.

It's got less bells and whistles than the Beco 8: a simple waistband and just a flap of fabric attached to the top of the carrier to give extra head support if needed (increasing the height of the 14" panel an extra 4.5")

However, it's got everything you need, and sometimes a simpler design is easier to use!  Straps can be crossed (X straps) or worn rucksack style (H straps), with an integrated chest strap to connect shoulder straps in a H position. This gives two ways for comfortable wearing on the front (more petite wearers often find X straps more comfortable), and that chest strap moves on built in rails which is really helpful for comfortable back carrying later on.  It's still got light padding on the straps and a firmer waistband, but the body of the carrier being lighter means that it packs away smaller.  

The poppers on the base of the panel narrow the width to 7" for smaller babies (or to allow for legs in a front carry facing outwards (if developmentally appropriate). At the wider setting the width is 13.5".

This slightly older model has trilock buckles (a safety feature where an additional button is pressed to allow them to unclip).

Details

Fabric: 100% polyester - microfibre fabric and breathable mesh

Manufacture: Made in China

Washing: Machine wash cold (30 degrees) with non bio and no fabric conditioner. Air dry (dries quick!)

Child weight range: 3kg - 16kg

Wearer size: One size fits most wearers, waist belt adjusts from 28 inches to 57 inches.

Instructions

Carrying options: Front carry facing in, front carry facing out, hip carry back carry

How to guides:

Official instructions and recommended videos from Beco