FREE TOY NESTING CUP SET WITH EACH BECO BUTTERFLY II For a limited time only, get a FREE set of nesting cups with each Beco Butterfly II! A fabulous, compact and useful toy for babies through preschoolers! Also, see the new discount sale pricing on discontinued Beco Butterfly II prints!

The internal sling is the most innovative feature of the Butterfly model. It enables you to securely buckle your baby into the carrier, then handle Baby + Carrier as a single unit. You can pass the baby to another caregiver without removing baby from the carrier. You can also put your baby on your back very easily, just like putting on a backpack!

The photo at above right shows the internal sling opened and ready to receive the baby. The baby is inserted, the sling is buckled closed around the baby. Done! Or simply leave the buckles closed and slide the baby into the sling from the top of the carrier.

The Beco Butterfly II comes with a removable infant insert for newborns (shown at left) that allows your little baby under 15 pounds to ride higher in the carrier in an ergonomically comfortable position. Since the insert base is narrower then the actual carrier base, infants can comfortably spread their legs while retaining the recommended seated position of knees at the same level as the bottom.

When your baby outgrows the need for the newborn insert (after about 15 pounds), you simply place her into the main Y-shaped internal sling. The infant insert can be detached and stored in the outside pocket.

Beco Butterfly Product Details

• Child can be worn on front or back and easily shifted from one to the other. (See the pikkolo for hip and front-facing carries.)
• Tall, tapered carrier body provides lots of upper body support for your baby or toddler, holds baby close to your body for greater comfort. Prevents the shoulder strain associated with wearing babies who like to lean backwards.
• Adjustable buckles on the top of the carrier body enable easy nursing access. In a front carry, loosen the buckles to allow your baby to drop down lower in the carrier. Then lift your breast to allow your baby to latch on. These same buckles also enable you to adjust the closeness of your child to your body.
• Removable head rest/sleeping hood to support a head of a napping child while being worn. It can be also used as protection from sun, rain or snow - although it is not waterproof. The sleeping hood is stored in a pocket on the waist belt, and can be used in front and back carry. The sleeping hood is typically needed by older children, and usually only if the child is worn in a back carry. In front carry it can be used as a sun shade for younger babies.
• Ergonomically-shaped shoulder pads adapt to the wearer's body, and are padded with 0.75" foam for ultimate comfort.
• Sternum (chest) strap is connected to the shoulder straps and slides along their length. No more lost chest straps!
• Removable infant insert The infant insert enables even the smallest babies to ride safely and comfortably in an ergonomically supportive position. This insert can be removed once the baby outgrows the need for it, after about 15 lbs, after which point the child will ride in the regular insert. The infant insert is INCLUDED with each Butterfly.
• Inside Y-shaped panel is attached to the carrier's shoulder straps, which improves the distribution of the baby's weight and enables parents to pass baby from one wearer to another without taking the baby out of the carrier. The inside panel contributes to the safe use of the Butterfly by creating a harness and prevents baby from slipping down or falling out of the carrier.
• Stay-put strap with two d-rings is located on the waist belt to keep the Butterfly rolled neatly up for storage. You can use it to roll up and secure the Butterfly around your waist if your child is out of the carrier for a while, and even use the rolled up carrier body as a "hip seat" for a carrying a child in your arms.
• Padded waistband is firm and supportive while maintaining a slim profile.
• High-quality designer fabrics are smooth, stylish, and comfortable against the skin.
• Recyclable packaging is made from recycled post-consumer paper.
• Padded leg holes prevent chafing of little thighs.
• User waist range fits 25 - 50 inches (63-127cm).
• User height range fits from 4'9"-6'2" (144cm-188cm).
• Recommended care: wash on gentle cycle in cold water with a mild detergent. Hang to dry overnight in well ventilated area. Spot clean when needed. Care instructions are sewn to the carrier on the product label, so you always have them handy.
• What are the differences between the Butterfly I and Butterfly II?
• I heard something about a Butterfly recall...
• How do I put my baby in the Butterfly?

Fabric Swatches
If you see a swatch with no corresponding carrier for sale, that means that it is currently sold out or no longer available.

Hannah	Lenka
Ryan	Grace
Anna	Andrew
Carnival	Pony Express
River	Avery
Espresso	Metro Black
DUO Sky - 100% Organic Cotton	DUO Rust - 100% Organic Cotton
DUO Sand - 100% Organic Cotton	Trinity

What is the difference between the Butterfly I and the Butterfly II?

The Butterfly I was produced from January 2008 to September 2008. The infant insert is not detachable and simply flattens against the inside of the carrier when not in use. The sleeping hood is flat, rectangular, and attaches to the carrier body by straps that weave through buckles on the outside of the carrier. There is no pocket on the outside of the carrier. The shoulder straps have a maximum length of 20" long. The Butterfly II is the current model, produced from September 2008 on. The infant insert is detachable and can be placed in the outside pocket when not in use. The sleeping hood has a contoured shape and attaches inside the outside pocket. The shoulder straps have a maximum length of 22 inches long. Personally, I think the two versions are pretty much equal, with the exception of the sleeping hood. The sleeping hood is much better on the new Butterfly II. If you don't care about the sleeping hood, and you're not over 6 feet tall, then you can save some money by buying a Butterfly I.

Beco Butterfly I - Martini New in package. $99 (originally $129) Beco Butterfly I in the Martini print. Vibrant pink with cream and yellow circles.

"I heard something about a recall of the Butterfly..."
There was a voluntary recall of the first-edition Butterfly produced back in January 2008, due to some issues with the buckles. All customers were contacted in February 2008 and the buckles of the recalled carriers were upgraded by Beco for free. The post-January 2008 design has buckles that are ultra-secure.

• It isn't so hard to get my baby in after all. OK, I can't swing him up onto my back in 2-3 seconds like I can with non-insert carriers. It's not *quite* as fast to get him in. But now that I've gotten the hang of the Butterfly, I just drop him into the carrier on my lap without unbuckling it, then swing the whole deal onto my back. Not such a big deal.
  
  
• Once I get my baby on, the Butterfly feels GREAT. He is positioned perfectly inside every time, thanks to the internal sling. Not too high, not too low, not too much to the right or left.
  
  
• The internal sling also allows me to adjust the distance of my baby from my body, totally separate from the shoulder strap adjustment. I can tighten the sling buckles and wear my baby VERY close to me, very pulled in, or loosen them up and let him hang back a bit. This is very similar to the Patapum's set of middle straps, and what they do.
  
  I personally like to wear my baby very close to me with the sling buckles tightened up, but keep the shoulder straps fairly loose, so that my baby's weight sinks down and is supported by my hips, not my shoulders.
  
  The ability to separately adjustment carrier components rocks! Anytime you can customize your carrier to better fit your body and/or your baby, it's a good thing.
  
  
• The ease of handling a buckled-in baby means that I can have my friends, babysitters, husband, relatives, and even the most carrier-challenged person wear my baby in a (gasp) BACK CARRY, since it's now as easy as putting on a backpack.

Metro Black Butterfly II $139 Jet black cotton twill of US origin. + free Nesting Cup toy! see another view

Espresso Butterfly II $139 Dark brown cotton twill of US origin. + free Nesting Cup toy! see another view

DUO Sand Organic Butterfly II $139 100% Organic Cotton in cool beige, with black straps, hood and lining and big/little owl print. See also the DUO Rust (at top right) and DUO Sky (immediate right). + free Nesting Cup toy! see another view

DUO Sky Organic Butterfly II $139 100% Organic Cotton in soft sky blue, with charcoal grey straps, hood and lining and big/little owl print. See also the DUO Rust (at top right) and DUO Sand (immediate left). + free Nesting Cup toy! see another view

Baby Carrier Waist Pouch $18 Get this accessory waist pouch for secure and easy access to important items while wearing your baby. Durable fabric, nice design, roomy, good pockets and zippers. Fits all carriers sold on my website. Makes it easy and quick to pop out for a quick trip to the store, take a walk on the beach, survive a day of traveling, or anywhere else that you need to keep your stuff safely close at hand and easy to access. If you are going out without your carrier, there's no need to transfer your stuff. Just pull out the detachable shoulder strap and your Waist pouch instantly converts to a mini-shoulder bag! Fabulous! This item is also a must-have for travel. Keep plane tickets, passports and wallet attached to your body, right at your hip. No more endless searching through your bigger bags at the airport, no worries about putting your purse down and leaving it somewhere with crucial items inside. Keeps important items safe and secure, right at your fingertips. Attaches to carrier waist belt by means of Velcro flap OR two heavy-duty snaps OR a pass-though belt loop, plus has a detachable shoulder strap, a keyring, and all the necessary amenities. Will carry a wallet, sunglasses, keys, small toys...all your essentials. And don't worry, it's NOT a fanny pack. Much slimmer and more chic. Can't go wrong with basic black. Matches everything.

Instructions for Butterfly II (released September 2008) Please note that the full instruction set is not shown here. To see instructions for all features of the Beco Butterfly II, please watch the instructional DVD included with your Butterfly. Original Butterfly I instructions are here
Original Butterfly I Instructions Please note that the instruction manual and the DVD both were created before the first edition buckles were replaced with the new super-secure buckles. There is no longer a safety loop on each buckle (as shown on the DVD) and the buckles now require two hands to open. You can see an instructional video covering the new buckles on Beco's website.
Front Carry with Newborn	Front Carry with Young Child	Back Carry with Young Child	How to Wash & Safety Tips
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