Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Angelpack LX and the Beco Butterfly II? TOP
There are quite a few differences even though they are both considered Soft Structured Carriers (ssc's) ( all references to Beco refer to the Butterfly II)

  • The waist on the Beco extends to 58 inches, the waist on the Angelpack goes to 47 inches.
  • The Angelpack LX (APLX) Goes on the front, Back and Hip
  • The Beco goes on the front and back
  • The Beco has a panel of fabric between you and your child, an extra safety feature.
  • The Beco because of the panel you can put the baby in the carrier and put it on your back like a backpack.
  • The Beco having this extra panel is a little warmer for the summer.
  • The APLX you can nurse in. The Beco you can, but many find it more challenging.
  • The Beco stores the detachable hood in a sleeve on the waistbelt.
  • The APLX has a small pocket inside the main panel that stores the hood.
  • The Hood on the Beco attaches with snaps, and has elastic on the sides to better cup the childs head.
  • The hood on the Aplx attaches with velcro.
  • The Beco has a built in infant insert that is now removable. The angelpack can be used with infants, but does not have the extra support of the insert..
  • The Beco has chest straps that are attached so they can't slide off, the Angelpack chest straps are not perminantly attached so if the shoulder straps are unbuckled they can slide off.
These are both Great carriers and can be used from newborn through 3+ years old!

Which baby carrier is right for me? TOP
I have heard of someone else answering this question by asking "well which shoes are right for me?" There are lots of variables to take into account. Your size, your babies age, what you plan to use it for, quick trips or long hikes, what fabrics you like, will you want to breastfeed in it and more. I will be glad to help you try to find a good fit, but like a good shoe many times you just need to try it out and break it in to get it to work well for you. Check out the link at the bottom of the page for details on our recycle your carrier return policy. Thanks!

Why should I buy a carrier from you and not just get a cheaper one at my local Big Box store? TOP

There are many reasons.The top three being, first you are getting a sturdy well made carrier, either made in the US by a work at home mom (WAHM) or made in a fair trade shop.  We don't sell anything made in China. Each carrier is sewn individually by real people, not machines in a factory somewhere. All the carriers we sell have been tested out by many moms who have rated them very well. 
Second again you are supporting a WAHM instead of a large multinational corporation, you are actually supporting multiple wahms with each purchase.  First you support me, then the carrier maker, many times the suppliers are small businesses as well, so your support is three fold.
Lastly if you buy a carrier at your local big store and can't figure it out or have questions about how to use it properly, good luck finding someone there who can help you, I am available by email 24/7 to help with carrier questions and to give advice on the right use, also if you are local I can meet with you individually to show you how to use your carrier.

Do you ship internationally? TOP
Yes we are happy to! We charge a discounted shipping rate of $25.