Beco 8
The Beco 8 is rated for a child up to 45 lb and has 4 carry positions, per Beco. Beco's eight-way carrier with a zippable ventilated 3D mesh front panel, H or X strap options and lumbar support.
- $99.99List price
- 7–45 lbChild weight
- 4Positions
How the 8 stacks up
Against the 66 soft structured carriers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers (33 lb to 45 lb).
Above the typical range for soft structured carriers (2 to 3).
Within the typical range for soft structured carriers ($99 to $199).
What sets the 8 apart
Measured against the 66 soft structured carriers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Most carry positionsof the 63 soft structured carriers with it published: 4
Next to its closest matches
- Boba AuriNext to it, the 8 is 1 more position.
- Onya Baby CruiserNext to it, the 8 is 1 more position.
- Momcozy GentleTouch Cotton-Linen Ergonomic Baby CarrierNext to it, the 8 is 1 lb higher limit; $10 more.
How the 8 carries
Beco lists it for a child from 7 lb up to 45 lb.
| 8, per Beco | Soft structured carriers that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 74 of 77 |
| Front outward | Yes | 46 of 77 |
| Hip | Yes | 15 of 77 |
| Back | Yes | 56 of 77 |
| Newborn use without an insert | No | 57 of 71 |
| Lumbar support | Yes | 31 of 36 |
Listed features
- Zippable ventilated front panel
- Lumbar support panel
- H or X strap options
- Machine washable
Worth checking
- Uses a removable infant insert for newborns
Where to buy the 8
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Beco 8 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Soft structured carrier |
| List price | $99.99 |
| Child weight | 7–45 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Hip, Back |
| Fabric | Cotton with zippered ventilated 3D mesh panel |
| Lumbar support | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | One size; adult fit listed XS to XXL |
| Storage | Waist belt pocket |
Compare the 8 with
How each closest rival differs from the 8, from the makers' specs.
- BobaAuriup to 45 lb3 positions$99.99
- 1 fewer position
- Onya BabyCruiserup to 45 lb3 positions$99
- 1 fewer position
- $1 less
- MomcozyGentleTouch Cotton-Linen Ergonomic Baby Carrierup to 44 lb$89$89.99
- 1 lb lower limit
- $10 less
- LÍLLÉbabyComplete All Seasonsup to 45 lb4 positions$119.99
- $20 more
8: questions answered
From Beco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Beco 8 for?
The maker lists it for babies and children 7 to 45 lb. Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you use the Beco 8 with a newborn?
The maker says a newborn needs an infant insert or a different setting. Check the manual before using it with a newborn.
What positions does the Beco 8 have?
Front inward, Front outward, Hip, Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
What does the IHDI acknowledgment mean for the Beco 8?
The maker lists an acknowledgment from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. The IHDI says it is not a certifying body; see IHDI's page on baby carriers for what it reviews.
Can you wash the Beco 8?
Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More soft structured carriers
- Onya BabyPureup to 45 lb3 positions$129
- BobaAirup to 45 lb2 positions$69.99
- Onya BabyOutbackup to 45 lb3 positions$139
- ColugoThe Baby Carrier 2up to 35 lb3 positions$99
- MomcozyBaby Carrierup to 44 lb1 positions$59.99
- ColugoBaby Carrierup to 33 lb3 positions$99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.