Baby Carriers for Tall Dads

Miller from Charlotte, NC emailed with the following question about baby carriers for tall dads. “I borrowed an Ergo Baby Carrier from a friend the other day, and I have to say I am a little disappointed. My husband is 6′4″ and my son can’t see anything when 0on his back. I had heard such great things about this baby carrier. I am worried my husband will give up on trying to use a baby carrier because he thinks he is too tall. Are we doing something wrong?”
Most soft structured baby carriers will not allow a baby to see over the wearer’s shoulders. This is because they are designed to distribute the weight across your entire back. For tall people it may seem as if the baby is riding down really low and smashed against their back. You can have your husband tighten the waistband higher on his body. Your baby may not be able to see over dad’s shoulder, but will still be happy to be carried!
Most dads we know are most comfortable with buckle baby carriers such as the Ergo Baby Carrier, Oh Snap Baby Carrier, or the Beco Baby Carrier. However if your husband is a little more adventurous, he might like a baby wrap or mei tai. They are great for fuller body frames as well, and both can be adjusted and tied higher on the body.

Gemini Beco Baby Carrier

The Gemini Baby Carrier promises to be a great addition to the line of baby carriers from Beco. Some of its features include the ability to carry your baby in 4 different positions: front facing in, front facing forward, hip carry, and back carry. This is a change from the Butterfly 2 which does not allow a forward facing front carry or a hip carry. The hip carry does not offer an even distribution of weight across both shoulders, but gives parents another option while wearing their baby. The forward facing front carry is one that can be controversial in the babywearing community due to the fact that a baby can become overstimulated in this position. We recommend using this position on a limited basis, when the chance of overstimulation is low. Pay attention to the mood and temperament of your baby before using this position. In our experience babies are quite content to gaze up at their mother of father when being worn on the front facing in. They can hear your heartbeat and be comforted by looking at your face.