SPECIAL FEATURES (4):

* removable infant insert: Beco Butterfly 2 is the ONLY carrier on the market with this (patent pending) feature. Infant insert enables even the smallest babies to ride safely and comfortably, in ergonomically proper position in our baby carrier. Infant insert can be removed once baby outgrow the need for it. Recommended use for infant insert is 7-15 lbs. Infant insert is INCLUDED with purchase, NO not need to purchase any accessory in order to have a complete package.

* security inside panel: shoulder straps of the baby carrier are attached to the carrier's inside panel, which improves the distribution of the baby's weight (thus the carrier is VERY comfortable for the wearer and the baby), and it enables parent's to pass baby from one wearer to another without taking the baby out of the carrier (very convenient feature). Inside panel contributes to the safe use of the carrier (baby sits between this panel and the outside main body of the carrier, these two components together creates a harness for baby's body), also loading baby on wearer's back is much safer and easier with this inside panel, because it prevents baby from slipping down (or falling out).

* removable head rest (hood): the main purpose of the head rest is to support a head of a sleeping child, but can be also used as a protection from elements (sun, rain shower, snow - although it is NOT waterproof). Users will get the best use out of the hood with children between 6 months to 2 years, but the hood can be used with children younger or older then this range. Head rest is stored in a pocket on the waist belt, and can be used in front and back carry.

* stay put strap: basically a simple 1 inch wide belt with two d-rings, which is sewn at the waist belt and serves to purpose to keep the baby carrier rolled neatly up for storage, or carrier rolled up this way can be attached round wearer's waist like a fanny pack and perform as a "hip seat" for a child, this would be a hand assisted hip carry (opposed to hand free front and back carry). Although a user would need a hand to keep child seated on the hip, it is more healthy and comfortable then pushing ones hip out to create a 'seat' for the baby.