Adventures in Baby Wearing

I had a Snugli carrier with Grace and used it a handful of times, but I didn't really feel the need to use it much with her. She was usually content in her stroller when we went out and I didn't mind carrying her around at home. With a two year old in the house, it's not as easy to carry a newborn around all day. Plus, I could easily put Grace down in her bassinet or the playpen after she fell asleep. Anna tends to want to be held more. The Snugli was okay when Grace was small but by the time summer rolled around and I wanted to use it more, it hurt my back. I decided to invest in a new carrier for Anna.
I did some research, read reviews, and asked some mom's in my baby group and decided on a Beco. I went to a shop and tried on a couple and chose the Beco Gemini.
The first few times putting Anna in the carrier did not go well. She cried and would not settle. I've also tried a wrap a few times that my friend lent me; it's just as bad in Anna's opinion. Yesterday when Anna fell asleep in my arms, I tried laying her down a few times so that I could get a few things done while Grace was napping but she woke up every time I put her down. (Side note: Grace did not nap. After an hour of talking to stuffed animals, reading her books, and emptying her dresser she somehow hurt her arm by closing it in the dresser drawer. I went in when I heard her crying and decided not to push the nap. It was her birthday, after all). When Anna fell asleep in my arms again, I decided to try her in the carrier. Success! She went right back to sleep. Apparently the secret is to put her in while she's already sleeping! I am hoping that this will lead to being able to put her in awake and that she will eventually enjoy it. It will make it much easier to play out in the yard with Grace!