Pronounced as “may tie”, the Mei Tai is a style of baby carrier that is very popular today. The reason is because it is very comfortable for both you and your child. The Mei Tai is either a square or rectangular piece of fabric that is folded in a specific way to help you carry your baby.
This particular style of carrier actually dates back to Asia where in the very ancient days mothers carried their babies by using simple fabrics that were tied to their bodies. This allowed the mother to go about her daily chores and attend to her baby at the same time.
The mei tai Asian inspired infant sling is a basic style device that benefits infants and allows caregivers to transition into baby wearing the easy way. These infant carriers are traditionally the simplest ones to master yet they are as effective as even the most complicated designs.
Many mothers are switching to the Mei Tai baby carrier because of the comfort level they feel. As an example, many have found that they had to abandon their old slings after the first few months because they became very uncomfortable as their newborns grew older.
Mothers also like this Asian baby carrier because it is fashionable and comes in a variety of colors. Other unique features include two padded shoulder straps and waist straps and it has a square body. This give you unlimited ways to position your child and it is a one size fits all carrier; which means it doesn’t have to be fitted to your baby.
Many of the structured infant carriers of today are based on this Southern Chinese design. The straps and simple square cushioning has become the model for carriers made by well known commercial companies. However, these companies do not offer the same simplicity that can be found in a carrier labeled mei tai.
Many of these slings have three or four positions you can hold your child in. For the younger child a forward facing position is required since you’ll want to keep your little baby as close as possible. Once you feel comfortable enough, your baby can sit in his Mei Thai carrier on your back, looking at the world while you have more freedom in the front to go about your day.
This Asian baby carrier is becoming very popular in the West because it is very easy for dads or other family members to use so that the baby bonds with everyone in the family.
At a purchase price of $80, the Mei Tai Baby carrier can be used for years as your baby grows in height and weight because the straps are made so long. It also includes the standard option for extra large straps, toy ring and the reusable polyester carrying bag.
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