Toddler Carrier
Posted on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 3:00 am
Mei Tai Carrier Review – know before you buy
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 which is folded in a specific way to help you carry your baby.
This specific 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.
This is a very traditional way of carrying your baby and more mothers are beginning to use this style. They’ve found out that it’s very comfortable and versatile because your baby can be worn in the front or the back. It can also be used from newborn to toddler and older if you want to do so.
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 simply because they became very uncomfortable as their newborns grew older.
Mothers also love this Asian baby carrier because it is fashionable and comes in a number 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; meaning it doesn’t have to be fitted to your baby.
The way the baby is positioned and the way the baby is tied to your body is all determined by the way the straps are tied to your body. You may also wear it in any season because it can accommodate light clothing or over a coat.
The Mei Tai carrier is very simple to use and there are many great pictures to show you the best way to wrap it. Moms say it takes only a little practice and you can create any style you want with it.
This Asian baby carrier is becoming very well liked in the West because it is very easy for dads or members of the family to use so that the baby bonds with everyone in the family. To summarize, here are basic reasons why this baby Mei Tai carrier is becoming so popular:
You have a variety of carrying positions that include the front, back or your hip. You can change things around to get what is most comfortable for you. You can carry your child from birth until they are toddlers or older.
It is possible to bond with your baby and keep doing other activities. Therefore you and your baby will bond quickly and easily.
There are no snaps, buckles or clips to hamper your baby’s movement or to get caught on something as you go about daily tasks. The Mei Tai carrier is the perfect fit for any mom who desires to be comfortable all the time.
About the Author
Maximo Opilan is one of the writers for Round About Kids that offer and review various baby carriers and baby parenting products.
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