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Mei Tais
These are a traditional type of Asian baby carrier. They consist of a shaped piece of fabric to fit around the baby's body with long straps at the base and the top. The lower pair of straps tie around the wearer's waist and the top pair are crossed over the wearer's body, brought forward to cross over the baby's bottom and then tied around the wearer's waist.
Mei tais can be used on the wearer's front or back, and, as the weight is spread across both shoulders, they are very comfortable for long periods and with heavier babies.They can be used by different sized adults without any adjustments, and are suitable for babies with good head control until well into toddlerhood.
Most mei tais come in a sumptuous range of fabric designs but plainer ones are available for fathers! They are very easy to use, although back carrying single handed takes a bit more practice. The only disadvantage is the length of the straps which can trail on the ground while putting one on outside.