Mei Tai Baby Carrier

Mei Tai Baby Carriers

One of the original and distinct baby carriers, Mei Tai baby carrier has a different origination from the other baby carriers. The name “mei tai” is a term normally used for a specific type of baby carrier. It is a fabric cloth with straps on all its corners having a square or rectangular shape. The traditional mei tai carrier has been used for centuries especially in Asian regions, where its roots are originated.


Mei Tai baby carrier utilizes the idea of carrying the baby in simple fabric cloth pieces tied around the body so that the baby is close to the care-giver. Due to the fact that this type of carrier is highly comfortable and very capable in the last decades it has become very popular in the western countries as well.

Photo © Mei Tai

Unlike the other types of baby carriers which only allow you to use comfortably only for a few months before the baby grows up, mei tai baby carrier enables the use of the carrier for longer terms from the very early days to toddlerhood.

Mei Tai Baby Carrier as a Brand

As we discussed above about what a mei tai is, now let us clarify things about Mei Tai baby carrier as a brand. To not confuse things, think about that “mei tai” is the generic name for this type of baby carriers and “Mei Tai Baby” is a brand name which produces this type of baby carriers and note that there are other companies and brands as well who manufactures mei tai type baby carriers. The official site for Mei Tai Baby is located here, you can check it and see the details about the brand.

Mei Tai Baby Carrier Features
So, after the clarification about mei tai, let’s continue with the specific features and characteristics of the baby carrier.
  • High-class unseamed appearance: The stitching technology used in the manufacture renders the seams nearly invisible.
  • Stitched 3 times for safety concerns: As the parts that lift the most weight are top and bottom seams, they are triple stitched. Others are double.
  • Broad ties: For superior comfort concerns, straps are made wide.
  • Highly adjustable: For newborns with tiny legs, simple snap tabs are built in.
  • Multi-layer body: The carrier has an inner layer that’s not seen, adding stability to the carrier and opacity to the fabrics.

Photo © Mei Tai

One of the unique features of mei tai baby carrier is that it is very simple to use/wear, requiring only a little exercise. As the safety of your baby is the first concern of yours, please be careful about this and try to understand the whole concept fully before tending to wear it with your baby.

There are 3 available carrying positions with Mei Tai baby carrier. Front carrying, back carrying for beginners and back carrying for advanced users. Read the details here.

Also, you can see slide shows on how to wear a mei tai baby carrier on the official site.

This is all for now about mei tai baby carrier, we will add more information about this baby carrier both on this page and on the articles page. Also not forget to check this page to learn more about other baby carriers.

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