Carriers are helpful, safe and fun equipment for you and your child. A carrier is useful because the baby can be near his/her mother from the start. After the baby gets a bit stronger and can hold its head on its own, a carrier is a fun, easy and safe way for a baby to see and explore the world. Also, the great advantage for the person who is wearing a carrier is that his/hers hands are free to run other chores.
There are 5 types of carriers:
Wraps
A wrap is a one-piece of fabric 4 meters (157in) long and 70cm (27in) wide.
A wrap can be:
Depending on the type of material, a wrap can be a good choice for a newborn, a toddler or a small child. If it is tied up properly, the baby is in the right and safe position.
The technique of tying up a wrap can be a little difficult to learn, but with a little practice, you will learn a lot of fun ways to wear a wrap. You can carry your child in the front, hip and on the back of your body.
Slings
A sling is a carrier made out of a wide piece of fabric that is worn on one shoulder. There are 2 types of slings:
Mei Tai
Mei Tai is a traditional Asian carrier, which is adapted for the 21st century. It has two longer straps that go around the shoulders and two shorter straps that go around the waist. Because of these straps, Mei Tai can be shared between adults. It is very easy to tie up.
This carrier is not suitable for newborns, because the child seat can not provide a proper carrying position for the baby. It is recommended for babies older that 6 months (babies that can hold their head and sit on their own) and children until they reach 15kg (33lbs).
Unframed backpacks (Soft structured carriers)
Unframed backpacks are most commonly used carriers. They are made out of durable fabrics. Soft structured carriers have adjustable and padded shoulder straps for additional comfort for an adult and adjustable waist or hip belt for lumbar support. Every carrier has buckles and strap adjusters for extra comfort and safety both for the person who is carrying a child and for a child as well.
Soft structured carriers are made to fit babies older than 6 months. Even though some manufacturers claim that their carriers are safe for new born babies, you need to check if a carrier has a cushion which can be inserted in the child seat and a head support so a newborn can be in a safe and proper position. Most of these carriers are suitable for toddlers and children not weighing over 20kg (45lbs).
Framed backpacks
Framed backpacks are made out of durable, lightweight and waterproof materials with a frame made out of aluminum or aluminum alloy. These backpacks have adjustable and padded shoulder straps and an adjustable waist or hip belt, and together with the frame, they distribute weight evenly through the shoulders, hips and back of the person who is carrying a child.
Most of the framed backpacks have adjustable straps on the child seat, so the child is in a safe position. Also, as your child grows, you can adapt the back of the seat with those traps.
These backpacks are made for specific outdoor activities, like hiking, climbing, traveling but they are also used a lot for shopping and going through the city rush. Framed backpacks can be worn by several people because of adjustable shoulder and waist straps.
For the price of 27.99$ (21.31£), you can buy Palm and Pond Mei Tai carrier.
It has a very interesting design with reversible colors. The Palm and Pond carrier is made out of cotton which perfectly molds to your baby's body.
It is easy to tie up: Shoulder straps are 220cm (86") and waist straps are 215cm (84") long, so differently sized people can use it. The adult can carry a child from 6th month up to until he/she reaches 15kg (35lbs) of weight.
The Palm and Pond Mei Tai Carrier can be positioned on the front, hips or at the back of the adult`s body.
Shipment will be charged 10$ (7.61£). This seller can ship almost anywhere in the world.
At the bottom of the page, you can find the customers reviews. Mei Tai Palm and Bond is rated 4 out of 5 stars.
Love to be natural offers Hoppediz hop tye agadir for the price of 84.41$ (64.95£). This type of carrier is made out of 100% cotton; it is soft, moldable and foldable. It is very easy to use, and it fits mostly everyone. This Mei Tai has an adjustable base that can be adapted to fit for the newborn. It is good choice for toddlers and children (up to 2.5 years) because of wider shoulder straps that can be extended to fit the child.
When you click on the button "Add to cart", you will have to enter your contact information. Shipment is free for UK, for the rest of Europe is 11.63$ (8.95£) and the international shipping fee is 20.73$ (15.95£).
Daisy Baby (UK manufacturer) is offering Mei Tai carriers for the price of 19.99£ (24.68$). Daisy baby has many color patterns to choose from, you can click here for polka dot Mei Tai. Each one of them is unique and can be reversed to a black side. All of these Mei Tai are made from cotton. Like all Mei Tai carriers, they are good for babies starting from 6 months up to 3 years. It is easy to use, and it can be worn by people of different sizes.
Instructions will be sent bundled with the carrier. Ain addition, you can see methods how to tie up properly here.
When you choose your Mei Tai, you will have to submit your shipping information.
Shipping for the UK starts from 1 to 3.95£ (from 1.35$ to 5.13$). For international shipping (through Airmail or courier service), the fee is 6£ (7.79$). All other costs are on the account of the customer, when the package reaches to the customer's country.
Mei Tai is a good option for babies older than 6 months, that are capable to hold their head by themselves and can sit on their own. It is not recommended for newborn babies, because the baby would not be in a safe position, meaning that there are no baby head and neck holders.
The price of this Mocca Rouge Mei Tai carrier is 149.90$ (113.90£). It is made out of 100% cotton canvas, it is lightweight, it is very easy to wear and it can be used by people of different sizes. In addition, there are 5 different carrying positions: face in legs, face in legs out, face out, hip, back. This carrier has a sleeping hood especially made to hold the child's head while he/she is asleep.
You can a carry a 6-month-old baby until he/she reaches 16kg (35lbs).
If you like this carrier and want to buy it, click on add to cart, then click on check out, enter your shipping information and you will then have to choose a deliverer, who will charge your fee depending from which country you are located.
You can check reviews on this and other carrier from this website.
Spring Garden Mei Tai can be found on the Amazon.com for the price of $25.48 (£19.40). It is made out of 100% cotton, with padded shoulder straps and waist support. This carrier has a very interesting design! If you choose, you can reverse it to one color side. You can use it for babies older than 6 months, and until they turn to weight 15kg (35lbs). Like all Mei Tai carriers, this one is also not recommended for new born babies. You can carry your child both in the front and on the back of your body.
Mei Tai carriers are easy to use, and it can be worn by several people. If you want to see how you can tie up this carrier, you can check the instructions on their You Tube channel.
At the bottom of the same page, you can find customers review and check out their experience with this carrier.
Shipping will be charged $6.98 (£5.32).
Sash Mei Tai can be found on Amazon.com for the price of 54.99$ (41.40£). It is very easy to tie up and thanks to it long shoulder straps it can be worn differently sized people.
Like all Mei Tai carriers, this one is also not suitable for newborns, since it does not have proper head and neck support. However, babies older than 6 months and children not heavier than 16kg (36lbs) can be carried in an ergonomically safe position. This carrier has a padded shoulder straps and good lumbar support on the waist straps, so an adult can carry a child for longer time.
On the same page, you can check customer reviews, and see their opinion on this carrier, which is rated with 4.1 out of 5 stars.
You can see here how to properly tie up Sash Mei Tai.
Shipment is free.
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