| Mei Tai wraps are a convenient alternative to modern | | | | legs around your waist, supporting him with a hand |
| baby carriers. While others may have many parts and | | | | under his bottom. Pull the carrier up and over your |
| pieces, and be confusing to use, the mei tai is the | | | | baby's back. His legs should be sticking out on either |
| ultimate in organic baby carriers. Used for centuries by | | | | side of the carrier. Then, strap the mei tai over your |
| the Chinese, the mei tai wrap can help you reap the | | | | shoulders and pull them comfortably around your back. |
| benefits of baby wearing, while saving your back and | | | | Cross them and finally wrap the straps around your |
| keeping your baby close at hand. Using a mei tai can | | | | front, and tie a knot underneath his bottom. |
| be tricky at first, look around for mei tai tutorials and a | | | | There are other basic ways to use a mei tai. |
| mei tai review to find the brand and type best for you | | | | Research on the different ways to tie a mei tai will |
| and your baby. | | | | result in even more ways to carry your baby and |
| When using a mei tai, tie the short straps around your | | | | keep him safe and secure while you stay hands-free. |
| waist and knot at the back. The body of the carrier | | | | Remember to practice the different methods with a |
| should be centered in the front of your body. Place | | | | doll before you try with your baby. |
| your baby facing towards you and wrap his or her | | | | |