thinking if buying a mei tai.. Some questions..

spacecadet · Nov 20th, 2009, 06:28 AM

Hello everyone I'm hoping to get a mei tai baby carrier so far I've had a peanutshell sling but now baby is getting a bit big for it (I think I got it in too small a size) so I'm excited about getting it, but have a couple of questions:
Firstly will it be suitable for a 1 year old toddler who weight 18 lbs? Also I must admit I've always been nervous about having a baby on my Back as can't see them etc how do u manage with this? I saw a lady with a tiny baby on her back the other day in a really busy shop in town trying to get in a packed lift and I must admit I was terrified the baby was going to get squished...
Anyway going to look on eBay for a cheap one, just wondered if anyone could share their experiances of this? Am I just being a paranoid worrier as usual??
Thank you xx

spacecadet · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:00 AM

I did think they were quite popular amongst the ladies in this section?? Oh well have just bid for one on eBay anyway- I'm far too impatient...
Any comments or opinions would be great?

spacecadet · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:31 AM

anyone??
sorry i am soooooo impatient - just getting a bit excited its nearly ended on ebay and im the highest bidder

i suppose having a baby on your back makes you extra aware of what behind you at all times?

kirsten1985 · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Hey!!! Sorry no-one has got back to you! Which one did you get on eBay

?

In answer to your question, they are meant to be great for bigger babies and toddlers (I say meant to be as my baby is still small at 6 months) but I know plenty of people on here who carry bigger ones (lauriech, mommyof3co, princessellie - there are loads more too). Back carries take some practice (just the putting on) but it makes the baby feel even more weightless and some even prefer it to a front carry (mine being one). You will love it!

kirsten1985 · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Also, if you are really bothered you can even get a sling mirror, which you tie to the strap then use like a rear view mirror! Or just tie any small mirror on. And yes, you are super aware that there is a baby there! I find myself checking in a lot of shop windows, lol. I think it only gets easier as your baby gets a bit bigger, so you will be fine.

spacecadet · Nov 21st, 2009, 10:27 AM

thanks!!
sorry it taken me so long to reply after pestering so much

i bidded on a babyhawk but didnt get it..

oh well i might buy one brand new instead so i get to choose a cool pattern! it will be an early chrimbo pressie now!!
cant wait!!

kirsten1985 · Nov 21st, 2009, 11:24 AM

Oh no sorry you didn't get it! Yeah I think babyhawks look fab, I would love a custom one, they have so many nice fabrics to choose from I think it would take me forever to pick! Hope you find one you like!

spacecadet · Nov 21st, 2009, 17:32 PM

thank you i really like yours! just put some pics up on 'lets see you babywearing' will post a piccie up of the new one when it arrives!

kirsten1985 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 04:02 AM

Thanks! Mine is a Simply Mei Tai, they are loooovely!

mummypeanut · Nov 22nd, 2009, 11:11 AM

Heya,

sorry you didnt get many replies....i was also gonna suggest the sling mirrors for back carrying.

When i was travelling in asia all mothers, sisters auties carry their kiddies on thier back. I suppose its the most practical thing to do when you need to get on with things, plus bubby gets a better view of the world as theyre not constantly having to crane thier neck

Depending on the age of the child you migth want to consider a toddler hawk to carry a larger child.

xxx

Nov 20th, 2009, 06:28 AM	#1
spacecadet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cambridge, uk Posts: 393	thinking if buying a mei tai.. Some questions.. Hello everyone I'm hoping to get a mei tai baby carrier so far I've had a peanutshell sling but now baby is getting a bit big for it (I think I got it in too small a size) so I'm excited about getting it, but have a couple of questions: Firstly will it be suitable for a 1 year old toddler who weight 18 lbs? Also I must admit I've always been nervous about having a baby on my Back as can't see them etc how do u manage with this? I saw a lady with a tiny baby on her back the other day in a really busy shop in town trying to get in a packed lift and I must admit I was terrified the baby was going to get squished... Anyway going to look on eBay for a cheap one, just wondered if anyone could share their experiances of this? Am I just being a paranoid worrier as usual?? Thank you xx

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Nov 20th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#2
spacecadet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cambridge, uk Posts: 393	I did think they were quite popular amongst the ladies in this section?? Oh well have just bid for one on eBay anyway- I'm far too impatient... Any comments or opinions would be great?

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Nov 20th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#3
spacecadet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cambridge, uk Posts: 393	anyone?? sorry i am soooooo impatient - just getting a bit excited its nearly ended on ebay and im the highest bidder i suppose having a baby on your back makes you extra aware of what behind you at all times?

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Nov 20th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#4
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	Hey!!! Sorry no-one has got back to you! Which one did you get on eBay ? In answer to your question, they are meant to be great for bigger babies and toddlers (I say meant to be as my baby is still small at 6 months) but I know plenty of people on here who carry bigger ones (lauriech, mommyof3co, princessellie - there are loads more too). Back carries take some practice (just the putting on) but it makes the baby feel even more weightless and some even prefer it to a front carry (mine being one). You will love it!

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Nov 20th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#5
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	Also, if you are really bothered you can even get a sling mirror, which you tie to the strap then use like a rear view mirror! Or just tie any small mirror on. And yes, you are super aware that there is a baby there! I find myself checking in a lot of shop windows, lol. I think it only gets easier as your baby gets a bit bigger, so you will be fine.

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Nov 21st, 2009, 10:27 AM	#6
spacecadet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cambridge, uk Posts: 393	thanks!! sorry it taken me so long to reply after pestering so much i bidded on a babyhawk but didnt get it.. oh well i might buy one brand new instead so i get to choose a cool pattern! it will be an early chrimbo pressie now!! cant wait!!

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Nov 21st, 2009, 11:24 AM	#7
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	Oh no sorry you didn't get it! Yeah I think babyhawks look fab, I would love a custom one, they have so many nice fabrics to choose from I think it would take me forever to pick! Hope you find one you like!

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Nov 21st, 2009, 17:32 PM	#8
spacecadet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cambridge, uk Posts: 393	thank you i really like yours! just put some pics up on 'lets see you babywearing' will post a piccie up of the new one when it arrives!

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 04:02 AM	#9
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	Thanks! Mine is a Simply Mei Tai, they are loooovely!

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 11:11 AM	#10
mummypeanut Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,106	Heya, sorry you didnt get many replies....i was also gonna suggest the sling mirrors for back carrying. When i was travelling in asia all mothers, sisters auties carry their kiddies on thier back. I suppose its the most practical thing to do when you need to get on with things, plus bubby gets a better view of the world as theyre not constantly having to crane thier neck Depending on the age of the child you migth want to consider a toddler hawk to carry a larger child. xxx

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