Q. What is the age/weight limit for a Mei-Tai?

Mei-Tai carriers can literally be used from birth to pre-school. To be safe, I do not recommend carrying a child larger than 40 lbs.…

But because of their strength and the quality of construction, you can carry as large of a child as you wish. Pictured is me carrying my neighbor, who weighs 106 lbs. Obviously this wasn’'t comfortable, just illustrating the safety and strength of the carrier.





Q. What carries can you do with a Mei-Tai?
In or out facing front carry, hip carry, and back carry.



Q. Is a Mei-Tai good for nursing?

YES!!! Simply untie the shoulder straps and lower your baby to the appropriate height. Re-tie the straps behind you and either lift your shirt from the bottom or pull it down on the top. "“Discreet"” is in the eye of the beholder, but I'’ve never felt uncomfortable using a Mei-Tai to nurse my daughter in public and I honestly don'’t think anyone’s ever noticed. In the picture I am nursing my daughter at the zoo!



Q. Is the same carrier used for babies & toddlers?
Yes. The same exact carrier can be used for both your infant and your toddler. The body is cut to be long enough to nestle your newborn in securely. If you find the length of the body too long for your awake toddler, simply shorten the body of your mei-tai by rolling the body around the waist strap before tying it on. Doing so will create more room for your toddler's arms to move freely.

Q. Did you invent the mei-tai carrier?
Heavens, no. The mei-tai carriers I create are a modern take on the traditional Asian Baby Carrier (ABC).

Q. How is "mei-tai" pronounced?
may-tie.

Q. Can you put a baby on your back alone?
Absolutely. The back carry may take a few trys to perfect, so I reccomend using a mirror or another person to "spot" you the first several times you try the back carry.

Q. Can a newborn be worn on the back?
Yes and no. Other mei-tai manufacturers may show small infants being worn on the back but I personally would never wear a baby under six months on mine. For this reason, I choose not to market my carriers this way or provide a newborn back carry tutorial. Sorry, Folks.

Q. What kind of fabric can I send for a custom?
The fabric you choose for a custom carrier can be a quilting weight cotton, twill, denim, linen, canvas, duck cloth, uphosltery fabric, brocade, or flannel. Absolutely NO stretch fabrics, furry fabrics, or leather-like fabrics.