Friday, July 17, 2009

Mei Tai: Hip Carry

Micki's Wing
Use this carry for a baby that wants to look around. Only use for babies who have good head control.


Micki's Wing
Tie Mei Tai on apron style, then swivel it around so it's hanging from your hip. Hold baby on your hip with baby's bottom centered in the middle of the body fabric. Pull the fabric up between baby's legs.


Micki's Wing
With the upper body of the Mei Tai under baby's armpit, drape the front strap over your opposite shoulder. Spread the strap fabric out on your shoulder and behind your back.

Micki's Wing
With back strap under baby's armpit pull it around your back and over the same shoulder as the front strap. Spread the fabric out evenly.

Micki's Wing
Bring the strap that is now coming around your back (in this picture, from my left) under baby's leg. The front strap goes over baby's leg. Tie together in a firm knot.

For a tired baby or one that likes to lean across your body you can pull the front strap up over baby's shoulder for extra security.

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