*Always check your straps making sure everything on your carrier is secure and safe *
Start off by first not being pregnant so you can tie around your actual waist, I am actually tying a little lower than I normally would. Notice how I let the carrier hang down like an apron to tie ( hence apron style)
For the knot in the back I usually tie two knots or a square knot
This is where you would place the baby in the carrier, making sure the legs are spread and the knees are above the bum so that the baby is literally sitting.
After you have tied the bottom straps bring the top straps over your shoulders.
Notice how the apron style gives you a seat for the baby and also shortens the body of the carrier slightly.
Cross the straps behind you making sure you don't get any twists. Any type of twist will cause discomfort while wearing.
Bring the straps back around to the front and tie. In this picture I would be tying behind the baby's back which I prefer to do even if they are toddlers but you can tie under the bum or do what is called a Lexi-Twist which creates an X over the front and you tie in the back.
Next is Non Apron style I am using a Silly Goose Mei Tai which was made specifically for this style of tying. Notice how I am holding the carrier in this picture below I am making sure that the back of the carrier is on the front of my body.
Tie the waist straps like you would above making sure there are no twists. Bring the shoulder straps over and cross them in the back again making sure there are no twists in the straps.
In this picture you can see that the whole body of the Mei Tai is showing and not folded under like what would happen if you tied it Apron Style.
Tie behind the baby's back or whichever method you prefer making sure everything is snug. The most common mistake with tying a Mei Tai is tying everything far too loose, you should barely be able to get a finger between the waist strap and your body.
The picture below gives you an idea of how very different each Mei Tai Body makes each carrier.
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2 comments:
Fantastic tutorial! I was searching for a pic to show an online friend apron vs. non apron, and this is perfect! I didn't check the date of the post...but congrats on your little love if he/she is here! :D
I am due in September :) I will definately post an update when she comes!
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