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* Instructions
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Disclaimer **
It
is your responsibility to use your baby carrier in a safe manner. Please
inspect your mei tai's stitching periodically.
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My
Mei-Tai's are made with durable, cotton fabrics. They are reversible, and
have an inner canvas to which all straps are securely attached. The three
layers give it heavy durability. They can be used from newborn to
35lbs. You can fold the bottom of the fabric under as you tie the bottom
straps to adjust the height of your carrier. The top flap can fold down
for older babies, or stay upright for neck and head support. The shoulder
straps are lightly padded for comfort.
It
may take a while to get used to getting your Mei-Tai on and off. Please
check out the directions, be
patient and practice!
It's
best to begin trying it out with a fed, happy baby.
With time, you will be able to use your carrier
quickly and easily, and I think you'll fall in love!
The
Mei-Tai design gives you skin-to-skin contact with your baby. There is no
material in between you, making it possible to nurse your baby.
Please
check your Mei-Tai periodically for wear. I guarantee the workmanship of
my products, and if you are unsatisfied, please contact me for a refund or
repair.
Wash
your Mei-Tai in cold water, on gentle/delicate cycle or by hand. Lay flat
to dry.
I
hope you and your baby enjoy your Mei-Tai Carrier!
Front
Carry
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Step 1-
Choose
the fabric you would like on the outside.
Tie
the bottom straps around your waist in a double knot, with the inside
color facing out, outside color against your legs.
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Step
2-
Pick
up your baby and place her on your chest.
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Step
3-
Holding your baby with one hand,
grab one shoulder strap and drape it over your shoulder. Make sure
the baby's legs are around your waist. |
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Step 4-
Switch hands
and drape the other shoulder strap over your shoulder.
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Step 5-
Reach behind
you and grab both of the straps securely with one hand.
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Step 6-
Once you have
both straps in your hand,
you can then let go of your baby with the
other hand.
Reach back and grab the straps, crossing them
behind
your back.
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Step 7-
Bring
the straps around to your front.
Cross
the straps under the baby's bottom.
(For
newborns, you would cross the straps along her back.)
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Step
8-
Bring
the straps around to your back and tie in a double knot (NOT a bow).
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And
your finished!
You
can fold the flap up if your baby needs the extra support, or down for
older babies.
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Front
Carry- Newborn
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Step 1-
Choose
the fabric you would like on the outside.
For
a newborn or small baby, roll the carrier body at the waist
straps. This shortens the length of the carrier. Then, tie
the waist straps around your waist in a double knot.
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Step
2-
Pick
up your baby and place her on your chest. You can choose to
leave baby' feet under her, in the carrier, or have them around your
waist.
Pull
the carrier body up and drape each shoulder strap over your
shoulder. To do this, hold your baby with one hand, pull up the
strap with the other. Then, alternate.
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Step
3-
Holding your baby with one hand,
grab both shoulder straps behind your back with the other hand.
Grasp firmly. Once you have a grasp on both straps, you can let go
of your baby with your other hand. |
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Step 4-
Cross
the shoulder straps in the back and bring them around to the front.
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Step 5-
For
a newborn or small baby, cross the straps across the baby's back.
Then, bring them back around behind you. Crossing the straps
across the carrier body, as opposed to under the baby's bottom, gives
the newborn extra support, as well as adds a barrier on the sides of the
carrier body.
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Step 6-
Tie
the shoulder straps behind your back, in a double knot. |
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Step 7-
Leave the
carrier body flap up for extra head support.
Your'
finished! |
Backpack
Carry
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Step 1-
Tie
the waist straps around your waist with your carrier body in the back. |
Step
2-
Lean
over and slide your baby onto your back. Practice this on the bed
or couch, or with a helper, until you get the hang of it! |
Step
3-
Pull the carrier
body over your baby, and grab the shoulder straps. Pull them
firmly over your shoulders. |
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Step 4-
Hold
the shoulder straps in the air and give a little hop to fit your baby
snugly in the carrier body.
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Step 5-
For
the backpack carry, you will bring the straps over the shoulders and
under your arms.
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Step 6-
Cross
the straps under baby's bottom. You can choose to tie the knot
here, or bring the straps around to the front to tie them. |
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Step 6-
Tie
the knot at your waist.
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Now
go hike!
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Back
Carry
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Step 1-
Tie
the waist straps around your waist with your carrier body in the back. |
Step
2-
Lean
over and slide your baby onto your back. Practice this on the bed
or couch, or with a helper, until you get the hang of it! |
Step
3-
Pull the carrier
body over your baby, and grab the shoulder straps. Pull them
firmly over your shoulders. |
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Step 4-
Hold
the shoulder straps in the air and give a little hop to fit your baby
snugly in the carrier body.
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Step 5-
Cross
the straps in the front and take them back around your waist.
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Step 6-
Cross
the straps under baby's bottom. You can choose to tie the knot
here, or bring the straps around to the front to tie them. |
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You're done! |