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Mei Hip |
Ease of Use |
++
Needs some practice. Adjust sling by pulling fabric edges through 2 rings.
About a 2 week learning curve. |
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Needs very little practice. No adjustments.
About a 1 week learning curve. |
+++
Somewhat easy to use. Tie Straps to adjust. |
+++++
Very Easy to use. Buckles & Strap adjustments.
A favorite with carrier challenged parents.
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Very Easy to use. Buckles & Strap adjustments. |
Carrying Positions |
6+
Nursing, Newborn, Hip Carry, Kangaroo Carry, Back Carry, Upright carry |
5+
Nursing, Newborn, Hip Carry, Kangaroo |
3
Front Carry, Back Carry
Hip Carry: Mei Tai Baby & BabyHawk |
3
Front Carry, Back Carry & Hip Carry |
1
Hip Carry |
Weight Distribution |
+++
Good Weight Distribution |
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Decent Weight Distribution |
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Great Weight Distribution |
+++++
Excellent Weight Distribution |
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Decent Weight Distribution |
Recommended Weight of Child
(Not Weight Limit)
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25+ lbs. |
25+ lbs. |
35+ lbs. |
40 lbs. |
30+ lbs. |
Actual Carrier Weight & Foldability
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10 oz.
Simple Sling
11 oz. MamaBaby
Ellaroo Sling
14 oz.
MayaWrap
Lightly Padded
Fits in Purse
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9 oz.
Fits in purse |
1 lb.
Baby Hawk
1 lb.
Mei Tai Baby
1 lb.4oz. Simple ABC
1lb.4oz.
MayaTie
All fit in diaper bag.
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1 lb. 7 oz.
May fit in large diaper bag. Doesn't fold very small. |
14 oz.
Fits in purse |
Age Recommendation |
Newborn - 18 mos. |
Newborn - 18 mos. |
Newborn - Toddler |
Newborn (may need infant insert) - Toddler |
Infant with
head control)
- Toddler |
Nursing Ease |
Very Easy - adjustable edges for perfect positioning. Plus, tail for discreet coverage. |
Somewhat easy, but can't adjust edges for perfect positioning |
May have to lower carrier to position child |
May have to lower carrier to position child |
Easy -
May have to lower carrier to position child |
Pocket? |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes, 2 pockets |
No |
Instructions |
Maya Wrap: DVD
Simple Sling: CD-ROM
MamaBaby & Ellaroo: Paper |
Booklet |
Paper |
DVD & Booklet |
Paper |
Price |
$43.95 - $98.95 |
$52.95 - $78.95 |
$74.95 - $79.95 |
$105 - $120 |
$83.95 |
