Pink Pumpkins

Nursing in your mei tei

pinkpumpkins — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:38:10 +0000

You can easily and modestly nurse in your mei tei as well. Depending on your baby and your body you can try two ways:
1. Simply lift your breast to baby.
2. Loosen the straps slightly and re-tie to allow baby to sit lower on your body.

As a side note I also find that nursing in an upright position helps my daughter’s reflux.

Shortening your mei tei

pinkpumpkins — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:32:32 +0000

If the body of your mei tei seems a little too long it is easy to adjust.
Simply fold it up as shown

Tie the waist straps with the fold in place.

Wearing your Mei Tei: Forward Facing Carry

pinkpumpkins — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:19:09 +0000

Mei tei carriers are not really designed for forward facing carries. However, it can be done. Your baby will be safe and secure although you may not find it as comfortable for extended periods of time.

After securing you carrier around your waist settle baby in facing forward.

Cross the straps in back and pull the so that your baby is firmly against your body.

Tie straps with two knots across baby’s belly.

Wearing your Mei Tei: Back Carry (unassisted)

pinkpumpkins — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:01:35 +0000

You may want to use a sofa or bed while you practice this carry. It’s also a good idea to check yourself in a mirror when you finish or watch yourself as you do it. Soon you will be comfortable doing this anywhere.

Lay your baby on top of the carrier so that the straps are UNDER his/her arms.

Pick the baby up using both of the straps in one hand. Pull baby onto your back and adjust straps onto each shoulder.

Secure the front straps between your knees. (Yes, it looks goofy but it’s only for a moment) Meanwhile, tie the waist straps so that baby’s bottom is supported.

Now cross the straps and tie in two knots securely under baby’s bottom. Note: If you have very long straps or a very small frame you may prefer to cross the straps again under baby’s bottom and tie in front.

You’re done! I recommend checking in a mirror (or store window if you are out) to be sure that baby is secure.

Wearing your Mei Tei: Front Carry

pinkpumpkins — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:27:06 +0000

This may seem tricky at first but you will quickly become comfortable with the process and easily wear your baby.

Tie the waist straps around you using two knots to secure it. The carrier should be downward with the side you want to face out toward your body.

Bring one of the straps over your should and across your back. I find it easiest to secure the strap into my pocket.

Place your baby into the body of the carrier, holding baby securely with one hand. Make sure baby is centered in the carrier. ( I also find this a good time to pull pant legs down that may have slid up.)

Pull the second strap across your back to the opposite side and pull straps so that baby is securely next to you. The straps should “X” across your back.

Tie the straps under your babies bottom with TWO (2) knots. I find it helps to give a little bounce as I tie the first knot.

Now enjoy being close to your little one and having your hands free!