The Eden Velveteen Mei Tais arrived today. I think I got to my office seconds after they arrived! I had them out of the box immediately. They are everything I'd hoped for. Wouldn't you know my daughter would not let me try it on because we were going to Starbucks. We do our modeling at home or running errands. But later, she fell asleep on the way to see my aunt at the hospital and I was able to pop her in a front carry.
Aaaagh!
Even though she's 2 1/2, her head rested comfortably on one of the wide shoulder straps. I am by no means a mei tai expert so I did have to tighten it a few times, but in the end, she was in there a good hour napping and I got no back pain even though she was a still a bit lower than I would have liked. Not bad for 25 pounds! Most baby carriers do not work for front carriers for toddlers. This is where a mei tai can shine and particularly one with nice wide straps.
I'll be working on my technique as time allows. I do have an article to write on structured baby carriers so the mei tai may not be my focus over the next few weeks but it is so gorgeous, it may find itself jumping off the hook anyway.
Eden Baby Carrier Velveteen Mei Tai
$90.00
Eden Velveteen carriers are made from a medium weight stretch velveteen that has just the right amount of stretch to cuddle snugly around your little one without being bouncy. They are 97% cotton and 3% spandex, which makes them incredibly soft with a luxurious simplicity that will compliment any outfit. Eden carriers are easily machine washable in cold/warm water and tumbled dry on low. The carriers are also reversible to the "cleanest" side! Eden carriers are sized to fit the majority of bodies.
Eden baby carriers are a contemporary version of the Asian Mei Tai. Eden carriers are created by a happy-to-work-at-home Santa Cruz, CA mama and are sewn in San Francisco by a reputable sewing house. She designed Eden carriers while pregnant with her second child. After developing back issues when carrying her first child, in a variety of one-shoulder slings, she decided that she needed a more ergonomic way to carry her children. She was frustrated with the bulky fabric of some of the current baby wraps and was concerned about the spinal health of her children, which is sometimes compromised in some of the currently popular front packs. She stumbled upon the traditional Mei Tai design and was instantly a convert! She loved the look, the ease of use, and the comfort to both baby and baby wearer. From birth, her babies have been comfortably and safely carried everywhere in the Eden.
Eden baby carriers offer versatile ways of carrying newborns, toddlers and beyond (when the walk is just a little too far). Newborns can be carried safely on the chest. Older babies can be carried on the chest, hip and back. Toddlers are easily carried on the back. I strongly believe that wearing your baby close to your body benefits both you and your child in many physical, emotional and practical ways! Eden carriers are a stylish, ergonomic and comfortable way to optimize intimacy with your wee ones.
