Mei Tai Comparison

A Mei Tai is a traditional Chinese baby carrier consisting of a rectangular piece of fabric and four straps. The two shorter straps tie around the waist and the two longer straps go over the shoulders. The shoulder straps are lightly padded to make wearing the FunkySlings Mei Tai more comfortable.

FunkySlings Mei Tais are made of high quality cotton fabrics and are well stitched numerous times on he inside with strong Gutermann threads. We use designer cotton fabric to the front of the mei tai giving it a stylish, unique and refreshing look while the reverse side and straps are made of very strong and sturdy yet soft and comfortable cotton drill. As FunkySlings Classic Mei Tais are fully reversible you can share with anyone, who prefers solid colour to printed patterns. FunkySlings Dual Mei Tais have designer prints on both sides and cotton drill on the inside to make it extra sturdy.

The FunkySlings Mei Tai is soft and comfortable for newborns when tied appropriately; great for breastfeeding and carrying babies with head control in either front or back carry; and very light and compact and therefore perfect for a toddler that cannot decide between wanting to be carried and wanting to run around exploring the world.

As the weight is distributed evenly over both shoulders if tied correctly, the FunkySlings Mei Tai is also very suitable for people with back problems. The straps are long enough to fit most people but should you need longer or shorter straps we can provide custom made mei tais.
A good mei tai has wide straps. FunkySlings mei tais have wide padded straps, which measure approximately 12cm when laid out flat. Some newer versions have even wider straps.

The measurements of the FunkySlings Classic Mei Tai body vary slightly (+/- 2.5cm/ 1 inch) but the average width is 16.5 inches and the average length is 21 inches. Dual Mei Tais follow the same measurements but Isis Mei Tais are toddler versions, which can also be used for newborns but have to be rolled up from the bottom. Isis Mei Tais are extremely useful for carrying your tiny baby in a froggy (crouching) position in the early weeks.

There are no hidden straps in our mei tai bodies as this created pressure points on your baby’s back. Instead the mei tai body cradles your baby like a vertical hammock and supports the spine’s natural growing process.

Custom designs for customers and exclusive collections for resellers are available. Please e-mail marlena@funkyslings.com for more information.
FunkySlings Isis Mei Tai is also available in Dual designs upon request.