Comments on Hobo Mama: Babywearing the heavy baby: mei tai

Thanks, Lauren! I went ahead and tried it out at 2...

2010-10-30T18:25:34.001-07:00

Thanks, Lauren! I went ahead and tried it out at 24, and really liked the fit. Since winter is coming, the extra width is great. Thanks for the advice, and the great pattern!

Intisar: You're right that the WearYour...

2010-10-28T12:14:19.399-07:00

Intisar: You're right that the WearYourBaby/mamatoto pattern is wider than most, so you can definitely cut it down as you wish. Remember that it's easier to cut than to add back on :) so I would maybe cut it at 24, then try it on and mark where you'd ideally like it to fall. I found I liked the extra width in the body for keeping the baby's body covered on the sides (especially as the baby grew bigger), but that somewhat depends on how warm it is where you live and what season you'll most be wearing it in. Here's my revised pattern and construction tips, by the way, and here's the mei tai I made in action.

I know it's been a while since you posted your...

2010-10-28T07:37:05.223-07:00

I know it's been a while since you posted your directions on a make-your-own fleece mei tei, but my little baby's pretty new, so it only just became a pressing question for me :) I was just wondering about the width of the body of the mei tei. Your pattern calls for a 24 inch width, but I notice that a lot of commercial carriers are more narrow. I'm a pretty petite build--do you still think the 24 inches is a good way to go? I don't want to cut my fleece and then realize it's too wide / narrow for comfort...your advice is much appreciated!

If you're reading along and intrigued, you can...

2009-10-27T16:36:49.859-07:00

If you're reading along and intrigued, you can now win your own fleece mei tai on Hobo Mama — enter by Nov. 20, 2009.

Jamie: Fun! It seriously is such a great wr...

2009-10-07T21:07:21.948-07:00

Jamie: Fun! It seriously is such a great wrap, and easy to whip up for baby gifts. Hope your little guy likes it.

Thanks for the heads-up on the mamatoto address change to wearyourbaby.com — it looks like they haven't yet updated all their image links on the new page, but hope that will come soon. Good thing I stole the image while I had the chance. ;) By the way, if anyone wants to see it better, you can open the diagram in a new window to make it a little bigger.

I just made my very own wrap using the diagram you...

2009-09-26T18:44:45.426-07:00

I just made my very own wrap using the diagram you have here. (BTW- mamatoto's web address has changed.) SO easy to make!!! My little guy is asleep right now, but I can't wait to try it out when he wakes up tomorrow! Thanks.

That is so fun! I've always thought Kelley's famil...

2009-02-22T12:36:00.000-08:00

That is so fun! I've always thought Kelley's family looked so cute. It really is a small world.

And yea for mei tai carriers! I always try to convince my new mama friends to give one a try, because they're so comfy and easy and versatile.

The Mei Tai is my fav! And guess what.....Kelley a...

2009-02-21T06:05:00.000-08:00

The Mei Tai is my fav! And guess what.....Kelley at Kozy Carrier is a friend of mine from high school! She is the middle of 5 girls and the closest in age to me. Her oldest sister married my brother's best friend and the 2nd oldest is my SIL's best friend! What a small world, huh? :) There are pictures of lots of familiar faces (to me) on her web site! She has lots of great pictures and instructions too!