BabyHawk Mei Tai Baby Carrier

by BabyHawk

• Newborn to 40 pounds
• Wear on your front, back or hip
• Fully reversible to solid color
• Easy to share between caregivers
• Machine washable

Product Description

Color: Sophia Black

The BabyHawk Mei Tai isn't just pretty…it works! Do you have a high needs newborn? A toddler who hates the stroller or grocery cart? A baby who needs carried while you care for your older child? Then the BabyHawk is for you! Featuring a hip design.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I "heart" Babyhawk April 28, 2011

By A M

Color Name:Sophia Black

I admit it...I am a babywearer. I have had so many great experiences wearing my babies and have used a variety of slings and carriers. My latest fave is my Mei Tai carrier from BabyHawk. I have been using it for about six months and I can't remember life without it.

Baby carriers seem to be a personal "thing." Either you like it or you don't. Well, I LOVE my BabyHawk and here is why.

-With three kids, ages 4, 2, and 9 months, I am truly outnumbered in many ways. Just having the ability to "hold" three kids when I only have two hands is a miracle. Carrying my baby hands free makes this possible.
-It is custom fit every time you put it on. I have lost 50 pounds (you read that right) in the past 9 months and the BabyHawk has fit at every stage.
-The BabyHawk is SO comfortable. No matter if you are wearing your baby on your front or back, the weight is distributed quite well. I have experienced no back or neck pain even when wearing it for long periods of time.
-I get a lot of compliments. Of course, many of the compliments are about my cute little baby, but people love the fabric. It is pretty cool, beautiful and stylish...if I do say so myself.
-There are about a "bazillion" color and fabric choices. I easily found something to fit my style. They have something for everyone's taste.
-With its long straps it can seem overwhelming, but actually it is REALLY easy to use.
-It is one of my baby's favorite places to nap and I love having him so close.
-My baby is getting a "hug" even my arms aren't wrapped around him.
-I can wear it over my jacket without any adjustments (like buckles and tightening of straps).
-When I am not using it, it rolls up compact enough to fit in my diaper bag.
-It "wears" really well. I have seen no wear after many trips to the beach, park, around town and associated washings.

Actually, the list goes on and on. I could probably write a dissertation on how great it is. One really cool thing about the BabyHawk is, if you don't find an insert fabric you like on their site (which there are SO many to choose from with endless color combinations) you can send in your own! They will custom make you one with your personal fabric. I am so excited about this for my next purchase.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect April 28, 2011

By Hayley Rose

Color Name:Sophia Black

Me: 5', my husband: 6'. Fits us both, we can wear our 15lb 5 month old for hours and its comfortable. worth every penny.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Constantly have to adjust with newborn October 12, 2011

By Marie

Color Name:Sophia Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this in the camo color for my newborn son who was about 10 lbs at birth and started using it when he was about 2 weeks. I've been using it for 2 weeks since then for about an hour or so a day.

Pros:
- Easy to put on.
- Easy to store and clean.
- Freed up my hands.
- Made of a sturdy canvas fabric.
- Can be used by both by my husband and myself. I'm 5'1" and he's 6'3".
- Headrest provides good support and can be folded down.

Cons:
- Had to adjust the straps constantly as my son kept sinking into the carrier while I was doing simple things like walking around. I tried folding the carrier to make it shorter, carrying him in the front and back, and tying the straps as tight as I could. I noticed while carrying him in the froggy position as he sunk into the carrier he would crumple to the side and his arm would slide out.
- Lower straps seemed short. I'd like them a little longer because the double knotting indicated on the instructions seems to loosen.
- My son would get really warm in the carrier and we'd both start to sweat. After about an hour I could see sweat coming from my son's head and you could visibly see he was hot. I've only worn this in California's 70-80 degree weather. I can only imagine how hot it would get during the summer.
- Seem to aggravate my c-section area every time I used it regardless of carrying him in the front or back. Even though the straps were no where near my c-section scar, I think the pressure on my abs put some pressure on that area. This is not really the carrier's fault, but just thought new c-section moms might want to know.

Unfortunately, I have not tried other carriers so I can't really compare this to anything else. Maybe this carrier is better for older babies, but I'd still be worried about the straps loosening as babies get heavier.