Posts Tagged ‘mei tai’

BabyHawk Mei Tai – April Give Away

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Nicole of Brooklyn, New York received a BabyHawk Mei Tai  as this months winner of our baby sling give away.  She has a friend who is expecting and plans on giving her this amazing gift.  Her dear friend surely will not be disappointed with a mei tai.  These baby carriers can be used from birth to 40 lbs, so she will get lots of use through the toddler years.A mei tai is an asian style baby carrier with a square body and four straps that are tied to secure your baby.  Three main carries are used with a mei tai:  newborn carry, front carry, and back carry.  

BabyHawk Mei Tai  BabyHawk front carry 

Visit La Stella Blu to check out our fabulous assortment of BabyHawk Mei Tais.

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Baby Sling Give Away March 2009

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Heather of Essex Junction, VT has chosen the Flutterby Blue BabyHawk Mei Tai. She plans on using her mei tai when her daughter is fussy and wants to be held. Then she will be able to have her close and get some work done around the house. Heather is already thinking about the next addition to their family too!  She knows a great baby carrier will help keep her baby close while chasing after her toddler.

 BabyHawk Mei Tai

Mei tais such as the BabyHawk Mei Tai can be used from birth through approximately 40 lbs.  We especially like them for babies older than 4 months or with head control.  They are a great baby carrier that can be used for different sized parents and worn most comfortably on the front or back.  Visit us at La Stella Blu to view all of our mei tai carriers.

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EllaRoo FAQ

Friday, June 20th, 2008

What size carrier should I order?

The Mei Tai and Mei Hip come in one size and fit up to a 48″ waist size.

The Ring Sling comes in three sizes (S, M, L). Most people will use a Medium sling. Very petite people, e.g. 5′2″ and 100 lbs, may use a Small. Larger moms and dads, e.g. size 20, will use a Large.

The Ring Slings are all the same width (about 27″), but they vary in length by about 6″. 

The EllaRoo Wrap comes in six sizes, with sizing as follows:

  • 2.7 m Rebozo-length (Good for hip/cradle carry, hot weather, and quick trips!)
  • 3.6 m Extra-Small (Good for short wraps: cross, rucksack, hip cross, etc.)
  • 4.2 m Small up to 130lbs and 5′4″ 
  • 4.6 m Medium up to 160lbs and 5′8″
  • 5.0 m Large up to 190lbs and 6′
  • 5.4 m Extra-Large over 190lbs and 6

What kind of fabrics are used, and how are they grown and processed? 

As of 2007, all new colorways of the Mei Tai, Mei Hip, and Ring Sling are made of 100% organic cotton, with recycled polyester batting. The Wrap is hand woven in Guatemala of conventionally-grown cotton and the dyes used are free of toxins and heavy metals.

How can I keep my Ellaroo baby carrier in excellent condition? 

We suggest washing all Ellaroo baby carriers in cold water by hand or in the gentle cycle of the washing machine and hanging them dry. When tying your Wrap baby carrier, avoid yanking on the fringe. Like any handwoven fabric, the Wraps are vulnerable at the fringes. If one part of the fringe is pulled hard away from another part, it may tear.

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