What is a Mei Tie? » Mei Tai Instructions

Here are the carrying instructions for a Mei Tai

Front Carry (DidyTai)

Place the DidyTai around you like an apron and tie with the short straps. The cord string stopper is facing out.

1. Place the baby on your chest and pull the DidyTai up and over his back.

2. Bring the top straps up over your shoulders.

3. Cross the straps on your back and bring them around to the front. Take care not to twist them

4. Pull on both straps, fold by fold, to tighten them so that the DidyTai is snug and even around the baby and your shoulders.

5. Cross the straps under your baby’s bottom and,…

6. pass under the legs, bring them to your back where you tie them.

7. Pull up the head rest to support a larger child who has fallen asleep