Product Review: Ellaroo Mei Tai Baby Carrier

I started babywearing late in my parenting career. My second daughter was already one, but was more interested in being held than my oldest was. I found myself constantly trying to juggle holding her with getting things done around the house and with my oldest daughter. I hated lugging a double stroller with me places, especially when I knew that my oldest would often prefer to walk for most of the trip. I knew that there must be a better way.

There was. At the recommendation of a close friend, I started to look into the possibility of purchasing some sort of a sling or baby carrier to wear my youngest daughter in. I thought Snugli baby carriers were all there were on the market and had no idea that there was so much selection out there. It was difficult to narrow the field down to the perfect choice for my older baby, but I did, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Why a Mei Tai?

I purchased the Ellaroo Mei Tai because I felt that its design was ideal for an older baby or toddler. Her weight would be distributed across both of my shoulders, instead of just one like with a more traditional pocket sling. I did research and found that the learning curve on a Mei Tai baby carrier was faster and easier. In addition, the Ellaroo Mei Tai could be worn by both my husband and I, instead of a sized sling which would only fit me. Finally, it came in great patterns and designs. Sold.

How It Works

The Ellaroo Mei Tai is an ideal way to carry your older baby or toddler. They can be worn on the front facing in towards you or on the back. I quickly learned how to wear my daughter on my front, and it felt very comfortable. It did take me a bit of time to figure out how to get my daughter into the carrier on my back by myself, but it can be done. I've also worn my older daughter, now three, this way. In both positions the girls feel securely fastened and seem incredibly comfortable.

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