Lexi Twist using Mei Tai

>> Friday, May 7, 2010

 FRONT CARRY


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1.  With the patterned side facing towards you, tie the waist straps at the back as you would an apron.  For security we recommend a square knot.
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2.  Bring the body of the carrier up between baby's legs.
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3.  While holding the carrier securely, do a little bounce to make sure your baby is sitting deeply in the seat.   Then bring each shoulder strap over your shoulder, crossing them behind you.  Make sure the straps aren't twisted and are spread nicely.
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4.  Bring the straps back around to the front. 

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5.  You can simply cross the straps over baby's back, or do a lexi twist as shown.  The lexi twist is simply made by crossing the straps, then crossing them again so they're firmly twisted together. 
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6.  Take the straps behind you and make a square knot. 

mei tai That's it!  Enjoy the cuddles with your baby while you get on with your day!

BACK CARRY

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To get baby onto your back, you can use a few methods.  The sitting method is shown here and is recommended if you're just starting out.  For safety, please always lean over a bed while learning how to use the carrier!


1.  Put your mei tai on a chair or bed and place baby over it.

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2.  Making sure the waist straps come between baby's legs, sit up against baby and tie them around your waist.
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3.  Bring the shoulder straps over your shoulders, making sure that the body of the mei tai is well up over baby's back. 
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4.  Take the shoulder straps back under your arms and cross them behind baby (or lexi twist as above). 
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5.  Bring back to front and tie!  All done, totally hands free!




HIGH BACK CARRY

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1.  With mei tai feature panel facing your legs, tie the waist straps just under your bust.  You can also tie the waist straps above the bust, for a slightly higher carry (can be preferable if you're pregnant). 


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2.  Load your baby onto your back.   You can do this several ways.  Firstly lean forward.  Shown is a toss/slide where baby is lifted then lowered over the shoulder.  You can also put baby on your hip and then scoot him around to your back. 
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3.  With baby on your back, bring the body of the mei tai up between his legs.  Ensure you bring the body well up behind baby's back before you stand upright. 
Holding the shoulder straps firmly, do a little bounce to make sure baby is sitting deep down in the seat. 

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4.  Bring the straps over your shoulders and take them under your arms.
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5.  Cross the straps behind baby's back, or lexi twist as shown. 

6.  Bring the straps back to your front and tie at your waist.  All done!   Baby can see over your shoulder while you get things done!
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Source here

I would really like to try this but for some reason I think that my Snugg Mei Tai shoulder wraps are too short. Eh? Will try and post my own piccies. Some day. Maahahahahahaha!!!

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