~Features & Comparisons
~Are you trying to figure out what kind of carrier to get?
~Wondering what carriers are best for certain positions?
~Want to see advantages and disadvantages all in one place?
Please check out these tables to find your answers!
Here is a quick glance at the highlights and features of our 3 carriers.
Ring Sling MeiTai Sling Tai/STDX
| newborn- 3+yrs |
newborn- 3+yrs |
4 mos- 3+ yrs |
| up tp 35+ lbs |
up to 35+ lbs |
up to 35+lbs |
| 100% Cotton |
100% Cotton |
100% Cotton |
| front/hip carrier |
front/hip/back carrier |
hip carrier |
| aluminum rings |
no buckles, loops or rings to adjust |
MT waist or SSC waist |
| snapped pocket |
optional waist pack |
use on left or right side |
| nursing position |
nursing position |
n/a |
| no padding |
choice of wrap style straps or padded |
ring sling type adj. shoulder |
Appropriate Positions
|
Ring Sling |
Mei Tai |
Sling Tai/STDX |
| tummy 2 tummy |
X |
X |
X |
| Nursing |
X |
X |
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| Cradle |
X |
--- |
--- |
| Hip |
X |
X |
X |
| Back |
with extreme
caution |
X |
X |
Ring Sling vs. Mei Tai
Ring Slings-
*adjustable for most body sizes
*use from birth
*quick position changes
*large pocket
Mei Tais-
*choice of 7" wrap style straps or 4" padded
*large body
*easy to use
*toy loop
If you still have questions about our carriers, please refer to each description page:
Ring Slings
Mei Tais
