carefully read this manual and follow all steps.
just like the tying of any other baby sling or car-
rier, the correct tying of the Mei Tai will require some
practice. Take your time, and after a few attempts you
will feel much safer in your handling of the Mei Tai
and get a sense of how to correctly carry your baby
in it. even for babies, being carried in a baby carrier
is a new sensation and will require some time getting
used to.
For your first try, make sure you have ample time,
and your baby is well-rested, fed and overall content.
When you are stressed, the feeling will transfer to
your child.
If your baby should cry during the tying process,
it often helps to move around a little. Rock back and
forth while standing, or walk up and down and see if
this calms him down. Make sure the shoulder straps
are tied up and the hip belt is buckled, before you
start walking, and always keep a hand on your baby
while shifting around.
Make sure your baby gets enough oxygen. His
mouth and nasal passages must be clear. also ensure
your baby’s chin does not sink into his chest. If that
should happen, straighten your baby up and tauten
the Fräulein Hübsch Mei Tai.
It is very important the Mei Tai holds your baby
snugly. The backrest should wrap around your baby
like a second skin, so that your baby’s back is suffi-
ciently protected. your baby‘s spine should be straight
(and not be bent to the left or right). If your baby is
slanting to one side, you probably haven’t tightened
the Mei Tai sufficiently. If this should be the case, sit
your baby up straight and tauten the Mei Tai. The Mei
Tai is taut enough if you can lean forward (holding
your baby‘s head!) with your baby staying close to
your body without dropping away.
your baby should always be facing the carrying
person. otherwise his back won’t be supported, and
his legs will not be in the correct ‘froggy style’ posi-
tion. your baby should never be carried facing out in
the front, no matter which baby carrier he is in.
Make sure your baby’s legs are in the correct ‘frog-
gy style’ position (tucked up and slightly apart), to
support the correct development of your baby’s hip:
your baby’s bum is the lowest point and pointing up-
ward. His knees should be at approximately the same
height as the naval.
don’t wrap your baby up too warm. The Mei Tai
replaces one layer of clothing. However, do make
sure that your baby’s arms and legs are warm enough,
and protected against the sun in summer.
Tips for optimal use of the
Fräulein Hübsch Mei Tai
Fräulein Hübsch
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