[dancinggirl]

I just ordered a MT from bebe tai for my 3wk old but it seems most people say they can not use it for NB. Is this true? I have a Maya Wrap sling but I do not like it because it hurts my back. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[azedazobollis]

With a newborn, I wrap it way up under their butts (tie it higher around your waist, so babe is scooped in it. Then when you criss cross in backwrap it around baby's back. I always had the babies swaddled in a blanket when using the mei tai. I AM VERY CAREFUL THOUGH WITH A NEWBORN IN THE MEI TAI oops- didnt mean to scream that. Just make sure the ties are secure.

 

[lactivist]

I used a MT with my newborn. I would swaddle him first and then put the whole bundle in the carrier. Make sure straps are very secure. I also would put him in it without the swaddling by making him like a frog with his legs bent and keep his feet inside the carrier. Once he got bigger I started letting his legs hang out. I loved it when he was newborn because we could nurse constantly without switching positions just move him over a bit towards each side.

Wendi

 

[Sharlla]

Yes, I put my SIL's baby in a MT, he's 6 lbs, he felt as light as a feather.