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[azbrowneyedgirl]

The triangles seem to provide a little more support for a bigger babies legs. FH's are absolutely wonderful!!!

 

[Quindin]

I don't know what they do, but it does make a huge difference in how safe I feel my baby is... I don't feel like he is going to fall out

 

[Meisubaby]

The triangles are for added support so the legs don't dangle and the spine and hips have more support.They make baby sit more rather hang if that makes sense.They are your best Mei Tai you can get without having to worry about hip and spine issues!

Now if I could just get my 15 week old to like ours!

 

[GPmonkeyMom]

I got mine last week off of the swap board and I love it. It is the safest feeling carrier I have and I love the look of it. I noticed that the design is a bit different from others. I think it is time to sell the others and buy another FH.

 

[Quindin]

FHs are the MTs that gave ME the safest feeling SO FAR but I am pretty new to the whole MT also. MTs are very safe, and I am just talking about the fact that FHs give me a safe FEELING

I have also just discovered www.mamabydesign.com. This MT seems to give a very safe feeling too (a brand new design) - not to mention that it is GORGEOUS!! I am having one custom made with my own special panel and can't wait to get it!!!

Edited to add: I have not tried many MTs either, so please don't take my reply as implying that other are not safe. I just feel FHs feel pretty good for ME.

 

[EnterGently]

The Freehand is considered a narrow bodied mei tai (most vary in width from 12-20" or so, Freehand is not the most narrow but more narrow then some) so the triangle allows the bottom to kind of work like a wider body mei tai (in how it holds the legs). It just supports a bit more of the length of the leg, then would another mei tai of the same more narrow body width, but without the triangle. It is a really cool feature!!

However, I wanted to add that nearly all mei tais, even those with the more narrow 12" wide body, support a child through the legs and back in a sitting position, they are all good for that!! Even 12" is not narrow enough to leave the baby to dangle. The Freehand Onbuhimo is quite narrow and does not have the triangles, and it is still very supportive.
Whether one likes a wider or more narrow body is personal preference (for the wearer and the baby).

 

[art4babies]

Kelly - your posts are always so informative and a pleasure to read.

 

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[SlingMomEsq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meisubaby The triangles are for added support so the legs don't dangle and the spine and hips have more support.They make baby sit more rather hang if that makes sense.They are your best Mei Tai you can get without having to worry about hip and spine issues! Now if I could just get my 15 week old to like ours!

I think you have mentioned this before about it being the "safest" and I am again going to encourage you to ask Kaire herself whether hers (The FH) is, indeed, safest.

Yes...here is your previous post:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=289726

I think it would be really horrible if anyone here worries one bit about whether their own Mei Tai is safe because of your continued posts on this subject.

I mean, give mamas a break....as if they don't have enough to worry about already.

Before you imply that all other Mei Tais are unsafe or less safe, please check your facts. Show me a study, etc.

I am glad you like your FH....it is a great Mei Tai, but so are lots of others.

 

[EnterGently]

Thanks Amy :0)