Mei Tai Vs. Ergo

danigirl7181

Which do you prefer? I have two Mei Tai's, a baby hawk and a kozy, but I'm thinking of selling them and buying an Ergo. Not sure what I should do. I also have a Bali Breeze Wrap that I love, but want something that is easier to put on. 

Emerald27

I love both, but I do use my SSC (which is an Ergo) more often, simply because the buckles are so fast.

blu-eyedwife

I'm the opposite of @Emerald27.  I have both and prefer the Babyhawk because I feel like it's faster to get on!

I also like the fact the mai tei is cooler (less fabric) than the Ergo and personally I find it easier to do a back carry on my own because I can throw the straps over my shoulder instead of trying to hold the kid with one hand and get my arms through the Ergo straps.

But it's obviously a personal decision - everyone's going to feel differently about it.

opaque1997

If I had answered this 4 months ago - I would have said ergo HANDS DOWN - but as LO grew and we shifted how we carry her - it became almost impossible to get comfortable with it.  I made my own mei tai (cheaper was the only reason I woul dhave gotten a baby hawk) - and I LOVE it - so many options - so much easier to adjust - I made mine with a bigger taller body and she just sits better in it.  I will say - out in the NW fall I have to be really careful with the straps (why did I make them white??) but still - love it.

JCWhitey

I like both.  The mei tai has a little bag it shoves into that I really like for traveling and it breathes a little better since DS still uses the newborn insert.  I like the Ergo, though, because it is easier for me to put on when I'm alone. 

Maybe sell one and get an Ergo so you have both?  You can get this one for $57.50: https://www.albeebaby.com/ergo-baby-sport-carrier-red.html

sthomas1222

We have had many SSCs in this house. a Beco, Ergo, Lillebaby, & Yula. With the latter 2 currently in residence. If I could only have 1 it would be the lillebaby hands down, no contest!