which mei tai do you like best?

Aquabee21

And why? I tried the babyhawk when DS was younger and sold it to get a woven wrap, at the time we had a hard time doing high back carries w/ the mei tai and I didn't really use it. Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't keep it. DS now loves high back carries in the wrap but I'd like to try the mei tai again for something a little quicker.

Should I just get another babyhawk (or toddlerhawk)? Or is there another brand that you think is better? I'd love to try a WCMT but don't think I can afford it.

Sinafey

I have a Himmel that I love but they aren't made any more.  You can usually find them on FSOT for around $100.

Kindercarry and Kleinsmekker are other brands that are very well regarded, but they're usually significantly more expensive than a Baby/Toddlerhawk.  If you stalk the FSOT on TBW you might be able to find a good deal.  

I'd avoid anything with wrap style straps for back carries. 

pixieprincss

DH has a Kindercarry MT. They are kind of like the Cadillac of MTs. (A new one was out of question for us, but we got ours used and bartered Target gift cards for it, so it ended up being affordable.)

Aquabee21

Thanks! Anyone heard of or used an Olivia Bolivia mei tai? There's a couple on TBW FSOT that look pretty neat.

Sinafey

Aquabee21:

Thanks! Anyone heard of or used an Olivia Bolivia mei tai? There's a couple on TBW FSOT that look pretty neat.

I haven't tried them, but they're a well known WAHM brand.  She makes gorgeous stuff!  I've wanted a WC by her for a while now.