Instructions for Mei Tai

How to carry your baby in a mei tai — detailed instructions with videos, for babies of every age. Follow the basic rules, mind the details, and if you need help we’re here. Happy babywearing!
Important note: Besides the instructions that come with every Asteraki and the videos on this site, there are special training videos with instructions ONLY for Asteraki carriers — they are not public on YouTube. To see them, get in touch with your purchase details and we’ll send them to you. Apart from training appointments, we can also go over anything you’re unsure about via video call (Skype, Facebook, Viber, etc.).

How to carry your baby in a mei tai

Below you’ll find instructions on how to use your mei tai with your baby. Make sure you follow the basic rules and mind all the details. If you can’t find the instructions you need here, or you have a specific problem, get in touch and we’ll find the solution!

Video: how to wear your Asteraki mei tai

A very good video with detailed instructions on how to wear your Asteraki mei tai (for babies of every age). It shows what to watch out for and which mistakes to avoid, so both you and your baby feel as comfortable as possible:

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See in detail how open the baby’s legs are and why this position is perfectly suitable for newborns (only with an Asteraki mei tai):

Finally, learn about head support for newborns and what to watch out for with every type of carrier:

Instructions for printing

All the instructions in printable form (PDF, 583 KB). Print it “double-sided” (front and back) and fold it like a booklet.

All the mei tai instruction videos

See all the instruction videos together for wearing and getting comfortable with your Asteraki mei tai and your baby:

Video instructions for a mei tai carrier
Hiking up the mountain with the baby
With a mei tai on the hip
Dad with baby on his back
A dad wearing his baby

Read also

General instructions for useBreathing & the spineUpright position in a baby carrierBabywearing — the art of the embraceAdvantages of baby carriers
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