EllaRoo Mei Hip

Pros: incredibly comfortable, beautiful pattern, safe and sturdy

Cons: pricy

The Bottom Line: I LOVE this carrier and HIGHLY recommend it!!!

Review: I LOVE this hip carrier!!! I was saddened when my daughter outgrew the cradle and kangaroo positions of our sling and I wasn't comfortable with her in the hip carry position in a regular sling. She is very active, always turning, trying to jump and grab. ...

Pros: Easy to wear and breathable material

Cons: Baby's legs are open in a 180 degree Can't wear Mei Hip on winter Jacket

Review: After buying several types of baby carriers from Playtex hip carriers and Bjorn front and back carrier to simple piece of fabric that they sell as a wrap, I came across the traditional Mei hip and found that it's one of the easier baby carriers to wear ...

Pros: Attractive. Relatively simple to use.

Cons: Shoulder strap digs in. Not for bigger babies.

The Bottom Line: Good for carrying babies between 5 - 9 mos, but only for short periods. Not comfortable enough for long walks or heavier babies.

Review: I bought the Mei Hip as an alternative to a traditional mei tai for use when traveling. I love using a mei tai, but it can be unwieldy in airport security checkpoints and the like, what with the long straps trailing everywhere when I have to take it on ...