Wallypop: Wallypop Babywearing: Asian Style Carriers

Asian Style Carriers (also called ABCs for Asian Baby Carriers)

Wallypop Basic Mei Tai	Wallypop Luxury Mei Tai	Wallypop Onbuhimo	Wallypop Podegi

Wallypop Basic Mei Tai Carrier

The Wallypop Mei Tai (sometimes also called an Asian Baby Carrier, ABC, Mei Tie, or MT), is ideal for you and your baby, from birth through toddlerhood. It is a fairly simple baby carrier with several carrying positions possible.

Our straps are long enough to accommodate most body types and sizes, without being too long for smaller frames (60-70 inch top straps, 30 inch bottom straps). Women over size 18, men who are tall or over size XL, and anyone who is concerned about fit should please email us. Generally speaking, these carriers will fit these sizes just fine, but there is such a variation in body shapes, we're happy to double-check that the straps will be suitable or work with you to create a carrier that will fit, and there's never an extra charge for making longer straps. 

Fewer seams = More safety We make our Mei Tais using one solid piece of fabric on each side, with the seams around the edges. We believe that fewer seams means more safety for your precious cargo. Carriers sewn with pieced fabric carry the risk of those seams pulling apart, potentially harming the integrity of your carrier. The bodies of these carriers are under quite a bit of stress and strain while they're holding your baby, and extra seams are not a risk we're willing to take with your children - that's why we here at Wallypop have designed our carriers for the utmost in safety.

Basic Mei Tai Details:

• Two-sided, reversible fabric body.
• Wide, unpadded straps at the hips and shoulders (padding available via Made to Order).
• Sturdy, heavier fabric throughout to ensure a comfortable ride.
• All seams are double-stitched; straps are triple-stitched to the carrier body to ensure safety.
• Deluxe carriers are made from fancier, more expensive fabrics, but feature the same sturdiness and comfort as our Basic carriers.
• Choose from our instock carriers below, or choose from any of our available fabrics for a Made To Order Carrier (reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here).
• You may email us about creating a custom carrier for you if you'd like us to shop for particular fabric or if you'd like options not listed below.

Back Carry	Tummy to Tummy	Hip Hold
Two angled top straps, two straight bottom straps	Carry older children with ease and comfort	Triple-stitched where it matters most!
Available Instock Basic Mei Tais - Complete and ready to ship
Bugs Bunny Hangin' Out Reclaimed Tshirt Gray embossed twill on reverse and straps.	Delicate Vintage 70s fabric SOLD	Green Linen with Khaki Straps & Back SOLD
Mickey Planning a Disney trip, or just love the Mouse? Red back and straps. Front from reclaimed Tshirt.	Iowa State Red Straps Denim Back	Blue Floral Linen Denim and Gray Twill Straps (denim one side, gray the other), Gray Twill back. SOLD
Racing Black twill back and straps	Iowa State New Logo Black twill back and straps	University of Iowa Black twill back and straps SOLD
Pink and Green Linen Pink linen on one side, and the Green linen with embroidered flowers on the other. Khaki straps.	A House Divided Upcycled Tshirts on both sides - Iowa State on one, U of Iowa on the other. Khaki twill straps. Hidden inner layer of a heavy canvas for stability.

Made-To-Order Mei Tai: $45.00 base ($55 for deluxe fabric, $35 customer fabric)
Additional Options available on a Made to Order carrier:
Choose your fabric from our stash or yours.
Add Storage Pocket (also serves as a storage bag for the carrier itself). ($5)
Add Padded Straps. ($5)

Reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here

The Wallypop Luxury Mei Tai builds on the comfort and features of the Basic Mei Tai, but takes it just one step further.

The straps are just slightly longer, and should accommodate the more-supportive front twist carrying position. The top straps have gentle padding for the utmost in wearing comfort.

Each carrier includes a storage pocket plus at least one (often two) fabric loops for more storage options. The pocket can be used to carry a diaper, your billfold, or your sunglasses, while the fabric loops are perfect for hooking your keys onto, or a toy to keep your little one occupied. Additionally, you can turn the whole carrier inside-out, tucking it into its pocket to make a compact little pouch, and use the fabric loop to clip the carrier to your diaper bag.

And the most commonly requested feature - each carrier includes a sleeping hood. The sleeping hood is nearly as wide as the carrier body. When in use, it is held in place by two narrow straps that loop through and tie onto small fabric loops on the straps. When not in use, the hood can tuck into the carrier's pocket, or can just hang loose.

Fewer seams = More safety Luxury Mei Tai carriers still have our Fewer Seams, More Safety feature.

Luxury Mei Tai Details:

• All the features of our Basic Mei Tai, plus:
• Gently padded straps.
• Storage pocket.
• Deluxe carriers are made from more expensive fabrics.
• Choose from our instock carriers below, or choose from any of our available fabrics for a Made To Order Carrier (reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here).
• You may email us about creating a custom carrier for you if you'd like us to shop for particular fabric or if you'd like options not listed below.

Available Instock Luxury Mei Tais - Complete and ready to ship
Doggies! One side is Doggies in Squares print, with a small pocket from the Pawprints and Bones print. The other side is Black twill with a large pocket of Pawprints and Bones. Hood from Pawprints and Bones, straps from Black twill.	Brown Stripes One side is stripe print with Squares print pocket. Reverse is solid khaki twill. Straps khaki twill; hood is Squares print.	Pink and Red Flowers and Squares One side is this Floral print; Other side, straps, and hood are all a matching solid red twill.

Made-To-Order Luxury Mei Tai: $60.00 base ($70 for deluxe fabric, $50 customer fabric)
Allows you to choose your fabric from our stash or yours.

Reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here

Wallypop Onbuhimo Carrier

The Wallypop Onbuhimo Carrier is a great carrier for older babies and toddlers. It is a simple carrier that allows a baby to be worn front or back.

An onbuhimo is a post-war Japanese carrier. It is very similar to a Mai Tai but instead of both shoulder and waist straps, it has only shoulder straps and a pair of rings at the waist. The straps go over the wearer's shoulders, then through the rings, as you can see in the photos.

Our straps are long enough to accommodate most body types and sizes. Women over size 18, men over size XL, and anyone who is concerned about fit should please email us. Chances are, the carrier will fit, but we'd rather be safe than sorry! We're happy to work with you to create a carrier that will fit, and there's never an extra charge for making longer straps. 

Onbuhimo Details:

• Completely reversible
• Wide, padded straps at shoulders.
• Padded at the waist for comfort.
• Rings from slingrings.com at the waist.
• Sturdy, heavier fabric throughout to ensure a comfortable ride.
• All seams are double-stitched; straps are triple-stitched to the carrier body to ensure safety.
• Choose from our instock carriers below, or choose from any of our available fabrics for a Made To Order Carrier (reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here).
• You may email us about creating a custom carrier for you if you'd like us to shop for particular fabric or if you'd like options not listed below.

Front Carry	Back Carry	Toy Ring
Asian Countryside This is such a pretty, sparkly fabric. Back and straps are khaki twill. Deluxe SOLD	Lime geometric. Same print both sides, with brown straps.	Gorgeous Brocade. Same fabric both sides, black straps. Deluxe SOLD

Made-To-Order Mei Tai: $45.00 base ($55 for deluxe fabric, $30 customer fabric)
Options Available on a Made to Order Carrier :
Choose your fabric from our stash or yours.
Add Storage Pocket (also serves as a storage bag for the carrier itself). ($5)
Add Toy Ring. ($3)
Add Coordinating Tote (snaps around the straps of your MT). ($8)

Reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here.

Wallypop Podegi Carrier

A Podegi is an Korean-style carrier. Traditionally, a Podegi is made from heavy quilted fabrics, but Wallypop Podegis omit the batting and quilting, to make a lighter weight yet still supportive carrier. The Wallypop Podegi is comfortable and easy to wear. It has a more limited range of carrying positions than a wrap, but is easier to use. Because the body of the carrier drapes over you and baby, Podegi carriers tend to be warmer, as well, and are perfect for spring and fall.

The standard strap length will fit most mamas and daddies, up to about a size 22 or XXL. If you are concerned about the fit of your carrier, please email us and we'll be happy to work with you.

Podegi carriers are not currently available as an in stock item. You may reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here.

Podegi Carrier Details:

• Made from heavier weight fabrics such as denim or twill. 
• Deluxe carriers feature a beautiful brocade, backed with twill and will a twill strap.
• All seams are double-stitched; straps are triple-stitched to the carrier body to ensure safety.
• You can opt to add a center pocket or coordinating tote, and we can make your Podegi with either a full blanket or a narrow blanket.
  

Front Carry

Back Strapless Carry

Back Strap Carry

Podegi carriers are not currently available as an in stock item. You may reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here. Made to Order Podegi carriers are $50 for basic fabrics and $60 for fancier fabrics.

Please use common sense when using Wallypop slings and carriers. Keep a hand on your baby when bending, stooping, walking through a crowded area, etc. You can expect years of service from your Wallypop products, but take care to look over your slings and carriers before each use. Do not use your sling or carrier if the stitching has ripped or the straps are getting worn out. Limited wearing instructions are available here. Wallypop cannot be responsible for misuse, breeches of common sense, or any injuries that may result from the use of our slings.