Meh Dai Baby Carrier
Our Meh Dai is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and versatility.
What sets our Meh Dai apart from other baby carrier styles is its design, which combines the best of both worlds: the ease of a soft-structured carrier and the customizability of a wrap.
Whether you're a babywearing pro or a newbie, our Meh Dai is a breeze to use. It can be adjusted to accommodate different carrying positions, from front to back, allowing you to bond with your baby in the way that suits you best.
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Ethically Made in the U.S.A.
Size-Inclusive
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Features
Our meh dai baby carrier is the epitome of quality, comfort, and versatility! It features:
- Fully Adjustable Ring Waist Band
- Attached Hood with Magnetic Snaps
- Apron Style Adjustable Panel to Fit Newborns & Toddlers
With its panel-cinching feature and adjustable straps, our meh dai molds to your body, providing optimal support from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond!
Safety Info
Safety tested for babes from 8 to 45 pounds!
Meets U.S. CPSC Safety Requirements.
Fabric & Care
Made from high-quality fabric made with 55% Hemp and 45% Organic Cotton.
Sewn in Minnesota.
Care Instructions: Unthread/untie the straps. Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or hang dry.
To prevent damaging the fabric: Avoid washing with items that have snaps, buttons, Velcro, or zippers.
Length Details
Our Two Lengths:
- Short length accommodates waists up to 44” with 90" long shoulder straps
- Long length accommodates waists up to 74” with 104" long shoulder straps
You should choose your length based on your waist size!
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on all orders in the U.S of $140 or more! For domestic orders under $140, we offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50.
We are happy to accept a return or exchange of unused, unwashed items in the original packaging within 20 days of your order’s arrival for a full refund or 30 days for exchanges/store credit.
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Why a hope&plum meh dai?
Because we don't offer just a baby carrier, we offer a community and real support.
With a hope&plum meh dai you get a baby carrier that is....
- High-quality and lasts from infancy through toddlerhood
- Ethically made by independent seamstresses in Minnesota
- Size-inclusive and comfortably molds to your body
- Versatile and allows for different carrying options
- FREE one-on-one support for using and getting comfortable in your meh dai
Our meh dai baby carrier will become your favorite way to carry your baby!
Meh Dai
Frequently Asked Questions
Our meh dai comes in two lengths, short and long.
Our short length meh dai features a waist band that accommodates waists up to 44" and the shoulder straps are 90" long.
Our long length meh dai features a waist band that accommodates waists up to 74” and the shoulder straps are 104" long.
We recommend basing your length choice on the waist band size. If you are between sizes, we suggest sizing up to ensure you have enough length in the waist band. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions on sizing!
Yup! Attached to the carrier is an adjustable hood with magnetic snaps to secure it, making it even easier to use!
Our meh dai carrier is safety-tested for use with kids weighing 8 to 45 pounds! It is our highest weight limit out of all of our carriers and truly allows you to carry your babe from infancy through toddlerhood. This is one of our favorite toddler carriers!
Absolutely! Size-inclusivity is a core brand value for us and one of the reasons we started our company. Our long length meh dai can accommodate up to a 74" waist! You can learn more about how our baby carriers work well for plus-size parents here.
Meh dais are a more structured carrier than our ring slings and wraps. You can learn more about each of our carriers here on our comparison page!
All three names refer to the same type of carrier! The spelling "Meh Dai" (pronounced meh-dye) is the closest English approximation of the Cantonese pronunciation, so that is the name we use! The word Meh Dai literally means “straps to carry (something on the back)."
You can learn more about the history of this style carrier here: https://www.hopeandplum.co/blogs/hope-and-plum-baby-carriers-blog/the-story-of-traditional-meh-dai
We offer two lengths/sizes, Short and Long. The Short waistband accommodates 44” with the shoulder straps measuring 100," and the Long waistband accommodates up to 74” with the shoulder straps measuring 116". We recommend basing your length choice on the waistband.
Feel free to reach out to us at hello@hopeandplum.co and we will provide you with one-on-one help in picking the perfect length for you!
36" Waist
32" Waist
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45" Waist
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Feel free to reach out to us at hello@hopeandplum.co and we will provide you with one-on-one help in picking the perfect length for you!