Instructions & Styles

Please use the utmost caution when wearing your baby. By reading and using the instructions provided here, you are agreeing that it is your responsibility to watch your child and make sure they are safe and comfortable in their FreeHand Carrier. A carrier is not a babysitter and although you are wearing your baby close to you, you should repeatedly check, especially while sleeping, that the baby is ok and comfortable. Using this carrier while walking and house cleaning is one thing, doing X sports or working out is another, please use your best judgment on activities you choose to do while wearing your baby. Please inspect your carrier regularly, after washing and before wearing for loosened seams or possible problems, Kaire will repair at no cost to you if someting looks unsafe, please let her know. We are not responsible for a carrier that you obtain in used condition or altered condition. Please use causiton when buying from trade or swap boards and forums.

FreeHand Baby offers several styles of Asian inspired baby carriers. below you will find instructions and information related to each carrier, please don't hesitate to ask questions and get customer support from Kaire when trying your carrier on. For one on One support, please see the distributor page for locations near you where there may be a class or person to help you.

Mei Tai This is the standard Mei Tai. The Mei Tai is a traditional Chinese carrier that ties on. It has top and bottom straps. The top straps are long enough to criss cross on your chest and tie under baby's bottom or bring over your shoulders, wrap under baby's butt and tie in front. It can be worn comfortably on the front, side or back. Since the straps are adjustable, this is a great carrier for mom and dad or other caregivers to share. Click here for more information on our mei tai, as well as more photos. Click here for instructions with photos to help you wear your mei tai on the front or back.

Onbuhimo This is an Onbuhimo. It has shoulder straps and rings on the bottom, it is easy to use and from my experience and other's comments, it is great with a larger baby or toddler. Click here for more information on our onbuhimo carrier. Click here for instructions on how to wear an onbuhimo carrier.

Podegi Podegis can be made standard with straight shoulder straps or angled. They are also available in full size blanket (1yard) or narrow size (1/2yard). The 2 shown are narrow size, both style straps. Click here for more information on our podegi carrier. Click here for instructions on how to wear a podegi carrier.

Hmong It's similar in use to a Podegi. It is tied on with two straps and can be worn on the front or back. Custom designs are available and I have access to a wide range of miao and hmong embroidered fabric for a traditional look. Click here for more information about our Hmong carriers. Click here for instructions on how to wear a hmong carrier.