Baby Carrier Review: Soul Maze Pop Meh Dai
I hadn't given meh dais much thought until I tried Soul's and ... I haven't looked back. SO. COMFY. The maze pop meh dai is a wrap conversion meh dai from their maze pop woven wrap. I'd consider Maze to be Soul's signature pattern (or at least one of!). The concentric squares on a black weft are so classy and provide that all over texture for even grip. The wrap is medium-ish weight with medium-ish grip to glide ratio. Easy to work with for beginners and experienced wearers.
Although both of my children are within the weight recommendation for this carrier, I use this carrier primarily with my toddler. Her older sister will go up occasionally in it but she prefers the wraps where I can get a full deep seat instead of having to use the straps of the meh dai to fill in the sides (when did my baby get so big??).
For someone who might be interested in wrapping but woven wraps are intimidating or maybe you are an experienced with woven wraps but want something a little more set-up some days without going to a soft-structured buckle carrier? A meh dai can be a nice option. I primarily use woven wraps but this meh dai "popped" into our life (pun intended) and I'm so glad it did. The seat is easy to make whether you wear a meh dai apron style or non-apron style and you don't have to worry about losing the seat. I prefer apron style which has the outside of the carrier against my waist instead of the inside of the carrier against my waist to start (non-apron style). I feel like I can get a deeper seat and the panel can be less high if needed - like if my toddler wanted arms out instead of arms tucked in. The wide straps still give me the feel of wrapping. I reach for our maze pop meh dai when I have a cranky toddler to wrangle. Up she goes and out she goes! The sleepy dust has yet to disappoint.
Some people don't use the hood part on their carriers ever. I LOVE THEM. I use the hood to protect baby's head from rain, sun, and nosy strangers who seem to think touching your baby's face is OK. Some children don't like having their heads covered so just follow your child's lead - don't like it? Don't use it. The hood straps are long and I can reach them behind my back and pull them over a snoozers head. Some times I'll tie them to the little loops on the shoulder straps but often I'll just tuck them underneath the shoulder strap.
The shoulder straps have ample padding and the wide straps make it so easy to make a supportive seat that's customized to the size of your wearee. You can also choose not spread the passes and bunch them if a single layer with open sides is preferred (cooler option for warmer weather!). Soul's meh dais have a hybrid shoulder where the padding is in the middle and the straps spread wide on each side of the padding. If you prefer cupping your shoulder, you can!
There are also more finishes you can do with a meh dai than I gave the meh dai credit for especially if you're back carrying. Here's a video of a knotless Tibetan with this carrier:
We love this carrier for its wearing qualities, color, and design! If you get the chance to try one, don't pass it up!!! For more pics and commentary, check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wearingpluotandkumquat/ and search #MazePopMehDai.
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Disclaimer: I am a Soul Brand Ambassador. The opinions are mine and may or may not concur with others. Photographs are taken to be most accurate of the color in real life but know that it may vary depending on the light and the viewer's device.
- Carrier: Maze Pop - Jacquard Meh Dai
- Carrier Weight Recommendation: 15-40 pounds (7-18 kilograms)
- Material: 100% jacquard woven cotton
- Straps: Hybrid (centrally padded) wrap straps
- Size (measurements provided from Soul website):
- 88" waist
- 80" shoulder length
- 12" width strap at the shoulders
- panel is 16" tall at tallest point to top of the waist band and 15" wide at the top of the waist band measured with soft tape.
- Wearees: 4.5 year old (approximately 32 pounds/18.5 kilograms) , 1.5 year old (approximately 22 pounds/10 kilograms)
![[Image of a tan skin Asian woman with dark brown hair wearing a not visible sleeping toddler on her back in a magenta and black concentric square patterned meh dai baby carrier. Woman's face isn't visible. Image is from neck through torso. The carrier covers her front torso with a double knot at the top of her chest. Bottom right corner in white is a watermark with a "T" lying on its side; top text "Photography by," bottom text "@WearingPluotAndKumquat."]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2XQlnsg9YR-Nphq6eenfIuxEsn_AcO8bwmI-xBeVKBXjNbZdTvkQ_2A8epOi0ZMCLTT-SFgtjEnkaIX4Ah6GAj5fl_dm93G1NKG5Dg0d-RnRR57q8o1x1h-DghLkRoslFeZHxVajj5TW/s1600/MazePopMehDai-watermark-5876.jpg) |
| Meh Dai Tied Tibetan with a Spread Waist Belt Tied Under Bum |
For someone who might be interested in wrapping but woven wraps are intimidating or maybe you are an experienced with woven wraps but want something a little more set-up some days without going to a soft-structured buckle carrier? A meh dai can be a nice option. I primarily use woven wraps but this meh dai "popped" into our life (pun intended) and I'm so glad it did. The seat is easy to make whether you wear a meh dai apron style or non-apron style and you don't have to worry about losing the seat. I prefer apron style which has the outside of the carrier against my waist instead of the inside of the carrier against my waist to start (non-apron style). I feel like I can get a deeper seat and the panel can be less high if needed - like if my toddler wanted arms out instead of arms tucked in. The wide straps still give me the feel of wrapping. I reach for our maze pop meh dai when I have a cranky toddler to wrangle. Up she goes and out she goes! The sleepy dust has yet to disappoint.
![[Image of a tan skin Asian woman with dark brown hair wearing a sleeping toddler on her back in a magenta and black concentric square patterned meh dai baby carrier. The toddler has on bright magenta leggings. The woman has on a magenta swing top and black capri leggings. They coincidentally super match today. They're outside at a raised garden overflowing with fresh green leaves and orange nasturtium blossoms. The cute little white flowers of cilantro gone to seed are also visible. The woman is looking down picking nasturtium seeds, enjoying the quiet of a sleeping toddler. Bottom right corner in white is a watermark with a "T" lying on its side; top text "Photography by," bottom text "@WearingPluotAndKumquat."]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxVAAwlSI7NNM5i0KBTuNE6AmBdA_eWheo6ZSZnIb4rVxK4gJ6QGLEJSHsRTda7DfJA29yObIpdfEO_fPRiPUYUZcvkRcm-jiFPNsIP_URdXXySOHwp4G7WkYRxNBYqvasZqZKi6aoQm2/s1600/MazePopMehDai-watermark-5880.jpg) |
| Sleepy dust for the win! |
![[Image of a tan skin Asian woman with dark brown hair wearing a sleeping toddler on her back in a magenta and black concentric square patterned meh dai baby carrier. The toddler has on bright magenta leggings. The woman has on a magenta swing top and black capri leggings. They coincidentally super match today. They're outside at a raised garden overflowing with fresh green leaves and orange nasturtium blossoms. The woman is standing upright, looking into the distance. Bottom right corner in white is a watermark with a "T" lying on its side; top text "Photography by," bottom text "@WearingPluotAndKumquat."]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidu-at1BUhhyuL2_LrRnSVBRfOpuP8Hr2kWNrdevrZZa94wjrF6JRKIyELIq_caErTf0t4UU4Xyw8S6G9xA4AH_HACE3FfD37BNbQJ3nl7LZPycW5ws8poNfjypac__3XuPL4o396nS_cc/s1600/MazePopMehDai-watermark-5885.jpg) |
| Maze Pop GLOWS! I find myself reaching for this on misty, cloudy, rainy days the most. |
There are also more finishes you can do with a meh dai than I gave the meh dai credit for especially if you're back carrying. Here's a video of a knotless Tibetan with this carrier:
We love this carrier for its wearing qualities, color, and design! If you get the chance to try one, don't pass it up!!! For more pics and commentary, check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wearingpluotandkumquat/ and search #MazePopMehDai.
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Images have descriptions provided in the alternative text accessible to screen readers.
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Disclaimer: I am a Soul Brand Ambassador. The opinions are mine and may or may not concur with others. Photographs are taken to be most accurate of the color in real life but know that it may vary depending on the light and the viewer's device.
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