EllaRoo Mei Hip - Mumbai Chocolate

Product Review

The Ellaroo Mei HipTM Baby Carrier features a shoulder strap that cups the shoulder, rather than riding up toward the wearer's neck. Add the supportive waist strap, and you have a very practical, comfortable baby carrier. This carrier allows even those with neck and back problems to wear their babies and toddlers comfortably on the hip. For use from head control through toddler. 100% Cotton Print, with 100% Organic Cotton Reverse and Straps Made in USA Comes packaged in matching chocolate bag!

Product Features

Designed for comfortable use from head control to 35 lbs.
Easy-on buckles at the shoulder and waist (optional, included)
Reversible (for solid color and "leftie" position)
Baby can be moved toward the back for short periods, just as with a ring sling.
The wide shoulder strap spreads baby's weight over a wide area, eliminating pressure points.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(4 customer reviews)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Ouch my shoulder!, November 9, 2006

L. Pinto "lp" (Cherry Hill, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: EllaRoo Mei Hip (Mumbai Chocolate) (Baby Product)

My son grew out of his other baby carrier rather quickly. He weighed about 22 lbs. when I purchased this carrier. I liked the idea of a hip sling and I was excited about this product because it could accomodate babies up to 30 lbs, and seemed simple to use. I loved the fabric and the look of this carrier.

This product claimed to take the weight off of your back by cupping the shoulder with one of the straps. It did indeed do this, but only lead to a very sore shoulder after about 15 minutes. It is also a little difficult to hold your baby and put the strap under your arm and then around the opposite shoulder. I got a lot of strange looks in the parking lots.lol I sometimes needed whoever was with me to help me out. There is also a great deal of extra fabric from the straps that hangs all the way down to the floor. The instructions said you could simply tuck it away, but I had a hard time doing that because there was so much left hanging. When I tucked it in the...Read more

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Absolutely love it., January 31, 2007

Babywearer - See all my reviews

This review is from: EllaRoo Mei Hip (Mumbai Chocolate) (Baby Product)

This is so much better than the Bjorn carrier. You can wear it on the hip or in front. It is very comfortable. My baby always felt secure and I never thought he would come out. I could wear my 25 pound baby for 2 hours without a problem. My back and shoulders were never sore. Easy to put on. Great way to calm a fussy baby! Reversible black for men too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

My Favorite Carrier, February 8, 2009

JJJP "Jodi Jogs" - See all my reviews

This review is from: EllaRoo Mei Hip (Chocolate) (Baby Product)

I've had a sling and a Bjorn, and this one tops them both! I have a two year old and a very big 24 lb 10 month old... I can wear the baby for at least two hours without being sore. I was surprised how easy it was to deal with my toddler while wearing him too. It comes set up to wear on your right side, but I switched it to have him on my left so that I could use my right arm more... Very durable fabric.

Your shoulder will be a little "numb" after long use (well, maybe not if you don't have a huge baby!). But, surprisingly, it wasn't sore, just numb for a few minutes.

My baby loves it. Kind of annoying to get slobber and drool on me, but other than that, there are not complaints. I've been reccommending it to everyone who asks (and I get a lot of questions about it at the park!).