You can wear the Mei Tai on both sides, meaning either with the patterned side facing out or simply and tastefully in a solid color. In a Mei Tai, your baby is secured in the recommended spread-squat position, which is crucial for the healthy development of your baby's spine and hips. The padded shoulder straps make it easy to tie. It offers most of the advantages of a wrap while being just as quick and easy to put on as a backpack carrier. Since both the shoulder and waist straps are tied, the Mei Tai is highly customizable and adjustable. The straps and head support are padded at key points for comfortable carrying. Suitable for back cross carry and wrap cross carry methods.