Sizing

Diva Wraps Sizing

Diva Milano Woven Wraparound Sling is available in sizes XS (3.7m), S (4.2m), M (4.6m), L (5.2m) and XL (5.7m).

Diva Essenza Woven Wraparound Sling is available in sizes S (4.2m), M (4.6m) and L (5.2m).

The right size will depend on your own measurements and how you prefer to carry your baby: size 3.7m is suitable for 'Kangaroo' carry, size 4.2m for the 'Cross Carry' and sizes 4.6m and 5.2m for the 'Wrap Cross Carry'.

The medium-sized sling (4.6m) is generally suitable for most adults and carrying styles, the 5.2m sling might be better for larger adults and/or babies. If your own body size is no more than 14 you can use Wrap Size 4.6m for all carrying methods. For body size 14 (GB) / 12 (US) we recommend Wrap Size 5.2m.

Diva Milano and Diva Essenza Ring Sling Sizes

Size M is 180 cm (measured along the shorter side from rings). This size is suitable for those wearing sizes up to L (app. 14 US/16 GB or 44 (F), 50 (I)). Size L is 200cm (measured along the shorter side from rings). For most models this size is produced by request.

Diva Essenza Mei-Tai Sizes

Regular mei tai dimensions are suitable for grown-ups wearing sizes up to XL (app. 16 US/18 GB or 46 (F), 52 (I)). Grown-ups with sizes L-XL will have the upper straps' knot on their back. Grown-ups with lower sizes can have a knot in front, under the baby's bum, as per our instructions. Lower straps are suitable for a waist up to 160cm.

Mei Tai Features

Diva Milano mei tais are produced from Diva Essenza fabric (regular stock).

DIMENSIONS

The dimensions of DM mei tais are common for the industry:

• mei tai back is 45cm (17,7") high (not including the hood) and 40cm (15,7") wide;
• upper straps are 2,2m (86,6") long and 25cm (9,8") wide;
• lower straps are 90cm (35,4") long and 8,5cm (3,3") wide.

Mei tai body and straps are unpadded.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Diva Milano mei tais can be used with:

• newborns(with a hood used as a headrest and mei tai body base reduced in width by special cords with stoppers); you can also reduce the height of the back panel by slight tucking of the belt;
• most babies up to 12-18 months with the upper side of the mei tai back ending under their head (the baby should be properly positioned without excessive sagging in the back, with a mei tai back properly pulled up);
• toddlers up to 2-3 years with their shoulders and sometimes arms outside.

A baby on the left side is a big boy 12 months old. A doll on the right side has dimensions of a 1-2 months baby.

in 2015 we changed the hood construction, now all mei tais have hoods which can be fixed with 2 half-rings on each shoulder strap. You can use a hood as a headrest with 2 possible positions. When the headrest is fixed in the upper position, it serves as a mei tai back extension so can be recommended especially for toddlers.

Regular mei tai dimensions are suitable for grown-ups wearing sizes up to XL (app. 16 US/18 GB or 46 (F), 52 (I)). Grown-ups with sizes L-XL will have the upper straps' knot on their back. Grown-ups with lower sizes can have a knot in front, under the baby's bum, as per our instructions. Lower straps are suitable for a waist up to 160cm.

Size L can be produced by request, with a slight mark-up (please contact us by e-mail info@diva-milano.com for details).

MEI TAI FEATURES

• adjustable base (20 to 40cm) to provide the correct 'M'-shape leg position even for newborns;
• a rollable hood which can be used as a baby headrest in 2 positions (high and low);
• wide shoulder straps made of Diva Essenza wrap fabric, for a great carrying comfort;
• long straps at the hood to lift easily the headrest when using for back carrying.