This item is brand new in its original packaging. I ordered it before flying out of state for a wedding. Unfortunately it didn't arrive until after I left! This carrier has all the benefits of a Mei Tai and a Sling together. The buckles make it quick and easy to get on and off, and you can wear your baby on your hip or slide them around to the back when you need to. I LOVE the color too. It looks calm and natural, not like some bright pink thing that's gonna attract a bunch of attention when you go to the grocery store. And it's so pretty - it would've been GREAT for that wedding I was going to! Another great thing about it is that it's reversible, so if your husband wants to wear it, or you're not in a "sage green" kinda mood you can just turn it to the natural color on the other side. I have this same carrier in a regular Mei Tai, and since I use that one so much I figured I should sell this one while it's still brand new, and use the money to get some more cloth diapers. FYI: I just did a search on the internet to see what these were going for, and I couldn't find this color at all. Even the places that advertise that they have it say it is "currently unavailable." Now I'm having second thoughts about selling it!!!  If you have any questions feel free to email me. I mail things out the next business day. Happy Bidding!

Here's some more info on the carrier:

The Ellaroo Mei Hip™ Baby Carrier is the most innovative baby carrier to hit the market in years. The Mei Hip™ was the first hip carrier available with 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.

A Little Background: Karen Baker developed the Mei Hip™ in a search for the perfect hip carrier. Her solution has allowed even those with neck and back problems to wear their babies and toddlers comfortably on the hip.

Easy-on buckles at the shoulder and waist (optional, included)
Reversible (for solid color and "leftie" position)
100% certified organic cotton fabric

Product Information

• Designed for comfortable use from head control to 35 lbs.
• Reversible, 100% certified organic cotton, with either organic cotton batting or recycled polyester batting (made from soda bottles).
• Made in USA.
• Online and Printable Wearing Instructions
  (also included with every carrier)
• 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.

The EllaRoo Mei Hip packs up really small so it's great for the mall when your baby is done with the stroller (which, of course, is filled with bags, anyway!)

It's super easy to learn to use. It's far simpler than a sling and more comfy by far. It is also elegant enough to go out for the evening and equally at home with jeans.