Girasol WrapMySol vs Storchenwiege BabyCarrier

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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Girasol WrapMySol wrap conversion (mei tai or half buckle waistband)Storchenwiege BabyCarrier
TypeMeh dai / half buckleMeh dai / half buckle
Newborn without insertYesYes
Carry positionsFront inward, BackFront inward, Back
FabricHandwoven 100% cotton Girasol wrap fabric throughout, including straps (weave varies by design, e.g. honeycomb)100% cotton wrap fabric (per maker)
Lumbar supportNoNot listed
SizesOne size, newborn to toddlerOne size (seat width adjustable)

Girasol WrapMySol

A wrap-conversion carrier made entirely from Girasol handwoven wrap fabric, with tie shoulder straps and a tie or buckle waistband.

  • Panel and straps are all wrap fabric, so it moulds like a wrap
  • Tie or buckle waistband
  • Hood, chest strap and pouch included
  • Front and back carries only listed
  • Shoulder straps must be tied each time

Storchenwiege BabyCarrier

German half-buckle carrier with a buckled waist belt and tie-on shoulder straps. The maker lists it as suitable from birth (about 3.5 kg) to about 15 kg, with integrated newborn head support.

  • Maker states suitable from birth with integrated head support, no separate insert listed
  • Cotton fabric, buckled waist belt with tie shoulder straps
  • Front and back carry
  • No hip or outward-facing positions listed
  • Not listed by the maker: carrier weight and lumbar support