Kokadi Onbu vs Kokadi TaiTai

The TaiTai has 3 positions; the Onbu has 1. The Onbu lists for $11 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Kokadi OnbuKokadi TaiTai
TypeMeh dai / half buckleMeh dai / half buckle
List price$261Lowest price$272
Newborn without insertNoYes
Carry positionsBackFront inward, Hip, BackMost positions
Fabric100% organic cotton jacquard sling fabric100% organic cotton jacquard wrap fabric; viscoelastic foam padding
Lumbar supportNoNot listed
Machine washableNoNo
SizesToddler (74-98),XL (86-104)Baby (to clothing size 80, from birth 3.5 kg),Unisize (56-92),Toddler (74-98, ~1 yr+),XL (86-104, ~2 yrs+)

Kokadi Onbu

A waistless onbu back carrier with padded shoulder straps, sewn from organic cotton jacquard, for children from secure sitting age; now sold off as a discontinued model.

  • No waist strap
  • Padded shoulder straps
  • Quick to put on for frequent ups and downs
  • Maker lists it as discontinued (clearance stock only)
  • Back carry only

Kokadi TaiTai

A half buckle carrier with a buckled hip belt and padded tie-on shoulder straps, sewn from organic cotton jacquard and sold in four sizes.

  • Buckled hip belt, tie-on padded shoulder straps
  • Front, hip and back carries
  • Four sizes from birth to about age 2+
  • Hand wash (or hand-wash cycle) at 30C; air-dry only
  • Maker states weight in kg only (3.5-15 kg)
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Onbu or TaiTai?

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Is the Onbu cheaper than the TaiTai?

Yes. $261 versus $272 list price.

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