Kokadi TaiTai vs Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo
The TaiTai has 3 positions; the Onbuhimo has 2. The TaiTai lists for $16 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Kokadi TaiTai | Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Meh dai / half buckle | Meh dai / half buckle |
| List price | $272Lowest price | $288 |
| Child weight | Not listed | 15–45 lb |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Hip, BackMost positions | Front inward, Back |
| Fabric | 100% organic cotton jacquard wrap fabric; viscoelastic foam padding | Natural textiles by edition: 100% linen (Basics), 100% silk (Maven, Simple), silk-cotton (Weft), cashmere, denim, chambray |
| Lumbar support | Not listed | No |
| Machine washable | No | No |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Not listed | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | Baby (to clothing size 80, from birth 3.5 kg),Unisize (56-92),Toddler (74-98, ~1 yr+),XL (86-104, ~2 yrs+) | One size |
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)
Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo
Waistless Japanese-style onbuhimo carrier handmade in California, with a removable sleep/sun hood. The maker lists it for babies 15 to 45 lb who sit unassisted, worn on the front or high on the back.
- Waistless design; the maker says it suits wearers during pregnancy
- Removable sleep/sun hood included
- Handmade in San Diego
- Hand wash only
- List price $288
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TaiTai or Onbuhimo?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Is the TaiTai cheaper than the Onbuhimo?
Yes. $272 versus $288 list price.
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