Kokadi TaiTai
The Kokadi TaiTai has 3 carry positions, per Kokadi. 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.
- $272List price
- 3Positions
How the TaiTai stacks up
Against the 18 meh dais and half buckles we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for meh dais and half buckles (2 to 3).
Within the typical range for meh dais and half buckles ($170.99 to $288).
What sets the TaiTai apart
Measured against the 18 meh dais and half buckles we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Kokadi WrapStarNext to it, the TaiTai is $46 less.
- Sakura Bloom OnbuhimoNext to it, the TaiTai is 1 more position; $16 less.
- hope&plum Meh DaiNext to it, the TaiTai is 1 more position; $23 less; no machine washable (the Meh Dai has it).
How the TaiTai carries
| TaiTai, per Kokadi | Meh dais and half buckles that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 17 of 20 |
| Hip | Yes | 8 of 20 |
| Back | Yes | 20 of 20 |
| Newborn use without an insert | Yes | 14 of 19 |
Listed features
- Buckled hip belt, tie-on padded shoulder straps
- Front, hip and back carries
- Four sizes from birth to about age 2+
- Strap extensions available for larger wearers
Worth checking
- Hand wash (or hand-wash cycle) at 30C; air-dry only
- Maker states weight in kg only (3.5-15 kg)
Where to buy the TaiTai
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Kokadi TaiTai | |
|---|---|
| Type | Meh dai / half buckle |
| List price | $272 |
| Newborn without insert | Yes |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Hip, Back |
| Fabric | 100% organic cotton jacquard wrap fabric; viscoelastic foam padding |
| Machine washable | No |
| Sizes | Baby (to clothing size 80, from birth 3.5 kg),Unisize (56-92),Toddler (74-98, ~1 yr+),XL (86-104, ~2 yrs+) |
Compare the TaiTai with
How each closest rival differs from the TaiTai, from the makers' specs.
- KokadiWrapStar3 positions$318$318
- $46 more
- Sakura BloomOnbuhimoup to 45 lb2 positions$288
- 1 fewer position
- $16 more
- hope&plumMeh Daiup to 45 lb2 positions$295
- 1 fewer position
- $23 more
- DidymosDidyKlickup to 35 lb3 positionsCompare side by side
TaiTai: questions answered
From Kokadi's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
Can you use the Kokadi TaiTai with a newborn?
Yes. The maker says no separate infant insert is needed from its minimum lb. Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What positions does the Kokadi TaiTai have?
Front inward, Hip, Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
Can you wash the Kokadi TaiTai?
The maker does not list it as machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the Kokadi TaiTai and the Kokadi WrapStar?
By the maker specs, the TaiTai lists for $46 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More meh dais and half buckles
- StorchenwiegeBabyCarrier2 positions
- GirasolMySol (mei tai or half buckle waistband)2 positions
- GirasolWrapMySol wrap conversion (mei tai or half buckle waistband)2 positions
- DidymosDidyFlow Halfbuckleup to 35 lb3 positions
- OschaOnbuhimo Baby Carrierup to 45 lb1 positions$234
- OschaCairis Half Buckleup to 45 lb2 positions$312
Where these specs come from
- kokadi.com/en/collections/taitai-babytragen
- kokadi.com/en/collections/taitai-baby-carriers/products/baby…
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.