Hippy Chick Child Hipseat

Advantages: Light, compact and easy to store.
Disadvantages: Not enough padding and straps can slip down.

...this, so I bought a hippy chick child seat and it worked wonders. Using the seat made it easy for me to put my child down and pick her up. I really think buying it helped my little girl get practice at walking and created opportunities that allowed her to strengthen her leg muscles more quickly. Description This product is basically like a big bum bag, that fastens around the waist and your child sits on top of the bag part. The seat has a thick ...
...snack. Price. The Hippy Chick Seat costs £34.95 plus p & p. I bought the seat from the 'Perfectly Happy People' catalogue www.thebabycatalogue.com, but it is also available direct from the makers 'Hippy Chick'. Both these companies are always advertised in baby magazines such as Mother & Baby/Prima Baby. Where and when to use This carrier does not hold you child, but provides a more comfortable way to hold your child on your hip. My partner found ... Read review

Advantages: Great for a child who loves walking but can't manage too much
Disadvantages: Expensive, looks like a bum bag

We had a huge dilemma when looking at the Hippychick hip seat. Onthe one hand our son was just beginning to exert his independence and wanted to walk everywhere but couldn't as he didn't have the stamina! The seat looked great but i didn't know anyone who had one and there were only a couple of reviews on here at the time so i couldn't make a firm decision. We had had baby carriers which were good but honestly neither i or my husband could be bothered ...
...was it was just a lift on , lift off job. We went ahead and bought the seat and honestly i can say it was the most worthwhile baby thing i have bought - and i have bought a few!! Whenever we go somewhere whether it is shopping, down to the beach, to friends, etc. i just pop on the belt and find it is very comfortable minus baby (ok so everyone thinks you are wearing a bumbag which is not great but get over that and it's good!) then when my son gets ... Read review

Advantages: Portable and easy to use. Reduction in back pain!!!
Disadvantages: Fear that baby may fall off.

...the guides offer of a Hippy Chick hip seat and was immediately converted to Hip Chick status. WHAT THE BLURB SAYS..... Strong, hardwearing Cordura© fabric Light weight Simple, practical and easy to use Inward facing pockets for safe keeping valuables Machine washable Suitable for children aged 6 months - 3 years When sitting astride the hip seat, the child is very comfortable and his or her head is level with the adult's shoulders or chest. The ...
...blurb means is that the Hippy Chick is similar in shape to a bum bag. It incorporates a seat for the child and a wide belt that goes around the wearers waist. It secures by means of a clip (similar to those found in buggies) and velcro for added confidence. I'm quite a large Mummy and can still get the strap around my tummy so that's a bonus!!! The child then sits on the seat and is basically held in place by the wearer putting their arm around babys ... Read review

Advantages: ideal for holidays!
Disadvantages: not sure how much use it would get.

...a rush decision about the hippy chick hip seat just before I went on Holiday.......shall I, shan't I?! It's a lot of money, will I use it?? In the end I did buy it and it came in very handy! We visited some places which stated not suitable for pushchairs, and I had to carry my 1 year old son around somehow. I strapped on the seat as per the instructions, which was easy enough to do. And off we went, up and down stairs, over stepping stones through ...
...hours! Without the seat I could barely manage 10 minutes without encountering back and arm ache. So the seat does it job, however it still doesn't make the experience totaly hassle free. I found the hip seat much more comfortable to wear over a coat/thick jumper which stopped it rubbing on my skin. However on hot days this couldn't be avoided and if the seat slipped/moved around it was uncomfortable on my hips (but bareable). I did have to stop several ... Read review

Advantages: Invaluable if your child is heavy or in plaster casts.
Disadvantages: Needs a little more padding for longer walks!

My 11 month old daughter had an operation on her hips and needed to be in plaster for 6 months. She was very heavy and awkward to carry as her legs were bent in the plaster. Even just to walk from the carpark to the supermarket was uncomfortable on our backs. You just can't take a buggy everywhere! As a moving and handling trainer I have plenty of experience in even weight distribution and posture to prevent back problems, so knew that carrying ...
...for our backs. I came accross the hip seat on the STEPS organisation website where other parents of disabled young children had recommended this item. It was something I had to buy as I knew it could make such a difference to our lives at the time. I was very impressed, it worked a dream for me. It was very comfortable to wear, the pressure was taken off my back and evenly distributed. I even had an arm free!! All she needed was an arm round her ... Read review