Hippy Chick Child Hipseat

Available from	£11.89	Compare 73 prices
User rating		15 Reviews

	Offers for Hippy Chick Child Hipseat

User Reviews

for Hippy Chick Child Hipseat

Rating Summary based on 15 reviews

		10

		4

		0

		1

		0

Detailed rating

Comfort
Ease of cleaning
Safety
Value for Money

	4.1

	4.3

	4.0

	3.9

Page 1 of 2 | 1 to 10 out of 15 Review(s)

Show most helpful reviews first
Newest first

6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Rayzalite

Hippychick Hipseat - A Review 14/05/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages Ease of use; Practicality; Comfort; Freedom;
Disadvantages Looks a bit silly with no baby sat on it; You still have to hold your baby;

I have to apologise in advance; this is a long review. But I’ve written it with a little background, just to show where I was coming from when I bought the Hippychick Hipseat, and how I feel it has addressed those issues. I admit it; I bought the Hippychick Hipseat out of irritation. I love our son dearly, but he’s the kind of baby who just has to be where the action is. Whether I’m washing his bottles, tidying up his toys or brushing my teeth, he has to be in the thick of it – not that he can’t or won’t play happily for ages, with me just checking in every now and again, but when he’s in the ... more
28 of 28 Ciao users found the following review helpful

CG1anon

Member since 08/06/2006

Reviews written: 34

I'm a Hippy mummy 17/06/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages takes the weight off your back, can go buggyless
Disadvantages expensive

My son was quite a big baby, and grew out of his baby carrier at around 7 months. He seemed happy in his buggy, looking around at the world, for a few months, but then began wanting to be out with me again. I also wanted the freedom to carry him, being able to leave the buggy behind sometimes when it would otherwise get in the way. I also enjoy trying out the quirkier baby accessories (bumbo, doidy cups etc), and bringing them to other mums' attention. So when I heard about the Hippychick hip seat, I had to try it! The seat is not a baby carrier in the usual sense of strapping the baby onto ... more
23 of 23 Ciao users found the following review helpful

dawnupton

The Hippy chick child seat, more hip than hippy! 02/05/2004

User recommends the product

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

I always loved baby carrying and used various baby slings up until my little girl started walking. Suddenly I was finding that my little girl started to get fidgety in her sling and I started to get worn out with her wanting to get up and down all the time. So I wanted to find a product that allowed her to have small burst of walking (as she only had the strength for this) and rests in between. Neither the buggy nor my sling allowed for 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 ... more
14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful

liberty6201

To buy or not to buy 09/08/2005

User recommends the product

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 faffing around with them. What i liked about the seat was it was just a lift on , lift off job. We went ahead and bought the seat and honestly i ... more
21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Ruthiella

It's official.....I'm a Hip Chick!!!!!! 04/02/2006

User recommends the product

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

I first became aware of this wonderful item when I was taking my daughter around a National Trust property and wasn't allowed to take my buggy in the house. Being anxious about lugging a wriggling 7 month old around I accepted 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 ... more
8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful

TriciaTY

hip seat a must when a buggy can't be used! 03/08/2004

User recommends the product

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

I had to make 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 small gates etc. Amazing! I carried him around for 2 hours! Without the seat I could barely manage 10 minutes without encountering ... more
15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful

blockysbabe

Hippy chick's a hit!! 21/04/2006

User recommends the product

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 her for even short walks would potentially be a problem for our backs. I came accross the hip seat on the STEPS organisation website where other ... more
10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful

JaneFrances

BEST carrier for toddler (beats bjorns, sarongs!) 16/07/2008

User recommends the product

Advantages No back/arm strain, easy to hoist kid on/off, easy wash and wear.
Disadvantages Not fashionable... but who cares?!

My only regret about this seat is that I did not buy one earlier! This is going to be a long, detailed review because I am in love with this product and I KNOW it looks kind of weird so I'm going to convince you how good it is! My son is a very heavy baby and my back and arms were suffering terribly carrying an 11kg 10 month old around. I bought this when he was 12 months old and nearly 12kg and it has completely changed my life for the better. I even feel I am a better mother because of it. I can now get so much more done with my baby on my hip with NO STRAIN. Even though you have to support ... more
9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful

mumtosix

Hippychick Hip Seat 20/11/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages easy to use, invaluable for a toddler.
Disadvantages no straps for security minded parents

I bought this carrier when my daughter was about six months old, having tried and hated every other carrier I came across.why did I hate them?? well every one is designed with a harness that goes over shoulders and around your body to secure it. now at 5 foot 2 inches and being a size 8-10 i ended every time i used a carrier with bad back and seriously painful shoulders and carrying any baby over 10kg was a mission. I found the hippychick seat in one of the baby catalogues and decided that I would give it a try. It is basically like a 'bumbag' of the 80s with a solid insert inside that ... more
17 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful

GeminiiDragon

Try before you buy! 06/09/2005

User recommends the product

Advantages Easy to use
Disadvantages Child kept slipping off

This is my first review so please forgive me if it's not very good.... The Hippy Chick Seat looks like a bum bag. It's basically a belt with a "seat" built into it. I think it's available in red, blue and green but I've only ever been able to find it in black. I bought mine from Boots but I've seen it John Lewis and lots of websites sell it. Priced around £35. I initially bought the Hippy Chick Hip seat in order to carry my 14 month old baby (not walking yet), more easily while we were out. Up till now we've always used a push chair but now that she is more aware of her surroundings, I thought ... more