Hippy Chick Child Hipseat > Reviews

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 ... 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 ... Read review

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. ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: Child kept slipping off

...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 ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use, convenient
Disadvantages: must be done up tight enough, or it slips

I loved the idea of the Hip Seat and couldn't wait until my daughter was old enough to use it. I keep it in the car, and we use it for short journeys on foot which is much more convenient than using a buggy. I enjoy being able to hold my daughter and still have an arm free to do other things. I am still using it regularly, and I certainly want to recommend it to others. However, there are some things about the Hip Seat that didn't live up to expectation. ... Read review

Advantages: Great for Clingy babies and in crowded places
Disadvantages: None

Only got this recently so can't tell you yet whether it will stand the test of time but it has truly changed my life :) One of the best things about it is that it's really wasy to put on. I have a baby Bjorn carrier but never used it as I couldn;t be doing with the hassle of all the straps and stuff. The hipseat just velcros round your waist and then there is a safety clip. Takes very little time while your baby is whining to be picked up. It's ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use.
Disadvantages: Feels a bit bulky

Hello. I have recently brought a hippy chick hip seat and I love it. My little boy loves it as well. The product helps to keep your spine striaght by distributing the childs weight evenly, whilst allowing you to carry your child securly. Suitable from around 6-9 months untill your child is three. I think it really depends on how much weight you can carry. It is also a good oppertunity to have a good cuddle with your child. The seat is available ... Read review

Advantages: Light weight, easy to use
Disadvantages: doesn't hold child, straps aren't long enough

I bought a Hippy Chick Hip Seat because I suffer from mild radial sciatica and my husband has back problems. I also bought it because having 2 children within 12 months of each other I was always carrying one or the other and I thought I ought to be carrying them with my back straight, and it certainly works. I find it extemely useful to leave it in the car and use it when out and about for short periods - mostly if we are walking somewhere and ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use, Better for back, Excellent when without buggy
Disadvantages: Expensive, Remember to hold onto child !

The Hippy Chick Hip Seat is an innovative product. It puts minimal strain on your back, feels very secure when put on (does a good job of keeping your tummy flat !) and it is very easy to swing junior onto it in a hurry. It is basically a 'Bum Bag' with a sturdy styrene inner. The inner is removable, for washing the outer. The whole unit is very light. I got my Hip seat when my son was about 9 months old. I used it alot, but now I think of ... Read review