You’d think that my 15 years spent as a Bellydancer would have prepared me for having kids.
But whilst my core is still strong, I do however struggle carrying the kids with the strain it puts on my back and posture. And no professional dancer wants a bad posture!
So when HippyChick creators of the HipSeat agreed to sponsor me to attend Blog On and Brit Mums Live, I wanted to check out their signature product.
The HipSeat
When it first arrived, I tried it on and it immediately reminded me of an elaborate bum bag (although my Nan banned me using that word) as it straps around your waist with a zip-up pocket/pouch and then the ledge/hip seat on your side.
It’s easy to Velcro around your waist and it fits comfortably with the cushioned support.
I road tested it on a day out in Sheffield with my two daughters and my mum. As ever we hadn’t been able to fit the buggy in the car so I decided to grab the HipSeat which comes in a stylish canvas drawstring bag.
I’m not one for reading instructions, so luckily it was really straight forward to use.
And low and behold it worked! I carried two-year-old Ari around for most of the day and it was brilliant as she could hop on and hop off. We used to use a sling for carrying her but now she’s older and stronger she won’t sit still.
I could barely feel any strain on my back when carrying because the HipSeat felt nice and sturdy.
I posted about it on social media and it got lots of attention including an old friend of mine who is a massive HipSeat fan.
Tina English, a nan, said: “Really comfortable to wear and keeps your spine straight and the baby secure. “As you can see baby Leon at only 8 months is a big baby weighing in about 2 stone and I can carry him around for ages with ease. ❤️”
What HippyChick says
The Hippychick Hipseat is an award winning baby product. Its back supporting design is perfect for carrying children between 6 months – 3 years old.
This best-selling child’s product is renowned for its durability, style and comfort. It is tough, hardwearing and machine washable, so can go anywhere with you!
Specifically designed to address one of the root causes of adult back pain, the hipseat provides a firm shelf for the child to sit on and supports their increasingly heavy weight from underneath. Instead of twisting the spine, the parent’s back stays straight and the child is tucked into the chest, providing comfort and security for both adult and child.
The Hipseat has a padded seat with a non-slip pad for extra comfort and is available in several fantastic colours.
Each Hipseat is packed in an Eco drawstring bag for easy storage.
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Disclaimer: Thanks to HippyChick for collaborating with me and sponsoring me!
55 Comments. Leave new
This looks like such a good idea. With Max not wanting to sit in the pram it woukd be good to have a better alternative to just carrying him.
Thanks it is, super easy to use too xxx
Wow this looks like such a fantastic product! I think I might need to look into getting one.
Deffo it’s a lifesaver! Xx
I used one at a National Trust property. Amazing bit of kit.
It is especially for walks! Xxx
Ooh fab x
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize for charity, to go to Romania.
Aw that’s a fab idea – fingers crossed! Xx
What a great product, esp for when out and about with my little one! It would leave me hands free to hold on to my other three!
Ooh yes deffo. X
to take the strain off my hip, heavens it would be helpful
It so is! Fingers crossed xx
This looks like such a good idea, especially when out and about with the kids.
Definitely I love it
I used to carry my now 21 month old all the time but he doesn’t like the carrier now and wants to be carried in my arms instead when tired. This might be a good compromise for us both.
Good luck xx
I’d like to win this for my sister in law. My niece is starting to get heavy, and my sister really struggles with back issues. So this would be really helpful.
I would love one as I am pregnant with my 4th child. We live just around the corner from my other children’s school so it would be so much easier to be able to just pop the baby (when it’s old enough!) on my hip rather than having to negotiate taking three young boys to school plus a baby in a pushchair!
Good luck xx
I would love to win this as it would make it easier to carry around my nieces, nephews and other small relatives.
Good luck xx
With my 2 year old not wanting to go in the pushchair anymore & not being able to walk for a long time, this would be super-handy!
Good luck x
I would love to win one for my little man/me!, his nearly 9 months and is such a chunk! he never likes being in his pram if we have stopped moving so this would be so handy as his getting so heavy
Good luck x
my grandson is coming up to six months and I’m finding I have lost the ability to carry babies for any distance so this would be useful especially as they live in an upstairs flat
Aw defo good luck x
My little boy is 2, and loves to walk. I hate taking the pram out because he never wants to go in it, but this would be perfect for when his legs get tired!
That’s exactly how we use it xx
For use with my grandaughter my body could do with a little help lol x
Good luck x
looks an amazing bit of kit – especially if like me – a grandparent – carrying a 1 year old is a struggle
I can imagine xx
This would be brilliant as a present for a family member their baby is due in August, I can remember the struggle to keep a baby on my hip when they decide they want to be carried around, this looks marvelous.
It’s so handy and comfy – good luck x
Would make carrying children so much better for your posture and body. Great invention.
We need this so my Daughter in law can bring my Grandson to visit as she cant get the buggy up and down the train steps. This would be perfect and I’m sure Oscar 6 months would love it xxxx
Aw I’m sure! Good luck xx
This would be so useful as I have 5 toddler grandchildren who all want nanny to carry them
Good luck x
I have a toddler and a newborn so days out can be a struggle when my little boy wants carrying – this looks like it would be a great help. I used to consider myself fit and strong but constantly have back ache recently! Think I’ll try to convince my husband to buy me one of these. :o)
I’m sure it would – good luck! X
This would be great for my parents to help carry the grandchildren, 7 at the moment but number 8 is on it’s way 🙂
Wow good luck
This would be perfect when I look after my nephew and as he is getting heavier would help
i would love to win as our ‘little boy’ is not quite so little anymore, being due another in December i believe this would be a huge help when carrying him around
I would love to win this my first baby is due august and I’m not very strong so this looks ideal to help carry him!
Rachel’s baby is due in july + this would be an amazing surprise for her
it would be great for when my 2 year old grand daughters visits and we go out as her buggy is big and cumberlasome so not easy for me to manage but the main reason is because i have had major back surgery (12 times in total over the years) but this would protect my back so i can carry my grand daughter for longer which means parks are no longer a no go zone as i could carry my grand daughter to the park on this wonderful invention. thanks for the chance
Thanks for entering
perfect for my niece
I would love to win one, we have a 1 year old daughter and she’s always slipping down when I carry her, these are a fab idea
Good luck x
Great idea for a nephew who wants to walk BUT then gets tired & wants to be carried.