Hippy Chick Infant Carrier Review

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Reviewed by Louise Edwards

If you’re a parent of a little one who constantly wants to be carried but also insists on getting down every five minutes to explore, the Hippie Chick Hip Carrier might just become your new best friend. Designed with practicality and comfort in mind, this carrier provides a clever solution to one of the biggest parenting challenges: carrying a growing toddler without experiencing a sore back or aching shoulders.

We received the denim blue colour which coordinates with everyone’s outfits – mum, dad and toddler and is worn just like a belt. One of the standout features of the Hippie Chick Hip Carrier is its simplicity. Unlike traditional baby carriers loaded with straps, buckles, and complicated fittings, this carrier is a supportive padded belt with a built-in seat. You simply fasten it around your waist, pop your child onto the seat, and hold them securely with one arm. It allows you to carry them in a natural hip position, but with the weight distributed evenly, so you’re not straining one side of your body.

This makes it absolutely brilliant for places where pushchairs or prams are more hassle than help. We used it in museums, at the beach, on day trips to castles and even forest dog walks — anywhere that wheels just don’t work. Instead of wrestling with a stroller through uneven terrain or trying to juggle a squirmy toddler whose legs are tired, the Hippie Chick carrier keeps them close and comfortable while saving your back from the dreaded post-day-out pain.

As a parent of a strong-willed toddlers myself I have loved this product for many years and now testing it with my great niece it certainly hasn’t lost its touch Parents will especially appreciate how easy it is to lift a child on and off the seat. No need to unclip or adjust anything — when they want to walk, down they go; when they get tired, back up they pop. It’s a perfect compromise between independence and reassurance. And because the design encourages proper hip positioning, it’s supportive for both child and parent.

Comfort hasn’t been overlooked either. The wide waistband fits securely and doesn’t dig in, and the seat is padded enough to keep your little one happy even on longer outings. It’s lightweight and folds down fairly small, so you can throw it into a bag or boot of the car and forget about it until needed. It has quickly become an everyday essential, especially once their baby becomes too heavy for full-frame carriers but still craves cuddles.

The Hippie Chick Hip Carrier is best for babies who can sit unsupported right through to preschool-aged children (the maximum recommended weight is generous) so it doesn’t provide hands-free support like a wrap or soft-structured carrier, its strength lies in convenience, speed, and relieving pressure on your back during those constant short carries.

Overall, the Hippie Chick Hip Carrier is a clever, practical, and genuinely spine-saving piece of kit. For days out where prams aren’t suitable and your child refuses to be left behind, it offers freedom and comfort you’ll truly appreciate. It’s a product that understands real-life parenting — and for that reason, it’s a winner in my book.

Rating: 5/5

Price: £38.95

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