Hip Carriers

[Amy G]

Is there a good carrier for your hip-carrying a toddler? We are going on vacation soon and when she is not wanting to walk or be in a stroller, a carrier would be nice!

[Pilotbaby]

I think a wrap would be your best bet. We have an Ergo and a Beco and both of those have hip carries. The strap sits at an awkward place in my opinion though, making it uncomfortable for more than a few minutes. The baby wearing website has a great board you could try for tips on specific wraps. There are so many to choose from. Also, you might want to see if there is a baby wearing group in your area. Then you can try out some different options before you buy.

[Amy G]

Great idea, I do remember now that there is a group or store like that in town!

[lizzywednesday]

Hip carries with a wrap are possible, but there's a learning curve ... and if you get/have a longer wrap, it's tougher to manage the slack. (I speak from experience.)

Personally, I'd recommend either a ring-sling or a Scootababy.

[TwoBees]

Scootababy is a hip-only carrier. I think the idea is fantastic, but my shoulders could just not work the hip carry (use my Scootababy only a few times). The baby needs to be 6 months or older though. http://www.scootababy.com/

[jam224]

Have you seen the Nari Hip Hugger? I have no idea how practical or comfortable it would be, but it looks interesting: http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Nari-Todd.../dp/B003U86GSY.

[RedSuedeShoes]

I had a Scootababy for my last baby, but never used it much - he was really big (long & heavy), and I'm really short and had a bad diastasis so it didn't work for us. Nicely made carrier though.