Hackerlily Blog

Traditional Carrier or Hipseat: Which One for Which Moment

Traditional Carrier or Hipseat: Which One for Which Moment

Traditional carrier or hipseat? A moment-by-moment guide to which carrier suits newborn cuddles, long walks, quick errands, the toddler up-down and travel.
August 12, 2026
Spring Outings With a Toddler: Ideas When Little Legs Mostly Walk

Spring Outings With a Toddler: Ideas When Little Legs Mostly Walk

Spring outing ideas for toddlers who mostly walk (until they don't), plus the walk-then-carry rhythm and what to bring for easy days out.
August 10, 2026
How Long Does It Actually Take to Put a Hipseat On? We Timed It

How Long Does It Actually Take to Put a Hipseat On? We Timed It

We timed it. Here is how long it really takes to put a hip seat carrier on, the step-by-step, and how it compares to a full carrier for stop-start days.
August 10, 2026
Contact Naps: Why They Happen and How to Survive Them

Contact Naps: Why They Happen and How to Survive Them

Why babies only nap on you, whether contact naps are a problem (they're not), and how to survive the five-minute cuddle that became forty without wrecking your back.
August 04, 2026
Feeding Out and About When You'd Rather Not Leave the Table

Feeding Out and About When You'd Rather Not Leave the Table

How to feed your baby out and about without leaving the table, from cafe seats to picnics, and how a supportive hip seat ledge makes feeding easier.
August 04, 2026
How to Stay Comfortable During Contact Naps

How to Stay Comfortable During Contact Naps

Contact naps are full of precious cuddles, but they can leave parents with sore backs, shoulders and arms. Here's how to make them more comfortable for both you and your baby.

July 27, 2026
Contact Naps Made More Comfortable: A Winter Guide for Parents

Contact Naps Made More Comfortable: A Winter Guide for Parents

Winter is the perfect season to slow down, cuddle up and embrace contact naps. Discover why they can be comforting for both you and your baby, plus simple ways to stay comfortable while soaking up those cosy moments.

July 27, 2026
Best Toddler Carrier Australia: An Honest Comparison Guide

Best Toddler Carrier Australia: An Honest Comparison Guide

The best toddler carrier depends on how you carry. An honest comparison of hip seats, structured carriers and slings, and why the award-winning HipSurfer suits the toddler stage.
July 25, 2026
Why Does My Baby Want to Be Held All the Time? (And What Actually Helps)

Why Does My Baby Want to Be Held All the Time? (And What Actually Helps)

Why your baby wants to be held all the time, why it is completely normal, and practical ways to keep them close without wrecking your back.
July 25, 2026
Will the HipSurfer Actually Help My Sore Back and Shoulders?

Will the HipSurfer Actually Help My Sore Back and Shoulders?

Carrying your baby shouldn't leave you with aching shoulders and a sore back. Here's how the HipSurfer is designed to help make everyday carrying more comfortable.

July 23, 2026
Less Bags, Less Stress: Why Parents Love the HipSurfer's Built-In Storage

Less Bags, Less Stress: Why Parents Love the HipSurfer's Built-In Storage

The fewer bags you have to carry, the easier family outings become. Discover why parents love the HipSurfer's built-in bum bag and ergonomic design.

July 14, 2026
Why the HipSurfer Is The Favourite School Holiday Travel Essential

Why the HipSurfer Is The Favourite School Holiday Travel Essential

Packing for the school holidays? Discover why the Hackerlily HipSurfer has become the ultimate travel essential for parents, combining a hipseat carrier and bum bag in one.

July 13, 2026