The HipSurfer is an award-winning hip seat carrier for babies and toddlers, and a bum bag in one. It is designed to redistribute your child's weight through a wide, padded waistband so carrying feels easier on your back, shoulders, arms and wrists. It goes on in about 15 seconds with no shoulder straps, which makes it ideal for the stop-start rhythm of a toddler who wants up, then down, then up again. One arm always supports your child, so it is not hands-free.

Awarded Silver for Best Toddler Carrier at the Project Baby Magazine Awards (UK), a Mum Central Awards winner, and endorsed by the Australian Babywearing Association.

Frequently asked questions

Is the HipSurfer a good toddler carrier?
Yes. It is built for the up-and-down toddler stage. It goes on in about 15 seconds, spreads your toddler's weight across your hips, and lets them get up and down quickly. One arm supports your toddler, so it is not hands-free.

What is the best toddler carrier?
The best toddler carrier matches how you carry. For frequent, stop-start toddler carries, a hip seat like the HipSurfer suits best. For long, hands-free carries, a soft structured carrier may suit better.

What age and weight is the HipSurfer for?
It supports families from the newborn stage as a feeding and cuddle support, then becomes a hip seat carrier as your baby develops head and trunk control, through the toddler years within its recommended weight range.

Is a hip seat carrier safe for my baby's hips?
A well-designed hip seat supports a natural spread-squat position with knees higher than the bottom. The HipSurfer is designed with healthy positioning in mind and is endorsed by the Australian Babywearing Association.

Is the HipSurfer hands-free?
No. One arm always stays around your child. It takes the weight off your body so carrying feels easier, but it does not replace your arm.

Can the HipSurfer be shared between carers?
Yes. You adjust the waistband rather than re-rigging straps, so it is easy to share between mums, dads, grandparents and carers.