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Mum on holiday carrying her toddler on a HipSurfer hipseat carrier during a day out

How Do You Do a Beach Day With a Baby or Toddler When the Pram Is Useless?

Prams do not work on sand, which means you carry. Here is how to plan a beach day with a baby or toddler so the walk from the car park does not finish you off.
Can Grandparents Use a Hip Seat Carrier? An Honest Guide for Nannas, Poppies and Carers

Can Grandparents Use a Hip Seat Carrier? An Honest Guide for Nannas, Poppies and Carers

Yes, grandparents can use a hip seat carrier. Here is what makes a hipseat easier than a traditional carrier for nannas, poppies and carers, which moments it helps with, and what to check before the first carry.
Toddler Won't Sit in the Pram and Won't Walk? What to Do About Pram Refusal

Toddler Won't Sit in the Pram and Won't Walk? What to Do About Pram Refusal

Pram refusal is normal toddler behaviour, not a sign you did something wrong. Why it happens, what actually helps in the moment, and how to get through an outing when they will not sit and will not walk.
How Do You Carry a Baby or Toddler in Hot Weather Without Both Melting?

How Do You Carry a Baby or Toddler in Hot Weather Without Both Melting?

Carrying a child in an Australian summer is sweaty work. Here is what actually helps: less fabric contact, more airflow, shorter carries and a carrier you can get on and off fast.
07 septembre, 2026
Dad carrying his toddler on a sand velvet HipSurfer hip seat carrier, one arm supporting the child

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Do the Carrying

Father's Day gift ideas for dads who do the carrying, including what to buy the dad who insists he needs nothing, and why gear that takes weight off his back beats another mug.
03 août, 2026