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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.
04 augustus 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.
04 augustus 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 augustus 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.

27 juli 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.

27 juli 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.
25 juli 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.
25 juli 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.

23 juli 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.

14 juli 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.

13 juli 2026
The Toddler Carrier for Up-and-Down Days

The Toddler Carrier for Up-and-Down Days

A toddler carrier for the up-and-down stage. See how a hipseat spreads your toddler's weight across your hips so carrying feels easier on your back and arms.
12 juli 2026
Kindy Drop-Off Tips: How to Make Mornings Easier for You and Your Child

Kindy Drop-Off Tips: How to Make Mornings Easier for You and Your Child

Starting kindy can be emotional for both parents and children. Here are simple tips to make drop-offs smoother, build confidence and support your child through the transition.

07 juli 2026