Hippychick Hipseat

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Product Details

Specifically designed to address one of the root causes of adult back pain, the seat provides a firm shelf for the child to sit on and supports their increasingly heavy weight from underneath. Instead of twisting the spine, the back stays straight and the child is tucked into the chest on whichever side is more comfortable for the wearer, providing comfort and security for both adult and child.

Hipseat available in Black or Blue.

The Hipseat is made of Cordura fabric, renowned for its durability, style and comfort. Suitable for use in any environment, the Hipseat is machine washable, tough and hard wearing.

Endorsed and recommended by osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and health centres
Fits all sizes (extension available for more comfortable figures)
Fully tested by British Standards Institute
Removable lightweight seat
Simple, practical and easy to use
Secure inner pockets
Machine washable
Suitable for children aged 6 months - 3 years

Health benefits

Acts as a back support for the wearer (similar to weight belt/motor cyclists belt/lumbar support) and as a very effective way of redistributing the weight from the neck, spine and shoulders. The more tightly the belt is worn the firmer the support on both counts. The weight is spread around the waist, hips and pelvis and the support comes from under the child rather than weight being borne from above with consequent bending, stretching and strain.

The medical profession – osteopaths, physiotherapists etc have reservations about long term usage of carriers that require weight to be borne by over the shoulder slings or harnesses. These are very good for very young children but after about 6 months (depending on the weight of the child) they can actively strain the spine and muscles, adversely affecting one’s posture and pulling the back out of shape. Tested up to 30kg.

Comfort/Fitting on the Adult

The cordura fabric and foam padded seat fit very snugly onto the wearer if correctly fitted. As with anything new it takes a few goes to get it to the position you prefer and where it gives most support. It should be put on with the seat placed above the right hip of the adult. Hold an end in each hand with the belt behind your body, breathe in, and wrap the belt around you, bringing the left hand as far across to the right as possible and then place the right hand end as far to the left side as possible, sticking the velcro together when tight. Then adjust, fasten and tighten the canvas safety strap to support the velcro. Should you wish to carry the child above your left hip, swivel the seat around the front to the left hand side and check that the safety strap is tight enough.

Young Babies (6 months approximately)

Quite a few people have commented on how comfortable and happy their child is, when they are younger, to be carried with their bottom on the seat facing out. The adult has one arm lightly around the child’s waist and the child can see what is going on around them.

When sitting astride the hip seat, the child is very comfortable and his or her head is level with the adult’s shoulders or chest. The child is automatically drawn to the adult’s body by the angle of the seat and he or she is positioned so that they can see what is going on around them as well as being close to the adult’s voice and body warmth.

When would people use it?

At home: particularly good for wearing around the house if you have a demanding, grisly or unwell child who may need a lot of comforting.

Shopping: ideal for use on short trips where you do not wish to get involved with buggies or prams but need to have some support.

School Runs: excellent for taking the weight off your body whilst marshalling older children from A to B.

Beaches/picnics: when you do not want to get bogged down in the sand or short walks stuck in the mud or rough terrain.

Fairs/fetes/events: where there is a crowd of people or limited space/objects public buildings of value and you do not want to be manoeuvring bulky prams or pushchairs. It also enables the child to see the event or spectacle!

Travelling: terrific help at airports/stations/undergrounds etc where there are problems with pushchairs and buggies, or crowds in which thieves and pickpockets can operate. The safe inward facing pockets are excellent for storing passports, money and essentials.

Features

Strong, durable cordura fabric
Super light
Simple, practical and easy to use
Inward facing pockets for safe keeping passports, cash, credit cards, car keys etc
Machine washable

When the child is older you can remove the seat and use it as a bum bag/money belt or simply as a straightforward back support.

Fitting Instructions

1. Breathe in. Wrap belt tight around waist with seat above right hip.

2. Apply velcro. Secure outer safety strap. Swivel round to either hip.

3. Place child on seat with legs astride if facing in, our bottom firmly on seat if facing out.

NOTE: The snugger the fit the better the support for your back. If pregnant, consult a doctor prior to use. Always keep one hand on your child.

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