How long can I use the hip seat?

A hip seat that can be used in a variety of situations, from lying on your side when you are a newborn to sitting down.

A hip seat carrier (carrier with hip seat) has a part that wraps around the baby's waist and back, making it easy for moms and dads to hold the baby as their shoulders, hips, and stomach absorb the baby's weight.

Such a convenient hip seat, but how many kg and up to what age can a child use it?

We will answer all the frequently asked questions.

1.What is the load capacity of the hip seat?

Recently, a variety of baby carriers are available from various manufacturers and brands.

Although it is difficult to make a general statement because the shapes and materials are different, when it comes to hip seats, typical products have a load capacity of about 15 to 20 kg.

According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2010), the average weight of a 3-year-old child is approximately 14 kg.

By the age of 4, the average weight will be around 16 to 17 kg, with fast-growing children reaching over 20 kg. Around that time, you will be able to graduate from the hip seat.

2.What is the burden on mothers and fathers that is proportional to the child's weight gain?

Children grow day by day.

There are many cases where mothers suffer from hand problems such as tendonitis due to continuing to carry their children, who are gradually becoming heavier.

You can reduce the burden by using a baby carrier, but as your weight increases, the burden on your shoulders and lower back will naturally increase.
We are happy to see our children grow, but if we continue to push ourselves too hard, moms and dads may end up hurting their bodies.

Avoid injuries and pain by making good use of items such as baby carriers and hip seats.

3.What are the points to pay attention to when choosing a hip seat?

Once you are seated, it is convenient to use a ``hip seat carrier,'' which allows you to sit with your butt on the seat surface (hip seat) and then cover your back.

This is because the weight of the child is supported by the waist, shoulders, and stomach, which distributes the burden and makes it relatively easy to hold the child. However, when a child weighs over 10 kg, the weight becomes heavy.

When this happens, the materials and structure of the parts that bear the weight of the child become more important, such as the thickness and cushioning of the shoulder straps and belts, and the elasticity of the hip seat.

The key points are that it is thick enough so that it can absorb the weight on a wide surface rather than just points or lines, and that it has just the right amount of elasticity so that it doesn't cause pain in the areas it comes in contact with!

If you check carefully before purchasing, you can use it for a long time.

4.Do you use it even after you start walking?

Although it varies from person to person, the recommended time to start walking is around 12 months.

Once they are able to walk on their own, they may stop holding you and want to walk, or they may immediately beg to be held again...and you will often have to ``take them down''.

The hip seat is convenient for such times!

If you use a baby carrier that completely covers the baby's body, there will be a lot of steps to take when lifting the baby.

You can easily carry your child by simply attaching the pedestal with the waist belt and resting your child's butt on it.With the hip seat, you can easily lower the child without removing the fasteners, so you won't have to worry about repeatedly carrying the child.

5.What hip seat do you recommend?

 
The baby carrier you need will change depending on your child's growth process, such as a baby carrier that allows for an M-shaped leg spread that increases the closeness to the mother and is gentle on the hip joints, a hip seat carrier that allows you to hold your baby easily even as they gain weight, and a hip seat that makes it easy to hold and take down your baby.

BABY&Me's BELK-S first set can be changed into a ``waist belt type baby carrier'', ``hip seat carrier'', and ``hip seat'' by changing the parts according to changing needs.If so, you can use it comfortably for a long time as it grows from newborn to around 4 years old (weighing 20 kg).

When used as a baby carrier or hip seat carrier, the structure keeps the center of gravity close to mom and dad's bodies, reducing the burden on the shoulders and lower back.

The hip seat has a two-layer structure, and the seat is made of light and strong material to firmly support the baby, while the part that touches mom and dad's stomach is made of soft material that provides a gentle fit.

We recommend BABY & Me, where everyone can enjoy a comfortable cuddle time.

Summary

As your baby grows, the functions you look for in a cuddle item will change.

As your child gains weight and begins to walk on his own, a hip seat that can be easily carried and placed will come in handy. The weight capacity varies depending on the product, but the recommended age for cuddles is around 4 years old, when the weight reaches 20 kg.

You can only hold them for a few years.

Please choose a baby carrier/hip seat that is safe and comfortable for you so that you can enjoy the limited time you have until you are done holding your baby.