Surprisingly unknown! Types of hip seats and how to choose them

Hip seat is a cuddle item that is rapidly gaining popularity. It's surprisingly little known, but there are some products that can be used by newborns.
We will give you a thorough explanation of hip sheets, including how long they can be used and how to choose one!

What types of hip seats are there?

As the name suggests, a hip seat is a seat for a baby's bottom.
This is a holding item that has a small pedestal in front of mom and dad's stomach, and allows the baby to sit on it. There is a waist-wrapping type shaped like a waist pouch, a shoulder-carrying type with a shoulder strap, and a hip-seat carrier (carrying strap type) that covers the baby's body and holds it securely.

The ``waist type'', which is worn by wrapping a belt around the waist, is recommended for people with stiff shoulders because it frees up the shoulders and does not put any weight on it, but it also puts all the burden on the lower back. If you want to distribute the burden, a ``shoulder type'' or ``carry strap type'' that absorbs the weight between your hips and shoulders is a good choice.
Both are easy to hold and take down as they only rest on their butts, which is especially convenient when they are just starting to walk.

What are the points to consider when choosing a hip seat?

We talked about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of hip seat. Choose the one that is easy to use depending on your needs.

In addition to the functions of the hip seat itself, there are some other things you should check.

For example, portability. If you don't need to hold your pet all the time, such as when you're starting to walk, it's ideal to have something that doesn't get in the way while you're not using it. There are also products that can be folded and carried compactly, and products that use the shape of the hip seat to be able to be stored inside.
Ease of maintenance is an important checkpoint in order to keep it clean.
Some items have parts that can be removed and washed, and some items can be washed completely, so be sure to check before purchasing.

When can I use the hip seat?

The target age range for hip sheets varies depending on the product, so be sure to check before purchasing.
Some products can be used to hold newborns next to each other. If it is suitable for side-carrying, it can be used for breastfeeding or putting a baby to sleep even before they can sit upright.

The timing to retire from the hip seat is determined by the weight of the child, the load capacity of the product, and the burden on the mother and father's hips and shoulders. Typical hip seats are intended for children weighing 15 to 20 kg and up to 3 to 4 years old, but the load capacity varies depending on the product, so please check.
Also, as the child's weight increases, the burden on the mother and father's bodies naturally increases. It goes without saying that you should not exceed the weight capacity of the product, but if your body screams before you reach that point, consider quitting.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of hip seats?

The biggest advantage compared to regular baby carriers is that it is easier to hold and lower. Due to its simple structure, it is easier to put on and take off than a baby carrier.
It is an item that you simply place your baby's butt on and sit on, and the only thing that supports the baby's body is the mother and father's hands, so care must be taken to prevent it from falling.

The hip seat carrier is a baby carrier with a hip seat attached. This is an excellent product that combines the benefits of a baby carrier and a hip seat.
By sitting on the pedestal, both the baby and mom and dad can maintain a stable posture and support the baby's weight near the body's center of gravity, making it easier to hold the baby than other baby carriers. Since it completely covers your body, you don't have to worry about it falling, and one of the benefits is that it leaves your hands free.
Although the pedestal is an advantage, the disadvantages include that it is bulkier than a regular baby carrier and that there are more steps to install it than a hip seat.

This article also introduces a comparison between hip seats and baby carriers.

What hip seat do you recommend that can be used from the newborn stage?

In general, I think there is a strong impression that ``hip seats can only be used after the baby grows up'' or ``they cannot be used with newborns,'' but if the hip seat is designed to be used for side-carrying, it can be used from the moment the baby is born.

With a hip seat carrier that allows you to remove just the hip seat from the baby carrier, it can be used both as a hip seat and a hip seat carrier, so you don't have to prepare multiple carrier items, saving you money and storage space.

BABY&Me's BELK-S first set includes a hip seat, a carrier part that wraps around the baby's body, and a waist belt type "first part".
When a newborn baby is born, you can use the hip seat alone to hold the baby next to you, or when you go out, you can use it as a regular waist belt-type carrier by combining the first part that gently wraps your baby with the carrier part.
If it becomes too heavy after sitting on your neck, you can switch the first part to the hip seat and use it as a hip seat carrier.

Of course, you can also use just the hip seat for a little hugging.
After you start walking, you'll need to hold and rest your baby more frequently, so a hip seat that allows you to quickly put them down will come in handy.

It can be used differently depending on the child's growth and situation, and it can be used for a long time until the child reaches the age of 4 when the child weighs 20 kg, so it is an excellent value for money.

Although the term ``hip seat'' may simply be used to describe it, there are actually many different types. Please find your favorite hip seat that suits your lifestyle.♪