Alta Hip Seat Baby Carrier - Natural Beige

$299.99

Alta Hip Seat Baby Carrier - Natural Beige

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Alta Hip Seat Baby Carrier - Natural Beige

Name: Alta Hip Seat Baby Carrier - Natural Beige
Brand: Ergobaby
SKU: BCHIPSFMNATBGE
Price: 299.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.95 (22 reviews)

$299.99

Colour Natural Beige

Carry your toddler your way.

A two-in-one hip seat and 3-position carrier for ages 4–48 months, featuring an ergonomically designed wide, curved seat plus convenience features like storage and a sun hood-offering maximum versatility as baby grows.

Maximum versatility: 3 carry positions + 3 hip seat positions
Ergonomic curved bucket seat to comfortably support baby's hips
Wide padded waistband distributes weight evenly for caregiver comfort
Large storage pocket for phone or keys
Carrier hood included for sun protection and nursing
Buckle waistband for one-click in and out
Intuitive H straps with multiple adjustment points
Removable back panel converts carrier into hip seat mode
Determined hip healthy by the IHDI
Certified back-friendly by AGR
Machine washable
ErgoPromise™ Guarantee

Carry Positions
Front Inward Facing
Front Outward Facing
Back Carry
Hip Carry

For Baby
Baby weight: 5.5 - 20.4kg
Baby age range: 4 - 48 months

For Wearer
Size Inclusive: Adjustable to fit the widest range of body types (Petite to 4XL)

TICKS rules for safe babywearing

Tight – enough to hold your baby close to you
In view at all times – you should always be able to see your baby’s face
Close enough to kiss – you should be able to reach the top of your baby’s head to kiss it
Keep chin off chest – make sure your baby’s chin is up and away from their body
Supported back – your baby’s back should be supported in a natural position with its tummy and chest against you

Soft, high-performance mesh

Main Fabric/Lining/Hood: 100% Polyester

Machine Washable

Important/Warning/Caution: Babies under 4 months can suffocate in this product if their face is pressed tight against your body. Keep baby’s face free from obstructions at all times

Free shipping on orders over $250. Orders under $250 ship for just $5

The carrier the best option compared to any other style carrier. No extra stress on your back is a blessing when you're a parent.
I would avoid wearing my other carriers until I found this one.
How it could be better: having softer padding at where the carrier meets babys chin. This can rub on the baby and cause irritation. Another option would be to be able to fold it down

Hip Seat

It was very idea that this is been created specially the one who has back pain....that keep your lower back straight while you carrying your baby..

So comfortable

This was exactly what I needed to carry my 15kg 10month old! Shifts the weight off the lumbar much that the Omni 360 especially when forward facing. Super comfortable.

Amazing

Amazing - I wish I bought an ergo 3 years ago when I had my first born! Worth every cent

easy to use

very good, baby likes to sit in

An absolute life saver!!!

I can’t believe more women don’t know about this product! Incredibly comfortable, lightweight and durable, this has been my greatest purchase to date as a new mother. The hip seat carrier evenly distributes my child’s weight; I no longer have to tensely grip her under my arm and ‘pop’ out my hip for her to sit on and this has SAVED my back. I take it everywhere with me so I can carry my little cling-on endlessly, I can even manage to prepare and cook dinner with her sitting on my hip; it’s very stable. Thank you Ergo Baby, this is a wonderful product and I enjoy telling people about it when they comment.

Love it!

Comfortable, convenient! I really loving it

Back saver

This carrier is super supportive and my back pain was eliminated as soon as I started using it. Amazing for carrying my 10kg baby around, so easy and comfortable.

Great support

We love our hip seat! It is so comfortable to wear and our little girl loves that she has the freedom to sit on my hip without being fully strapped in.

Best purchase!!!

Honestly a much needed buy!! I like the carrier part for the fact that our baby’s legs aren’t so stretched apart. She looks so much more comfy in this carrier than others. But the best part has to be the seat!! Now that she’s a bit older, I pop the seat around my waist, and my baby sits on it while we quickly duck to the shops. It’s also great for vacuuming the house, she falls asleep in it :)

Easy, secure

It’s been a tremendous help having this carrier especially during school runs, I have both arms available to help my other two kids , while bub is securely on my chest. Great for my back too. One of my best purchases!

Backsaver

This hip seat carrier has saved my back!! I have a baby and a toddler and both fit perfectly on this seat which makes this carrier versatile and a great investment. Highly recommend.

Amazing!

This carrier is the best. Takes so much weight off your shoulders and back. The detachable seat is so handy as well. My 1 and a half year old still uses the seat on my hip. Highly recommend.

Great for older baby/toddler

This was a great purchase for my baby as she grew. It's very comfortable and I loved the flexibility of being able to use it with and without the panel and straps. Really good for when the little one wants to explore but isn't able to walk far distances yet. I definitely was able to 'carry' her for longer with this, made trips to the coffee shop easier!

Air Mesh Raven

Great item. Seems quite comfy for my baby!

Perfect for my wiggles

My boy (90th percentile so heavy too) loves to look around and wiggle so using the hip seat i can hold him easily in his favourite position- I pretty much have it strapped on all day as a belt accessory (and swivel it around to my back when I’m not using it) and use it when ever I need to pick him up inside I’m in the garden. A life saver for my back!

Brilliant

The only one that worked for me with the second child. Wasn’t lucky to find this with my first child, didn’t know this design did exist. What makes it special is solid seat.

Amazing!!! Highly highly recommend this carrier- especially if you have a heavy toddler

Absolutely love this carrier! I have a big heavy toddler and this carrier is amazing! So quick and easy to use. It has absolutely saved my arm and back 💛

Hip seat

Excellent.. our baby likes to sit facing out and it is so much easier on my back as bd shoulders and arms to have him on a seat . Then my arm acts as a “seatbelt” and not weight bearing

Wish I had this for my first baby!

This is an amazing product. Has helped my back and neck so much as my baby’s weight is predominantly on my hip. I also use it to the front to rock my baby to sleep. Easy to strap on for kinder and school drop offs when I don’t want to use my Omni. Would definitely recommend, totally worth the money.

Worth every dollar!

Love this carrier. It's so comfortable, not too hot, very convenient and the hip carrier is a big help.

Game Changer

Velcro baby - no problem!

I can now hold my 10m/o son on my hip without the burning arm workout. Easy to pop on around the house or to duck into the shops.
Then can easily attach the carrier attachment to go for longer walks. The carrier attaches securely with a zip plus x2 Velcro above and below zip. It is really comfy for him to either face outwards or towards me. Perfect for older babies, once they have better head and core control - will also work amazingly well when he is a toddler! Great investment.

FAQs

What exactly is a hip seat, and how is it different from a regular carrier?

The Alta Hip Seat has a wide waistband with a padded, shelf-like seat that baby sits on while you hold them with one arm so instead of carrying a growing baby in your arms or on your hip unsupported, you can rest them in the seat with significantly less strain on your arms and back. This is the mode parents reach for around the house quick transitions, frequent ups and downs, short trips from room to room where buckling into a full carrier every time isn't practical. For hands-free carry, the hip seat converts into a full carrier by attaching the removable back panel with shoulder straps, giving you a structured, hands-free option for longer outings. It's a genuinely two-in-one product, and the ability to switch between modes in seconds is what makes it particularly useful in the toddler phase when your child wants to be held one moment and walking the next

From what age and weight can I use it, and is it suitable for newborns?

The Alta Hip Seat is designed to be used starting at a minimum weight of 5.4kg, from around 4 months it is not suitable for newborns, and cannot be used with an infant insert. The waistband adjusts from 65cm to 140cm, and the carrier supports up to 20kg suitable from around 4 months through to approximately 48 months. The reason it starts at 4 months is that the hip seat position requires your baby to have good head and neck control. It is therefore designed as a second carrier for families who already have a newborn carrier like the Embrace, or as a standalone product for parents who are entering babywearing for the first time at the older baby and toddler stage

What carry positions are available and when can I use each one?

With the hip seat only, baby can be carried on the hip and in the front both parent facing and outward facing. With the back panel attached, baby can be carried hands-free on the back, and in the front facing both in and out. The positions unlock progressively with development rather than just age: from around 4 months with good head and neck control, the front carry positions using the full carrier panel are available; from around 6 months when baby can sit unassisted, back carry becomes available. Facing out is appropriate once your baby has strong head and neck control with their chin clearly above the carrier panel and if baby becomes sleepy or shows signs of overstimulation in the outward facing position, turn them around to face you immediately

Will it be comfortable for me, and does it fit both parents?

You can wear the Alta with shoulder straps crossed on your back or in parallel H-back configuration in the front carry positions — crossed or parallel is individual comfort preference, and crossed straps let you position them where they're most comfortable for your specific shoulder width. It is also appreciated by parents with less mobility, as all the buckling and fastening is done at the front — there's no reaching behind to fasten a chest strap. The waistband's generous adjustment range means it fits a very wide range of body types, and because the adjustment is quick and easy at the front, two parents of different sizes can swap the carrier between them without a lengthy reconfiguration. The hip seat shelf itself redistributes your baby's weight to your core rather than your arms, which is the primary reason parents find it so much less fatiguing for the frequent picking-up-and-putting-down phase of toddlerhood

Is it machine washable, and what is the foam seat made from?

Yes, the Alta Hip Seat is machine washable. Before washing, remove the foam seat base and fasten all buckles and hook-and-loop fasteners. Use mild detergent free of bleach, perfumes, dyes, chlorine, or optical brighteners. Air dry rather than tumble dry, and wash the carrier alone or in a mesh laundry bag to protect the mesh fabric. The Cool Air Mesh version is made from 100% polyester, and the removable foam seat is made from EPP — expanded polypropylene. None of the materials include flame retardants. EPP is the same lightweight, impact-resistant foam used in bicycle helmets and protective packaging — it provides the rigid shelf structure that makes the hip seat functional, and the fact that it's removable before washing means the foam's integrity is preserved over time

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