2-in-1 Hip Seat Baby Carrier | Newborn to 45 lbs

The carrier for the stage where your toddler wants down, then up, then down again. Unclip the body panel and the hip seat stays on your waist, ready for the next twenty seconds of being carried.

The Move2Fit Hip Seat Carrier resting on a pale wooden bench with the hip seat facing forward

Why it works

Two carriers in one. Full carrier with the panel attached, bare hip seat without it: no changing gear mid-walk.
Structured hip seat. A firm, slightly angled shelf that takes the weight off your arms and lower back.
Wide supportive waistband. Spreads the load across your hips rather than hanging it off your shoulders.
7 to 45 lbs. A newborn position at the bottom of the range and enough structure for a heavy toddler at the top.
Storage built in. A zip pocket in the waistband, which is where your phone and keys end up anyway.

Specifications

Weight range: 7-45 lbs (3.2-20 kg)
Fits wearers approximately 25-53″ around the waist
Positions: newborn, inward-facing, front-facing out, hip seat, back carry
One size. Choose a color and fabric

Materials & care

Cotton or polyester air mesh depending on colorway
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, all buckles fastened
Air dry. Heat weakens the webbing

Babywearing safely

Keep your baby’s face visible and their chin off their chest. Use the newborn position until they have steady head and neck control. Check the buckles every time you put it on, never use a carrier in a moving vehicle, and never leave your baby unattended in it. Follow the instructions and weight limits supplied with the carrier, and check with your pediatrician before babywearing a premature or low birth weight baby.

Common questions

Cotton or air mesh?
Air mesh if you are mostly carrying in warm weather; cotton if you want something that looks a bit less technical.

Can I use the hip seat on its own with a newborn?
No. Use the full carrier with the newborn position until your baby can sit unsupported. The bare hip seat is for older babies and toddlers.

Does it work for back carrying?
Yes, once your baby has solid trunk control. Practice the first few times with another adult present.

Questions we get a lot

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