Wemk Hipseat Baby Carrier 0-36 Months, Ergonomic Lightweight Adjustable Waist Stool Seat for Baby Toddle(Grey)

My friend suggested I use one of these as my daughter was going through a very clingy stage and holding her for extended periods of time was causing me a great deal of pain in my shoulders and back.For context I am 5 ft 3, size 8, waist 26”, my daughter was 21 months in the first picture and weighs 13kg.It was clear when I brought it that it was too big for me but I was able to fasten it securely enough using what little Velcro there is and it provided temporary pain relief so I kept it.However, two months later it no longer holds firm which is hardly surprising after using it without the use of the buckle. As soon as I lift her on to it now the Velcro comes undone.The first photo shows how it can be useful, fastened where suggested on the waist, it was comfortable and provided short term pain relief.The second photo shows the excess that I am unable to wrap around me due to the buckle position getting in the way and therefore not being able to fasten the buckle tight.The third picture shows that the hooks side of the Velcro only goes a short way along the belt, I assume that is so it doesn’t damage clothing. Had the hooks been all the way along and the buckle been slightly further round it might have prolonged my use.When it worked for me, the seat was useful and comfortable and had it fit me properly I’m sure it would have given me long term use and pain relief but I have marked it down simply for not fitting petite people.

I love this, my older child’s school is just across the road and sometimes it’s more hassle to get the buggy out for the baby than it is to use this. It takes so much pressure and weight from your arms!! Definitely recommend! Also easy to put on and off and often use it around the house

I am a grandmother who looks after a 10 month old grandson for a day a week . The stairs in my daughters house are very steep and twisty . I was feeling nervous about carrying a wriggling baby up and down stairs as he is getting quite heavy ! When I tried this carrier out for he first time I was very very pleased with it . It fits around your waist very firmly with the Velcro and added clip strap . It feels very secure and doesn’t slip at all . I am size 18 but plenty of room for anyone larger and also can be made smaller . Very comfortable fir the baby too . Quite a light carrier too ... I would recommend this 100% to anybody younger or more mature for carrying a baby around anywhere ....you only need one arm / hand to safely support the baby when using this so can use the stair bannisters going up and down stairs ...just swop the seat to opposite side of your waist to go up,or down the stairs ..LOVE IT ,

This is one of our best buys! My partner has chronic sciatica and he broke his elbow last year so finds holding our son difficult and our son does not let him sit down.My son loves it. He is not restrained and he just walks around with his dad and we don’t feel it as much as it is when you just carry him. You don’t have two hands free like a normal sling but it’s great for around the house and garden and you don’t feel like he is going to slide to the ground all the time as you would if you were just holding him. He also has fallen asleep a few times sitting on it.The only downside as it digs into my c-section scar but have worn it in a side position and it works well that way to.

It does work, your back feels better but if you carry tue baby in this for too long, your lower back will be in pain. So I definitely recommend it but don’t use it for too long.

The media could not be loaded.  I bought this hip carrier to help me on the daily school run. I've had chronic backpain since my last baby was born. Taking the buggy out of the car and setting that up causes a lot of pain and I can't hip hold my son for too long. But this carrier takes so much strain of your back it really makes a massive difference. I can have him on my hip for ages before my back starts hurting now.The instructions are rather hilarious (must be Google translate) hence the 4* rating. But I can't fault the actual product.

The only thing I'd say is that even though the strap is long enough for me the velcro strap isn't and it can be a pain when you adjust your clothes as the velcro strap shifts and flaps everywhere causing hassle to sort it out to the point its no longer flapping and your clothes are straightened before you can pick your little one up.

The hip seat is a boon as it reduces the strain on my aged back while carrying my hefty granddaughter. If find it slips slightly so matter how tightly I fasten it so not quite a comfy as the Hippychick I had previously