Baby Shower Gift Idea: The Hippychick Hipseat
July 30th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Baby Shower Gifts, Gift Ideas, New Parent Gifts
If you are looking for a thoughtful baby shower gift that will be useful long after the baby is born, you may want to consider the Hippychick Hipseat. Developed in the UK, it’s a lightweight foam shelf designed to help parents keep their backs aligned when holding
children 6 months to 3 years-old. The Hippychick Hipseat is fully adjustable, machine washable, and available directly from Hippychick.com for $59.29 USD. (£36.70)
Have fun and stay healthy,
July 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
But all the weight will be on one side of waist…….wouldn’t it bother…? anyone used it..?
July 30th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Hi Bhavesh – Women tend to lean to one side when holding children on their hips, so they normally carry the weight on one waist. This puts a strain on the lower back, especially when kids get older. The belt and padding on the Hippychick Hipseat is designed to evenly distribute the weight of the child making them easier to hold, and easier on the back.
~ Dr.MOZ
July 30th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Nice equipment. Some mothers use a tick cloth and bind it to their shoulder.
July 31st, 2009 at 12:28 am
I think this is cool.
You don’t carry the baby all the time using this hipseat so it wont give you a lower back ache
July 31st, 2009 at 6:21 am
This must have a limit on how long the baby should be place in this Hipseat, or else may result in baby back injury.
July 31st, 2009 at 10:51 am
This is needed to keep women’s backs from hurting and straining.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Wow..this is pretty cool. Can’t think of any baby showers in the near future, but I might have to buy one for my wife and sister. Sounds like it should really help with that lower back pain I am constantly hearing about..
July 31st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Looks like a good idea. Does it come in colors?
August 1st, 2009 at 11:22 pm
This is interesting. I carry my 15 month old daughter on my hip all the time. I find that I have to switch sides because my arms get tired. This seems like something that would help.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 am
Saw this and thought what a great idea! My little one is about 7.5kilos and i’m struggling to hold her for more than 15 mins! Great baby shower idea…
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
60$ is not a high price, but a huge value for mum and dad
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 am
hey good to see that my wife can easily get her baby for a morning walk in our private garden!
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 am
It’s a great thing. Excellent against straining.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Looks like a great product. Does it help with people who already have injuries to their backs? Will the babies feel, in a sense, lighter? Thanks for the post.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
The price $60 is not so high!
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
This is perfect timing. Just got an invite for a baby shower and this will be a perfect gift. Thanks!
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Nice equipment. I thing I will give it a try. Sometime babies are really heavy
August 4th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Now this would come in handy! Bookmarking this for the next time I need a baby shower gift…
August 5th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Hah that is awesome, why can’t I ever come up with a great idea and make millions!
August 7th, 2009 at 5:32 am
I really like this idea. I’m going to a baby shower in a few weeks and this will be my gift. Thanks for the idea.
August 10th, 2009 at 5:49 am
This is a neat gift for expectant mothers. I have one question about having the baby on one side of the waist. Will that be all right for the mother’s back?
August 11th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Thats a very nice and helpful thingie, I wish I had one of those when the kids where small
August 12th, 2009 at 3:16 am
I’m a bit skeptical about this, but, who knows it just might work…
August 21st, 2009 at 4:26 am
I carry my 15 month old daughter on my hip all the time. I find that I have to switch sides because my arms get tired.thank u for sharing.
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:07 am
Looks like a practical gift. Very thoughtful.
August 27th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Even as a dad I remember standing awkwardly trying to prop the kids up on my side many times. This is good if you’ll be standing for an extended period without a stroller.
October 20th, 2009 at 3:32 am
A very cute gift for the new parents, it will really work very well
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 am
The Hippychick Hipseat looks interesting but the problem for me is I want to give baby shower gifts for twins , do you have any ideas for me that are suitable ?
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Ok my friend had a baby shower not long ago and she got loads of practical stuff for baby, you know the usual stuff nappies. clothes, wipes, lotions etc…. but, and I know you will probably already have thought of this but everyone who came had to write it this special diary, a message for mum and baby and we all had to guess a sex and weight and write it in the book. I thought that was the best thing she received because it is something personal that she can look back on- clothes will be grown out of and nappies get thrown out but she can always remember her pregnancy when she looks in there and baby can see too when he is older, all the nice things people wished for him.
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
the “hippychick” hip seat, is there also one for guys? ” the hippybloke’s shoulder seat”? I mean, fathers like their kids too
Not on the hip though, i’d like one for my shoulder.. That would be awesome
Cheers!