The Hippychick Hipseat Is An Infant Carrier That Addresses The Problem Of Comfortably Carrying Increasingly Heavy Babies And Toddlers When They Are Too Young To Walk Long Distances, And Yet Too Old To Endure The Restrictions Of A Carrier Or Sling.Essentially A Back Supporting Belt With An Integral Foam Shelf For Baby To Sit On, The Hipseat Is Invaluable When Travelling, Doing The School Run, Sightseeing, Using Public Transport, Walking Around Shops Or Over Difficult Ground. It Makes Doing These And Many Other Activities With A Baby Or Toddler A Breeze.Made From A Strong Hardwearing Fabric, Renowned For Its Durability And Style, The Hipseat Folds Up Small For Easy Storage In Luggage Or Buggy Baskets. Handy Internal Pockets Are A Great Way Of Storing Passports, Important Documents, Money And Other Valuables When Travelling.They Say The Best Inventions Are Often The Simplest And This Couldn"T Be Truer When It Comes To The Hipseat. It Allows Parents To Carry Children Naturally On Their Hips Without The Usual Strains To The Back And Has The Support And Endorsement Of Scores Of Chiropractors And Osteopaths.It Has A Far Longer Life Span Than Most Carriers, Being Suitable For Children From Six Months To Three Years And Is Often Used For Much Longer Than That By Parents Of Children With Special Needs. Instead Of Twisting The Spine, The Back Stays Straight And The Child Is Tucked Into The Chest On Whichever Side Is Most Comfortable For The Wearer.Fully Tested By The British Standards Institute, This Deceptively Simple Design Is Available In Four Colours - Black, Navy, Burgundy Or Olive Green - And Is Machine Washable.