What is a hip seat?

The hip seat helps carry baby for shorter periods of time, usually around the house. It has a wide waistband with padded shelf-like seat, which baby sits on while you hold them with an arm. Instead of holding growing baby in your arms or on your hip, you can seat them in the seat with less strain on your arms and back. Many hip seats have combined the design of their hip seats with a back panel to make a hip seat carrier, which is more versatile than a hip seat alone and allows for more extended hands-free wear