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Hipseats

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Ixel · 04/04/2004 08:50

Has anyone got one of those hipseats for carrying 6 months+ around? I thought they looked good, as he's growing out of the papoose rapidly. But they're £35, so I'd like to know if they're worth it! The other plan is to go to Boots, open the box, and wander round for half an hour with it!!

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Tissy · 04/04/2004 09:13

It was the best £40 I've ever spent! Dd is 2+3 now and we still use it regularly, as she hates the buggy. I can carry her around a shopping centre on it, and not be exhausted after a couple of hours. Go for it!

popsycal · 04/04/2004 09:37

beccarollover bought one recently.....

i saw them in our local large-ish branch of boots for cheaper than online prices......i woul dhave bought one if I had known about them when ds was smaller

hercules · 04/04/2004 09:50

What about using a sling? No hands needed and can use until 2.5.
here is one

alibubbles · 04/04/2004 10:45

I use one to nip in and out of school, rather than drag out the pushchair for a 200yd walk. I used it a lot when I had a 20 month old non walker, it was invaluable then as I just couldn't carry her very far. I keep it in my car and find it veery handy.

marthamoo · 04/04/2004 10:55

A woman at my Mums and Tots group has one (her son is about 8 months old) - she always has it on so I guess she likes it!

cazzybabs · 04/04/2004 11:08

I have one but don't really use it as I can't carry my daughter (22 months) far on it. I tired using it when she was about 6 months and found it hard because my arm would have to support her weight. It got better as she got older and could support her weight more (she crawled/walked early). I tend it use it if I am going a very short distance, ie the video shop/post office and dd will walk most of the way but prehaps not all of it. But most people here really like it and I bought one based on recommondations here - but I like it less than most people here. God I am rambling - hope this makes sense to you.

Bagpuss30 · 04/04/2004 11:10

I've got one and use mainly for times when a pushchair is impractical. The fabric is quite hard wearing and still looks good after 2 children and 3 years. It is comfy too, especially with a heavier child, although dd sometimes fights against my arm a bit when holding her on. If you want to try one out for free, some National Trust properties loan them out for walking round their houses/properties. Ours was from John Lewis and was about £32 I think, so it may be worth shopping around before you buy.

SoupDragon · 04/04/2004 13:54

I borrowed one from a friend and it was absolutely fabulous. Worth its weight in gold. I used to drive wearing it so I could just get (very heavy) DS2 out and plonk him on with no fuss.

bloss · 05/04/2004 04:52

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jodiemay · 05/04/2004 07:32

How about having a look on E Bay? They always seem to have the more expensive things at such cheaper prices......

Ghosty · 05/04/2004 08:34

I've got the NZ Hipseat. I bought it for NZ$80 which is 27 GBP ... but of course I bought it here in NZ ... don't know if they ship to the UK.
It is great and I am looking forward to using it with DD but I didn't use it that much with DS ... he didn't like it but then he was already 3 when I got it so he wasn't used to it.

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Ixel · 07/04/2004 08:58

Thanks... so many positive responses that we went and got one yesterday. Seems good so far!! I see what you mean about the inside pockets though...

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