Love our Ergo But Needing Something for Hip Carry

[ctrygirlatheart]

Does anyone have any suggestions for something that I can use to carry my 1 year old 20 lbs little girl around in a hip carry. She is just getting too heavy for me to carry her like that without some support and the Ergo hip carry is just not comfortable for either of us plus I have to redo the straps each time which is a pain. Ideally it would be relatively inexpensive, easy on/off and if it isn't too much to ask reasonably attractive. Thoughts anyone?

[IndigoKoi]

Do you like wrap style carriers? You could do a hip carry with a wrap, and I personally think it's also more comfortable than the Ergo hip carry, and it can be less of a hassle depending on how you choose to tie the wrap for hip carry
this is one example- there is a two shoulder hip carrying method but I can't seem to find the directions for that one online.

http://www.mobywrap.com/t-instructions-Sling.aspx

[nabigus]

You need a Scootababy! The only thing it does is a hip carry, but it does it soooooo well. It's incredibly comfortable, and very (very) fast up-down-up-down. If you're a hip carry kind of girl, this is it.

[MamieCole]

For a 20lb 1 year old, I'd suggest either a ring sling or a pouch. I agree with you about the Ergo hip carry. Totally uncomfy and a pain to readjust. A ring sling is what I use for hip carries about 90% of the time. It's easy to get a good, solid fit. Comfy for me and babe for longer periods of time. I have two ring slings that I LOVE and I am currently attempting to make my own, thanks to my new sewing machine that DH bought me.

I use a hotsling pouch for super quick, in-and-out trips. (Like to the bank, pharmacy, Trader Joe's for just a few things, etc.)

I know a lot of people use wraps or mei tais for hip carries, but I just find all those straps and extra fabric too much to deal with.

[MamaPhD]

I have the same issues! I feel Ergo is just not made for hip carry. The strap always hits me right across my neck - arg! I also use hotslings for quick hip carries and works really well with my 19 mo 25 lb DD.

[Asiago]

Originally Posted by nabigus

You need a Scootababy! The only thing it does is a hip carry, but it does it soooooo well. It's incredibly comfortable, and very (very) fast up-down-up-down. If you're a hip carry kind of girl, this is it.

I second the Scootababy, my son is about 20 lbs also. PLUS you can also do front and back carries!
http://www.scootababy.com/instructions.php

-It's also very easy to nurse in.

[2ID_Wife]

Scootababy if you love the ergo otherwise or a RS, I love the sleeping baby production sling - http://www.sleepingbaby.net/products.php

I don't care for the moby in a hip carry(to strechy) but a shorter ella roo wrap or even their RS - http://www.ellaroo.com/

[Chamomile Girl]

Ring sling all the way! Once you get the hang of it its easy to pop on and off and the kid stays secure.

I have a Maya Wrap and I love it. Since I got it the Ergo has been gathering lots of dust.

[HeliMom]

scootababy lover here! the belt really helps distribute the weight nice and evenly.

[cchrissyy]

for that age and usage, a Scootababy is totally in order!