Hip Hammock

Pros: Affordable, portable, machine washable, easy to use, comfortable.

Cons: Slightly restricted movement of your arm on the side you wear it.

The Bottom Line: I recommend the Hip Hammock to any active child care giver who needs to accomplish tasks other than sitting with the baby, but who also considers the baby's comfort important.

Review: I recently bought the Hip Hammock to replace a "sling" type carrier, and I and the baby love it. In the Hip Hammock, baby's legs ride on either side of my hip, which means they are not in my way as I walk, and the baby seems much more comfortable; thus, ...

Pros: Comfort; evenly distributes weight; one hand free; good looks

Cons: One-handedness; rubs against neck; tough to learn?; no knapsacks.

The Bottom Line: Might not be right for all families, but it works for me and I love it!

Review: NOTE: My review refers to the ORIGINAL Hip Hammock made by Nancie Swanke of Boise, Idaho. Playtex has since bought the U.S. rights to this carrier and I believe redesigned it in a few ways. Mine, however, is the original, made by Nancie herself in a ...

Pros: Comfortable, and a nice change of pace from the backpack or sling.

Cons: Takes a few times to figure out how to use it with ease.

Review: We have the same one made of hemp and fleece as pictured above. We got this for our son, who at the time was 2 and wanted to be carried when out, but was too big for our backpack, and didnt like the sling. This worked great! My husband mostly wears ...

Pros: lightweight, simple to use

Cons: uncomfortable, pricey for what you get

Review: I purchased this for my 6 month old daughter, since she likes hanging on the side and I was uncomfortable in her bulky front carrier. I thought it would be a great idea...not so...It was fairly easy to set up and use, a tricky getting her in and out. I ...