Many of us naturally will carry baby on our hips when carrying in arms, as doing so gives one arm free for making lunch and puts baby in a position where they can see what we are doing and and chat to us while we potter about.
Ever wondered if you can carry your baby on your hip in a buckle carrier?
Many baby carriers do offer this option (but its not always wonderfully clear or even in the manual). Here is my method, shown with an Izmi Baby Carrier but this same method will work just as well with an Ergo Omni, Adapt orEmbrace, Connecta, Kahu Baby, Mamaruga Zen or Zebulo, Beco Gemini, Beco 8, Lillebaby, Manduca, JPMBB, Sleepy Nico and many others.
Developmentally, the hip position is one that works best once baby has "some" head control... so generally around 2-3 months onwards. It is an absolutely great position for "nosy" babies who want to see everything while still getting a good view of their caregiver. It's a great position for communication and shared moments. As such, hip carries can be a great alternative to forward facing, as it gives baby the same view but makes it easier for them to see you, for you to read their cues and also for them to tuck in and relax ready for a nap when needed. It can also be less harsh on the parents back compared to forward facing.
Happy hip carrying!
-Madeleine
Carrier shown here is the Izmi Baby carrier and is available here.
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