Playtex Hip Hammock Standard Black/Black
Use your hip, spare your back! Moms and dads are always on the go, and sometimes it's just more convenient to leave the stroller behind. Our Playtex Hip Hammock Child Carrier was designed for babies weighing 15-35 pounds, when front carriers might become uncomfortable. The Hip Hammock carrier allows your baby to sit naturally and comfortably on the hip, alleviating stress and strain on your back and freeing up hands for other things. Machine washable and made of soft materials for your child's comfort.
Hurts my neck
I like the idea of this sling, but the strap kept digging into my neck and since I have an arm around behind my baby, my arm and shoulder began hurting. I think it's great for quick chores around the house like when you're trying to wash a pan and your baby wants "Up!", but other than that it would hurt wearing it.
Life Saver
I use this every day and LOVE IT! Once you get it adjusted perfect and situated on your body, it is very, very comfortable. It is also super easy to put on and take off with one hand and a sleeping baby. My daughter is a small 9 month old. She used to nurse and rock to sleep, but now I just put her in this and she is asleep much quicker. She will be fussy and crying, and as soon as I put her in this, she falls right to sleep. I have another sling and it doesn't hold her the same way. This is the first review of a product I have ever written. Thank God for a product that is so great, and affordable!!
this helped me survive a deployment!
I would give this 10 stars if I could! When my husband deployed last year, I had 4 kids at home-- a 6, 4, & 2 year old, plus a 3 month baby. I used this product daily with the baby, and it gave me my hand back. (You know, the one you lose while you hold your baby during the first year?) I did everything while wearing this carrier....washed dishes, folded laundry, went house hunting out of state, and even MOVED! I really think having the Hip Hammock kept me from putting my poor baby in the bouncy seat all day. I could keep her close to me WHILE I did all those other things I had to do.
I can see why others would say that this product hurts your back and/or neck. But, with four kids....I've tried all of them and this one was the least uncomfortable with an older baby. And, they're ALL going to hurt your back and neck--you're lugging around an extra 15+ pounds--but this one hurt the least. I'm 4'11, and many of those other carriers seemed too big for me, but this one adjusted enough even for someone of my short size.
I should also add that this isn't for an infant. Your baby needs to be able to securely keep his/her head held up--probably not before 4 months. But, for those fussy times when he's not wanting to be without mom, this will certainly settle him down and let your do all those never ending mom jobs.
This is my favorite thing to give moms who are having their 2nd baby. I highly recommend this product.
Original one is better
I went to purchase this for a friend but see that when Playtex bought the rights for this carrier they changed it, and not for the better. My sister and I both had the original design and it was meant for babies. It is too bad they changed it. Our husbands would use it since it was not girly looking like the wrap ones you see now. Which I hear are not only unattractive but hard on the back and neck.
I love this sling! Used it traveling across 3 countries...and counting
My wife and I bought this sling to use because neither of us could tolerate the back aches from our baby bjorn carrier. We opted to use this instead of a stroller since its so compact and easy, and the fact that sling children cry so much less than stroller kids.
Wow. This sling is fantastic. Its very compact and lightweight, and very easy to assemble. Its breezed us through airports, bus terminals, subways, and holiday shopping crowds. This sling is much gentler on the back than our other types of slings since it puts her weight on the hip instead of shoulders. We're able to put it on in a matter of seconds, and our baby loves to travel in it. (Seriously - she starts to wiggle and giggle as soon as she sees us pick it up. I have to take that as an endorsement that its comfortable for her.) When the weather is cooler, I simply put the sling on under my jacket, and she rides comfortably and warmly through crowds.
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Preferable to a stroller in crowded public areas, this child carrier holds baby right next to a parent at a comfortable level for viewing her surroundings. Unlike many other carriers, this one balances baby on one hip instead of directly in front of the body. The benefits are that it is easier to walk or do household tasks without baby's legs limiting Mom's motion or her body blocking Mom's reach. In addition, the side-carrying design is much easier on the back. The Hip Hammock can be converted to rest on either hip—and rotating sides is recommended to avoid placing too much stress on one side. The carrier adjusts to fit Mom or Dad by cinching the waist strap and padded shoulder strap, which can easily be done with one hand, and closing the sturdy buckles. Baby faces inward and rests comfortably against the soft Microfleece lining. A wide leg area gives baby's legs decent freedom of movement and a back rest provides additional upper body support for baby or folds down and out of the way. The Hip Hammock features a toy hook on the shoulder strap that holds a pacifier or teething toy and a key chain that dangles from the waist strap to conveniently keep track of keys. This carrier has a durable quilted exterior fabric that holds up through several children and rolls up compactly for travel. The Hip Hammock is designed for older babies that weigh between 15 and 35 pounds. --Cristina Vaamonde
Product Description:
Use your hip, spare your back! Moms and dads are always on the go, and sometimes it's just more convenient to leave the stroller behind. Our Playtex Hip Hammock Child Carrier was designed for babies weighing 15-35 pounds, when front carriers might become uncomfortable. The Hip Hammock carrier allows your baby to sit naturally and comfortably on the hip, alleviating stress and strain on your back and freeing up hands for other things. Machine washable and made of soft materials for your child's comfort.
Model: 05309
Release Date: 2006-10-30
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