Toddler Carriers

We carry four different styles, so you can pick the one that suits how you actually carry your toddler day to day:

• Ergobaby's Alta Hip Seat — a genuine 2-in-1 toddler carrier: use the padded hip seat alone for quick lifts, or attach the removable back panel for a full carrier mode on longer outings, with hip-healthy support built in
• Hippychick's Hipseat — a simple, no-fuss toddler carrier design, plus a matching Hipseat Pouch for essentials, ideal if you just want the padded seat without the extra attachments
• Wildride's Toddler Sling — a sleek, single-strap sling carrier with a bucket-style seat and no buckles or clips — just sling it on and go. Suits toddlers from 9 months to 4 years (up to 20kg), and folds down small enough to stash in a nappy bag. Note: it's designed to be worn with one arm resting on your toddler, rather than fully hands-free.
• Ergobaby's Upsie Sling — a compact, buckle-easy sling for front or hip carries, suited to ages 6-48 months, with a front pocket for essentials and a fold-away design that's easy to grab on the way out the door

This style of carrying isn't designed for newborns — it's built for babies from around 3 months (once they have good head and neck control) right through to toddlers up to 4 years old, depending on the carrier. If you need support for a younger baby, a full front-carry baby carrier is the safer choice until they're ready for a toddler carrier.

FAQs

What age is a toddler carrier suitable for?
It depends on the style. Hip seat carriers like Ergobaby's Alta and Hippychick's Hipseat generally suit babies from around 3 months (once they have good head and neck control). Sling-style carriers like Wildride's are designed for older toddlers, typically from 9 months up to around 4 years.

What's the difference between a hip seat and a sling-style toddler carrier?
A hip seat (like Ergobaby's Alta or Hippychick's Hipseat) uses a padded, structured seat and waistband for support. A sling-style carrier (like Wildride's) uses a single strap and fabric seat instead, offering a more minimalist, foldable design — though it typically still needs one arm around your toddler rather than being fully hands-free.

Can a toddler carrier convert into a full baby carrier?
Yes, with the right model. Ergobaby's Alta Hip Seat is a 2-in-1 — the hip seat alone for quick carries, or with the back panel attached for a full hands-free carrier. Hippychick's Hipseat and Wildride's sling are simpler, seat-only designs without a convertible carrier mode.

Can a toddler carrier be used from birth?
No — none of the toddler carriers in this range are designed for newborns. They're built for babies who can sit supported with good head control, generally from around 3 months at the earliest (and later for sling-style options like Wildride). A dedicated newborn carrier or wrap is the safer choice for the earliest months.

Which toddler carrier is best for travel or hiking?
Wildride's lightweight, fold-flat sling design is popular for travel since it packs down small, while Ergobaby's Upsie Sling also folds compactly and includes a front pocket — both are easier to stash in a bag than a bulkier hip seat carrier.