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The next generation of 3D baby carrier has arrived: More functionality, easier to use, and even more comfortable 2015 was a great first year for MiaMily. We won the Bizzie Baby Gold award with a 5 out of 5 stars and received approval stamps from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance recognizing that MiaMily develops products that consider the importance of healthy hip development during infancy.
About this project
The next generation of 3D baby carrier has arrived: More functionality, easier to use, and even more comfortable 2015 was a great first year for MiaMily. We won the Bizzie Baby Gold award with a 5 out of 5 stars and received approval stamps from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance recognizing that MiaMily develops products that consider the importance of healthy hip development during infancy.
Approved by International Hip Dysplasia Institute
Through all this, we've received constant feedback and we’ve taken this to heart, and with our passion for making parent’s lives easier, we knew that we could make an even better 3D baby carrier. HIPSTER™ PLUS is a 3D baby carrier that is super comfortable for baby and parent, easily adjustable and with our special unique pouch under the hip seat, you can even replace your diaper bag, allowing you to be truly handsfree.
What are the benefits of the 3D hip seat? We specifically engineered a carrier with a built in ergonomic 3D hip seat so that no matter which position you carry your baby, whether it’s facing in, forward facing, hip carry or back carry, your baby’s hips are always in the correct M position, knees supported at hip level, legs open and not dangling. It’s literally impossible to wear your baby wrong in our carrier. The hip seat absorbs the weight of the baby so your baby will feel much lighter on your shoulders and you’ll feel less pressure on your back. Because the baby is sitting on an extra seat, unlike a normal traditional carrier where baby has to be wrapped tightly to the parent’s body, the 3D hip seat provides more room for the baby so he won’t feel enclosed in.
ergonomic 3D hip seat ensures proper hip position every single time
The reality is shopping for a baby carrier can be overwhelming especially for a first time parent, here is how HIPSTER PLUS solves these issues:
Common issue: When you choose to take a baby carrier instead of a stroller, you will inevitably have to bring a bag with you to carry baby essentials (diapers, wipes, bottle, bib, keys, wallet, etc).
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: The newest feature of HIPSTER™ PLUS is the pocket under the 3D hip seat which conveniently keeps your baby items close by and you can focus on what really matters. You can now leave the house with just your baby and HIPSTER™ PLUS, no more big bulky diaper bags!
Common issue: It’s hard to understand which style of carrier is best for your family’s needs.
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: WithHIPSTER™ PLUS, you can wear your baby up to 9 different ways. Our unique attachment system allows you to use the carrier as a hip seat (without any attachment), or like a traditional structured carrier (using our double shoulder attachment) or like a ring sling (using our single shoulder attachment). HIPSTER™ PLUS comes with the double shoulder attachment and you can purchase our single shoulder attachment from our "add-on" menu (see FAQ) for $30. With HIPSTER™ PLUS, you can carry your baby 6 different ways, and if you buy the additional single shoulder attachment, you get 3 additional ways to carry your baby!
Up to 9 different ways to carry your baby. To see lifestyle photos of how to wear your baby 9 different ways, visit here
Common issue: Oftentimes, a family might need to buy two carriers due to the fact that different family members have different body types and as your child grows, they are required to invest in toddler sized carrier.
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: HIPSTER™ PLUS is fully adjustable in the waist belt and shoulder straps that family members of different sizes can use the same carrier. We also provide an extender belt (available from our "add on" menu for $25, see more details in FAQ) which can fit up to a waist of 59 inches, HIPSTER™ PLUS can be used from newborn (with our infant insert) up to 3 years old (or 20 kg)
Common issue: As your baby grows and gets heavier, carrying your baby for long periods of time without a carrier can be very hard on your body. Wrap doesn’t provide strong back support. Ring slings puts pressure on one shoulder and there’s no lumbar support. Most structured carriers don’t have a strong waist belt
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: Not only does the hip seat absorbs the weight of your baby so that the weight you feel will also be significantly lighter, HIPSTER™ PLUS comes with a high waist belt (same concept as the waist protection belt that movers wear when they have to carry heavy items) to protect your lower back.
Allows parent to have proper spinal posture
Common issue: Some carriers does not offer forward facing as an option because baby’s hips are not supported and will dangle.
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: With HIPSTER™ PLUS's 3D hip seat, which ensures that baby’s legs are always in the M positioning, so baby’s legs are well position even facing forward. We want to offer parents the option to forward face their baby because as your baby develops, he will naturally be curious by his surroundings and forwarding facing allows your baby to explore while in the comfort and safety of your arms (same concept with turning the stroller seat forward when your baby starts to want to interact and see the world around him). We advise forward facing for short periods when baby is active. Naturally, there is a greater risk of overstimulation than with the 'facing in' position, since the child cannot actively turn away but since baby is right there with you, it allows parents to actively perceive the signals their children are giving. Parents know their children best and can tell when their child is fussy, tired or "zoned out" and it is time to switch to the 'facing in' or back carrying position.
Our hip seat ensure baby's legs are supported at hip level even facing forward
Common Issue: Hip Dysplasia is a condition where the ball of the thighbone doesn’t quite fit securely into the hip socket. If baby’s hips are stretched out too much it might distort the cup-shaped socket. Hip dysplasia doesn’t hurt for a baby, but it can lead to unnecessary permanent damage to the hips. No carrier can cause hip dysplasia if the baby doesn’t already have hip dysplasia as a pre-existing condition. In Switzerland, we have mandatory hip ultrasounds at 2 months old but not all countries require this mandatory check up and since hip dysplasia is a silent condition (no pain to the baby), sometimes hip dysplasia can be left undetected till too late.
Hip Dsyplasia is a silent condition
HIPSTER™ PLUS Solution: We incorporated a 3D hip seat specifically for this purpose, it ensures your baby’s hips are always in the correct M position, Knees bent, hips bent and open to the side and thighs supported. It’s impossible to position your baby wrongly.
M Position - legs wide, knees bent, lifted at hip levelOur hip seat ensures your baby's legs are always in the correct M position
“The International Hip Dsyplasia Institute has tested and approved our HIPSTER™ PLUS as a hip healthy product”
Common issue: Wraps and ring slings can be complicated to learn. Many moms are overwhelmed by the intricate fabric systems and dads tend to not be willing to learn
HIPSTER PLUS solution: HIPSTER™ PLUS is very straight forward , the waist belt velcro attachment takes seconds to put on.
HIPSTER PLUS takes only seconds to put on
Common issue: Some carriers aren't so easy to learn how to use on the first try so dads get turned off from baby wearing. Most carriers have feminine color and print design, not daddy friendly.
HIPSTER™ PLUS solution: HIPSTER™ PLUS is very easy to learn how to use on the first try. We purposely choose uni-sex colors because we want the parent to feel good about wearing the carrier.
Due to the manufacture condition, HIPSTER™ PLUS is only offered in Stone Grey for now. New colors will be release depending on the total quantity of the pledges.
1) Built in storage space under the hip seat
Leave your diaper bag at home
2) Anti slip guard and extra padding on 3D hip seat
3) Smart adjustable system so you can adjust from the front and the back to making it even easier to adjust your fit no matter which position you are wearing your baby 4) Special Velcro that doesn’t stick to clothing 5) Upgraded hardware to Duraflex buckles and YKK zippers. Zipper has an auto lock mechanism 6) Double Security buckles double safety buckles for a strong hold
7) Larger side pocket to fit your latest smart phone
8) Longer waist belt and shoulder straps to offer even a wider range of fit for people of all sizes
We listened to our backers and added two new accessories to go with your HIPSTER PLUS (compatible with the original HIPSTER)
Teething babies love to chew on the side straps and the upper part of the carrier (when forward facing) so we created the perfect dual purpose Front Drool Pad, giving baby a safe, clean place to teethe while also keeping the carrier clean.
Easy to use (snaps on and off), Machine washable, 100% high quality cotton,
Ultimate coverage to protect your carrier
With our infant insert, you can now carry your baby from birth. We paid special attention to hip positioning when we designing our infant insert. Our infant insert's base is slightly angled upwards so that your newborn's hips will be the natural fetal position!
Our 3D hip seat provides leg room for your newborn so it's not squeezed against your body
We take safety very seriously. HIPSTER™ PLUS has been submitted and approved by global wide safety standards through SGS testing. SGS, is a world-leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. For the US/ CANADA: HIPSTER™ PLUS meets the US safety standard ASTM F2236 and CPSIA 2014, and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2014. For EUROPE: HIPSTER™ PLUSmeets the EN71-3 standard. GLOBALLY: HIPSTER™ PLUS meets the safety standard EN13209-2:2005.
"LOVE this carrier!!! It is SO versatile and super easy to use! This is the most comfortable carrier I have ever used!!! My son loves all the different ways we are able to wear it as well! We overheat easily with other carriers but with this one for the most part we stay nice and cool! Even during long hot days in full sun!" - Stephanie
"I will not be buying any other structural carrier but this one right here! [...] My other favorite feature is the hip seat itself you can use it to breastfeed putting it higher on your tummy to support your arm! I started using this with my 10lb baby at 7 weeks using the hipseat to nurse in public." - Cristina
"If you could only register for 1 item when you are having a baby- it should be this!" - LaDonna Chavez
"I tried so many different brands of baby carriers and only this one in my opinion most ergonomic for babies' spine and hips. It is very comfortable for both baby and mother. My daughter loves it." - Alexandra
"I absolutely luv this carrier! I have moby wrap, chicco ultra soft, good grief about four other types of infant/toddler carriers.... And none come close to the ease & comfort of this carrier." - Araceley Parra
"This is a great option for forward facing carrying. The seat provides extra support and my son loves facing out." - Chelsi Yarger Weedon
"This is the best carrier I own. I went through wrap carriers (boba and moby), mei tai, lille baby, baby bjorn original, baby bjorn miracle, and tried on multiple in stores after these failed. The little guy LOVES it. He loves facing out and seeing what is happening as we walk. He loves kicking and jumping in the seat. He is so comfortable and can sit in it for hours (until he's hungry or tired). My back is so comfortable with this carrier even as he has grown more. My husband loves wearing him in this as well and agrees it is our best carrier ... which is a good thing because the little guy hates being in a stroller for too long! Anywhere we go the stroller ends up being more of a cart for our belongings. We are so grateful to have found this carrier! " - AH
Risks & Challenges
The good news is we've done this before and boy, did we learn a lot the first time. Manufacturing is a complex process. In this past year, we’ve worked hard on improving our supply chain by partnering up with accredited manufacturers, high quality brand hardware and implemented smart quality control processes. It took a lot of sweat and tears but we can now say we are very confident in our ability to deliver HIPSTER™ PLUS to you on time.
The only risk we foresee is in delivery but our estimates for delivery are conservative that being said, things can still go wrong. Aspects that are out of our control, such as delay delivery of components and material, fabric customized in the wrong color, will cause deadlines to be pushed back but we are experienced in overcoming obstacles and we promise we will work day and night to minimize any impact on delivery.
In the event of unexpected delay, we will absolutely keep you updated!
UPDATE: So far, production is on schedule and we are aiming for delivery of all Indiegogo backers in August.
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FAQ
ULTIMATE NEWBORN PACK - You want it all! Bring home 1 HIPSTER PLUS in the color of your choice + INFANT INSERT + FRONT DROOL PAD so you can wear your baby from birth til 3 years old!
We will throw in a head cover and two teething pads for FREE!
Enjoy a 39 Usd discount from the total retail price of $228.00 and get FREE SHIPPING in the USA.
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August 2016
32 claimed
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FRONT DROOL PAD ONLY
$19 USD
FRONT DROOL PAD ONLY - Own a HIPSTER already? Grab yourself a front drool pad to protect your carrier from your little drool munchkin. Save 5 Usd on our retail price!
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INFANT INSERT ONLY
$29 USD
INFANT INSERT ONLY - Have a HIPSTER already and got a baby on the way? Grab our Infant Insert so you can start wearing your newborn from birth.
Enjoy a 6 USD savings from our retail price of $35.00.
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FRONT DROOL PAD + INFANT INSER
$49 USD
FRONT DROOL PAD + INFANT INSERT COMBO PACK - Own a HIPSTER already? Get our two new accessories to use with your existing 3D baby carrier!
Enjoy a 10 Usd savings from our total retail price of $59.00
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STANDARD PACK
$149 USD
STANDARD PACK - Get a HIPSTER PLUS in the color of your choice. We will throw in a head cover and two teething pads for FREE!
Enjoy a 20 Usd discount from our retail price of $169.00 and get FREE SHIPPING in the USA.
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DELUXE PACK
$159 USD
DELUXE PACK - Get a HIPSTER PLUS in the color of your choice with a FRONT DROOL PAD to keep your carrier clean.
We will throw in a head cover and two teething pads for FREE!
Enjoy a 33 Usd discount from our total retail price of $193.00 and get FREE SHIPPING in the USA.