Chicco SideKick Plus 3-in-1 vs MiaMily HIPSTER Air
The SideKick Plus 3-in-1 has 4 positions; the Hipster Air has 3.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco SideKick Plus 3-in-1 | MiaMily Hipster Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hip seat | Hip seat |
| List price | Not listed | $119 |
| Child weight | 7.5–33 lb | Up to 33 lb |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Hip, BackMost positions | Front inward, Front outward, Back |
| Carrier weight | 1.7 lb | Not listed |
| Fabric | Not stated; infant carrier has a zip-off panel with mesh | 100% recycled polyester fabric and seat (mesh); 100% plastic buckles |
| Lumbar support | Yes | Yes |
| Machine washable | No | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Not listed | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | Hip seat waist fit 23-46 in | One size (fits waists up to 38.5 in) |
| Storage | Zippered pocket on hip seat waistbelt; pocket on infant carrier | 2 side pockets; packs into built-in travel bag |
Chicco SideKick Plus 3-in-1
Three modes: an infant carrier (7.5-33 lb), a hip seat carrier (from 6 months, up to 33 lb) and a hip seat for toddlers (from 4 months, up to 33 lb), per Chicco USA.
- Chicco USA lists 7.5-33 lb for the infant carrier mode
- Lumbar pad on infant carrier and waistbelt
- Pockets on both parts
- Spot clean or hand wash only
MiaMily HIPSTER Air
Compact carrier with an inflatable hip seat that deflates and packs into its own bag. The maker lists use from newborn with the Infant Insert up to 33 lb.
- Inflatable hip seat packs down small
- High waist belt with lumbar support
- Machine washable (remove the hip seat first)
- Maker requires the separate Infant Insert for newborns
- Needs inflating with the built-in pump