Ergobaby Alta Hip Seat vs Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1
The Alta Hip Seat has 4 positions; the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 has 3.
Only the differences are shown.
| Ergobaby Alta Hip Seat | Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hip seat | Hip seat |
| List price | $129 | Not listed |
| Child weight | 12–45 lb | 12–45 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Hip, BackMost positions | Front inward, Front outward, Back |
| Fabric | 100% polyester; removable EPP (expanded polypropylene) foam seat | Not listed |
| Lumbar support | Not listed | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
| Sizes | One size | One size |
| Storage | One large storage pocket | Side essentials pocket on the lumbar belt; packable pouch |
Ergobaby Alta Hip Seat
A hip seat with a removable back panel that turns it into a three-position buckle carrier, with a curved foam seat and buckled waistband.
- Maker lists four carry positions
- Breathable polyester mesh
- Machine washable per maker
- Minimum 12 lb / 4 months, not for newborns
- Lumbar support not explicitly stated
Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1
Carrier that zips between a full structured carrier and a hip seat, with a lumbar waist belt and a packable front pouch. The maker lists five ways to carry and 12 to 45 lb.
- Converts between carrier and hip seat
- Lumbar waist belt with side pocket
- Packs into its own pouch
- Starts at 12 lb
- Remove the hip seat insert before washing