Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 vs Tushbaby 2-in-1 Convertible Carrier

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1Tushbaby 2-in-1 Convertible Carrier
TypeHip seatHip seat
List priceNot listed$120
Child weight12–45 lb12–45 lb
Newborn without insertNoNo
Carry positionsFront inward, Front outward, BackFront inward, Front outward, Hip
FabricNot listedHip seat 100% polyester (or vegan leather editions)
Lumbar supportYesYes
Machine washableYesNot listed
SizesOne sizeOne size
StorageSide essentials pocket on the lumbar belt; packable pouch5 storage pockets

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

Tushbaby 2-in-1 Convertible Carrier

Hip seat paired with a hands-free attachment, giving six carry positions and five storage pockets. The maker lists 12 to 45 lb facing in and 16 to 45 lb facing out.

  • Switches between hip seat and hands-free carry
  • Five storage pockets
  • Under-seat pocket stores the attachment
  • Maker says the combination is not suitable for newborns
  • Facing out starts at 16 lb