Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1
The Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 is rated for a child up to 45 lb and has 3 carry positions, per Infantino. 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.
- 12–45 lbChild weight
- 3Positions
How the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 stacks up
Against the 23 hip seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for hip seats (33 lb to 45 lb).
The same as most hip seats (3).
What sets the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 apart
Measured against the 23 hip seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- MiaMily Hipster PlusNext to it, the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 is 1 lb higher limit; 1 fewer position.
- Ergobaby Alta Hip SeatNext to it, the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 is 1 fewer position.
How the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 carries
Infantino lists it for a child from 12 lb up to 45 lb.
| Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1, per Infantino | Hip seats that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 18 of 19 |
| Front outward | Yes | 18 of 19 |
| Hip | Not listed | 12 of 19 |
| Back | Yes | 10 of 19 |
| Newborn use without an insert | No | 1 of 14 |
| Lumbar support | Yes | 9 of 9 |
Listed features
- Converts between carrier and hip seat
- Lumbar waist belt with side pocket
- Packs into its own pouch
Worth checking
- Starts at 12 lb
- Remove the hip seat insert before washing
Where to buy the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hip seat |
| Child weight | 12–45 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Back |
| Lumbar support | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Sizes | One size |
| Storage | Side essentials pocket on the lumbar belt; packable pouch |
Compare the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 with
How each closest rival differs from the Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1, from the makers' specs.
- ErgobabyLift Hip Seat Baby Carrierup to 45 lb3 positionsCompare side by side
- MiaMilyHipster Plusup to 44 lb4 positions$139
- 1 lb lower limit
- 1 more position
- ErgobabyAlta Hip Seatup to 45 lb4 positions$129
- 1 more position
- Tushbaby2-in-1 Convertible Carrierup to 45 lb3 positions$120Compare side by side
Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1: questions answered
From Infantino's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 for?
The maker lists it for babies and children 12 to 45 lb. Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you use the Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 with a newborn?
The maker says a newborn needs an infant insert or a different setting. Check the manual before using it with a newborn.
What positions does the Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1 have?
Front inward, Front outward, Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
Can you wash the Infantino Hip Rider Plus 5-in-1?
Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More hip seats
- RegaloBaby Hip Seat + Support (#4400 B)up to 25 lb
- AbiieHuggs Baby Carrier (hip seat carrier with patented HIPBELT)up to 45 lb4 positions$109.95
- MiaMilyHipster Essentialup to 44 lb3 positions$99
- TushbabyHip Carrierup to 45 lb3 positions$75
- MiaMilyHipster Airup to 33 lb3 positions$119
- SunvenoAll-in-One Baby Carrierup to 33 lb$109$109.99
Where these specs come from
- infantino.com/products/hip-rider-plus-5-in-1-hip-seat-carrier
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0617/9701/files/200012-00_Hip_Rider_5…
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.