MiaMily HIPSTER Plus
The MiaMily HIPSTER Plus is rated for a child up to 44 lb and has 4 carry positions, per MiaMily. Hip-seat carrier with six carry positions, built-in storage and a zip-off front panel. The maker lists use from 4 months up to 44 lb, and from birth with the separate Infant Insert.
- $139List price
- ?–44 lbChild weight
- 4Positions
How the Hipster Plus 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).
Above the 3 most hip seats list.
Above the typical range for hip seats ($59.95 to $109.95).
What sets the Hipster Plus apart
Measured against the 23 hip seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Most carry positionsof the 17 hip seats with it published: 4
- Highest list priceof the 20 hip seats that list it: $139
- Child weight limit: 44 lbin the middle half of the 21 hip seats that publish it (33 lb to 45 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Ergobaby Alta Hip SeatNext to it, the Hipster Plus is 1 lb lower limit; $10 more.
- Tushbaby 2-in-1 Convertible CarrierNext to it, the Hipster Plus is 1 lb lower limit; 1 more position; $19 more.
- Abiie Huggs Baby Carrier (hip seat carrier with patented HIPBELT)Next to it, the Hipster Plus is 1 lb lower limit; $29.10 more.
How the Hipster Plus carries
MiaMily lists it for a child up to 44 lb.
| Hipster Plus, per MiaMily | Hip seats that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Front inward | Yes | 18 of 19 |
| Front outward | Yes | 18 of 19 |
| Hip | Yes | 12 of 19 |
| Back | Yes | 10 of 19 |
| Newborn use without an insert | No | 1 of 14 |
Listed features
- Six carry positions, including hip seat only
- Built-in storage for diapers, phone and keys
- Zip-off front panel for airflow
Worth checking
- Newborns need the separately sold Infant Insert
- Remove the plastic hip seat before washing
Where to buy the Hipster Plus
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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
| MiaMily Hipster Plus | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hip seat |
| List price | $139 |
| Child weight | Up to 44 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Front outward, Hip, Back |
| Fabric | 100% polyester; 100% plastic buckles; 100% PP plastic L seat |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | One size (fits waists up to 51 in) |
| Storage | Built-in storage for diapers, wipes, phone and keys |
Compare the Hipster Plus with
How each closest rival differs from the Hipster Plus, from the makers' specs.
- ErgobabyAlta Hip Seatup to 45 lb4 positions$129
- 1 lb higher limit
- $10 less
- Tushbaby2-in-1 Convertible Carrierup to 45 lb3 positions$120
- 1 lb higher limit
- 1 fewer position
- $19 less
- AbiieHuggs Baby Carrier (hip seat carrier with patented HIPBELT)up to 45 lb4 positions$109.95
- 1 lb higher limit
- $29.10 less
- MiaMilyHipster Essentialup to 44 lb3 positions$99
- 1 fewer position
- $40 less
Hipster Plus: questions answered
From MiaMily's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the MiaMily HIPSTER Plus for?
The maker lists it for babies and children up to 44 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 MiaMily HIPSTER Plus 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 MiaMily HIPSTER Plus have?
Front inward, Front outward, Hip, Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
What does the IHDI acknowledgment mean for the MiaMily HIPSTER Plus?
The maker lists an acknowledgment from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. The IHDI says it is not a certifying body; see IHDI's page on baby carriers for what it reviews.
Can you wash the MiaMily HIPSTER Plus?
Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the MiaMily HIPSTER Plus and the Ergobaby Alta Hip Seat?
By the maker specs, the Alta Hip Seat carries up to 45 lb vs 44 lb, the Alta Hip Seat lists for $10 less. See them side by side.
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More hip seats
- MiaMilyHipster Airup to 33 lb3 positions$119
- InfantinoHip Rider Plus 5-in-1up to 45 lb3 positions
- ErgobabyLift Hip Seat Baby Carrierup to 45 lb3 positions
- TushbabyHip Carrierup to 45 lb3 positions$75
- SunvenoAll-in-One Baby Carrierup to 33 lb$109$109.99
- BesreyHip Carrier for Baby (BR-DE001)up to 45 lb2 positions$59.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.