Postpartum Prevention
Devices you can use to lift, hold and carry your baby
Tushbaby Hip Carrier
The Tushbaby is a unique baby carrier. For me this was a game changer. I needed a carrier that did not put any weight on my shoulders, back and arms and Tushbaby did just that.
Unlike traditional carriers that hook on your shoulders and back and put weight on your pelvis, the Tushbaby hip seat wraps around your waist. It has an ergonomic design that provides lumbar support and evenly distributes baby’s weight across your hips.
Since it sits high and tight above your hips the Tushbaby protects those muscles, joints and bones in your upper body (arms, shoulders, neck and back) by supporting your back (and baby).
When using the Tushbaby I was able to stand upright and have good posture. I only needed to use one hand to balance him and the other hand was free.
I wish I had known about the Tushbaby earlier in my son’s life. I would have used it for breastfeeding and bottle feeding, carrying him around my apt. and rocking him to sleep.
It is so easy to put on and saved my arms and upper back
Benefits:
Lightweight (under 1 lb)
Four carrying positions - front facing, back facing, side carrying position and breast/bottle feeding position.
Storage pockets and bottle holder
Back and lumbar support
Reduces back, arm & wrist strain
This video demonstrates the four carrying positions - back facing, front facing, breast/bottle feeding and side carrying position.
I also wanted to show that you can use this to carry your baby and do things around the house, especially if your baby does not like to be put down.
Disclaimer: A doll was used in the this video for demonstration
My husband loved the Tushbaby too. We did a short easy hike when my son was around 6 months old in Asheville, NC. My husband said his back didn’t hurt at all and our baby was happy for the whole hike!