The Scootababy is a hands free side carrier that allows you to comfortably carry your child as you would naturally, only more easily. We helped to test this product and found it to be the hip carrier we were waiting for. It combines the padded waist of a structured carrier with the brilliant spread out shoulder; no strap riding up your neck. This hip carrier is comfortable front, hip or back from the very first use with little adjusting or fiddling. Usage is totally intuitive for most people. Scootababy Features: Lightly padded, shaped seat for baby Can be worn on either side Supportive fleece shoulder is stretchy and conforms to shoulder without impeding arm movement Wide, padded waist belt Custom buckles easily adjusted with one hand Fits most adults - waist fits 19" to 49" Fits babies from 5 months and up (up to 40 pounds) Easily slides around for tummy to tummy or quick back carries Folds compactly to fit into nylon storage bag Patent pending design. Top quality materials from U.S. suppliers: fleece from Malden Mills, 100% cotton ring-spun denim from U.S. mills, performance EVA foam. Made with precision in the U.S.A.