The hip carry position is a very useful to carrier position to engage a growing toddler. It allows the baby to face forward and is much more ergonomic position than a forward facing baby carrier that hangs baby by the crotch. The Ellaroo Mei Hip carrier is designed specially for hip carry only, whereas there are other carriers such as the Manduca and the Pikkolo baby carriers are multi-position carriers that allows for hip carrying among other carrying positions.