2 in 1 Convertible Carrier: hands free, plus the hip seat
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Current discount reported on November 2, 2026: 16% off sitewide. It has reached 22% during holiday sales. Discounts change, so check the final price at checkout.
What the 2 in 1 system actually is
The 2 in 1 Convertible Carrier is the Tushbaby Hip Seat Carrier plus the Snug, which is the hands free attachment. You get the hip seat for quick ups and downs, and you add the Snug when you need both hands free. When you do not need the Snug, it folds up and tucks into the under seat storage pocket of the hip seat. That switch, hip seat to hands free and back again, is the whole point of the system.
The Snug is also sold on its own, for parents who already own the hip seat. It is not a standalone wrap. It must be worn with the Tushbaby Hip Seat Carrier, and using it without the seat may compromise safety and stability.
Specs, checked November 2, 2026
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Exact product name | 2 in 1 Convertible Carrier, also called the Hands Free Hip Carrier set |
| Carry ways | Six ways in total: four hip seat positions, plus face to face and forward facing with the Snug |
| Weight guide, Snug | 12 to 45 lbs facing inward, 16 to 45 lbs facing outward, up to 36 months |
| Newborns | Not suitable for newborns |
| Storage | Five storage pockets in the system |
| Snug alone, price guide | About $65 to $83 depending on color |
| Full set, price guide | About $124 to $172 depending on color and material |
| Snug care | Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle and lay flat to dry |
| Snug material | Soft, stretchy fabric, tested to the ASTM F2236 standard, with OEKO TEX certified materials |
How the Snug works, step by step
- Put the hip seat on high and tight around your waist, as you would for hip seat use.
- Place your baby on the seat, in the position you want, face to face or forward facing.
- Attach the Snug to the hip seat, wrap the straps over your shoulders to form an X across your back, and buckle up to keep your baby close.
- When you are done, fold the Snug and tuck it into the under seat storage pocket, and go back to hip seat only.
Follow the manufacturer setup videos and instructions for your exact set. This page is a guide, not a replacement for those instructions.
When the 2 in 1 system wins, and when it does not
It wins when you need both hands for a stretch: grocery runs, on the go naps, cooking, holding another child's hand, or getting through a queue with bags. It wins when your child wants up and down, because you can go from hands free to hip seat in a snap, without taking a structured carrier on and off.
It does not win for a newborn, for a baby under 12 lbs, or for a parent who wants a single structured carrier for hiking and long naps with no hip seat involved. Some parents also find the Snug fabric stretchy, so a sleeping baby may feel less secure than in a structured carrier. That is a real tradeoff to know before you buy, not a reason to avoid it, but a reason to try it at home first and see how your baby settles in it.
Total cost, honestly
If you already own the hip seat, the add on is the Snug alone, about $65 to $83. If you are starting from zero, the full set is about $124 to $172, depending on color and material. Add the waistband extender if you need it. That total is why the hip seat alone can look cheaper at first, and why the 2 in 1 set can look pricey, until you count what you are getting: a hip seat, a hands free wrap, and storage, in one system.
Questions about the 2 in 1 system
Is the Snug the same as the old Snug?
Yes. The Snug is the name for the hands free attachment. Tushbaby now also calls it the Hip Seat Hands Free Attachment. It is the same idea: a soft wrap that attaches only to the hip seat.
Can I wear the Snug without the hip seat?
No. It is designed to be used only with the hip seat, for support and stability.
Can my baby face out in the Snug?
Yes, from 16 lbs, up to 45 lbs. Facing inward starts at 12 lbs.