Babywearing
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Babywearing
November 16, 2015
I remember going to my local baby superstore when I was pregnant for the first time. Complete overwhelm.
A sales clerk told me I needed a baby carrier. It sounded like a good idea, so I just scanned the cheapest available. I didn't even realize there were different styles, different positions, safety concerns and reason to babywear.
Five-plus years later, one of the first things I recommend to new moms is that they get themselves a soft structured carrier. And then we usually have a conversation about the merits and reasons to babywear. It's a conversation I love to have with new and expectant mothers.
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Babywearing
November 04, 2015
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The Ergobaby Carrier is designed to carry most children from birth. The way this is possible is through the Ergobaby Infant Insert providing cushion and support. Infants are soft and floppy and lack the ability to hold their head and trunk up on their own. The insert provides this need support that is not present in the carrier without it. Think of a taco holding everything up and in. This keeps the airway open and provides a swaddling effect that both soothes and protects the infant.
The wonderful people at Ergobaby have done extensive research on their products and discovered in order to have one carrier that extends through the growth of a child, it will need a couple parts to custom fit, hence infant insert and pillow option. Whenever you use a baby carrier, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Babywearing
October 23, 2015
You can put your baby in a carrier the day he’s born if you want, so long as he is healthy and weighs at least 7 pounds. Some parents like the more traditional stretchy baby wraps, while others prefer soft-structured baby carriers because of their ease of use and long-term use. But several soft-structured carriers require the use of an infant insert to make them usable for newborns though.
Do I need the infant insert for Ergobaby carriers?
If you have or plan on buying
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Babywearing
October 08, 2015
Breastfeeding on the go is a LIFE-CHANGER. Mama, you will feel like a super-hero once you master nursing in the carrier...hiking, shopping, attending concerts...all while nursing baby! You go, mama!
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Babywearing
October 01, 2015
How do I loosen the shoulder straps?! We hear that question a lot. Let's show you how! In this video, Christina demonstrates how to loosen the shoulder straps when using the Ergobaby baby carrier in the front carry.
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Babywearing
March 23, 2015
We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant. And while in utero they’re warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it’s a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywear, which brings our little ones right back to us. Babywearing gives both of us that closeness again, while also providing baby with numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. We call the first few months after birth the “fourth trimester,” and for good reason. Our little ones need us more than ever as they make the transition into this new, big world. And as an added bonus, our partners or caregivers can babywear too, allowing them to bond with baby in a new way, building a stronger bond between your child and the people who love her.
And really, a carried baby is a happy baby…and doesn’t that make parents happy? The closeness stimulates a beneficial hormone production (Oxytocin),
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Babywearing
March 04, 2015
Those first months with a newborn baby are just the sweetest. Wrapped in love, the Ergobaby Wrap Carrier envelopes baby in a nurturing nest, which is so important for that fourth trimester. We're loving the newborn squish photos from our friend Samantha over on her blog Could I Have That?
With nearly two months of being a mama under my belt there are a few… scratch that… a lot of things I’ve come to depend on. At the top of the list is the Ergobaby wrap, which I never leave home without these days. Not only is my baby girl as happy as a clam when she’s bundled up right against my heart but it happens to be ten times easier when running errands, grocery shopping and getting around places where a stroller doesn’t fit.
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Babywearing
February 27, 2015
Each month on the second Tuesday, we will be doing an"Ask the Expert" series, where you can ask our resident experts about a variety of baby-related topics. We kicked it off this month with babywearing, of course! Here are the questions you asked and answers below.
Do you have any tips for back wearing? I have a hard time getting my little one on my back by myself.
I think so much of the back carry comes down to practice and confidence. You may want to practice over a bed or with a spotter to start, and once you do it a few times, it becomes muscle memory. The reason I like the Ergobaby back carry video (featuring a Performance Carrier and a Dad) is that it shows you how to place baby in the baby carrier on your hip first, so baby is seated completely in the baby carrier, then you reach behind you and place the strap on your shoulder opposite baby, and simply rotate the baby in the carrier around to
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Babywearing
February 03, 2015
You’re looking at the Ergobaby website, and you’re clicking on carrier after carrier. Different types, colors, and patterns…so how do you know which is the best baby carrier for your family? Start with the video, and if you need more, we’ve broken it down here. We hope this helps make your choice easier. But rest assured, you can’t really go wrong with any of them! It’s just all about what’s best for you and your family. You got this parenting thing! (And we're here to help in case you feel like you don't!)
The Ergobaby Original Baby Carrier
Best for: All-around everyday use for any parent
Our Original Baby Carrier is a classic, tried and true favorite and is a great choice for everyday adventures. This carrier is wonderful for any and all activities- it’s a jack of all trades really. Our signature padded shoulder straps and comfortable
Baby Gear
Babywearing
January 30, 2015
Lucie's List, a survival guide for new moms just posted a very thorough review of the Ergobaby Four Position 360 baby carrier. It's a great read when researching the best baby carrier for your family. And it's a great reminder that when you are wearing baby in the front-outward position, be sure to use the inner grey buttons to create an ergonomic bucket seat for baby.
For more tips about using the 360, see here and for signs of over-stimulation, see this article.
Ergobaby set out to make a new, fresh carrier that allows baby to face in (as usual), but also allows baby to face outward in an ergonomically correct position