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Family & Parenting
July 06, 2017
Summer’s here and you deserve a little fun in the sun! Here are a few ideas for experiencing the great outdoors (in your Ergo!) with your baby. Be sure to share your adventures with us and use the #InMyErgo hashtag!
Park It
Pack yourself a delicious lunch for a good old-fashioned park visit and enjoy the picnic under a shady tree. Maybe toss a few books in your bag, too - one to read to your little one and a book of your own to enjoy while baby takes a nap. If baby is old enough, seek out the nearest playground. The bucket seat swings and sandbox time are a perfect place to start.
Hike On
Embark on a local hike with your baby! This is, of course, a perfect opportunity for babywearing and the chance to expose your little one to nature. To get an idea where to start, The National Recreation Trails Database offers a list of over 1,100 trails in all 50 states. If you live in a city like San Francisco or New York, maybe try a bridge walk instead! There’s a ton of information online about
Family & Parenting
June 26, 2017
Gas, hunger, a dirty diaper, tired, teething, sick – there are many reasons why a baby cries. Crying is your baby’s way of letting you know that something is wrong and they need you. Sometimes it’s easy to soothe a crying baby. Sometimes all it takes is you singing a song or giving your baby a bath. Other times you may not know why you have a fussy newborn so you don’t know what to do to calm them down, but you do know that you want and need to calm them down.
1. Calm Yourself Down
Babies can be very sensitive to changes in their caregiver’s emotional state. If your baby has been crying for a while and you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, take some deep breaths, relax your shoulders, close your eyes, and take a moment for yourself. Every time you travel by plane, the flight attendants remind you to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. Your baby will settle down more quickly if you are able to be calm and tuned in to their cues.
2. Hold Your Baby
Small babies look to
Family & Parenting
June 21, 2017
Our friend Sadie posted a beautiful post about her breastfeeding and transition to bottle journey. When I was breastfeeding, this nursing pillow was such a great tool to help me with latch, position, and my posture. I especially loved using it at night when I was really exhausted during those 3 am feedings. It offers firm support so that it can really be helpful to me and my babe. I didn’t have to slump over to get a proper latch or to get the hold I needed with the latch I needed. My back usually aches with the first few weeks of breastfeeding and this time it hasn’t once! Read more of Sadie's journey and see the entire post here.Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra
Family & Parenting
Travel
May 25, 2017
Let me take a deep breath. Traveling with a toddler is equal parts challenging and adorable. First of all, toddlers require their own set of everything. If you want to roll your luggage, the toddler wants to roll their own luggage too. If you are wearing a backpack, they want a backpack. If you want a Frappuccino, your toddler is going to want their own version of the "Baby Frappuccino" too. Whatever you thought you needed for baby, double it now that you have an opinionated toddler whose tastes change as quickly as their nap schedule.
If your flight is leaving before 9am, I will not judge you for purchasing a bag of Frito's or that bag of Skittles to keep the peace. I don't know a single parent that hasn't used bribery to get their child to get from Point A to B, and Hudson News has everything your child could ever hope for when it comes to processed food bribery.
My nearly two year old protests almost everything that isn't her idea, and somehow we have managed to trek 200,000
Family & Parenting
Travel
February 23, 2017
Our friend Emily, a seasoned mama, shares what to pack when traveling with baby. There are plenty of pockets in the new Ergobaby Diaper Bag!
First thing, if you’re on baby duty wear slip-on shoes. Something you can do absolutely hands-free. Thank Heavens for the mule trend! Mine are from here.
Binky Clips – Do you know you’ll drop your baby’s pacifier on average 30 times more in a crowded airport or flight than you will in your everyday life. Just kidding, but I swear it always feels that way. Blinky Clips are a must.
Books, Toys, Passports, wallets. The Ergo Backpack has so many options but I love the open pocket (behind the logo) for the items I need to pull out most often while in lines.
We have kiddo sized neck pillows for the big boys on road trips, but on a flight, its so great for baby too! It keeps them more secure through naps and turbulence and I swear Raleigh slept like a rock thanks to this pillow. If you have an extra seat for them it makes for the easiest transfer
Family & Parenting
October 02, 2016
Scooby Doo and Velma (source)
Halloween is almost here and with it comes one of the most fun parts - planning your costume! Every year we see so many fantastic #ErgobabyHalloween pictures pop up online, and we thought we would round up some favorites to share with all of you!
A few things to remember when incorporating babywearing into your Halloween costume -
Follow all safety rules (see some tips here) and guidelines for the carrier. Always make sure baby has two fingers width between chin and chest to keep airway open and clear and baby is close enough to kiss.
Only face baby out if you are using a Four-Position 360 carrier, which allows for a front-outward facing position.
Pay special attention to baby's temperature since you both may be wearing things you may not normally have on.
Most of all, have FUN...and have a happy, babywearing Halloween!
A Starbucks breakfast (source)
ET and the gang (source)
A bag of movie theater popcorn (source)
The President and the Vice President...and
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Travel
May 16, 2016
Time just seems to get away from you when you have kids right? I swear I just had this little boy and now he's cutting teeth and moving around. I mean, what? I know people always say "time flies" and "before you know it they'll be grown up" but you don't really believe them until your in it and you can't possibly fathom how your once newborn is now 2 1/2 and sassy as ever. Oh, all the emotions seem to be pouring out of me lately. I don't know if it's the post partum hormones, the seasons changing, or just being a mom in general but somethings got me all kinds of teary eyed lately. Right now, more then ever, I'm trying my hardest to soak in every inch of these precious babes. Before I know it, they'll be out of the house and I'll be lucky to get a visit once a month. Tears, tears, ugly cry, more tears.
Traveling with kids is bittersweet. On one hand you get to enjoy new places and sceneries with the ones you love most. But on the other, these new adventures can cause mixed up schedules,
Family & Parenting
January 07, 2016
Babies walk at different times, they talk at different times, and just like all other developmental milestones, their digestive systems are ready for solid foods at different times. Instead of waiting until your baby reaches a certain age, it’s also recommended to wait until your little one meets all of the Developmental Signs of Readiness. These observable milestones indicate when your little one’s intricate system is ready and mature enough for the introduction of solid foods. Babies usually start meeting Signs of Readiness around 6 months, but it can definitely take longer for some and research is showing that it’s beneficial to wait. In the 1990’s, it was common for most babies to start solids around 4 months. In 2002, the World Health Organization recommended exclusive breastfeeding (formula/combo feeding) for the first 6 months. In 2012, Health Canada, Canadian Pediatric Society, Dieticians of Canada & Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (can you tell I’m Canadian!) released a joint
Family & Parenting
December 22, 2015
A feel good family of three living life the way nature intended. Mama the holistic prenatal nutritionist and Papa the art director. Baby boy gives them daily doses of inspiration for all they do, see and create. Their approach to life and parenting is laid-back and go with the flow, allowing them to experience adventures together, from the outdoor sort to culinary kind.
click on any photo below to see the gallery and get to know the mendes family.Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra fussy, I’d take a walk around the neighborhood. Even though I don't live in an area with trails and surrounded by nature, simply behind outside changed everything. A little vitamin D does
Family & Parenting
October 16, 2015
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New mom and taste maker for the beautiful masses, Simone LeBlanc is an alchemistress of bespoke gifts in Los Angeles where she treats every day like a special occasion. She and her husband, Ross Jacobson are making memories and a cozy home replete with access to nature for their baby girl, Lillian. Tangible trinkets help keep this family connected as Ross travels often for his job.
click on any photo below to see the gallery and get to know the jacobson-leblanc family.
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Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra fussy, I’d take a walk