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October 27, 2015
Here you are -- you finally think you have this breastfeeding thing down. No more sore nipples, baby is gaining weight, sleeping in longer stretches, and you’re finally starting to feel like your old self again. Then suddenly you have a drop in your milk supply in what seems like overnight. This sudden change isn’t uncommon to nursing mothers, but it can cause momentary panic in a new mom and leave you wondering why this is happening. Many things can cause a once robust milk supply to drop. It could be that you went back to work and are now separated from your baby for longer stretches during the day, perhaps you had an illness, have had recent stress in your life, return of your menstrual cycle, or just plain haven’t been taking good care of yourself. Whatever the reason for this drop, there are things you can do to increase your milk supply and bring it back up to the level it once was.
Can you increase your milk supply after it decreases?
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
October 19, 2015
We're thrilled to announce that our Natural Curve Nursing Pillow is bringing home multiple awards from the ABC Kids Expo!
Last night, the Natural Curve Nursing Pillow was honored with a JPMA Innovation Award. The patent pending Natural Curve Nursing Pillow is uniquely designed with firm foam and a curved contour to helpposition baby in a tummy-to-tummy position to support an ergonomic position that offers lasting support.
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) recognized Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow as the most innovative design in the category of "Infant and Parent Care." Each year, JPMA sponsors a competition for the most innovative products in the juvenile marketplace. Entries are evaluated by a selection committee and judged on their innovation, marketability, trend-setting
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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October 13, 2015
As a Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Specialist, I frequently get called for consultations. I hear lots of worries from Moms trying to soothe their infants!
Why won’t my baby feed? Is my baby in pain? What am I doing wrong?
Sometimes mothers may find their baby’s behavior puzzling or worrisome.
However, I’ve found that the majority of issues resolve when we use research-based practices and keep things consistent. Everybody knows when Mom isn’t happy, nobody’s happy! Ergobaby knows that a Mom isn’t happy if her baby isn’t! Today I want to share with you my Top 2 ‘Must-Dos’ with Ergobaby products: frequent skin-to-skin contact and proper positioning.
Frequent skin-to-skin
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!
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.
August 12, 2015
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Indigo skies, salty air, good surf, sandy toes and family. That's the perfect recipe for happiness for the Wiesmayr-Peters family. Working together to run a little adventurer brand for kids called South Corner Kids, they incorporate kids, family and love into everything they do.
click on any photo below to see the gallery and get to know the wiesmayr-peters family.
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August 01, 2015
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week, we reached out to our community to get breastfeeding tips. There are many amazing resources and support communities out there (both online and in person), and we invite you to get the support you need. In addition, we wanted to share some tips and advice from moms in our community
July 30, 2015
Breastfeeding a baby is hard work. With all the unrealistic portrayals of breastfeeding in the media and in parenting books, many new moms find themselves completely unprepared for the sheer quantity of time it takes to feed these little babies. For breastfeeding to work, those first few weeks (er… months) it really starts to feel like all you are doing is feeding the baby. Many mothers begin to feel overwhelmed. I remember firsthand, that my little Dragon Baby was a particularly enthusiastic nurser. I didn’t leave the house for weeks on end…. I couldn’t find time between feedings. When I finally figured out how to nurse in the Ergobaby baby carrier, I felt like a breastfeeding master. It was so discreet, nobody even knew what I was doing. I’d be walking the aisles at Costco sipping on some soda, baby strapped to my boobs… no one batted an eye. People would come poke their head into my carrier and