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May 08, 2009
May 8, 2009, ERGObaby Founder and Designer Karin Frost was featured in a live interview on the radio show "Natural Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting" with Reverend Zoe Weston.
Ms. Frost talked briefly about the history and culture of baby carrying, then listed some of the ways babies benefit from babywearing - they cry less often and for shorter periods of time, often become more independent and secure, they remain calmer, they are more in tune with parents, and they enjoy heightened social skills. Frost also discussed Jean Liedloff's Continuum Concept, which served as her inspiration in designing the ERGObaby Carrier, and the more recent Attachment Parenting movement.
To hear the interview, click on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Rev-Zoe-Weston/2009/05/08/The-Culture-Of-Baby-Carrying.
March 25, 2009
The Natural Sitting Position is one which supports the natural rounding of a baby's spine, supporting a forward pelvic tilt and proper development of the hip joints. In the Natural Sitting Position, the baby's legs are bent with his knees level with his bellybutton, and spread apart at about a 45 degree angle. This position, also referred to as the Spread-Squat Position, mimics the natural position for optimal joint and spinal support; hence, the Natural Sitting Position.
December 11, 2008
...I once told a group of environmental activists, "You can save a forest today, but if we don't raise children consciously, it will be cut down tomorrow." From this perspective we see that the well being of children sits at the root of every endeavour. With out happy, healthy children, we have no forest, no peace, and no world.
A powerful body of research grounded in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, biology and genetics points us towards the importance of the early years and how bonding, or the lack of it, dictates a child's sense of his relationship to the world and himself. We as parents literally have in our hands, the ability to create a violent culture or a peaceful one.
(* Ecologist and Editor of Kindred magazine, one of the world's most endorsed parenting journals, Kali Wendorf is a passionate advocate of social change; particularly as it relates to the role of parents in our society.
December 10, 2008
Recently, there has become a clear distinction between co-sleeping and what experts now refer to as bed-sharing. In order to decide what is best for your family, it is important to know the difference.
According to Attachment Parenting International (API), the definitions are as follows:
"Co-sleeping refers to sleeping in 'close proximity', which means the child is on a separate sleep surface in the same room as the parents."
"Bed-sharing, also called the 'family bed', describes a sleep arrangement where the family members sleep on the same surface."
November 28, 2007
ERGObaby Organics have been certified by Control Union Certifications (formerly Skal International) in the Netherlands. Control Union Certifications (CU) is an independent, internationally operating organization that carries out inspections and issues certificates for sustainable production methods.
CU promotes the proper designation of products that have been produced/processed according to sustainable production methods by means of supervising, testing, inspecting, assessing and certifying them.
The declaration states: "This is to certify that the products designated have been obtained in accordance with the rules of production and on inspection of the organic production method and sustainable textile production as set out and monitored by the control body (Control Union Certifications)."
CU is accredited to carry out inspection and certification services according to the:
EU organic requirements (EEC Regulation 2092/91)
USA organic
May 21, 2007
The ERGObaby, inc is pleased to announce that our carrier fabrics have been tested and certified by the SGS-CSTC Shanghai, China Textile Lab. This performance testing serves to assure product quality, durability, safety and compliance with government regulations, and consumer satisfaction.
The SGS Group has a compliance program, based on its Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct, to ensure that the highest standards of integrity are applied to all its activities worldwide with international best practice.
SGS, originally founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 48,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
The certification means that our fabric meets all U.S. Federal, State and Local Regulations as well as compliance with the European Standard
February 17, 2007
www.empoweringpeople.com and www.positivediscipline.com
Jane Nelsen wishes to change our perception of discipline to a more positive, affirming way of interacting with our children (or students - she does a lot of classroom training too). Rather than punishing a child for doing 'bad', it's the parent's responsibility to realize the deeper reason for the child's 'mis' behavior and communicate with the child as an equal. She also emphasizes fostering a connection between the child, their family and their community, giving younger members a voice to have meaningful input so they feel useful and develop a sense of belonging. This concept picks up where the Continuum Concept leaves off, around age two.
Our story:
Four months ago I took one
February 17, 2007
So, you want to have a baby, you’re pregnant, just had a baby or you’re at the point of your journey where you’re curious about the likes of motherhood BUT your sisters, mom, aunts, cousins, friends from childhood and college all have their own ideas about it. On top of that there are approximately 30,000 books on Amazon covering the topics of pregnancy, motherhood and raising babies. Who’s got the right answer? Where’s the space for your feelings, thoughts and motherly instincts about it all?
When I was pregnant, I felt I had no idea how to care for children or be pregnant, let alone give birth. Yet, the thousands of years of women birthing along with my lovey doula handing me The Continuum Concept smiling saying, “You gotta read this,” brought comfort. I’ve always been an instinctual girl who “goes to the beat of her own drum” as my mother likes to call it. When I read this book, it felt like permission to trust my undeveloped
August 21, 2006
"I am very happy to recommend the Ergobaby Carrier to my patients because it is designed to care for both parent and baby. The design allows optimal weight distribution for the comfort of the wearer, reducing stress on the spine and shoulders. The design also allows a safe carrying position for the baby.
Many health professionals, including myself, share a concern that many baby carriers on the market today load the baby's spine prematurely. This may cause long-term damage to the spine. The Ergobaby Carrier supports the baby's weight through the upper thigh rather than weighting the spine. It also offers total support of the baby's head and neck, allowing for safe hands-free carrying.
As a chiropractor my primary focus is on caring for the spine and nervous system and allowing my patients to develop to their full potential. The Ergobaby Carrier offers a great start to life for your baby."
Dr Bridie Cullinane is from 'Peak Potential
January 26, 2006
When buying a Baby Carrier, consider the Leg Position the carrier provides.
Very often parents who want to carry their child in carrying devices are warned that it may cause spinal damage, especially if they want to start carrying before the child is able to sit unaided. A longitudinal study of the carrying methods of 192 children (Kirkilionis, 1989, 1992,), demonstrated that the daily duration of carrying and the start of carrying showed no relationship between carrying in the upright position and an increase in postural damage.
The study continued to follow the children to the age of 4 (Kirkilionis 1994a). The number of postural abnormalities in the children of the study did not exceed the percentage of such abnormalities in the children at school starting age. This showed that the fear of postural damage is unfounded.
Quite often there were questions regarding back problems for the mothers in the questionnaires. The strain on the back, which increases