Ergobaby
How to Make Sure your Metro+ Stroller is Ready to go for Winter Walks
It's getting colder and wetter by the day but that won't stop us getting out and about for some fresh air! We recently shared our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing and now we want to make sure you're all set for winter strolls too with our guide to making sure your Metro+ stroller is ready to go whatever the weather.
Step one, add a footmuff.
Our ultra-cosy footmuff is designed to fit both our Metro+ and Metro strollers. Our footmuff's top features:
Our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing
Every year as it starts to get chillier, we have questions in from parents asking about how to dress their little one while they're in their baby carrier in cold weather, so here are our Top Five Winter Babywearing tips:
1. Less Is More
Dressing baby in too many layers of clothing could cause them to overheat, so start with fewer layers and add more if you feel baby is too chilly. When dressing baby for winter babywearing, remember that your carrier counts as a layer of clothing and so do you as your body warms them up - particularly as your temperature is likely to increase as you’re carrying baby, along with any number of parenting essentials!
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Naytal is the UK’s first online clinic dedicated to pregnant and postnatal women
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Naytal, helping our pregnant and postnatal mamas get access to the support they need, when they need it most.
Naytal offers instant, online access to women’s health experts from the comfort of your own home. Their team includes the UK’s leading midwives, breastfeeding consultants, women’s health physios and perinatal psychologists. Whether you are looking for a quick response to a question, advice about a specific issue or need ongoing support, their team of health experts are always on hand for you.
Naytal was founded by two women who have been there themselves and developed
How to Check Baby's Positioning in your Carrier
Our carriers are all designed to be easy to use and for baby to be perfectly supported no matter their age or size and in every carry position. But sometimes something doesn't quite feel right or isn't quite working. The good news is that this can very likely be fixed with some very simple adjustments to how you wear your carrier or position baby in it.
Set up is key
First step is to check your carrier is set up correctly. The easiest way to do that is to click this link and find your carrier on the page. Find whichever carry you're looking for and watch the instructional video, it will include how to set your carrier up for that particular position. A few things to make sure of:
- If using one of our Original,
Sling Library Spotlight - A Great Babywearing Resource
What is a Sling Library?
We often get asked by parents how they can choose between carriers, and the benefits of our carriers over those from other manufacturers and the best way to answer these questions is to see them in person and try them on. And there's nothing like taking a carrier home to figure out if it's right for you and your baby, but that's not always easy. That’s where sling libraries come in! They offer services where you can try lots of different types of carriers and hire them for a certain period of time.
Why use a Sling Library?
If the above wasn't enough, Sling libraries offer invaluable services to parents interested in babywearing who want to find out more and learn about their options. Often run by qualified babywearing consultants or peer supporters, each library will have a collection of baby carriers and baby wraps available for hire or for you to try before you purchase
Each year Recycle Now hold their annual celebration of recycling across the nation and we thought there was no better time to shout about our new Aerloom baby carrier.
If you’re an eco-conscious parent looking for a baby carrier that will fit to your daily life and redefine the way you think of comfort through its enhanced fit, lighter weight, and airflow, the Aerloom is the perfect choice for you!
FormaKnit Fabric
The Aerloom is made from innovate FormaKnit fabric, made with 87% post-consumer recycled polyester, the equivalent of about 26 water bottles (with cap) per carrier!
A lightweight yet durable, machine-knit fabric, it’s made by knitting strands of yarn seamlessly into unique patterns. Offering unparalleled stretch, support, and breathability it keeps parent and baby cool while keeping baby close without extra bulk.
Smart Manufacturing
Every Aerloom is knitted
NEW Omni Breeze Dappled Print
Is it just us or is anyone else getting excited for autumn? Crunchy leaves and chunky knits, pumpkins and bonfires, hot chocolates and halloween... sign us up! And one of the best things about autumn? Our new Dappled print Omni Breeze baby carrier!
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Maximum air flow meets maximum comfort with the NEW Omni Breeze baby carrier. Designed to be the most breathable carrier on the market, Lightweight SoftFlex™ Mesh provides superior air flow, so both parent and baby stay cool and dry all day, while padded shoulder straps and
A First Time Dad's Top Tips for Surviving the First Week with your New Baby
The first week of being a new parent can be extremely daunting for everyone, including dads and partners so we caught up with a new dad to ask his tops tips for surviving (and thriving!) in those early days.
Do your research but prepare to be surprised
There are so many books, blogs, videos and general advice out there for parents on what to expect that preparing for the arrival of your newborn can be disconcerting and make you feel that you are never going to read/watch/hear enough and that you can't ever be ready. From my personal experience this preparation is vital to gain an understanding and support the birthing person (mum in our case!) who has a lot on her mind for the impending arrival but the biggest takeaway I took from this ‘research’ is that every birth, baby and situation is different. Any plans or ideas you have about the first week are likely
Babywearing is a Dream with the NEW Ergobaby Omni Dream
Unparalleled softness and a streamlined design from the carrier that does it all - the NEW Omni Dream baby carrier joins the Ergobaby Omni family.
Comfortable for Everyone
Made with 100% SoftTouchTM Cotton, its brushed fabric keeps wearer and baby cosy and comfortable while the customisable fit allows wearers and babies of all shapes and sizes to explore the world together in total comfort. Ergonomic for both parent and baby and fully adjustable, the Omni Dream has padded, crossable shoulder straps and a lumbar support waistbelt, making hours of carrying little ones feel effortless! The deep bucket seat combined with the head and neck support pillow, and chest tabs,
Your Summer Staycation Sorted
If you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet it's not too late! And while international travel might be opening up we're still busy making the most of the excuse to staycation at some of our favourite spots in UK. So whether you’re a fan of the beach, the countryside, mountains or bright city lights, we’ve got the staycation for you. For city breaks don't forget your Metro+, compact and comfortable it's ideal for strolling city streets and hopping on and off public transport but for wilder breaks then your carrier will be your very best friend, letting you explore where no pram dares to go!
England
Canterbury
One of the most charming cities in England, Canterbury has something for everyone. There are plenty of shops, gardens that come alive