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Whole Lotta Ergobaby Love
A Review by Vibes Life Us
We have been lovers of baby wearing since Emerson was 8 weeks old. If you live in London you know that owning a baby carrier is a necessity. As convenient as the tube is, unfortunately many of the stations are just not suitable for prams. You will also know that if you’re ever caught out at rush hour, then London commuters most definitely arnt buggy friendly. Space is a commodity on the underground, and prams use up lots of it. So strapping your baby to your person is the way forward, or backward depending on how you carry.
Whilst pregnant I spent a lot of time researching baby carriers. Those were the days!! The days when I had time to endlessly Google reviews, and compare products. These days I’m more about that “panic impulse, Amazon Prime life”, and HSBC love me for it. The Ergobaby 360 was the product that came out on top, after I had completed my thorough market study, and it was the one that we went ahead and purchased.
credit :When shopping for a baby carrier, wearing baby in a front outward facing position is a feature that a lot of parents look for. Although some babies do not enjoy being carried facing outward, many love being able to watch the world around them, exploring new sights and sounds with the comfort of you close behind.
Unlike sitting facing the world in a stroller, wearing your baby front outward facing means she is held up higher where she can see over the fence at the farm for you to point out the animals or up at conversational height on a woodland walk, able to reach out and touch the leaves.
Before you embark on your world-facing adventure, you should know the signs that mean your child is ready, how to wear baby in an optimal, front outward facing position in our 360 or Omni 360 carrier and when baby needs to be turned back to a parent-facing position.
Signs Baby is Ready to Try Front Outward Facing
As baby’s brain develops and their muscles strengthen, they may begin showing you signs that
Last month, we had the pleasure of working with CARiFiT and Scandinavian Londoner life & style influencer, Anneli Bush, creating some babywearing fitness masterclasses to help strengthen and tone your postnatal body.
Not just fit...
Squat & Press Masterclass
This is motherhood in a single exercise...squatting down and picking something up!
We just want to train your body to do it properly and by using the correct muscle and using your core for support.
If ever a move was going to protect you from common motherhood related aches and pains, this is it.
Curtsey & Curl Masterclass
Your new world requires a lot of carrying and holding – so make sure you check out the bicep curl 💪.
This workout will help provide you with both upper arm and grip strength.
The curtsey lunge shown will help to strengthen the legs and glutes and build much needed endurance to cope with the demanding days...and nights!
Side Squat & Leg Raise Masterclass
Squat and side kick is a move that will
When the sun comes out, we are regularly contacted by parents asking for tips on how to keep you and baby safe and comfortable in your baby carrier.
Here are some quick tips on keeping cool and confident wearing your baby in warm weather.
Thin Layers
Babies are naturally warm little bundles, which can lead to you both feeling a little uncomfortable. Your carrier or baby wrap acts as at least 1 extra layer of clothing, so it’s important to keep baby lightly dressed.
Shield from the Elements
Parents will tell you that a muslin has a 100s of uses and it’s never a bad idea to have one close to hand. Draping a muslin over exposed little arms and legs can help shield from the sun, but suncream should still be used as it’s still possible to burn through the thin fabric.
All Ergobaby carriers come with an integrated sunhood (folded into an open or zippered pocket on the back panel). This can be attached to one side or both sides on the shoulder straps, which allows flexibility.
If baby doesn’t
To celebrate European Babywearing Week 2018, we are giving you the chance to WIN the carrier of your choice or one of our amazing runner up prizes!
To enter, visit the competition post on our Facebook page, tag a new or expectant parent and share with them a story or photo to show how babywearing has helped to connect you and your family. If you're expecting your first child, tell us how you think babywearing will help you connect when little one arrives 😊
1st Prize
Choose one of our award winning Baby Carriers in the style and colour of your choice.
Ergobaby UK | Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh in Oxford Blue2nd Prize
Choose one of our Aura Baby Wraps : Sage Green, Indigo or Grey Stripe.
Ergobaby UK | Aura Baby Wrap in Indigo3rd Prize
Choose a Doll Carrier for your little one to help share the joys of babywearing with the next generation.
Ergobaby UK | Doll Carrier in Galaxy GreyTo enter, visit the competition post on our Facebook page now!
Terms & Conditions
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER
In the spotlight this month is The Wear My Baby Boutique! 🌟
Each month, we will be video showcasing a sling library from the UK to share a bit about themselves and the invaluable services they offer local families and the wider community.
We will also be asking them to share some of the most asked questions and how they answer them!
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Hannah Wallace is the owner of The Wear My Baby Boutique - London's Specialist Baby Carrier Store, Sling Hire Service and Consultancy. |
Top Question
What's the best sling for a newborn?
We are asked this all the time. It's hardly surprising. The range of newborn baby carriers on the market can be a bit bewildering! There’s a vast array of brands that advertise their products as ‘perfect’ for newborns, so where on earth do you start?
Choosing a baby carrier is a lot like choosing shoes: it’s about a good fit, personal preference, and always worth trying before you buy. Ensuring your sling is fitted safely and comfortably is paramount: often this is
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Miriam Cooper is the founder of Mimi’s Bowl. |
How I found myself in the grips of “babyfood panic”
As a mum with a three-year-old daughter and with another baby on the way, I have been through my share of culinary highs and lows. When my daughter was born one of the many challenges for me as a new mum proved to be food. As we approached her time to start weaning I found myself agonising over her first tastes and first solid foods; even this simplest of tasks raised a barrage of questions. I was gripped by “babyfood panic”, the only words I can find to describe my feelings of helplessness. And after sleepless nights, my anxious and exhausted
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Sophie Andrews is a lifestyle photographer, army wife |
My Carrier of Dreams
I jumped at the chance to test out the new Ergobaby OMNI 360 Air Mesh recently. As a military family we split life between the super-hot and dusty Middle east and the UK and I’ve been longing for a carrier to emerge which does it all for us. I need something to perform in hot or cold climates, to have a big weight range to use with both kids, to be washable, stylish for me and cool enough for my husband to wear too. Oh, and it needs to help me run through the airport with one in it whilst pushing the buggy with one hand, balancing a coffee in the other and without losing a child, or my mind. BIG ASK.
I must be well into double digits with the number of carriers and wraps I’ve tried over the last few years. Babywearing is my must have for life as a mama of two. It gives me the freedom to take my three-year-old out on his bike, go out on a big adventure or go about our