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This article was written by Dr. Robert H. Cho. He is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA and a member of the Ergobaby Medical Advisory Board. He is actively involved in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Scoliosis Research Society. He has presented numerous research papers, posters, and presentations around the world on outcomes of scoliosis and limb deformity surgery and improving surgical safety and efficiency. Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and two beautiful daughters.

"Babywearing is one of the best ways to keep your baby close to you and experience life as you do. It furthers the bond between parent and child, and it makes getting to and from places comfortable and fun for both of you.

There has been a lot of misinformation spread on the internet about the safety of babywearing with respect to hip dysplasia and spine problems like spondlylolysis

We’ve had a few questions from new parents asking for advice about how to dress baby whilst they’re in a baby carrier during the cold weather, so here are our top 3 Winter wearing tips :

1. Less is More

Dressing baby in too many layers of clothing could cause them to overheat, so start with less and add more if you feel baby is too chilly.
When dressing baby, remember that your carrier is going to be adding a further layer of warmth around them. Being worn so close to you, baby is also going to be warmed by your body (which is likely to increase in warmth as you’re carrying baby, along with any number of parenting essentials!).

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2. Avoid Snowsuits, Please

However cute a baby in a snowsuit is (😍), it’s important that your little one doesn’t wear one when they are in a baby carrier or sling. Not only could it cause your baby to overheat, the padded snowsuit can prevent your little one from sitting in an ergonomic, safe carry position. It’s particularly important

Having worked with mums in the development of our products, we know that breastfeeding isn't always a walk in the park!

A while back we asked our followers to post tips for new mums embarking on their first breastfeeding journey and here is some of the advice they gave :

1. "My tip is to aim at drinking a whole bottle of water with every feed - keeps you hydrated and maintain a good supply for your little one!" - Pinky L

2. "Take time at the beginning to get you both into the habit of a getting a good latch. It's essential for protecting your nipples! Baby to breast, then nipple to nose, rub nipple on baby's nose and wait until the mouth is wide open bringing baby to nipple. Aim to get a good bit of areola into baby's mouth not just the nipple. You're nipple should not be flat after. It may be uncomfortable until your nipples get used of it but not painful. If painful best to see a lactation consultant to help with latch. Try to relax and enjoy." - Patricia M

3. "Huge tip is do what you

We the new breastfeeding emoji! Post one in the comments below our Facebook or Instagram post for a chance to WIN one of our breastfeeding pillows in the NEW Vintage Blue or Falling Feathers print.

Full terms & conditions:

1. This competition is open to residents of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man aged 18 or over, excluding employees of Ergobaby (which is the “Promoter”) and their immediate families, agents and anyone else professionally connected with this competition.
2. No purchase is necessary in order to enter the competition. Access to the internet and a Facebook or Instagram account is necessary in order to enter.
3. By entering this competition, you are deemed to have read and accepted these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entries which do not comply with these terms and conditions.
4. The competition opens at 12:00 on 20th November 2017 and closes at 23:59 on 23rd November 2017 (which is the “Competition

In recognition of our back-friendly products, we have received this accolade from the AGR for their seal of approval for all of our Ergobaby carriers including our latest innovation OMNI 360.

The panel of experts is made up of members from the German Association for Back Training Facilities (BdR) and the “Forum: Healthier Backs – Live Well” (Forum: Gesunder Rücken – besser leben e.V.), who recognise the proven ergonomic quality of Ergobaby products.

Our Ergobaby ergonomic baby carriers from our  Original, Organic, Performance, 360, 360 Cool Air and Omni 360 collections promote healthy childhood development, while offering parents maximum comfort.

“Our appreciation of parents is firmly embedded in our brand philosophy. For this reason, we are over the moon to be recognised by the AGR, which just reinforces our commitment to very high-quality ergonomic products. This also underlines, once again, the importance of ergonomics in the baby carrier sector, with a focus on the best-possible

COMPETITION TIME! 🎃

Post your best baby Halloween costume pics on our facebook post and the pic with the most likes at 9:00am on Friday 3rd November will WIN the Ergobaby Baby Carrier of their choice!

Full terms & conditions:

1. This competition is open to residents of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man aged 18 or over, excluding employees of Ergobaby (which is the “Promoter”) and their immediate families, agents and anyone else professionally connected with this competition.
2. No purchase is necessary in order to enter the competition. Access to the internet and a Facebook account is necessary in order to enter.
3. By entering this competition, you are deemed to have read and accepted these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entries which do not comply with these terms and conditions.
4. The competition opens at 19:30 on 25th October 2017 and closes at 09:00 on 3rd November 2017 (which is the “Competition

If you're a dog lover, then chances are your first baby has four legs and fur.

Perhaps you're pregnant and as your due date gets closer, you're wondering how you're going to manage your bouncing baby and your excited pooch, single-handedly on a lunchtime walk?

We're here to tell you that a baby carrier is the answer!

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Wearing baby is enjoyable for all involved. Your new baby is happiest when he's close to you and you're equally happy knowing that you can respond quickly to his every need. You have both hands free to hold the dog's lead, throw a ball and give puppy a great big fuss for fetching their ball back. You could even treat yourself to a hot drink on-the-go with your spare hand!

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There's no need to worry about getting tangled up with the lead around your stroller or taking your walk off of the stroller-friendly, beaten track.
You can go wherever your feet can take you.

Even better, there's no need to make alternative seating arrangements

This Thursday London’s specialist baby carrier store, the Wear My Baby Boutique, opens in south west London offering a fantastic new service for families.

As well as shopping, you’ll be able to get expert advice on how to safely wear your baby  - and do so in style, with Ergobaby and over 20 other brands available. There is even the opportunity to hire slings, so you can try out an Ergobaby carrier before you buy.

Hannah Wallace, Owner of Wear My Baby, one of the UK’s leading babywearing consultancies and online stores and mother of two from Tooting explains the appeal of her service and the benefits of babywearing.

“Baby carriers are not just practical, babywearing is an amazing parenting tool; carrying your baby close to you is also fantastic for their development.  But the choice can be overwhelming and parents find it difficult to know which one to go for. This is where I come in. Our new pop-up Boutique offers a real one-stop service. As well as having a huge