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Expert Tips for Parents
October 03, 2020
Ergobaby Baby Carriers: Perfect for Any "Age or Stage" of Development
It can be tricky to know which carrier will be the perfect fit for your family, particularly if you haven't had baby yet and there are a LOT of options out there. To help you tell your Aura from Embrace and your Adapt from your Omni, we’ve put together this guide to help you pick the right baby carrier or wrap for you and your family. Read on to find out more…
Which baby carrier is right for me? Which one will my baby feel most comfortable in? Can I find one that will fit both me and my partner? Is there one perfect baby carrier for everyone? Let's start with the
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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
October 02, 2020
We really believe that babywearing is for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a parent of 3, using a baby carrier or sling can help you every day. Here’s just some of the things you may not have considered…
Skin to Skin
It’s been well documented that skin-to-skin contact between a mum and baby helps with bonding and breastfeeding. It is also a great way for dad and baby to bond in the first few weeks after birth. Holding baby gently cradled in a sling allows for a more gentle introduction from womb to the world.
Our Aura Baby Wrap is lightweight and breathable, allowing your baby to be held comfortably against your body, so you can both enjoy those first cuddles.
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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
September 21, 2020
What is a Pelvic Tuck and Why is it so Important?
You'd be forgiven for wondering if a 'pelvic tuck' was the latest surgery touted by Hollywood stars or something you might hear in a pilates class, but it's actually a lot more simple than that! The pelvic tuck is a quick and easy technique that ensures your baby is correctly seated in their carrier, ensuring they have optimal positioning and making it comfier for them and you!
Here's Hannah Wallace of WearMyBaby to show you how it's done:
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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
September 18, 2020
Picking the right baby carrier for your newborn and using it correctly
Lizzie Start - Carrying consultant, educator & trainer at Cake Club Sling Library & Parenting Support in Southend & Born to Carry
For new parents, faced with carrying their tiny bundle of joy in those early days of sleeplessness, adrenaline and bliss, the idea of choosing a sling can be utterly overwhelming. There are so many different options, so many choices to make, seemingly endless styles to choose between – stretchy wrap, buckle carrier, soft or structured, parent-facing, world-facing, back carry, hip carry… Where do you even begin?!
For newborns, safety is key. The most important thing to consider is how to keep your baby’s airway clear, which comes down to how they are positioned and supported in the sling. The safest position for your newborn is to be upright, rather than reclined
Health & Wellness
Expert Tips for Parents
September 04, 2020
Caring for your baby's tiny feet to encourage healthy development
You'll soon be hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet — but how do you care for them? In this post, Rachel Clinkard, from the family shoe retailer Charles Clinkard, explains how new parents can care for their little one's feet during their first few years of life.
If you've just welcomed your newest arrival into the family, then you'll no doubt already be obsessed with your baby's tiny feet — after all, they're pretty adorable! But you might be wondering whether there's anything you need to do to make sure their feet and toes stay healthy as they grow. While most of the development will of course happen naturally, there are steps you can take to help the process along. Here, I'll share my advice for taking care of your baby's feet, so they'll grow strong and healthy enough to carry them through life.
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
August 21, 2020
Three Top Tips for a Simple Sleep Routine
As new parents, it is normal to have plenty of questions about the impossible task of not getting your baby to drift off to sleep, but how to make them stay asleep. It doesn’t have to be a never-ending battle, Sam Saunders aka The Baby Guru is on hand with a range of proven tips and tricks to ensure your baby sleeps through so the whole family can enjoy their beauty sleep.
Striking a balance on the correct amount of sleep for your baby is a fine art, one which needs to be understood and perfected. Whilst too much daytime snoozing means your little one will not go down at bedtime, too much playtime results in an overtired baby – and everybody knows that is never good!
Here are some great tips
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
Expert Tips for Parents
August 02, 2020
Human Milk - Tailor-made for Tiny Humans. Babywearing and breastfeeding are a perfect match.
Holding your baby close has many benefits for both you and your baby, not least for stress relief, bonding, and breastfeeding. Your baby wanting to be close to you all the time is the most natural thing in the world. And it can also be challenging for us mothers.
Using a baby carrier is an age-old way to stay close, whilst also being able to move around and use your arms! And you can breastfeed in all of Ergobaby's carriers.
Holding our children, especially skin-to-skin, but also clothed, causes the production of a hormone called oxytocin, which has a host of essential positive effects on both mother and child. Oxytocin helps to warm our skin and regulate our baby’s temperature and induces feelings of safety, well-being,
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
July 25, 2020
How to Dress Your Baby for Sleeping in Summer
This year's summer weather is predictably all over the place, one minute we're sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night to turn the fan back towards us and the next we're debating whether July is too early for the 'big duvet'! And it's no easier working out how to prepare little ones for a peaceful night's slumber either.
We're sharing this handy guide to help you do everything you can to ensure you all get a great night's sleep no matter the weather! Take a look and don't forget you can always get in touch with us on social media or by emailing customersupport@ergobaby.co.uk if you have any more questions.
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June 24, 2020
Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant?
Growing your family is a big and exciting thing and whilst some people might assume that you've 'done it all before' there are plenty of new challenges to face and experiences to enjoy being pregnant the second (or third or fourth or fifth!) time around. One of those, in particular, is dealing with pregnancy whilst already being a mother.
Plenty will be different - chances are there are fewer opportunities for putting your feet up this time - but there are some things that shouldn't have to change and one of those, at least for the earlier portion of your pregnancy, is babywearing.
Is it safe to babywear while pregnant and will I be comfortable?
The short answer is that if you are healthy and have no medical reason to avoid lifting loads then yes, babywearing during at least the early months of your pregnancy shouldn't pose any risk to you or your children.
Expert Tips for Parents
June 19, 2020
Nearly four in ten new fathers claim they have been “dad shamed" because they take an active role in their child’s life, according to a new study.
A nationwide study of British men who have started a family within the last two years, revealed 38 percent of men said they have been made to feel less “manly” by others for being a "hands on dad".
According to the study some of the dads polled have been ridiculed for carrying a baby in a carrier, pushing a pram or taking shared parental leave.
Perhaps as a consequence, 72 percent of British dads feel there just isn’t enough support for new fathers, with 84 percent believing the impact of childbirth on dads goes widely unrecognised.
In a recent, high-profile example of “dad shaming”, 007-star Daniel Craig was called out last year by GMB host Piers Morgan, who questioned his masculinity for carrying his newborn baby in a carrier. His comments about the actor prompted a storm of outrage amongst parents and