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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.
July 13, 2020
Happy Within: a Diverse Children's Book by Marisa Taylor
We have been lucky enough to have been working with the wonderful Marisa (and her gorgeous family!) ever since her daughter Havana was tiny. We've loved following their family's adventures over on JetLifeBaby, so when we heard that Marisa had created a children's picture book to help kids from around the world learn about self-love & diversity we couldn't wait to read it and shout about it from the rooftops!
Marisa lives with her husband André and their two daughters Havana and Naliya in London. They are a mixed Jamaican, Canadian and German family, and Marisa's inspiration for the book began when she became pregnant and her husband explained the harsh reality and challenges their daughter would have, because of her skin colour. Whilst Marisa knew she would never fully understand what her husband or children would go through she felt her mission as a wife to a Jamaican and a mother to biracial children was to try to help
July 09, 2020
Two New Summer Colourways Now Available in the Ergobaby Omni 360 and Ergobaby Adapt Carriers!
There are two NEW colourways now available on the ergobaby.co.uk website for our award-winning, ergonomically designed baby Omni 360 and Adapt carriers! Check out the new colours below...
The Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier
The Omni 360 carrier can be used from newborn to toddler and offers all four carry positions. Ergobaby works with babywearing educators and doctors to develop all their products and the Omni 360 is no different, it’s an all-in-one baby carrier, designed for the ultimate baby and parent comfort, as well as ease of use.
Sophisticated Lilac Grey in Ergobaby’s innovative Cool Air Mesh fabric and timeless Heritage Blue in premium cotton are the new additions to this range.
The Ergobaby Adapt Baby Carrier
The Ergobaby Adapt is an ergonomic solution to comfortable, convenient and safe bonding, at every stage of a baby’s development. Featuring three different positions the Adapt
July 07, 2020
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July 02, 2020
With the summer temperatures and recent heatwave we just experienced, have you ever asked yourself ‘how warm will it be in a baby carrier?’
Our partners in Croatia have hot temperatures more or less permanently - at least at this time of year. And that's exactly why a local carrying consultant wanted to know exactly what it was like:
What is the difference between a baby carrier made of mesh material and a cotton carrier?
To find out, she first kept an Ergobaby Adapt and an Adapt Cool Air Mesh at home at a constant 25 degrees and wore each for 10 minutes. After just under half a minute and at the end of the test wearing, a photo with a thermal imaging camera was taken. She repeated the same with the Tula Free to Grow and the Free to Grow Coast carriers. Meanwhile, her baby was wearing a cloth nappy and a cotton undershirt. She wore a cotton T-shirt herself.
The results of her experiment really amazed her Croatian colleague: While the temperatures in the Adapt rose from 25.3 to 33.2 degrees
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. To set your mind at rest though, check in with your healthcare provider, especially if
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 non-parents alike, with many people criticising
June 19, 2020
AGR seal: A look behind the scenes
The AGR seal of the Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (Campaign for Healthier Backs) can be found on all our baby carriers - and even on our stroller, the newly updated Metro Compact City Stroller. In fact, it's currently the only stroller on the market with this accreditation!
A committee of medical and therapeutic experts from a variety of fields certifies that our products are ergonomically optimal - both for the wearer and the children. But what exactly does a carrier have to accomplish to receive the seal? We want to explain this to you in more detail with our newborn carrier, the Ergobaby Embrace.
Before the AGR experts award the much-desired seal, they first compile a list of requirements. In the "comfort baby carriers" product category these requirements aim to ensure that the product is both simple and safe to use. In addition, seating, securing, picking up, carrying, setting down, and removing the child must be friendly to the user's back
June 12, 2020
Everything You Need To Know About the Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow
Our award-winning Natural Curve Nursing Pillow has a whole range of uses and features that make it an essential piece of kit for any parent or caregiver!
But why is it so great? What made it win Well here are just some of the things that our Natural Curve Nursing Pillow a cut above the rest...
Firm, supportive pillow - ✅
Super-soft cover - ✅
Helps reduce slouching - ✅
Multiple feeding positions - ✅
Useful for both breast and bottle feeds - ✅
Supports tummy to tummy positioning - ✅
Carrying handle for easy transport - ✅
Can be used for tummy time as baby grows (from approx 6 months) - ✅
Cover is machine washable - ✅
Variety of styles and patterns to suit everyone - ✅
You can SHOP HERE or if you have any questions don't forget you can find us on social media: on Facebook or Instagram.
June 08, 2020
Have you been wearing your baby, but you're not convinced they look 'right'? Here's how to correct a couple of common mistakes to keep baby in an optimal carry position.
'C' Shape Spine
Baby is cuddled in to mum, with his spine in a naturally formed 'C' shape.
What's Wrong?
Baby is hugged in too close to mum.
This can restrict the airways, increase the chance of baby overheating and holds baby's spine in an natural curve.
How do I correct this?
Loosen the straps at the sides of baby to allow the spine to relax and form the optimal 'C' shape.
What's Wrong?
Baby is not held close enough to mum.
There is a risk that baby could slump down in the carrier, restricting baby's airway.
How do I correct this?
Tighten the straps to the sides of baby, so he is cuddled in to your body and his spine is in the optimal 'C' shape.
This should also make baby's head "close enough to kiss", one of the TICKS safety rules of babywearing
'M' Shape Position
Baby's legs are positioned, so the knees are above the