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March 05, 2020
World Book Day - Our top twenty storybooks
It's World Book Day so we're sharing a roundup of the twenty picture storybooks we love the most, from childhood classics to modern masterpieces!
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Five Minutes Peace by Jill Murphy
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley
Where's Spot? by Eric Hill
Elmer by David McKee
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Each Peach Pear Plum by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
Dogger by Shirley Hughes
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd
Meg and Mog by Helen Nicholl and Jan Pienkowski
I Want My Potty! by Tony Ross
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton
Mr Wolf's Pancakes by Jan Fearnley
The Rascally
February 26, 2020
Add a touch of spring style to your wardrobe with the Ergobaby Adapt in Midnight Blue
Exciting news! Our Adapt carrier is now available in Midnight Blue and while it’s still a little chilly outside, spring is in the air and we’ve put together an outfit from the high street to help you show off your new carrier in style.
Nothing says spring better than florals and we are completely obsessed with this long sleeve button dress from Joules, the subtle print is ideal for anyone not completely sure floral’s their thing, while the button front is handy for feeding. The long sleeves and midi length make it perfect for those days where the weather can’t make up its mind, and the best part? It has POCKETS.
It also works with pretty much any shoe choice. Whether you’re a white trainers kind of gal or an Chelsea boot queen, you can’t go wrong. We love the pointy toe of these Office ankle boots and the tiny heel adds a bit of glamour while remaining practical for longer walks or chasing after toddlers.
February 17, 2020
Originally posted at ergobaby.com
Visit Ergobaby’s site and you’ll quickly see they have a lot of baby carriers - 7 to be exact. So if you’re wanting to know what an Ergobaby Original vs. 360 matchup looks like or what makes each carrier different, carry on as we provide all the details and compare Ergobaby carriers so you can choose the right baby carrier for you, your child, and your lifestyle.
Omni 360
Style: Soft-structured carrier
Materials: Premium cotton, or mesh
Age & Weight: ~0-48 months, 7-45 lbs.
Infant Insert: No Infant Insert needed
Positions: 4 ergonomic positions (front carry-inward facing, front carry-forward facing, hip carry, back carry)
Waistband: Lumbar support waistbelt
Straps: Padded, crossable shoulder straps
Why You’ll Love It
This all-in-one baby carrier really does have it all. From the baby privacy hood to the detachable storage pouch, lumbar support, and four ergonomic sitting positions for babies and toddlers, the Omni 360 is as easy to use as it is functional.
February 11, 2020
Congratulations! If you’re here it means you’ve already taken the biggest step, you’re ready to go out on a date. It might sound silly, after all you’ve done this before, but dating after having a baby can feel like an alien experience so we’re here to help. Date night lets you reconnect and refocus on each other, remember who you were before your baby/babies were born and just enjoy each other’s company.
The first rule of date night is to prioritise date night; that means no cancelling due to work, tiredness or any other reason. See if you can make it as regular occurrence as you can, aim big with once a week, or go for once a month if you feel that’s more achievable. The last rule of date night is the toughest, try not to talk about your baby or children. It may go against every instinct but make this time all about the two of you and you won’t regret it.
Here’s some date night ideas to get you started:
Do something cultural
If it feels like a long time since you experienced something
February 04, 2020
Originally posted at ergobaby.com
Introducing your new baby to your family is a magical time. Traveling, though, maybe inevitable. So if you want to survive visiting family with your baby, follow these 11 tips for traveling with a baby.
How to Survive Any Method of Travel
1. Pack the Baby Travel Essentials
Bring familiar toys and comfort items, such as a blanket, teddy bear, books, dummies, etc., in your change bag. Also, pack some surprise toys for when, or before, tears start brewing. If your baby is eating solids, be sure to pack baby food, snacks, and spoons. Other must-have items for traveling with a baby include bibs, muslin cloths, bottles, nappies, wipes, disposable changing pads, extra clothes, a car seat, a baby carrier, and a stroller.
SHOP BABY CARRIERS
2. Pick the Right Time to Travel
Whether flying or driving, travel during your baby’s nap time or a time when she is well rested if you think she won’t sleep well while traveling. A sleep-deprived baby is a cranky baby, and
February 02, 2020
In this blog post, GP Dr Stephanie Ooi discusses some of the most common new mum questions.
Dr Steph is part of the CARiFiT team and has contributed content to their FREE online membership CARiFiT 4 ALL.
In this first blog, Dr Steph tackles 2 topics :
Vaccine myths and the rise in them being such a hot topic.
Fever in children – current guidelines and advice.
Vaccine Myths
The importance of vaccines shouldn’t be underestimated. They really do save lives. Thanks to vaccines, disease such as Smallpox and Polio are a thing of the past. These are conditions that had truly devastating consequences.
Science has worked tirelessly to produce these vaccines to protect us and our children. I believe it’s a privilege to have them available FREE to us in the UK.
The UK NHS childhood vaccination programme protects our children against many other dangerous diseases such as Meningitis C. I am incredibly passionate that all children should follow this schedule. It is safe, effective and more importantly
January 15, 2020
For many parents, working out how they’ll go from one baby to two is a daunting prospect, and a common worry is how their toddler will react to the new baby.
We’ve split our ten top tips for a smooth transition into five things to do before baby arrives/at the hospital, and five things to do when you’re all at home together to help you navigate your way through.
Before baby arrives/at the hospital
1. It’s never too early to start planning – Do as much of your preparation in advance as you can, there are going to be a lot of changes happening and the more you can get your little one used to in advance the less they will ‘blame’ on the new baby. This also gives you more time for trial and error, if things don’t go to plan now it’s easier to fix them while they can still be your main focus.
2. Routine is key – Once you have your new routine then do your utmost to stick to it when baby arrives, this will help reassure your toddler that not everything is changing, they will still have classes
January 09, 2020
Our Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Carrier Collection has grown!
2 new styles have arrived, so there truly is a style suit every family -
Welcome 'Evergreen' & 'Blue Tweed'
Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh
NEW Evergreen
Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh
NEW Blue Tweed
Features of the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier
Our all-in-one, newborn ready Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh has all the carry positions plus ultimate ventilation to keep you both cooler. Omni 360 grows with baby from week 1 to 20 kg and offers a perfect fit for all parents.
Breathable, lightweight all-mesh carrier
Ergonomic in all carry positions, including forward facing option
Adjustable from newborn to toddler (3.2-20kgs / 7-45lbs / Approx. birth to 48 months)
Lumbar support for extra back comfort
ErgoPromise 10-year Guarantee
Other Popular Styles in the Collection
Pearl Grey
Plum
Khaki Green
Carbon Grey
January 06, 2020
From our partners :
Delivery type, diastasis recti, pelvic floor. When you look to return to exercise after the arrival of your baby you are going to be bombarded with all sorts of information and some quite conflicting opinions. It was a desire to put all the info that new mums new from a range of cross medical and fitness experts that led us to create CARiFiT 4 ALL our free RCGP backed postnatal scheme.
For now let us take you through some simple and safe guidelines and things to consider and get you into the mindset that slow and steady wins the race when you’ve had a baby.
We’re stating the obvious here, but birthing and keeping alive a small human is an all-consuming task. With cluster feeds, nappy changes and sleepless nights on repeat, exercise slips way down (or falls right off) a new mum’s agenda. And that’s absolutely fine.
Slowly though, that newborn fog lifts (trust us), routines take shape and the thought of fitting in a workout doesn’t feel like climbing Everest. You want
January 03, 2020
Originally posted at ergobaby.com
Lots of parents often ask about swaddling. Many are not sure of either the best way to do it or even why they should be doing it in the first place. Some parents have tried it previously and have their reasons why they didn’t stick to it: the baby hated to be swaddled, the swaddle never stayed put anyway, I want her arms free so she can self soothe, etc.
How does swaddling help a baby?
Swaddling isn’t just cute because you make a little baby burrito. It’s beneficial for your baby (and you!). While there are lots of reasons why many parents choose not to swaddle their newborn babies, there are far greater reasons why you should! Here are just a few:
Safer sleeping.
Studies have found that newborn babies who are swaddled and placed on their backs in the crib are less likely to pull blankets over their head. Swaddling also makes it harder for babies to roll over onto their fronts, thus further lessening the risk of