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June 29, 2022
Do you know the feeling? You're turning into the road to your house in the pram or car and poof, your child has fallen asleep. As we all know, this has been a nerve-racking experience for one parent or another. But what about napping on the go? Do these power naps ruin your little ones sleep routine? Or can you actually use them in a positive way?
Our guest author Gemma is a mum of two, living in the South East of England. Gemma specializes in sleep after a career in healthcare. As a certified baby and child sleep consultant, she has since been helping families all over the world to prepare for the arrival of their little ones. She has developed healthy sleep tips and can offer advice when things get tricky. Today, Gemma tells us all about napping on the go and also shares a little bit of her own secrets.
Gemma Coe
June 27, 2022
Let's face it: there's nothing quite as exciting as the first few weeks after a birth, with that little, incomparably good-smelling creature suddenly part of the family. For parents, this time usually means overwhelming love, unprecedented responsibility and, at the same time, endless questions. Now it's about getting to know each other and building a bond. That's why everything should be as simple and stress-free as possible. Warmth, quiet and lots of cuddle time are the most important things now. But why do so many new parents choose our Ergobaby Embrace baby carrier at this particular time?
June 22, 2022
Did you know that we at Ergobaby have identified a total of five areas we want to work on to create a better future for our children? These are: Sustainability; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Education and Science; Charity; and People and Politics. That's why our Aerloom baby carrier was born out of a desire to create a carrier that builds on our corporate responsibility. So it's not just beautiful and highly functional, it's like a love letter to our babies and our Mother Earth.
So why not dive straight into our new Aerloom Ocean Reef collection with its colours and patterns "Seagrass Green", "Abalone", "Black Pearl", "Amber Coral" and "Aquamarine", reminiscent of a magical underwater world. And above all, discover the many wonderful benefits that come with our most sustainable wear:
June 19, 2022
Happy Father's Day to the new dads, the stay at home dad’s, the dads that miss things while they're at work, the dads who have lost their loves, the dads reading this on the loo where they're hiding, the dads absolutely crushing it, the dads barely holding it together, to anyone that considers themself a Father in any way...
With the upcoming celebrations we asked ourselves: What would your baby write on a card for Father's Day, if he already could? "Dear Dad, when you carry me, I feel safe and secure. On your chest I enjoy your warmth and your very own dad scent. I stay calm with your regular heartbeat and the gentle vibrating of your chest when you speak with your deep voice or sing for me – and yes, even when you snore. I like to bury my nose in your chest hair and love exploring the world from so high up. You make the best jokes. Dad, you help me to learn how to trust. You help me to develop
June 18, 2022
For all those who didn't know it yet: Baby carrying and breastfeeding/chestfeeding is an unbeatable combination. There are even studies that show that intensive physical contact between mum and baby promotes successful breastfeeding/chest feeding and that the use of a baby carrier can even outweigh the negative effects of a complicated birth or initial separation.
So if you want to breastfeed/chestfeed your baby, it is worthwhile to carry him or her as often and as close to you as possible. Especially after birth, letting your baby crawl to your breast while lying on your mother's stomach is the most important building block for starting the breastfeeding/ chest feeding relationship. The physical closeness also stimulates milk production through the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Of course, it's no wonder that your little one gets wind of this when you're out and about in the baby carrier and wants a sip.
June 15, 2022
Transforming systems. Changing lives.
Hope and Homes for Children is a global expert in the field of deinstitutionalisation. Their aim is to close institutions whilst supporting children into loving, stable families and working with governments to tackle the root causes of family breakdown. They are working towards a day where orphanages have been eliminated for good.
Their belief is that no child should ever suffer the neglect
June 07, 2022
Hallelujah, with so many different baby carriers and variations - keeping track of them all is sometimes not so easy, even for us. And what about you? That's why we thought we'd compare two baby carriers so that it's easier for you to make a decision. Today we have chosen one of our bestsellers, the Omni 360. You can buy the Omni 360 in two different versions: the Omni 360 Cotton made of 100 percent premium cotton or the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh with breathable mesh fabric.
As always, there is no "better" or "worse" here, otherwise we could simply take one style off the market. No, the decisive factors are personal taste, the attitude to certain topics such as sustainability or individual living conditions and one's own activity level. Because in terms of functionality,
June 02, 2022
Do you already have Summer holiday plans? Admittedly, the first time traveling with an infant is always particularly exciting and nerve racking. And often means a lot of luggage. Whether for two days or two weeks, there are just so many things to think about: things you need, things you might need, and everything else in between! At this point we would like to reassure you, with such a small new roommate often practice makes perfect. At some point you will work out you only need to take half of what you think with you, but it's a process and you have to test it for yourself. If you are still breastfeeding, you don't really need that much at first, nevertheless, it is of course important that you listen to your gut feeling and pack everything you think is necessary. That's why today we have the ultimate tip for you, so you have the necessary space for all these things in the car, train or plane that you need to feel well equipped while on holiday.
May 13, 2022
Travelling with baby is a whole new experience and it can be pretty daunting! We (and our brilliant Ergobaby community) are here to help!
We've combined 19 years of baby travel experience with your parenting know-how to compile the ultimate guide to travelling with babies!
Alot of these tips assume you're getting a plane or train but most are the same no matter how you're travelling. Take a read through and we'd love to know if you try any of these on your next trip!
Before You Go
Plan Ahead
Speak to your airline in advance to find out what family friendly policies they have to help make your trip easier.
May 05, 2022
European Babywearing Week
Your Babywearing Stories
It's European Babywearing Week and we wanted to celebrate by collecting together a series of babywearing stories from our lovely community. They've made us laugh and they've made us cry and they've made us do a lot of nodding our heads saying "us too!".
There are a million moments that make up this journey of parenthood and the moments spent babywearing are some of the most precious to us. So here are just some of the incredible stories that have been shared with us this week, we're honoured to be able to share them with you! If you haven't shared yet but would like to then head over to this Instagram post and share your story in the comments - at the end of European Babywearing Week we'll be picking one follower at random and sending them a baby carrier of their choice!