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Summer is here and we are hoping it will stay, but if you’re anything like us, you’ll be counting down to that family holiday!

Whether your planning on playing on the beach, or splashing around in the pool with the little ones, but before you reach your destination, there’s just the small matter of getting there.

Travelling on a plane can be a real challenge for parents of young children or babies, even packing before you get on board is stressful enough without the fear of other passengers and what they might think or say when things don’t quite go to plan.

So, how do you ensure baby and you are as relaxed as possible for the flight? Check out some of these tips from our Marketing Manager, Amanda Loveday, who recently travelled with her 4 month old baby all the way to New Zealand!

Make it easy for yourself

Trying to understand what your allowed and not allowed to take through the airport can be so confusing!  Look for a travel buggy that is super compact and lightweight so if those little

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star. How I wonder what you are…" Sometimes you don't even need to resort to the bedtime classics, baby falls asleep easily on a small walk in the buggy.

In this case, the Metro says: "Make yourself comfortable".  This dreamcatcher will get it all sorted : the backrest can be adjusted in just a few steps; the footrest can be folded up so little one can continue dreaming in a wonderfully relaxed way.

Thanks to soft padding, super wheels and soft suspension, it's sleeping guest will not even notice that this is NOT their own bed. At least, that's how it looks! Roll the tape for our fifth and last video proof from the #madetomove series:

Yes Yes Yes! Summer is finally here! The sun is shining, it is warm and our fingers are crossed that it will stay for a while now. In these warmer to hot temperatures, we often get asked whether it is still okay to carry baby in a carrier. Is it not too hot for baby?

Here are some quick tips on keeping cool and confident while wearing your baby in warm weather.

Thin Layers

Your carrier or baby wrap acts as at least 1 extra layer of clothing, so it’s important to keep baby lightly dressed when using a carrier.  You should still have spare clothes in your luggage - just in case that british weather changes! Fabrics made of natural fibers such as bamboo or cotton are the fastest drying and are breathable, so are often recommended. Speaking of being breathable: In the summer,  mesh material is naturally most suitable, because they are permeable to air and additionally provide cooler temperatures while in the carrier.

Protect baby 

Parents will tell you that a muslin has a 100s of uses

The Ergobaby Omni 360 was launched in 2017 and is our newest Carrier available. This carrier is the all in one baby carrier for everyone, designed with comfort and ease of use in mind.

However, both the Omni 360 and 360 carrier are ergonomic carriers and acknowledged as Hip healthy from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and both support all 4 carry positions - front inward, hip, back and front outward.

Omni 360 Baby Carrier	360 Baby Carrier

The key differences between Omni 360 and 360 are:

• Omni 360 adjusts from newborn to toddler (7-45lbs / 3.2-20kgs), without the need for an infant insert, whereas 360 requires the use of an infant insert to use as a from birth carrier.

• The 360 carrier offers an adjustable H strap position with lumbar support where as the Omni 360 offers not only the H strap position but padded crossable straps for a snug fit and easy buckling on the front.

• Omni 360 offers a lumbar support waistbelt for long wearing comfort and includes a detachable pouch

Those who have followed our #madetomove video series over the past few weeks know this: our Metro is a conqueror of obstacles - it goes around them like a real problem solver.

We know it's not always easy navigating everyday urban life with other strollers and a child.

In today's video, we show the "no lift down to the tube" scenario. This is no problem at all for our feather-light Metro buggy.

Simply take your child in your arms, easily fold up the Metro with your other hand and you're on your way down the stairs to the incoming tube. So... you only need your own two hands – no additional helping hand, which, as you know, is not always easy to find from a stranger!

Photo Credit : @imanblogs

Iman, based in London, is a mum of 3 under 5, the youngest of which is just a couple of weeks old. She works from home and her children are homeschooled, making a baby carrier useful for both those lifestyles!

Iman has practiced babywearing with the Ergobaby Original for years and will use the same carrier for her new baby, as well as the aura baby wrap for the first weeks.

Where and when did you first get your Ergo?
I got my first Ergo as a gift from my older sister who had a baby 3 months after I did, in 2013. At that point, my son was 6 months old and I found it so very useful!

How long did you end up using it?
I ended up using it until 2017 - so for 4 years straight - as my son was 18 months old when my daughter was born and I used it interchangeably between them. My children have always been lower in weight so I've never found it difficult to carry them and I lived in a flat on the second floor that involved opening several security doors to get to. The Ergo

Fortunately, there are many cafés that suit children and families alike. But even if there are designated places for strollers and buggies, they are often already taken. How about taking it with you to the table?

Usually, that's not an option, as there are many other big and small guests around and the waiters have to find their way through the tables somehow. That cosy chat over coffee and cake doesn't work out.

How nice it would be if you had a stroller or buggy that could be folded up to the size of a shopping bag?… Wait a minute, there is such a thing! Our Metro stroller passes as hand luggage when folded. A little suitcase like this should fit into any café, no matter how overcrowded it may be! And because it is so light, it can also be carried over the heads of other café guests with just one hand. Hard to believe? We have proof in the third of our #madetomove video series :

Do you already own one of our super compact Metro models? If so, then maybe you’ve also taken part in our great promotional campaign, where you got a FREE carrybag after submitting a rating for the Metro. If not, once you purchase a Metro Stroller from our collection you can also take a few moments to sit at the computer and send us your thoughts on the foldable city stroller, because this campaign has been extended until June 30^th!

So far, we have received many reviews from all over Europe. More than 500 in total, which makes us very proud: 90 % positive.  This means that other parents are more than satisfied with the functionality, comfort, quality and compactness of the Metro as it scored an average rating of 4.7/5 stars!

But what exactly do you like about our compact urban beauty? For one, precisely that. The Metro is so compact that it can be folded up and fitted into every boot or footwell below the child’s seat.  Metro-owner family p says:

“Unbeatable argument: foldable down

How do you about your weekend shopping? By car? If so, then you surely know the following small obstacle of everyday life: The weekend shopping is stowed away, your kids have already taken their seat and you are technically ready to go. Technically.

Because at the end of your shopping trip comes the real challenge: With which Tetris tactic will you manage to place your buggy next to the groceries into the car boot today? That's not so easy ... Or is it?

In the second issue of our new #madetomove video series, we'll show you how to easily handle this problem with the Ergobaby Metro. Because with just two simple motions you can fold it so small that it will fit smoothly next to your groceries. Well, there is always space even in the smallest house… Er… car boot:

At Ergobaby we celebrate all babywearing dads and love to see fathers embracing life with their children in a baby carrier. With Father’s day just around the corner we want to see what kind of babywearing dad you are?

The Selfie Dad

This dad has found his perfect partner for selfies on the go!

credit : @twindadlondon

The Dadventurer Dad

A fan of the outdoors, this dad is ready to hit all terrains and climates with his child safely in the carrier.

credit : @unsettledown

Doggy Day Care Dad

Wearing a baby carrier means this dads’ hands are free for his first baby – the furry kind.

credit : @cookiedoughboutique

The Prepared Dad

This guy has read all the baby blogs and instruction manuals. He knows babywearing will help him bond with his baby so he’s learned how to wrap like a pro.

credit : @wearmybaby

The Dapper Dad

With undeniable flair, this dad dresses well and his baby carrier is the perfect accessory. With his child neatly in tow, this dad looks like he’s heading for the catwalk.

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