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Babywearing
November 24, 2022
"Baby carriers hurt my back", "Your baby will never learn to sleep on their own if they always sleep in a baby carrier". "Too much carrying is bad for baby".
You may have already heard these statements or similar prejudices about baby carriers. We would like to take the time to explain why it is possible to use a baby carrier without getting back pain and why you don't have to worry that your child will be clingy the rest of their lives.
Reality check on the most common myths:
"There is no such thing as a baby carrier without back pain"
If your baby carrier is causing you back pain, it's probably because it is not fitting properly.
An ergonomic baby carrier that fits your body and your child's age should not hurt your back. Ergobaby baby carriers have been awarded the seal of approval by the Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. association for being back-friendly.
If you are experiencing back pain, you may need to make a few adjustments to your carrier to distribute your baby's weight more evenly.
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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
November 23, 2022
You may think forward facing is unhealthy and a total sensory overload. Of course for such a controversial topic, we understand all perspectives.
Our thoughts always revolve around ergonomics and comfort, and this topic is no exception.
In 2014, we developed the Ergobaby 360, the first baby carrier for which parents could ergonomically carry their child facing forwards/outward facing. This carrying position, has a number of advantages that we will discover below. We will also tell you how you can tell when your baby is ready to be positioned forward facing in a baby carrier and what you should look out for.
Why carry your baby in a forward carry position?
Read the benefits for carrying your baby forward in a baby carrier.
Natural posture:
From 5 months, you can bet that you will sometimes carry your baby facing forwards in your arms. This is a natural position and part of normal intuitive baby handling. This is a replicate of what you do by using our ergonomic baby carriers, such as the
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Bouncer
Expert Tips for Parents
November 17, 2022
When you're expecting a baby, you may begin to look at your home with very different eyes. Having a baby at home who can crawl into the kitchen and open cabinets full of toxic chemicals might seem like a lifetime away, but any parent will tell you it's not. Babies become mobile practically overnight, and it's easier to prepare now than when you're sleep-deprived later.
Preparing your home to become a safe environment will save you time and reassure you once your little one arrives. Don't just rearrange randomly, but rather have plans for what baby items will be purchased and where they'll be placed. For instance, if you'll be setting up a nursery in your bedroom, create more space there than in other rooms. Not all items may need to be discarded. Some may only need to be safely stored until they're needed.
A baby bouncer is an essential baby item, so today we take a closer look at the safety in bouncers.
What you should look out for when it comes to the safety of a baby bouncer
A baby
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Babywearing
November 14, 2022
Every body is beautiful in its uniqueness and very individual shape. And we don't just mean small and tall or petite and strong. No! You've probably already noticed the incredible variety that nature produces in us humans: male, female, transgender, non-binary, long or short torso, broad or narrow shoulders, much or little waist, large or small chest, narrow or broad pelvis - we could go on forever... That's why one of the most amazing things about our baby carriers is that they are suitable for almost every baby and every body type. That's because at Ergobaby, we make it a point to ensure that parents and babies of all shapes and sizes feel comfortable and safe when using our products.
Whether it’s the shoulder straps or waist belt: everything can be adjusted from XS to XXL
Unequal pairs are not that rare, and that's why parents with different statures often wonder whether the same baby carrier can fit them at all. The answer is quite clearly: Yes! Because the waist belt of the Ergobaby
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Stroller
Expert Tips for Parents
November 11, 2022
Life with children is eventful. We have endless tasks to complete on our daily ‘to do’ list. Whether it is meeting friends, taking your kids to school, going to work, completing the weekly food shop or walking to the playground.
Using a baby carrier and or a pushchair is highly recommended to support you and your family during your busy daily routines.
 Starting from birth, Metro+ stroller is ideal for taking your little one out and about. It is compact, comfortable and ergonomic for both parent and baby. Here is why.
Metro+ buggy is approved as back-friendly.
Metro+ is recommended by independent experts and is the only stroller to receive an award for being ‘back healthy’ from Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR).
As an independent and competent body from the medical and therapeutic field, the German association tests and recommends a wide variety of everyday products for their back-friendliness. Not only do Ergobaby baby carriers have this valuable seal, but also our Metro+ stroller.Â
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Bouncer
Expert Tips for Parents
November 09, 2022
When researching for the best baby gear, you can hardly avoid the search term "baby bouncer" as it is a must have item on all the baby lists.
As there are so many baby bouncer options available, it can be confusing choosing the right one for your little one.  The market is flooded with various designs, different functions and opposing opinions on how long to keep your baby in a bouncer for. It’s no wonder you may find this product category a little daunting.
When you need to get on with practical everyday tasks like taking a shower or loading the dishwasher, you need a safe, cosy place for your little one to rest when they can't be in your arms.
But how do you choose the best bouncer for your baby when there is such a vast amount of choice in the market? Ergobaby would like to answer the most common myths surrounding baby bouncers to ease your mind and make your shopping experience a little easier.
Did you know that your baby develops more rapidly in the first few months of life, compared
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Expert Tips for Parents
November 01, 2022
Are you ready for winter?
As the outdoor temperatures begin to drop, you may have some uncertainties coping in the cooler weather. That's understandable, you know that your baby can't regulate their own body temperature in the early stages of their development. Investing in the right baby equipment to get you both through the cold season may not as experience as you may think. The most important winter must-have for your baby is you, the parents. Nature is quite clever, it has made you the best heater and air conditioner for your newborn. To make use of this wonderful ability is to snuggle skin-to-skin with your baby. During winter, you can do this by wearing layered clothes or snuggle under a blanket. There are also a few additional items that may come in handy when you are out and about.
Our top 5 must-have items for winter with your little one.
1# A warm sleeping bag
The optimal sleeping temperature in a baby's room is between 16 and 20 degrees. If it's 21 degrees or colder, you can
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Babywearing
October 10, 2022
It's not easy to navigate your way through a huge range of baby carriers available, especially when so many carriers seem so similar at first glance.
The most frequently asked question about our bestsellers, the Omni and the Adapt carriers is "How do the two carriers differ and which one should I choose?"
Here we take a deeper look at these two carrier. We explain the similar points and differences to help you decide which baby carrier would best suit your needs.
The choice of our baby carriers is vast.
Ergobaby offers a wide range of ergonomic baby carriers. Our carriers are available in different materials, variety of designs, carry positions, and price points to meet your needs. However, this doesn't make your decision any easier.
 Let’s start at the beginning of our Ergobaby baby carriers journey.
In 2002, we launched the Original Ergobaby baby carrier. For this carrier a newborn insert was needed to be placed in the carrier to make it suitable from birth.
Thanks to the constant development
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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
October 05, 2022
Walks through the countryside, dog walks, play dates in the park or a visit to the zoo with the whole family. We spend a lot of time outdoors, and we want to keep doing the things we love throughout the year, through every season. Â
Ergobaby HQ have been hard at work in our product development department. We can share our two new babywearing must-haves for all outdoor parents. Our wind and rain covers and All-Weather baby carrier covers.
If you are wondering what a baby carrier cover is and the difference between wind and rain covers and winter covers, keep reading and we will share some helpful tips.
When you are baby wearing, your own body heat is the best way to regulate your baby's temperature. You provide cosy protection and appropriate cooling at the same time. Â
This is only one side of the coin... or rather baby carrier. Mother nature can be temperamental. Creating unexpected wind or rain showers which can be unfortunate when you are enjoying a lovely day out with the family.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
October 02, 2022
Babywearing and the miracle hormone oxytocin
During October, International Babywearing week is being celebrated around the world using the theme "Love transforms." This is part 2 of our International Babywearing blog series.
If you missed our first blog, ten reasons why parents love using a baby carrier, you can catch up here: International Babywearing Week 2022 (part 1): 10 reasons to love babywearing - Ergobaby
Today, we are going to delve into the topic of oxytocin, the love hormone.
Oxytocin: more than just a cuddle hormone
Skin to skin contact and physical closeness with your little one produces a neurohormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is a bonding hormone and is very important for child development. It also promotes milk production and helps to make breast/chest feeding possible. Oxytocin is not only present between parent and child when they cuddle, sexual activity with your partner also produces oxytocin. During sex, our bodies are flooded with it. It increases pleasure and creates