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Expert Tips for Parents
June 04, 2023
Do you wear your baby as often as possible? Us too! Did you know that you can wash a baby carrier? With frequent use, your baby carrier will probably go through the washing machine regularly. After all, stains and spills are standard for the course with babies - milk goes astray, nappies leak and don’t even start us on spit up!
Washing your baby carrier more often is not a bad thing, after all, our Ergobaby baby carriers are durable and long-lasting. Otherwise, we wouldn't have our 10-year ErgoPromise limited Lifetime guarantee. Nevertheless, some of the fabric fibres will come off with every wash. This is true not only for our baby carriers, but for all garments that you wash.
This means that tiny fibres of microplastic can end up in the waste water every time you wash your clothes and baby carrier in your washing machine. And that can add up! According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), between 200,000 and 500,000 tonnes of microplastics from textiles end up in the global marine
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Babywearing
May 24, 2023
Baby wrap or newborn baby carrier? How to find the right baby carrier from birth onwards
You can hardly wait to finally hold your baby in your arms and carry them on your body as often as possible. That’s great news because babywearing has many advantages. A baby wrap or carrier is good for your baby's development, promotes your milk flow and makes breast/chest feeding easier if that’s how you choose to feed them.
If you want as much cuddly closeness with your baby in the fourth trimester, baby wrap or an ergonomic newborn carrier may be ideal for you. Both are specially designed for the needs of newborn babies in the first months of life and leave as little fabric as possible between you and your child.
But how do they differ? And which baby carrier is the right one for you?
Aura baby wrap - Snug as a second skinÂ
Stretchy wraps like our Aura are very popular because they are incredibly soft and don't take up much space when you're out and about. The wrap is so snug, it fits your body
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Expert Tips for Parents
May 09, 2023
Outward-facing babywearing used to be a controversial choice. We're going to shed some light on the topic and dispel some old myths. Concerns over comfort and safety date back to a time when there were no ergonomic baby carriers available, and the baby carriers used to allow baby‘s legs to dangle when carried.
With the invention of our Omni carriers, the ergonomic forward facing carry really shows what it can do. It makes parents' and carers’ everyday lives so much easier, promotes joint activity with your child in all environments and is very practical.
All of our baby carriers have been tested and certified by both the AGR (Aktion gesunder Rücken e.V.) campaign for healthier backs and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute offering you total peace of mind when it comes to ergonomic positioning in all carry positions.
Outward facing is no exception and as with any carrying position, there are a few things to consider so here is an overview of the most important facts about carrying
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Expert Tips for Parents
May 07, 2023
From the 8th to the 14th May 2023, we are celebrating European Babywearing Week, which is themed "Facets of Babywearing".
We know there are many reasons to carry your baby.
Simply because, anatomically speaking, it is the most natural place for a newborn to be.
It promotes the bond between parents/caregivers and child and at the same time strengthens trust.
You have your hands free to do the hundred (or thousand!) things you need to do in a day.
To stimulate the flow of milk and to breast/chest feed on the go if that’s how you feed your baby.
We could go on forever - but we want to ask you: why do you want to carry your baby?
Every family has their own personal reasons for carrying their baby. This has a lot to do with which baby carrier is right for you. For example, if your reason is that you want to be especially close to your baby in the fourth trimester (the first three months of life) - preferably skin to skin - then an Aura baby wrap or an Embrace baby carrier might be the best choice
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May 05, 2023
It's finally feeling hot, hurrah! With the rising temperatures it can leave parents feeling worried about babywearing during the summer months. We often receive lots of questions about wearing a baby carrier in the summer. These include: How do I protect my child from the sun? Won't it get too warm? Which baby carrier for the summer? Should I use a carrier at all in the summer or should I rather use a stroller with a sunshade? The questions are endless…
Babies can’t completely regulate their own temperature at first. So, when you as parents sweat, you are like the air conditioner for your child but completely natural air conditioning! Parents can cool and warm their babies through their skin – depending on whether they are too cold or too hot. So, take advantage of this wonderful feature that has been given to you.
However, we do recommend if the weather is too hot, it is better to stay at home or in the shade as much as possible or to use a stroller such as the Ergobaby Metro+ stroller
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April 19, 2023
Have you noticed that all animal babies on this earth are carried by their parents? It's no wonder; the basic need for physical contact, warmth, protection and movement is the same for all little inhabitants of the earth.
This also applies to human children. Babies anatomy is designed in such a way that they adapt optimally to the hip of their parents when they are lifted up. The spread squat position of their legs enables physiological, healthy carrying, keeping your child's back in a natural position when supported in the correct, age appropriate carrier.
Carrying is the best way to transport your baby, from birth to toddlerhood. Provided you use a baby carrier that can be adapted to the growing needs of your newborn during every developmental stage.
Newborn baby carrier: What makes a good baby carrier last so long?
Our award-wining baby carriers are designed to carry your child from birth up to a toddlers body weight of 20.4 kg.
"Whaaaat?" Yes - a child can be carried in the same Ergobaby
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April 12, 2023
You might ask does the type of carrier fabric matter? Well yes it does.  You've probably already noticed that when browsing our baby carrier range, there are different styles/designs, colours, positions and age restrictions. But there is one point in particular that divides many opinions: the question of material. Our babywearing advisors are often asked whether a breathable baby carrier or a soft baby carrier made of cotton is better? Quite honestly it is difficult for us to answer this question. Both materials have their objective advantages and in the end it is the preferences, tastes, attitudes and lifestyle of parents that decide. That's why it's so important to find the right carrier for you and your family. In this blog we will give you a little help in deciding!
Cotton baby carrier or mesh baby carrier? Let’s review a little experiment
As already mentioned, in addition to personal taste, lifestyle is a decisive factor in choosing the right baby carrier for your individual
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Motherhood
February 09, 2023
Have you heard of our Ergobaby Aerloom Baby Carrier before? If not, it's definitely time you did. Because with this premium baby carrier, our product developers and designers have literally outdone themselves. As the first baby carrier of it’s kind like this on the market, the feather-light Aerloom uses special manufacturing techniques that weave it in one piece while making it breathable, allowing it to individually mould to each body of wearer and carrier.
What parents want: A super lightweight, space-saving, custom fit baby carrier
In all the years since Ergobaby was founded, we've heard from parents time and again that they want a lightweight and breathable baby carrier. One that folds up small and can be stored compactly, in a space saving way. One that is also comfortable, but is still easy to use. What can we say? "Challenge accepted", so our product developers went in search of innovative techniques and materials in other industries to design a baby carrier that could fit to your
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January 03, 2023
Breast/chest feeding is known to be the best way to give your baby everything they need for healthy development and to build a strong immune system.
At the same time, it strengthens your parent-child bond and is a unique moment that only you can experience together. Magical!
What are the benefits of a Nursing Pillow?
A nursing pillow can help you to ensure that breast/chest feeding works optimally, especially at the beginning of your breast/chest feeding relationship. It supports you in positioning your baby optimally on the breast/chest, making it as comfortable as possible for both of you.
During the first few weeks of your child's life, your daily routine may look something like this:
You will sit and breast/chest feed... change nappies..., breast/chest feed... go for a walk, breast/chest feed, change nappies... and repeat this every day. In total, you breast/chest feed for about 8 hours a day.
Your nursing pillow should therefore be ergonomic, comfortable and supportive on your back.
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January 03, 2023
The new year has begun and naturally you may be thinking about what you want to achieve this year in terms of resolutions. Many of us have two main goals on our list: exercise, and healthy food choices.
Being physically active can support you in reducing the natural weight gained during pregnancy, develop brain health, reduce risk of disease, improve bone, and muscle quality and enhance your ability to do everyday activities. This is important as your little one begins to grow, becoming heavier and stronger, you will need the strength and energy to keep up with them.
Finding time to exercise can be challenging especially at the start of your parenting journey. When you are feeling tired, being active may seem like the last thing you want to do. Regular activity can relax you, keep you fit and help you feel more energetic. It can also help your body recover after childbirth and may help prevent postnatal depression.
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